Every year fantastic new rides and attractions open at US theme parks but 2020 is a huge year! Here is our pick of the best new roller coasters opening at theme parks in the United States during 2020.
Orion at Kings Island
West Coast Racers at Six Flags Magic Mountain - NOW OPEN
West Coast Racers, the world's first single-track quadruple launch racing coaster, is now open at Six Flags Magic Mountain.
This one-of-a-kind racing coaster features two side-by-side tracks with four individual high-speed launches. The terrain-hugging track has riders sitting two abreast while racing head to head with the other cars on the twin track. The ride experience includes two complete laps, multiple airtime hills, extreme high-banked turns and exhilarating over/under near misses.
West Coast Racers at Six Flags Magic Mountain
Texas Stingray at SeaWorld San Antonio - NOW OPEN
SeaWorld San Antonio will debut Texas Stingray in 2020 - the tallest, fastest and longest wooden roller coaster in Texas.
Texas Stingray will feature a 100-foot first drop, reach a top speed of 55 miles per hour, and include 3,379 feet of track.
Texas Stingray at Sea World San Antonio
Iron Gwazi at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay has announced that Iron Gwazi will be the name of their new hybrid roller coaster opening at the Florida theme park in Spring 2020.
Iron Gwazi will be North America’s tallest hybrid coaster and the fastest and steepest hybrid coaster in the world.
Manufactured by Rocky Mountain Construction, Iron Gwazi will be 206 feet tall, feature a 91-degree drop, and reach top speeds of 76 miles per hour.
The new coaster will include three inversions and 12 airtime hills as it races along more than 4,075 feet of purple steel track
Iron Gwazi at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
Pantheon at Busch Gardens Williamsburg
Busch Gardens Williamsburg will open the multi-launch roller coaster Pantheon in 2020.
Pantheon will reach a top speed of 72.5 mph, making it the fastest multi-launch roller coaster in North America.
This new roller coaster will include forward and backward launches, two inversions and a 95-degree drop.
Pantheon at Busch Gardens Williamsburg
Orion at Kings Island - NOW OPEN
Kings Island in Ohio has announced the arrival of Orion in 2020, which will be the tallest, fastest and longest steel roller coaster at the Cedar Fair theme park.
Thrill-seekers will experience a new level of excitement when they visit Kings Island in 2020. Joining the world-class line-up of roller coasters at the park is Orion, one of only seven giga coasters in the world, a class of roller coasters having a height or drop of 300-399 feet.
Orion at Kings Island
Candymonium at Hersheypark - NOW OPEN
Hersheypark has now announced details of their new Bolliger & Mabillard hypercoaster opening in Hershey’s Chocolatetown in Summer 2020. Candymonium will be the tallest, fastest and longest roller coaster at Hersheypark.
Savor a heart-pounding, 210-foot ascent up the tallest hill in Hersheypark. Then, dip into thrilling drops including 7 camelback hills that serve up the ultimate feeling of freedom with the most airtime in Hersheypark.
Candymonium will reach a maximum speed of 76 mph. Along the way, feel the rush of 'The World’s Sweetest Coaster' when the park's largest coasters, Skyrush and Candymonium, cross paths and create the thrilling moment known as, Candyrush.
This in-and-out-style coaster will feature a 4,636-foot chocolate colored track and will span 7 acres in the all-new Hershey’s Chocolatetown area of the park. A ride on Candymonium will last 2 minutes and 26 seconds.
Candymonium at Hersheypark
Ice Breaker at SeaWorld Orlando
SeaWorld Orlando has announced the new quadruple launch roller coaster Ice Breaker opening in Spring 2020 at the Florida theme park.
Making its debut in Spring 2020, SeaWorld Orlando’s first launched coaster. Ice Breaker will feature four launches, both backwards and forwards, culminating in a reverse launch into the steepest beyond vertical drop in Florida — a 93-foot tall spike with 100-degree angle.
Ice Breaker at SeaWorld Orlando
Emperor at SeaWorld San Diego
Construction has finished on SeaWorld San Diego’s new attraction for 2020 — the tallest, fastest and longest dive coaster in California.
The dive coaster, to be located adjacent to the Journey to Atlantis ride in the southeast corner of the park, is scheduled to open in summer 2020.
Along with being the tallest, fastest and longest dive coaster in California, this new attraction will be the only floorless dive coaster in the state.
Emperor at Sea World San Diego
Jersey Devil Coaster Six Flags Great Adventure
Six Flags Great Adventure will shatter three world records when it debuts a coaster of legendary proportions—the tallest, fastest and longest single rail coaster.
Jersey Devil Coaster will tower 13 stories and reach speeds up to 58 mph as riders soar through the dark and foreboding woods along 3,000 feet of imposing track. Inspired by infamous New Jersey folklore, the fiendish coaster will feature five intense elements including two dramatic inversions.
Jersey Devil Coaster at Six Flags Great Adventure
Aquaman: Power Wave at Six Flags Over Texas
Six Flags Over Texas will debut Aquaman: Power Wave, the first-of-its-kind water coaster in North America.
Standing an impressive 148 feet tall, this massive attraction launches riders backward across more than 700 feet of track at 63 mph. As the ride completes its action-packed cycle, riders are launched forward from a 90-degree angle for the ultimate splashdown. Aquaman: Power Wave will be the park’s 15th coaster.
Aquaman: Power Wave at Six Flags Over Texas
Cedar Point will debut Top Thrill 2, the world’s tallest and fastest triple-launch strata roller coaster in 2024. The strata coaster, known as any roller coaster eclipsing a height of 400 feet, was first pioneered by Cedar Point in 2003. The park will build on...
A new family roller coaster, Good Gravy!, will open to the public May 2024 at Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari, located in its Thanksgiving section. The coaster, manufactured by Dutch company Vekoma Rides, is a family boomerang, the first of its kind to open...
Universal Orlando Resort has revealed that Minion Land on Illumination Avenue will open to guests on August 11, 2023 at Universal Studios Florida. Currently in preview for guests, Minion Land was created in partnership between the visionary teams at Universal...
Super Nintendo World is now open at Universal Studios Hollywood, and it is “game on” as enthusiastic guests enter the giant green pipe into the Mushroom Kingdom to experience the highly immersive and interactive land to become an integral part of Mario, Luigi and...
SeaWorld Orlando has announced the opening of the theme park’s newest roller coaster, Pipeline: The Surf Coaster, in Spring 2023This attraction is the world’s first “Surf Coaster”. Riders will feel the power of the ocean in a whole new way, making “Pipeline” every...
SeaWorld San Antonio today announced the construction of a new water flume coaster, Catapult Falls, coming in 2023.The first-of-its-kind ride combines the thrill of a launched roller coaster, the excitement of a vertical lift elevator that lifts riders above the...
The new multi-launch coaster Pantheon is now open at Busch Gardens Williamsburg.Pantheon reaches a top speed of 72.5 mph, making it the fastest multi-launch coaster in North America. This new roller coaster includes forward and backward launches, two inversions...
The new dive coaster Emperor is now open at SeaWorld San Diego — the tallest, fastest and longest dive coaster in California.Along with being the tallest, fastest and longest dive coaster in California, this new attraction is the only floorless dive coaster in the...
The new hybrid roller coaster Iron Gwazi is now open at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay.Iron Gwazi is now North America’s tallest hybrid coaster and the fastest and steepest hybrid coaster in the world. Manufactured by Rocky Mountain Construction, Iron Gwazi is 206 feet...
The world's first 'Peppa Pig Theme Park' is now open at the LEGOLAND Florida Resort in Winterhaven.This brand new standalone theme park features multiple rides, interactive attractions, themed playscapes, water play areas and live shows, all based on locations...
The new quadruple launch roller coaster Ice Breaker is now open at SeaWorld Orlando.SeaWorld Orlando’s first launched roller coaster Ice Breaker features four launches, both backwards and forwards, culminating in a reverse launch into the steepest beyond vertical...
New roller coaster Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind is set to open in Epcot at Walt Disney World in 2022.This thrilling new family-friendly coaster will match the “grandosity” and fun of the blockbuster Guardians of the Galaxy films in what will be one of...
WONDER WOMAN™ Flight of Courage is coming to Six Flags Magic Mountain in 2022, the world's tallest and longest single-rail roller coaster.Six Flags Magic Mountain’s record 20th roller coaster—the most at any theme park in the world—will debut as the tallest and...
New at Six Flags Fiesta Texas in 2022, the world’s steepest dive coaster, Dr. Diabolical's Cliffhanger.This exhilarating new dive coaster features a cliffhanger hold, which suspends riders as they face straight down a 95-degree, beyond-vertical drop, then releases...
The LEGO Movie World is now open at LEGOLAND California including 6 new attractions.The LEGO Movie World is based on the popular films The LEGO Movie
and The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part. The new land fully immerses
guests into The LEGO Movie universe and...
Enter an undiscovered world where LEGO creatures come to life with the new 4D movie 'LEGO MYTHICA - JOURNEY TO MYTHICA' opening at LEGOLAND Florida on May 27.Full of adventures and mysterious creatures all waiting to be discovered, LEGO MYTHICA is an incredible...
Disneyland Resort in California has announced that Avengers Campus will be opening on June 4, 2021.At this fully immersive land inside Disney California Adventure, you will be invited to team up with the Avengers and their allies and live out your Super Hero...
On Thursday, June 10, thrill-seekers will have the opportunity to soar 155 feet in the air and catapult up to 70 mph alongside a ferocious Velociraptor pack as Universal Orlando Resort opens Jurassic World VelociCoaster – Florida’s fastest and tallest launch...
After being closed for more than a year, Disneyland and Disney California Adventure parks at Disneyland Resort are planning to officially re-open to the public on April 30, with limited capacity.You’ll soon be welcomed back to enjoy unforgettable attractions, see...
Cedar Fair has announced plans for a fun-filled season in 2021, from the landmark 150th anniversary celebration at Cedar Point to a full lineup of new thrill rides, themed culinary events and other exciting additions.All of the following park reopening dates and...
Merlin Entertainments has announced that a new Peppa Pig Theme Park is coming to the LEGOLAND Florida Resort in 2022.This all-new standalone theme park will feature multiple rides, interactive attractions, themed playscapes, water play areas and live shows, all...
LEGOLAND New York has released new footage of their new LEGO Factory Adventure ride which will make its debut when the theme park opens in 2021.LEGO Factory Adventure is a brand new ride, making its world debut at LEGOLAND New York. In the attraction you’ll join...
Universal's Volcano Bay water park at Universal Orlando Resort in Florida will close for the season on 2 November 2020 and reopen on or before 1 March 2021.This will be the first seasonal closure for Universal's Volcano Bay, which opened in 2017 and has operated...
Florida’s fastest and tallest launch coaster – along with a pack of fierce Velociraptors – will be unleashed at Universal Orlando Resort in 2021 with the debut of Jurassic World VelociCoaster. Concepted and designed by the award-winning Universal Creative team in...
Silverwood Theme Park in northern Idaho has announced Stunt Pilot, a new Single-Rail Raptor roller coaster for 2021.Before the roller coasters and water slides dominated the skies of Silverwood, there was a train, a small village, and planes. As visitors sat on...
Six Flags has announced HALLOWFEST, a new Halloween event at several of its parks in 2020 replacing the traditional Fright Fest events.The event will feature Thrills by Day with plenty of family-friendly activities and Chills by Night with roller coasters in the...
Cedar Fair has confirmed that California’s Great America, Carowinds, Kings Dominion and Valleyfair will remain closed for the rest of 2020.In a statement:"The safety of our guests and associates is always our top priority. Although we have done our due diligence...
SeaWorld Entertainment, Inc. has "postponed to 2021 the opening of rides that were still under construction and originally scheduled to open in 2020".This is likely to include:Iron Gwazi at Busch Gardens Tampa BayIce Breaker at SeaWorld OrlandoPantheon at Busch...
Due to the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, development of Universal’s Epic Universe has been paused “until the future becomes more certain”.Universal's Epic Universe at Universal Orlando Resort will be a
new theme park with an entertainment center,...
The new Global Attractions and Attendance Report is the fourteenth annual collaboration between the Themed Entertainment Association and AECOM. It identifies the most visited theme parks and water parks around the world, including North America's Top 20 in...
Splash Mountain – at both Disneyland in California and Walt Disney World in Florida – will soon be completely reimagined with a new story inspired by 'The Princess and the Frog'.Guests will join Princess Tiana and Louis on a musical adventure, featuring music from...
Hersheypark will welcome guests back on July 3, including the opening of top new roller coaster Candymonium. Season Pass holders will benefit from exclusive preview days on July 1 and 2. Reservations will be required to visit the park and face masks must be worn...
Kings Island in Ohio will begin a phased re-opening of the park on July 2 for their season passholders followed by all other visitors on July 12.Kings Island has put in place health, safety and hygiene protocols to ensure a safe opening.Mike Koontz, General...
SeaWorld San Antonio in Texas will re-open to visitors on June 19, with enhanced health and safety measures.To meet physical distancing guidelines and ensure the health and safety of guests, all visits must be reserved.To manage capacity, all guests with tickets,...
Silver Dollar City will begin a phased re-opening of the park on June 13 for season pass guests followed by all other visitors on June 15.Silver Dollar City is opening exclusively for season pass guests on Saturday June 13 and Sunday June 14, followed by all...
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay in Florida will re-open on June 11, with reservations required for all visitors.To meet physical distancing guidelines and ensure the health and safety of guests, all visits must be reserved.To
manage capacity, all guests with tickets,...
SeaWorld Orlando in Florida will re-open to visitors on June 11, with enhanced health and safety measures.To meet physical distancing guidelines and ensure the health and safety of guests, all visits must be reserved.To manage capacity, all guests with tickets,...
Six Flags Fiesta Texas and Six Flags Over Texas will open to Members and Season Pass Holders on June 19, followed by other visitors on June 22.In accordance with Governor Abbott’s reopening guidelines for amusement parks, the parks will operate at reduced...
Dollywood will begin a phased re-opening of the park on June 15 for season pass guests followed by all other visitors on June 17.Dollywood Parks and Resorts will start
re-opening beginning with Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort and Spa on June
10. Dollywood Theme...
Walt Disney World's theme parks will re-open beginning July 11 for Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Animal Kingdom followed by Epcot and Disney’s Hollywood Studios on July 15.This phased re-opening will demonstrate a deliberate approach, with limits on attendance and...
Universal Orlando's theme parks in Florida will begin a phased re-opening from June 5.The re-opening will be carefully managed and include a wide range of new and enhanced best-practice health, safety and hygiene procedures.Universal Orlando's theme parks have...
LEGOLAND Florida will re-open on June 1, with an extensive plan of enhanced health and safety measures.The plan includes reduced capacity, cashless payments, social distancing practices and enhanced cleaning regimes. It has been developed with measures based on...
Six Flags Great Adventure will re-open their Wild Safari Drive-Thru Adventure on May 30.The original Six Flags Wild Safari closed in 2012 to become the Safari Off Road Adventure attraction that has been included in admission to the main park since 2013.It will...
Since opening day for Holiday World has been postponed to early June due to COVID-19, the park will be hosting a Digital Opening Day on May 2.The day starts with a welcome from park President Matt Eckert and Fourth-Generation Owner Leah Koch.The day ends at 8pm...
Due to the global coronavirus outbreak (COVID-19), LEGOLAND New York has made the decision to delay its opening until 2021. This new theme park was due to open on July 4, 2020.A statement from LEGOLAND New York:In adherence to the evolving restrictions and...
Coronavirus (COVID-19) has created a range of challenges for US theme parks including event cancellations and temporary closures.
Walt Disney World Resort, Disneyland Resort, Universal Orlando Resort, Universal Studios Hollywood and all the SeaWorld, Busch...
The new and highly anticipated Avengers Campus will be opening on July 18 2020 in the Disney California Adventure park at Disneyland Resort.The first key address at the Avengers Campus will be the Worldwide Engineering Brigade – also known as WEB – which will...
Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway is now open in Disney’s Hollywood Studios park at the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida. Disney’s first ride-through attraction featuring Mickey and Minnie Mouse takes place behind a recreation of Hollywood's famous Chinese...
Every year fantastic new rides and attractions open at US theme parks but 2020 is a huge year! Here is our pick of the best new roller coasters opening at theme parks in the United States during 2020.Orion at Kings IslandWest Coast Racers at Six Flags Magic...
Apex Parks Group has shut down its two theme parks in the United States, Indiana Beach in Monticello and upstate New York’s Fantasy Island.The sudden closures have been attributed to poor operating results, despite significant effort and a great deal of...
Walt Disney World guests will be able to step into a cartoon world and join Mickey and his friends on Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway, coming to Disney's Hollywood Studios on March 4, 2020.This new ride-through attraction will put guests inside the wacky and...West Coast Racers, the world's first single-track quadruple launch racing coaster, is now open at Six Flags Magic Mountain. This one-of-a-kind racing coaster features two side-by-side tracks with four individual high-speed launches. The terrain-hugging track...
ThemeParks-US has been the home of US theme parks since 2010, so in 2020 we are proud to be celebrating 10 years!
A new family ride, dining options, special souvenirs and a Celebrate 150 Spectacular are coming to Cedar Point in 2020.Snake River ExpeditionTrapper Dan needs your help! Embark on one of his riverboats and be a part of the adventure. Help the crew complete a...
SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment has announced a new theme park, Sesame Place San Diego, the company’s second Sesame Street park, which will open in the spring of 2021.Sesame Place will feature seven themed dry rides, an interactive musical play area, and eleven...
SeaWorld San Antonio will debut Texas Stingray in 2020 - the tallest, fastest and longest wooden roller coaster in Texas.Texas Stingray will feature a 100-foot first drop, reach a top speed of 55 miles per hour, and include 3,379 feet of track.The new wooden...
SeaWorld Orlando has announced the new quadruple launch roller coaster Ice Breaker opening in Spring 2020 at the Florida theme park.SeaWorld Orlando’s first launched roller coaster Ice Breaker features four launches, both backwards and forwards, culminating in a...
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay has announced that Iron Gwazi will be the name of their new hybrid roller coaster opening at the Florida theme park in Spring 2020.Iron Gwazi will be North America’s tallest hybrid coaster and the fastest and steepest hybrid coaster in the...
Disney has released more details about Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, the immersive new attraction opening in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Walt Disney World and Disneyland.Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance promises to be one of the most ambitious, advanced and...
Six Flags has announced details of all the rides and attractions coming to its theme parks in 2020 including a world record-breaking roller coaster, thrill rides and family attractions.Jim Reid-Anderson (Six Flags Chairman, President and CEO) said: “This is our...
Bob Chapek (the Disney Parks, Experiences & Products Chairman) has revealed what’s new and what’s next for Walt Disney World in Florida and Disneyland in California at the D23 EXPO 2019.Walt Disney WorldEpcot will be unified with 4 areas: World Showcase, World...
LEGOLAND California has announced the largest addition in the theme park’s history, with The LEGO Movie World taking guests from theater to theme park in 2020.The LEGO Movie World is based on the popular films The LEGO Movie
and The LEGO Movie 2: The Second...
Construction has begun on SeaWorld San Diego’s new attraction for 2020 — the tallest, fastest and longest dive coaster in California.The initial phase of construction involves preparing the site for the installation of the ride’s foundation and utilities. ...Kings Island in Ohio has announced the arrival of Orion in 2020, which will be the tallest, fastest and longest steel roller coaster at the Cedar Fair theme park.Thrill-seekers will experience a new level of excitement when they visit Kings Island in 2020. Joining...
Silver Dollar City in Missouri has announced a new water rafting ride, Mystic River Falls, an impressive $23 million investment that will open in 2020. The new attraction will be themed to the history and legend of the Marvel Cave, which was the catalyst for...Universal Orlando Resort has announced Universal's Epic Universe, a new theme park with an entertainment center, hotels, shopping and restaurants.="Universal’s Epic Universe will offer an entirely new level of experiences that will forever redefine theme-park...
Busch Gardens Williamsburg will open the multi-launch roller coaster Pantheon in 2020.Pantheon will reach a top speed of 72.5 mph, making it the fastest multi-launch roller coaster in North America. This new roller coaster will include forward and backward...
Hersheypark has now announced details of their new Bolliger & Mabillard hypercoaster opening in Hershey’s Chocolatetown in Summer 2020. Candymonium will be the tallest, fastest and longest roller coaster at Hersheypark.Savor a heart-pounding, 210-foot ascent...
The highly anticipated new experience Jurassic World The Ride is now open at Universal Studios Hollywood following a huge transformation of the former Jurassic Park The Ride.Inspired by Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment’s Jurassic World blockbuster...
Universal Orlando's new ride, the multi-launch roller coaster Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure, is now open at Universal’s Islands of Adventure. During the opening day there were queues of 8 to 10 hours for the latest attraction in the Wizarding...
The highly anticipated new Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge is now open at Disneyland Resort in California.Guests are transported to the remote planet of Batuu, full of unique sights, sounds, smells and tastes. Guests can become part of the story as they sample galactic...
Reese’s Cupfusion, a new interactive dark ride experience, is now open at Hersheypark.The all-new Reese’s Cupfusion attraction merges the world’s love of chocolate and peanut butter with a dark ride experience and state-of-the-art, multi-level game player...