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Six Flags Great Adventure has unveiled Shoreline Pier at The Boardwalk, a massive new expansion inspired by the neon-lit nostalgia of the iconic New Jersey Shore.
Set to open in late spring 2026, Shoreline Pier represents a major investment in the park’s Boardwalk area, blending classic seaside charm with modern thrills.
This latest announcement serves as a further step forward in the park’s multi-year growth strategy, which includes a highly anticipated new roller coaster currently slated for 2027.
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Six Flags Great America is officially turning 50, and the park is pulling out all the stops for a golden anniversary. It originally opened in 1976 as Marriott's Great America, and so the upcoming 2026 season will be dedicated to celebrating five decades of thrills and family memories.
The centerpiece of the year is a dedicated 50th Anniversary Nighttime Spectacular, which is scheduled to run from June 20 through August 9, 2026.
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Dolly Parton officially welcomed guests back to the Great Smoky Mountains for Dollywood’s 41st season, unveiling details for what is set to be the park’s most ambitious year to date.
Voted the #1 theme park in America by Tripadvisor, Dollywood opened its gates on March 13, 2026, for a special media and Season Passholder preview.
The big news for the 2026 season is the upcoming debut of NightFlight Expedition, a groundbreaking indoor roller coaster that Dolly herself describes as a "recreation of the magic of the Smokies."
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The wait is almost over! Walt Disney World Resort has officially confirmed that four major new attractions and experiences will make their grand debut on May 26, 2026.
Marking the centerpiece of the resort's Cool KIDS' SUMMER celebration, the simultaneous opening of all these experiences across three different theme parks signals one of the biggest single-day launches in Orlando’s recent history.
From the arrival of global sensation Bluey to a patriotic reimagining of a fan-favorite flight simulator, here is what guests can expect on May 26.
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Wild Adventures Theme Park officially kicks off its milestone 30th anniversary season on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
To mark three decades in South Georgia, the park is unveiling a comprehensive glow-up that balances new attractions with significant reliability upgrades to fan-favorite rides.
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Universal Destinations & Experiences is preparing to take guests on a cosmic journey this spring. In celebration of Nintendo and Illumination’s upcoming film, "The Super Mario Galaxy Movie", both Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Orlando Resort will offer a series of limited-time experiences beginning March 10, 2026.
The celebration, which runs through April 13, 2026, focuses on the highly anticipated film hitting theaters on April 1.
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SeaWorld San Antonio has officially opened Barracuda Strike, the tallest inverted family coaster in North America. Following an exclusive preview for Pass Members, the attraction is now welcoming its first public riders.
The roller coaster’s layout is positioned along the edge of the park’s central lake. Because the seats are suspended beneath the track, riders experience a 'feet-dangling' sensation as they soar over the water and skim through the treetops.
Unlike traditional inverted coasters, Barracuda Strike features no inversions, focusing instead on smooth, swooping dives and sharp, banked turns.
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LEGOLAND California Resort has officially opened LEGO Galaxy, a massive 2.4-acre immersive land that marks one of the most significant expansions in the park's 27-year history.
The new area, which opened to the public on March 6, 2026, is part of a major dual-coast investment by Merlin Entertainments that also saw a sister land debut at LEGOLAND Florida late last month.
