This weekend Lagoon Amusement Park announced J3 Grand Prix, the USA's first Intamin Hot Racer, for the 2027 season. The Formula 1 inspired single-rail coaster will be 50 feet (15.25 m) tall, reach speeds up to 40 mph (64 km/h), and feature three inversions - a Corkscrew, an Immelmann, and a Heartline Roll.
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Today Six Flags Magic Mountain announced the permanent closure of X2, the iconic Arrow Dynamics 4th Dimension roller coaster. The ride opened in 2008 and has been closed since July 12, after two women suffered serious head injuries within a week.
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A first-of-its-kind Vekoma Rides Manufacturing B.V. Thrill Glider coaster will be coming to Six Flags Magic Mountain in 2027! The coaster will feature suspended straddled seating and onboard audio effects. The ride will include two launches, five inversions, and a top speed of 50 mph (80 km/h).
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Today Six Flags announced that the company purchased ArieForce One, the Rocky Mountain Construction coaster at Fun Spot America Atlanta. Six Flags said the acclaimed coaster will open at one of its parks during the 2028-2029 season, but did not say which one. Let the speculation begin.
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Sad news from Mexico as Selva Mágica has closed its doors for the final time. The park opened on April 22, 1988 and is home to Bullet, the unique Schwarzkopf shuttle loop coaster, and Titan, a Sansei Yusoki custom coaster.
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We're extremely saddened by the news of Dolly Parton's passing. She became such an important part of the theme park industry and we cannot thank her enough for being such an integral part of Dollywood, helping it become one of the best theme parks in the world. We were lucky to be at many of the ride openings and announcements she attended. She will be dearly missed and forever remembered. ...




This weekend Lagoon Amusement Park in Utah announced J3 Grand Prix, the USA's first Intamin Hot Racer, for the 2027 season. The Formula 1 inspired single-rail coaster will be 50 feet (15 m) tall, reach speeds up to 40 mph (64 km/h), and feature three inversions - a Corkscrew, an
Today @SFMagicMountain announced the permanent closure of X2, the iconic Arrow Dynamics 4th Dimension roller coaster. The ride opened in 2008 and has been closed since July 12, after two women suffered serious head injuries within a week.
https://coasterforce.com/forums/threads/x2-at-six-flags-magic-mountain-has-closed.47963/post-1196503
A first-of-its-kind Vekoma Thrill Glider coaster will be coming to @SFMagicMountain in 2027! The coaster will feature suspended straddled seating and onboard audio effects. The ride will include two launches, five inversions, and a top speed of 50 mph (80 km/h).
This weekend Lagoon Amusement Park in Utah announced J3 Grand Prix, the USA's first Intamin Hot Racer, for the 2027 season. The Formula 1 inspired single-rail coaster will be 50 feet (15 m) tall, reach speeds up to 40 mph (64 km/h), and feature three inversions - a Corkscrew, an
Today @SFMagicMountain announced the permanent closure of X2, the iconic Arrow Dynamics 4th Dimension roller coaster. The ride opened in 2008 and has been closed since July 12, after two women suffered serious head injuries within a week.
https://coasterforce.com/forums/threads/x2-at-six-flags-magic-mountain-has-closed.47963/post-1196503
A first-of-its-kind Vekoma Thrill Glider coaster will be coming to @SFMagicMountain in 2027! The coaster will feature suspended straddled seating and onboard audio effects. The ride will include two launches, five inversions, and a top speed of 50 mph (80 km/h).
Today @SixFlags announced that the company purchased ArieForce One, the @RockyMtnConst coaster at @FunSpotAtlanta. Six Flags said the acclaimed coaster will open at one of its parks during the 2028-2029 season, but did not say which one. Let the speculation begin.
Sad news from Mexico as @Selvamagicagdl has closed its doors for the final time. The park opened on April 22, 1988 and is home to Bullet, the unique Schwarzkopf shuttle loop coaster, and Titan, a Sansei Yusoki custom coaster.
https://coasterforce.com/forums/threads/small-news-from-the-theme-park-industry.42689/post-1196095
We're extremely saddened by the news of Dolly Parton's passing. She became such an important part of the theme park industry and we cannot thank her enough for being such an integral part of @Dollywood, helping it become one of the best theme parks in the world. We were lucky to
Vikings invade Paultons Park
Quantum Acceleratoring at SFNE
Barracuda Strikes at SeaWorld
Galaticoaster blasts off at Legoland
Riding the World Record Holder
Happy 25th birthday to us!
Vikings invade Paultons Park
Ower, Hampshire, UK
Valgard; Realm of the Viking is the new area at Paultons Park. With new rides forged, and old ones reborn, has Paultons Park finally conquered the UK family thrill battle? Venture within ...
Quantum Acceleratoring at SFNE
Agawam, Massachusetts, USA
Quantum Accelerator, Six Flags New England's new Intamin straddle coaster, officially opens to the public this weekend, and we were lucky to be among the first riders ...
Barracuda Strikes at SeaWorld
San Antonio, Texas, USA
SeaWorld San Antonio is opening Barracuda Strike, a Mack Rides family invert, and we were invited to get a sneak peek of the park's seventh roller coaster ...






This weekend Lagoon Amusement Park announced J3 Grand Prix, the USA's first Intamin Hot Racer, for the 2027 season. The Formula 1 inspired single-rail coaster will be 50 feet (15.25 m) tall, reach speeds up to 40 mph (64 km/h), and feature three inversions - a Corkscrew, an Immelmann, and a Heartline Roll.
coasterforce.com/forums/threads/lagoon-j3-grand-prix-intamin-hot-racer-2027.47720/post-1196569 ...
Today Six Flags Magic Mountain announced the permanent closure of X2, the iconic Arrow Dynamics 4th Dimension roller coaster. The ride opened in 2008 and has been closed since July 12, after two women suffered serious head injuries within a week.
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A first-of-its-kind Vekoma Rides Manufacturing B.V. Thrill Glider coaster will be coming to Six Flags Magic Mountain in 2027! The coaster will feature suspended straddled seating and onboard audio effects. The ride will include two launches, five inversions, and a top speed of 50 mph (80 km/h).
coasterforce.com/forums/threads/six-flags-magic-mountain-unknown-vekoma-thrill-glider-2027.46515/... ...