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Construction of the highly anticipated, single-rail steel roller coaster at Family Kingdom Amusement Park, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, has been delayed until later this year, according to Les (Corky) Powers, an owner of the seaside attraction. Powers said the park is currently working...
As revealed in an announcement by IB Parks and Entertainment today, April 30, 2026, the park will not open for the 2026 summer season. After considerable investment and significant efforts to revive and improve the park, management has concluded that operating and financial realities have made...
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Originally introduced as Top Gun in 1995 at Canada's Wonderland, Vaughan, Ontario, the inverted roller coaster more recently known as Flight Deck (2008-2025) will debut in early summer as The DareDeviler . Artwork courtesy of Canada’s Wonderland The coaster is...
Lake Winnepesaukah Amusement Park, Rossville, Georgia, will welcome a new family-friendly roller coaster this summer, Lookout Safari . Park officials announced the new attraction, which is designed to offer a mix of speed and twists for riders of all ages. The ride will feature a 656-foot...
originally posted on 3/2/2026 Family Kingdom in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, has been home to the historic Swamp Fox wooden coaster for decades. A new attraction, a custom Raptor model from the legendary builders at Rocky Mountain Construction, is bringing cutting-edge thrills to the...
originally posted on 2/17/2026 After 33 years, Silver Dollar City in Branson, Missouri, has announced it will retire Thunderation on January 2, 2027. Opened in 1993, the runaway mine train-style coaster has entertained generations of families, becoming a rite of passage for thrill-seekers...
originally posted on 1/27/2026 A 100-year-old rollercoaster, believed to be the oldest in Britain, has closed for good. Dreamland Margate in Kent announced on Tuesday that the amusement park's Scenic Railway would "take well-earned retirement from operation as a ride." Photo: PA Media...
originally posted on 1/12/2026 Six Flags. Cedar Fair. IB Parks & Entertainment. Aside from owning and operating some of the most popular amusement parks in the country, what else do they have in common? It was predicted the Six Flags/Cedar Fair merger would produce some changes in the...
originally posted on 1/9/2026 Pre-registration for the Rome With ACE international trip to Italy is now open! Follow this link to pre-register: https://www. aceonline.org/events/register. aspx?id=2023492 Pre-registration will remain open until 11:59 p.m. ET on January...
originally posted on 11/18/2025 8:24:00 PM On the IAAPA Expo floor, Lotte World Busan, Gijang, Busan, South Korea, and Zamperla announced the first Double Heart coaster will open in 2026. Image courtesy of Zamperla The Double Heart is part of Zamperla’s Triple Launch family. Like...