Six Flags Great Adventure announced Bakunawa, the world's tallest and fastest spinning coaster, will open in 2027. At 328 feet (116.5 m) tall, with a top speed of 100 mph (161 km/h), the MACK Rides floorless spinner will feature the world's first upside down launch! coasterforce.com/forums/threa...

Nooo! Fun Spot Atlanta announce they will close on August 2nd. Gutted for the lovely staff who always made it a welcoming place to visit. Is this the end of one of the worlds most re-rideable coasters...what will happen to ArieForce One? Go grab one more ride. coasterforce.com/forums/threa...

Sad news out of Spain. Parque de Atracciones de Zaragoza will not be opening for the 2026 season due to ongoing financial difficulties with it’s parent company, Fénix Entertainment, which is currently involved in bankruptcy proceedings. coasterforce.com/forums/threa...

Great news from Waldameer! The park will be opening Eagle's Pursuit, a new Vekoma family launch coaster in 2027. The ride will launch out of the station and dive into the ravine before a second launch propels riders back uphill for a fast, airtime‑filled finale. coasterforce.com/forums/threa...

Switzerland's tallest, fastest, and longest roller coaster is coming to Conny-Land! Massai will be 72 feet (22 m) tall, 1,640 feet (500 m) long, and reach speeds up to 53.4 mph (86 km/h). The LSM launched MACK Rides BigDipper coaster is scheduled to open in 2027. coasterforce.com/forums/threa...

Today Walibi Belgium announced that the park's Loup-Garou (Werewolf) coaster will be getting a Rocky Mountain Construction I-Box track conversion. The Vekoma wooden coaster will be closing later this year, with the new one scheduled to open in 2028. coasterforce.com/forums/threa...

The world's longest family launch coaster is coming to Six Flags Fiesta Texas in 2027! Propelled by four launches throughout the 4120 feet (1256 m) ride layout, Werewolf Gorge will feature 32 exhilarating airtime moments and speeds up to 45mph. coasterforce.com/forums/threa...

Niagara Amusement Park in Grand Island, New York, announced it will not open for the 2026 season. Home to Silver Comet, a classic CCI wooden coaster, the park cited attendance and revenue insufficient to keep it operational. coasterforce.com/forums/threa...

Aquatopia at Tokyo DisneySea will end September 14th. The popular water ride attraction has been operating since the park opened in 2001. coasterforce.com/forums/threa...

Eco-focused GreenWood Family Park, in Wales, home to Green Dragon, the world’s only people-powered coaster, is up for sale for £1.25m ($1,688,100). Continuum Attractions bought the park in 2017, and has invested £1.5m ($2.025m) into the park over the last nine years. youtu.be/cfUs8PoXyak

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The Oceanic Aquarium in Balneário Camboriú, Brazil, unveiled plans to add an indoor theme park featuring the country's second-largest indoor roller coaster and additional family-friendly rides. Construction is slated to begin this month. coasterforce.com/forums/threa...

Six Flags is selling seven parks! Six Flags St. Louis, Valleyfair, Worlds of Fun, Michigan's Adventure, Six Flags Great Escape, Schlitterbahn Galveston, and La Ronde are now owned by EPR Properties. Enchanted Parks will operate the USA properties. coasterforce.com/forums/threa...

Today Alton Towers announced the opening date for Bluey the Ride: Here come the grannies! will be the 28th of March. The Zierer Force family coaster will be located in CBeebies Land, and is the park's 11th coaster! coasterforce.com/forums/threa...

Maurer Rides has introduced their Spike Jet Ski water coaster concept, a ride combining the dynamic feel of jet skiing with advanced coaster engineering. The track layout features tight turns, rapid direction changes, and rider-controlled interactive elements. coasterforce.com/.../small-ne...

The municipality of Querétaro in Mexico invested eight million pesos in the rehabilitation of Parque Bicentenario Querétaro, with the expectation that the park's coaster and pirate ship will resume operation in March or April. coasterforce.com/forums/threa...

Italian police have shut down Etnaland in Sicily after a years-long investigation into environmental crimes. The park’s owners were allegedly burning and burying rubbish in a nearby field and dumping unfiltered, chemically-treated pool water into an artificial lake. coasterforce.com/forums/threa...

Sad news from @silverdollarcity.bsky.social, who announced that Thunderation, their Arrow Dynamics mine train coaster, will be closing on January, 2nd, 2027. You better get to the park this year if you want the cred. coasterforce.com/forums/threa...

Wild Waves, near Seattle, Washington, announced that 2026 will be the park's last season. The theme and water park opened in 1977 as Enchanted Village and is home to four roller coasters including Timberhawk: Ride of Prey, a rare S&S woodie, and Wild Thing (photo). coasterforce.com/forums/threa...

Herschend, the world’s largest family-held theme park company, is in the process of buying Silverwood Theme Park! The Athol, Idaho, park will join Herschend’s portfolio which includes Dollywood, Silver Dollar City, Kennywood, Adventureland, and Lake Compounce. coasterforce.com/forums/threa...

Another Schwarzkopf will be retiring as Lagoon Amusement Park announced that final rides on the park's Jet Star 2 will be on November 9th, the final day on the season. The coaster opened in 1976 and is believed to be one of only two of its kind still in operation. coasterforce.com/forums/threa...

Six Flags owned California's Great America filed a mandatory WARN notice with the state's Employment Development Department ahead of 184 job cuts to take place around Nov. 2. Most of the positions are seasonal, but some eliminations are expected to be permanent. coasterforce.com/forums/threa...

Phantom Theater: Opening Nightmare will debut at Kings Island in April 2026, bringing back the beloved characters from the park’s original dark ride. Manufactured by Sally Dark Rides, the new experience blends humor, animatronics and interactive elements. coasterforce.com/forums/threa...

PokePark Kanto is a new outdoor Pokemon-themed area that will open in the spring of 2026 within Yomiuriland theme park in Japan. It will include areaslike Pokemon Forest and Sedge Town, where visitors can interact with over 600 Pokemon through various activities. coasterforce.com/forums/threa...

The Rapid City, South Dakota, town council approved plans for the 300-acre LibertyLand USA theme park project, which is slated to become the state's largest entertainment and residential development. coasterforce.com/forums/threa...

DreamPark has opened a 25,000 ft² (2323 m²) mixed reality theme park in Seattle, offering experiences that blend digital and physical environments using Meta Quest headsets and mobile devices. The park features activities such as a real-life Mario Kart game. coasterforce.com/forums/threa...

After 18 years of laughs and thrills ZDT'S Amusement Park announced it's final operating day will be August 17th. The family owned park in Seguin, Texas, is home of the unique Gravity Group Switchback wooden coaster, which opened in October, 2015. coasterforce.com/forums/threa...

Disneyland will close seven attractions, including Star Tours and Incredicoaster, in July for seasonal refurbishments as the park prepares for its 70th anniversary celebration, which will take place on July 17 and last throughout the summer. coasterforce.com/forums/threa...

Elitch Gardens, a key asset in Denver's River Mile development, will continue operations under the new ownership of Kroenke Sports & Entertainment. KSE plans to maintain and enhance the park as a major summer attraction, drawing over a million visitors annually. coasterforce.com/forums/threa...

Sad news out of Pennsylvania, where Lakemont Park has left its historic rides, including the world's oldest roller coaster, Leap the Dips, idle for a second season, sparking concerns about deterioration and potential abandonment. coasterforce.com/forums/threa...

The last rides on Hollywood Rip, Ride, Rockit at Universal Studios in Florida, has been moved up from early September to August 18th. The Maurer custom X-Car coaster has been plagued with technical difficulties since opening in 200. coasterforce.com/forums/threa...