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CoasterForce @coasterforce.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

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 m) tall, reach speeds up to 40 mph (64 km/h), and feature three inversions. coasterforce.com/forums/threa...

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CoasterForce @coasterforce.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

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. coasterforce.com/forums/threa...

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CoasterForce @coasterforce.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

A first-of-its-kind Vekoma Thrill Glider 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/threa...

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CoasterForce @coasterforce.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Today Six Flags announced that they purchased ArieForce One, the RMC 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. coasterforce.com/forums/threa...

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CoasterForce @coasterforce.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

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. coasterforce.com/forums/threa...

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CoasterForce @coasterforce.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

We're extremely saddened by the news of Dolly Parton's passing.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. She will be dearly missed and forever remembered.

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CoasterForce @coasterforce.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

The first Rocky Mountain Construction Wild Moose coaster will be opening at Lost Island Themepark in 2027! Forbidden Lair will be a 79 feet (24 m) tall shuttle coaster with a top speed of 38 mph (61 km/h) and features 11 airtime moments and a station fly-through. coasterforce.com/forums/threa...

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CoasterForce @coasterforce.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Today Silver Dollar City announced Miner’s Mountain Express, a MACK Rides mine train coaster opening in 2027! Featuring two lift hills and over 3,550 feet of track, it will be the park's longest coaster. The ride replaces Thunderation, which closs on January 2nd. coasterforce.com/forums/threa...

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CoasterForce @coasterforce.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

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...

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CoasterForce @coasterforce.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

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...

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CoasterForce @coasterforce.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

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...

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CoasterForce @coasterforce.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

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...

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CoasterForce @coasterforce.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

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...

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CoasterForce @coasterforce.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

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...

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CoasterForce @coasterforce.bsky.social · 31/05/2026

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...

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CoasterForce @coasterforce.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

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...

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CoasterForce @coasterforce.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

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...

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CoasterForce @coasterforce.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

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...

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CoasterForce @coasterforce.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

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...

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CoasterForce @coasterforce.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

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...

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CoasterForce @coasterforce.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

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...

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CoasterForce @coasterforce.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

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...

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CoasterForce @coasterforce.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

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...

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CoasterForce @coasterforce.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

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...

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CoasterForce @coasterforce.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

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...

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CoasterForce @coasterforce.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

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...

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CoasterForce @coasterforce.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

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...

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CoasterForce @coasterforce.bsky.social · 11/09/2025

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...

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CoasterForce @coasterforce.bsky.social · 28/08/2025

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...

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CoasterForce @coasterforce.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

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...

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CoasterForce @coasterforce.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

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...

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CoasterForce @coasterforce.bsky.social · 23/07/2025

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...

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CoasterForce @coasterforce.bsky.social · 14/07/2025

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...

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CoasterForce @coasterforce.bsky.social · 30/06/2025

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...

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CoasterForce @coasterforce.bsky.social · 13/06/2025

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...

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CoasterForce @coasterforce.bsky.social · 09/06/2025

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...

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CoasterForce @coasterforce.bsky.social · 02/06/2025

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...

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CoasterForce @coasterforce.bsky.social · 27/05/2025

Herschend, owners of Dollywood, Silver Dollar City and Kentucky Kingdom, officially completed its acquisition of Palace Entertainment/Parques Reunidos' 24 U.S. properties today, including Kennywood, Lake Compounce, and Adventureland in Iowa. coasterforce.com/forums/threa...

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CoasterForce @coasterforce.bsky.social · 21/05/2025

Lotte World in Seoul, South Korea, has announced a new dark ride based on Legendary Pictures’s Godzilla/Kong cinematic universe, set to open this December. coasterforce.com/forums/threa...

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CoasterForce @coasterforce.bsky.social · 12/05/2025

Chance Rides announced it has resumed production of several of its well-known portable amusement rides, including the Zipper, Pharaoh's Fury, Freestyle, and Century Wheel. The move marks the company's return to a key sector it has historically served. coasterforce.com/forums/threa...

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CoasterForce @coasterforce.bsky.social · 07/05/2025

The Walt Disney Company and Miral, Abu Dhabi’s leading creator of immersive destinations and experiences, announced an agreement to create a landmark Disney theme park resort in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The waterfront resort will be located on Yas Island. coasterforce.com/forums/threa...

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CoasterForce @coasterforce.bsky.social · 02/05/2025

Six Flags announced that Six Flags America will close at the end of the 2025 season. The property, which is approximately 500 acres, will be marketed for redevelopment as part of the company’s ongoing portfolio optimization program. coasterforce.com/forums/threa...

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CoasterForce @coasterforce.bsky.social · 18/04/2025

In preparation of the park's May 17th, 2025 season opening date, La Ronde is upgrading their Boomerang coaster with new Vekoma Rides trains. It's been 15 years since the park opened a new coaster, so we'll take the upgrade and hope bigger news comes next year. coasterforce.com/forums/threa...

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CoasterForce @coasterforce.bsky.social · 18/04/2025

Featuring new billboards and street signs, Queen City Stunt Coaster, the Premier Rides launch coaster formerly known as Backlot Stunt Coaster at Kings Island, will have riders racing through the streets of Cincinnati when the park opens for the 2025 season tomorrow. coasterforce.com/forums/threa...

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CoasterForce @coasterforce.bsky.social · 18/04/2025

Looks like Michigan's Adventure is giving Shivering Timbers, the airtime-filled CCI out-and-back wooden coaster, some Rocky Mountain Construction 208 Retrak in preparation for the May 23rd start to 2025 season. coasterforce.com/forums/threa...

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CoasterForce @coasterforce.bsky.social · 17/04/2025

Chimelong Paradise in Guangzhou, China, announced expansion plans that includes two new coasters: a Jinma Rides swing launch coaster (rendering below) & the company's version of a Power Splash. However, the park's B&M Dive Coaster appears to be on the chopping block. coasterforce.com/forums/threa...

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CoasterForce @coasterforce.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

Fantastic news! After months of speculation, Universal confirmed a new theme park will be built in Bedford, UK. Pending planning approval, construction will start in 2026 and open in 2031! Time to study the concept art in greater detail! coasterforce.com/forums/threa...

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CoasterForce @coasterforce.bsky.social · 05/04/2025

Hofis Erlebnispark, a new amusement park inspired by Karls Erlebnis Dorf, is expected to open next year at the former site of Western-City Dasing near Augsburg, Germany. The future operator, Thomas Hofreiter, plans for 30 attractions, including three family coasters. coasterforce.com/forums/threa...

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CoasterForce @coasterforce.bsky.social · 04/04/2025

Compagnie Des Alpes, owners of the Walibi parks, Parc Astérix, and Futuroscope, announced the purchase of Belantis from Parques Reunidos. It's the company's return to operating theme parks in Germany after the sale of Fort Fun to Looping Group in 2017. coasterforce.com/forums/threa...

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CoasterForce @coasterforce.bsky.social · 31/03/2025

Plopsa Group, owner of Holiday Park since 2010, has announced a new name for the theme park: Plopsaland Germany. The rebranding takes effect June 28th and is part of a planned park expansion through 2028 which includes "Plopsaqua Haßloch", a themed water park. coasterforce.com/forums/threa...

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