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 Immelmann, and a Heartline Roll. coasterforce.com/forums/thre…

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. coasterforce.com/forums/thre…

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). coasterforce.com/forums/thre…

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. coasterforce.com/forums/thre…

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. coasterforce.com/forums/thre…

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.

The first @RockyMtnConst Wild Moose coaster will be opening at @LostIslandParks 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 a station fly-through, a "subterranean shimmy" tunnel, and nearly a dozen airtime moments. coasterforce.com/forums/thre…

Today @SDCAttractions announced Miner’s Mountain Express, a @mackridescom 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. With its 39 inches (99 cm) minimum ride height, and no inversions, it's perfect for the entire family. The ride replaces Thunderation, which will be closing on January 2nd. coasterforce.com/forums/thre…

This morning @SFGrAdventure 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 @mackridescom floorless spinner will feature the world's first upside down launch! coasterforce.com/forums/thre…

New coaster alert! @HolidayWorld announce Cannonball, a water roller coaster opening May 2027. The parks says the $22m Mack Rides coaster will be the fastest water coaster in the USA, reaching 45mph, and will feature the tallest drop in the nation as well. coasterforce.com/forums/thre…

A few above-the-fence construction shots of Serpent’s Curse at @PaultonsPark. The UK’s first water coaster opens in 2027.