On May 29, 1976, Marriott’s Great America, opened to the public just north of Chicago in Gurnee, Illinois. Now, we are celebrating Six Flags Great America’s 50th anniversary, 50 years to the day on May...
Flying Fox at Kentucky Kingdom has officially taken flight! Opened on May 28, 2026, Flying Fox is a custom Vekoma suspended family coaster that follows the adventures of legendary crop-dusting pilot Jeb Fox. The flight...
Walibi Belgium unveiled this morning the next stages of its transformation plan through 2030. After ten years of redevelopment that have profoundly reshaped the visitor experience, the park is opening a new chapter in its...
As the Blue Moon rose over San Antonio last night, Six Flags Fiesta Texas announced Werewolf Gorge, a family launch roller coaster that delivers record-breaking thrills, immersive storytelling and a dynamic multi-generational experience unlike anything else in the...
B&M Dive Coasters have seen a bit of a boom in North America over the last several years. After SheiKra and Griffon opened in 2005 and 2007, respectively, none were opened until Valravn in 2016....
The Bolliger and Mabillard (B&M) Dive Coaster is maybe one of the most iconic roller coaster models in the world, with their giant wide cars and huge vertical drops. When SheiKra opened at Busch Gardens...
Rocky Mountain Construction has sold a Wild Moose. We have a theory on who bought it. Back in August 2023, the company — best known for their thrill coasters — announced a brand new compact...
The word “immersive” has been used and over-used in the amusement industry for over a decade now, so I wanted to take a look and really investigate what it means for a theme park land...
Welcome back to our Coaster Artwork Artist Spotlight series where we’re featuring talented artists whose artwork focuses on roller coasters, theme parks and the amusement industry. Today, we’re highlighting the art of Allen Greene. In...
The most wonderful time of the year is making its triumphant return to both Six Flags Over Georgia an Six Flags Great Adventure as Holiday in the Park comes back in 2026, reimagined, redesigned and...
Earlier today, Six Flags Fiesta Texas posted a image of an in-park teaser on social media that seems to hint at the park’s 2027 plans. Roadside attraction coming soon! Holler at us – 210-697-5476 to...
I visited Hersheypark for the first time on a trip that lasted just 36 hours, from wheels down to wheels up. Here’s how it went: Getting to Hersheypark from Kansas City Getting to the East...
Comparing the Dive Coasters of North America
May 27, 2026
