The Theme Park Archive blog contains a collection of editorials, theme park news and press releases.
Universal Orlando announced that it intends to open a fourth theme park as part of its Florida resort. Universal’s Epic Universe will be built upon 750 acres of land that are located a couple minute drive from the rest of the resort.
Busch Gardens Williamsburg announced today that a new steel coaster will be built in the park’s Festa Italia section for 2020.
Pantheon will be designed by Intamin Worldwide and be a multi-launch coaster featuring a fast track switch. The ride will feature yellow track and two 20 person trains.
Hersheypark announced today that in 2020 alongside the opening of its new entrance area named Chocolatetown, it will debut its 15th roller coaster.
Carowinds has announced a brand new launched coaster for 2019 named Copperhead Strike. This dual launched Mack Rides looping coaster will feature 2 launches and 5 inversions.
Six Flags has announced three new roller coasters will open at its parks in 2019.
Six Flags Magic Mountain has announced West Coaster Racers. This Premier Rides mobius loop quad-launched coaster will be built in the back left corner of the park by the wooden coaster Apocalypse.
Six Flags Great America has announced Maxx Force. This S&S air launched coaster will feature the fastest acceleration in North America along its course containing 3 inversions.
Six Flags Discovery Kingdom has announced Batman the Ride. This S&S 4-D Free Spin attraction will be located next to last year’s new addition, Harley Quinn Crazy Coaster.
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