John Stevenson

Is Elitch Gardens closing? Denver leaders voted to rezone the area for the massive River Mile project, leaving the park’s future uncertain.

The popular Skycoaster ride found at amusement parks across the globe is getting an upgrade with the new “Sky Sled,” which allows daredevils to fly in a seated position rather than flying facing down, head first.

Roller coaster enthusiasts from across the country gathered at Dollywood last weekend for the annual Smoky Mountain Coasterfest, which is organized by the American Coaster Enthusiasts (ACE) Southeast Region.

Efteling is preparing to open Max & Moritz, its new-for-2020 dual-track family coaster.

Last Friday, we challenged our social media followers (on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter) to “ruin” a coaster name by changing only one letter. We asked the internet to deliver, and it did — we received more than 350 responses, and below are our favorites.

Ever since Galaxy’s Edge was announced in 2015, I dreamed of visiting the expansive Star Wars-themed land and, of course, riding Rise of the Resistance. A lifelong Star Wars fan, I waited for the day that a true Star Wars...

To tide fans over until Wildcat’s Revenge opens this summer, Hersheypark has shared an on-ride POV animation of its new-for-2o23 Rocky Mountain Construction (RMC) hybrid coaster as well as construction photos and the coaster’s custom-designed trains.

Unveiled yesterday, the proposed Libertyland USA theme park would anchor a sprawling resort in South Dakota alongside a retail/dining center, special event facility, resort hotel, RV campground and resort as well as a residential village.

Proposed theme parks with their beautiful renderings and exciting coaster lineups generate much excitement among amusement industry fans and locals living in the surrounding area. They bring with them the possibility of new roller coasters, attractions and tourism dollars for local economies.

The world’s second Mattel Adventure Park will open outside of Kansas City, Missouri in 2026, Mattel and Epic Resort Destinations announced today.Located in Bonner Springs, Kansas, outside of Kansas City, the second Mattel Adventure Park will feature many of the same rides and attractions as the first Mattel Adventure Park in Glendale Arizona, which is currently under construction.These include Hot Wheels-themed roller coasters such as Hot Wheels Bone Shaker: The Ultimate Ride and the Hot Wheels…