The tilting point for 2025
As we reach the back half of the year, it's time for the debut of another new coaster.
Welcome to the heart of summer vacation season! Six Flags has been making news this week with one new coaster debut, a second on the way, and a third... well, that one is not answering the bell this summer, after all.
Cedar Point tilts the scales with new Siren's Curse: America's first tilt coaster has opened to the public at Cedar Point. We were at the press preview, so join us for our ride!
Background: The History and Origins of Siren's Curse
First look at full-speed, on-ride video for AlpenFury: Canada's Wonderland has released its first real-speed, on-ride video for AlpenFury. With a track measuring over 3,280 feet, a height of 164 feet and a top speed of nearly 72 mph, AlpenFury will be Canada's longest, tallest, and fastest launch coaster.
Six Flags delays new coaster until next year: Six Flags New England has announced that it will push the debut of its new Quantum Accelerator coaster until 2026.
Party time
Hong Kong Disneyland kicks off its 20th anniversary: Hong Kong Disneyland has kicked off its 20th anniversary The Most Magical Party of All celebration, which includes a new parade and nighttime spectacular. The park opened officially on September 12, 2005, but it is getting an early start on what is expected to be a year-long event.
Coming up
Universal signs deal to expand in Chicago: Universal Destinations & Experiences has announced that it will open its second Universal Horror Unleashed attraction, in Chicago in 2027.
Here is what Universal Monsters have in store for Las Vegas: Universal has shared fresh looks at the Universal Monsters house that will be part of its initial Universal Horror Unleashed attraction that opens at Area15 in Las Vegas in August.
Here is how to get on board Disney's revamped Test Track: Walt Disney World is changing its Lightning Lane attraction line-ups in advance of the official return of Test Track to EPCOT this month.
Efteling expands its original storytelling with new ride plans: Efteling has announced the name of its new drop ride attraction for 2026 - one that will extend the story of the park's Baron 1898 roller coaster next door.
Netflix reveals line-up for its first two real-life attractions: Netflix has revealed the IP line-ups for its first two Netflix House attractions, which will open later this year at King of Prussia Mall in Philadelphia and in Dallas at Galleria Dallas. Netflix also announced that it will open a third location at BLVD Las Vegas in 2027.
Plus,
The first test with thrill ride test seats is where to put them: Test seats are great tools to help theme park visitors see if they will be able to go on a ride before they commit to waiting. But where a park puts its test seats is important, too.
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