Everything’s bigger in Texas — including the nightmares. On Thursday, Six Flags Over Texas opened Tormenta: Rampaging Run. It’s the world’s first-ever “giga dive coaster,” a new breed of thrill ride that towers between 300 and 399 feet and dangles riders face-first over the edge. Located in the northeast part of the Lone Start State … Read more
As inflation continues to ravage our fair land, a recent report proves that fun can still be affordable. HomeToGo’s Theme Park Index ranked the affordability of 40 theme park locations across 20 states, taking into account admission price, parking, and the average cost of nearby accommodations. The top spot for affordable fun goes to Quassy … Read more
From the splendors of rivers and lakes to loop-de-loop coasters, the midwest has a lot to offer for families with young kids. Plus, your wallet will love middle America, too. Ahead, five midwest locales where summer shines. Valentine, Nebraska Shed your city snobbery and enjoy the down-home fun of “tanking” along the Niobrara National Scenic … Read more
In an era of pricey theme parks and gated admission, one Pennsylvania amusement park is still letting guests in for free. Knoebels Amusement Resort in Elysburg, Pennsylvania, has been admission-free since it opened nearly a century ago. Knoebels opened its doors on July 4, 1926 — and will celebrate its 100th anniversary this year, as the nation … Read more
After four long years of delays, false starts and endless speculation, one of Southern California’s most beloved thrill rides is finally making its comeback at Knott’s Berry Farm. The amusement park confirmed to the OC Register that the reimagined Montezooma’s Revenge rollercoaster will reopen this summer following a lengthy renovation project. Originally opened in 1978, … Read more
Washingtonians are already mourning the impending loss of a beloved theme and water park, with many residents still in disbelief months after the closure was announced. Wild Waves Theme Park, located in Federal Way, Washington, announced last year it would close at the end of the 2026 season. The park’s final day is scheduled for … Read more
As Americans gear up to enjoy this Memorial Day Weekend with sizzling backyard BBQs and sales galore, ranks of revelers will travel to amusement parks all over the country — eager to kick off the unofficial start of summer with a day of outdoor thrills and fun. But before your family races toward the ever-taller … Read more
Amusement parks around the world are locked in a race to build the fastest, tallest and most terrifying roller coasters imaginable. Engineers are pushing the limits of speed, height and G-forces, designing rides that twist, drop and launch like never before. But as coasters reach new extremes, the thrill comes with genuine risk, raising the … Read more
Mandy Moore and her family scored the ultimate VIP experience at LEGOLAND California Resort on Friday, becoming among the first to try the park’s newest thrill. Galacticoaster is set to “rocket” into action in early 2026, and the resort unveiled a first look at the twisting track taking shape in the Fun Town section of … Read more
A thrillseeker broke the world record for riding the most roller coasters in one week — reaching an adrenaline-pumping 55. Dean Stokes, 36, had set himself the summer challenge of riding every single rollercoaster in the UK — but his plans were scuppered by Storm Floris. However, he still managed to set a Guinness World … Read more
This is a red flag for a theme park. Thrill seekers at Six Flags America were in for quite the ride over the weekend: Thirty-two people got stuck on the SteamWhirler ride at the Bowie, Maryland park for more than an hour due to a mechanical malfunction on Saturday. Emergency crews from Prince George’s County … Read more
Noelle Foley, the daughter of WWE legend Mick Foley, revealed in a recent podcast interview that she had suffered a horrifying injury from a roller coaster ride. Foley appeared on the “Rulebreakers” podcast, hosted by former WWE and All Elite Wrestling star Saraya-Jade Bevis, and discussed the injuries she had sustained after hitting her neck too hard during … Read more
Kingda Ka, the world’s tallest roller coaster, will be among the rides removed from Six Flags Great Adventure to make way for a “multi-record-breaking launch coaster” that will open in 2026. The roller coaster, which opened at the Jackson, New Jersey, theme park in 2005, was the tallest in the world at 456 feet high. At the … Read more
He’s buckled in for a wild ride. Sean Evans, a professional roller coaster rider and YouTube content creator, revealed he makes six figures from his daredevil lifestyle despite being afraid of heights. “I’m always there shaking and trembling. I always get butterflies in my stomach … but as soon as that roller coaster goes down … Read more
Nearly a dozen thrill-seekers at Orlando theme parks reported dizziness, chest pain or lost consciousness over a three-month period, according to a Florida state document. The 11 incidents occurred at Disney World and Universal, including four at their water parks, between April and June, the Orlando Sentinel reported. Florida theme parks are required to self-report … Read more
This ride was too cool to function. The world’s tallest and fastest triple-launch rollercoaster was forced to shut down indefinitely just days after its grand opening. The Top Thrill 2 takes guests along three high-speed launches between two 420-foot tall towers, with top speeds reaching 120 mph. The Top Thrill 2 takes guests along three … Read more
Visitors to Movie World amusement park in Australia were stuck on one of the tallest roller-coasters in the world after a loose scarf became entangled around the train wheel. Reaching speeds of up to 71mph, the DC Rivals HyperCoaster is the tallest, longest and fastest rollercoaster in the Southern Hemisphere. In a statement, Warner Bros … Read more
Splash mountain? A thrill-seeker’s roller coaster ride went horribly awry after his fellow passenger threw up on him while the cars were rocketing around a bend, as seen in a now-viral video with 11.4 million views on TikTok. The “corkspew” incident reportedly occurred while Darwin Pineda and an unnamed buddy were at an unidentified theme … Read more
One plucky duck took the ride of a lifetime in Ohio this week on Cedar Point’s famous Millennium Force roller coaster. The park, located in Sandusky, Ohio, believes that the duck snuck onto the coaster after it was already in motion. Tony Clark, spokesman for Cedar Point, shared with Fox News Digital via email that “it appears … Read more
Everybody likes to be scared on a thrill-ride, but nobody wants to be scared for their life. Such was the case for Florida real estate broker Eve Brock when she and her boyfriend’s nine-year-old son boarded the Spin Out at Florida State Fair in Tampa, Fla. — one of a series of mishaps on rollercoasters and … Read more