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Universal crosses the finish line with a new world-class coaster

By Robert Niles: Let�s talk about drifting.In auto racing, there are few more spectacular sights that watching cars burn through a turn at high speed, wheels smoking, as drive...

Record-setting wing coaster set for 2027 debut

By Robert Niles: The world's number-one coaster park is adding a record-setting wing coaster for next year.Energylandia has announced Rokan, a Bolliger & Mabillard wing coast...

Higher, Faster, Gnarlier: Have Roller Coasters Become Too Extreme?

A coaster dares riders to be daring, with steep drops, high speeds and improbably tight curves. But safety has become a concern again after a man was thrown from his seat and died...

Six Flags introduces its new Thrill Glider for 2027

By Robert Niles: Well, they did it. Six Flags Magic Mountain just did the most Six Flags thing. The name for the park's first-of-its-kind 2027 Vekoma Thrill Glider roller coaster w...

Utah's Lagoon lands first U.S. install of new Intamin coaster

By Robert Niles: America's first Intamin Hot Racer coaster is coming to the Rocky Mountains next year.Utah's Lagoon has announced J3 Grand Prix will open at the Salt lake City-area...

Lagoon Just Unveiled a New Ride and It’s the First in the US

J3 is unlike any other roller coaster at Lagoon or in the United States. It’s a type of coaster called a Hot Racer; it takes up less space while allowing tight turns, and it looks...

All the new roller coasters opening in 2027

From Bakunawa to Thrill Glider, 2027 promises new thrills across the U.S. Explore every confirmed coaster we found, plus some international standouts worth watching. The post All t...

Construction update: Six Flags, Holiday World start on 2027

By Robert Niles: Construction is moving quickly on 2027's new rides at America's theme parks.Six Flags Fiesta Texas today officially broke ground for its new Vekoma Family Launch C...

Name Revealed for Record-Breaking Coaster Coming to Six Flags

Six Flags just dropped NEW details on their latest record-breaking coaster.

Magic Mountain announces new roller coaster with 'hoverbikes' that feel like they're flying

Thrill Glider, coming in 2027, places guests on suspended, bike-like seats and boasts speeds of up to 50 mph.

Six Flags Magic Mountain’s Thrill Glider combines flying and motorbike coaster technology

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Roller coaster rider’s death puts spotlight on the safety of ever more thrilling rides

The horrific death of a man who was ejected from a Six Flags roller coaster in Georgia is drawing attention to the safety of amusement park rides that have become increasingly fast...

Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift’s 170-ft vertical spike | Universal Orlando Resort

Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift roller coaster construction at Universal Studios Florida following demolition of Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit. The post Fast & Furious: Hollywo...

Six Flags to add seat belts to more coasters after fatality

By Robert Niles: Six Flags will add seat belts to all its B & M hyper coasters, the company's CEO announced tonight.The action comes in response to the fatal incident on Goliat...

I Rode FAST & FURIOUS: HOLLYWOOD DRIFT Four Times; Holy Crap, It's Unhinged Roller Coaster Madness!

Six Flags fatal Goliath incident in Georgia: what the 9 closed roller coasters have in common

Six Flags has temporarily closed nine roller coasters across six parks following a fatal incident involving Goliath at Six Flags Over Georgia on Monday, Oct. 12, 2026. Here is what...

Roller Coaster Death Puts Spotlight on Safety of Ever-More Thrilling Rides

The horrific death of a man who was ejected from a Six Flags roller coaster in Georgia is drawing attention to the safety of amusement park rides that have become increasingly fast...

Fast and Furious Roller Coaster Opens at Universal Studios

After months of soft-opening the Fast and Furious Hollywood Drift roller coaster is now officially open. This brand new state-of-the-art coaster is the fastest roller coaster at an...

Colorado Ski Resort Alpine Coaster Closes After Rider Ejected During Descent

This is the Six Flags Magic Mountain X2 roller coaster - that’s so extreme it’s just been retired

Six Flags Magic Mountain is retiring its famous X2 roller coaster amid lawsuits alleging serious brain injury caused by the ride.

Six Flags to add seat belts to Goliath roller coaster after fatal accident

Six Flags is adding seat belts to Goliath at Six Flags Over Georgia and other coasters with similar restraints. The company also announced independent safety reviews as eight addit...

Efteling offers new safety solution for coaster fans

By Robert Niles: Efteling is offering a new safety solution for thrill ride fans with leg prostheses.The park's new SafeStrap allows visitors with leg prostheses to ride several pa...

Roller coasters: Thrills vs. safety

A recent roller coaster death and reports of other serious injuries are renewing questions about amusement park safety. The post Roller coasters: Thrills vs. safety appeared first...

I Didn't Have 'Hovercycle' On My 2026 Rollercoaster Wish List, But Sign Me Up

Get ready for Thrill Glider!