launch coaster news

Australia's biggest theme park, Dreamworld, has launched the first phase of a planned AUS$70m (US$47.2m, €42.6m, £38.7m) investment, with the opening of Sky Voyager – ... More

Six Flags has announced new details for its long-awaited venture in Saudi Arabia, revealing among its planned attractions the longest, tallest and fastest rollercoaster in ... More

Andreas Andersen has left his role as Liseberg CEO to rejoin Tivoli Gardens in Copenhagen, Denmark, as its executive vice president. Andersen, who joined Sweden's ... More

Florida’s tallest launch coaster, Tigris, has now opened at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, boasting a 150ft (45.7m) skyward surge and an inverted heartline roll, getting ... More

The latest Attractions Management News Flash Video is now live! In this broadcast, the Chinese government plans US$19bn investment in visitor attractions, San Francisco's Museum ... More

Busch Gardens has announced plans to open Florida's tallest launch coaster, with Tigris – a ride designed to mimic the agility of a tiger – ... More

Valkyria – a steel dive coaster created by Bolliger & Mabillard – has opened to the public today (10 August) at the Liseberg amusement park ... More

PortAventura has expanded its offering at Ferrari Land, introducing a new children's area for visitors to the popular destination as it attempts to reach 5 ... More

Blackpool Pleasure Beach has debuted its highly-anticipated steel launch coaster – Icon – which opens to the public today (25 May). Designed by German rollercoaster ... More

In a year of ups, downs, loops and scoops, Attractions Management looks back at some of the biggest stories to hit the headlines, giving possible ... More

IAAPA has announced its winners for this year’s Brass Ring Awards, recognising a number of companies at the annual IAAPA expo for their achievements in ... More

Piero Ferrari officially opened Ferrari Land today at an inauguration attended by international press, special guests and friends of the motor racing brand. The €100m ... More

The much-anticipated Turbo Track rollercoaster is now open at Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, powering guests at speeds of 102kph (63mph) through the roof of the ... More

One of Finland’s largest theme parks has announced plans to bring Premier Rides’ Sky Rocket II steel rollercoaster to the park as one of its ... More

A new triple launch coaster opening this spring at Movie Park Germany will be the centrepiece of a a wider Star Trek-themed area, Federation Plaza. ... More

A €12m (US$12.7m, £10.2m) suspended family coaster is set to be the high point of Djurs Sommerland’s new Asian-themed zone, with the DrageKongen (Dragon King) ... More

SeaWorld Entertainment continues on its mission to deliver experiences that matter, unveiling a number of new rides and experiences at its parks across North America. ... More

Blackpool Pleasure Beach has unveiled plans for a new multi-million pound rollercoaster, a £16.25m (US$20.9m, €18.6m) venture that will feature Britain’s first use of the ... More

Movie Park is boldly going where no attraction has gone before as it plans Europe’s first official Star Trek-themed rollercoaster. The ride, which is set ... More

A year on from breaking ground on Europe’s first Ferrari theme park, Portaventura has offered an update on the project, coinciding with the symbolic placement ... More

SeaWorld CEO Joel Manby has revealed plans for new rides focusing on combining fun and meaningful experiences, starting with a launch coaster based on the ... More

S&S Worldwide unveiled its new ride vehicle at IAAPA yesterday (17 November), as the opening date for its magnetic triple launch coaster was confirmed. Once ... More

SeaWorld Entertainment has unveiled its latest attraction – the Cobra’s Curse rollercoaster – coming to Busch Gardens in Tampa, Florida, in 2016. Officially unveiling the ... More

Coaster fans can now experience the world’s fastest ever wooden rollercoaster – four months before it’s due to open. Lightning Rod, which will also be ... More

S&S Worldwide is putting a new spin on its EL Loco coaster for Playland’s Castaway Cove in New Jersey. The new addition to the park, ... More