Roller coaster fans were forced to put their hobby on hold during the COVID-19 pandemic, since amusement parks around the world were shuttered. With parks now reopening, here's a roundup of some of ...

The Coney Island Cyclone is more than just a roller coaster. It is a piece of history. Built in 1927, the Cyclone has survived natural disasters, park closures, the rapid development of a city and ...

The new ride stretches to 4,120 feet.

Millions of people ride amusement park rides every year with few serious injuries—but experts say a few precautions still matter. By Sara Kiley Watson Published May 13, 2026 9:11 AM EDT Add Popular ...

Like many theme park fans, I have loved roller coasters for a long time. But what many parks are doing with coasters right now is helping me love these thrill rides even more. Years ago, parks gave up ...

At what point is it fair to call a theme park ride a failure? Universal this month closed its Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit roller coaster in Orlando. The Maurer Rides X-Car coaster opened in 2009 and ...

FARMINGTON, Utah — The sights and sounds of Lagoon’s "Roller Coaster" have provided thills to generations of Utahns. The iconic ride, which is on the National Register of Historic Places, turns 100 ...

The Siren’s Curse ride at Center Point got stuck for about 20 minutes due to "technical delays," the park confirmed.

(WHTM) — Roller coasters are getting taller, faster, and newer every year. It may look like it can be unsafe. But, in fact, coasters are some of the safest machines in the world. Fun fact: The author ...

I have been phobic about roller coasters since I was 4 when my dad took me on the Galaxi in Seattle Center's Fun Forest. I wailed the entire ride, especially as the coaster lurched up the "Chain Lift ...