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/ May 31, 2026
Theme park news exploded this week as Disney’s Cool KIDS’ SUMMER launched with a record number of simultaneous attraction openings, Six Flags unveiled a world-record family coaster project, and Universal set a hard opening date for its brand-new Texas resort — making late May 2026
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/ May 30, 2026
The Electric Daisy Carnival in Las Vegas transformed from a Los Angeles warehouse rave into the largest electronic music festival in North America, drawing 400,000 attendees across three nights at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway every May. EDC operates entirely overnight (7 PM to 5:30
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/ May 28, 2026
Modern roller coaster launch systems have replaced traditional chain lift hills as the primary way to gain speed on the most thrilling rides. Where a chain lift takes 30 seconds or more to reach the top of a 200-foot hill, modern launches accelerate trains from
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/ May 26, 2026
The Universal Orlando Resort combines two theme parks, a water park, and the CityWalk entertainment district into one of the most thrill-dense destinations in the world. Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure each carry their own marquee experiences, and the rivalry between Universal and
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/ May 23, 2026
Kings Island in Mason, Ohio ranks among the most coaster-rich regional parks in the United States, currently operating 16 roller coasters across its 364-acre footprint just north of Cincinnati. Originally opened in 1972, the park combines a serious thrill lineup with a charming themed setting
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/ May 21, 2026
Hersheypark in central Pennsylvania has evolved from a 1907 Hershey Chocolate Company employee picnic ground into one of the largest regional theme parks in the country. The park’s 15 roller coasters span every category from family woodies to hypercoasters, and the chocolate-themed branding extends through
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