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/ July 30, 2026
Seven Dwarfs Mine Train opened on May 28, 2014, as the centerpiece of the New Fantasyland expansion at Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World. Built by Dutch manufacturer Vekoma in partnership with Walt Disney Imagineering, the steel family coaster introduced a custom “tilting vehicle” system
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/ July 30, 2026
Incredicoaster is a launched steel roller coaster at Disney California Adventure in Anaheim, California, themed around Pixar’s The Incredibles. Manufactured by Intamin, the ride launches riders from 0 to 55 mph in about four seconds along a 6,072-foot track, making it one of the longest
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/ July 29, 2026
Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind opened on May 27, 2022, inside EPCOT’s World Discovery area at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. Built by Dutch manufacturer Vekoma, it became EPCOT’s first roller coaster and Disney’s first backwards-launched roller coaster, replacing the
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/ July 29, 2026
Tron Lightcycle/Run is a launched steel roller coaster at Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World, themed around the light cycles from Disney’s Tron film franchise. Riders straddle motorbike-style vehicles and lean forward to grip handlebars as they race through a partially enclosed track meant to
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/ July 28, 2026
Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster is an indoor launched roller coaster on Sunset Boulevard at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Walt Disney World Resort. Built by Vekoma with Walt Disney Imagineering, the ride opened on July 29, 1999 as Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith, using a
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/ July 28, 2026
Space Mountain opened at Disneyland in Anaheim, California on May 27, 1977, becoming the second roller coaster ever built at the park and the second version of Disney’s space-themed coaster concept, following the original at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom in 1975. Designed by Walt
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/ July 12, 2026
Disneyland Paris opened on April 12, 1992, in Marne-la-Vallee, about 20 miles east of central Paris, becoming the first Disney resort built in Europe. Originally launched as Euro Disney Resort, the property struggled financially in its early years before growing into the continent’s leading theme
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/ June 26, 2026
Shanghai Disneyland opened in 2016 as the newest, boldest castle park in the Disney portfolio — and it pushed the company’s imagineering to new heights. Built to blend Disney storytelling with Chinese culture, it features the largest castle Disney has ever built: the Enchanted Storybook
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/ June 26, 2026
When Tokyo Disneyland opened in 1983, it became the first Disney park built outside the United States — and decades later, fans still argue it’s the best-run Disney park on Earth. Tucked into Urayasu just outside Tokyo, it pairs the familiar Magic Kingdom layout with
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/ June 25, 2026
Disney’s Animal Kingdom opened on Earth Day, April 22, 1998, at Walt Disney World Resort in Bay Lake, Florida, near Orlando. Spanning 580 acres, it was the largest theme park in the world at its debut, and it remains the only Disney park built around
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/ June 23, 2026
Disneyland opened on July 17, 1955 in Anaheim, California, making it the first theme park ever built by The Walt Disney Company and the only one designed and constructed under the direct supervision of Walt Disney himself. Built at a cost of $17 million on
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/ June 18, 2026
Slinky Dog Dash is a family launched steel roller coaster located in Toy Story Land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. Manufactured by Mack Rides and designed by Walt Disney Imagineering, it opened on June 30, 2018, as one of two headline
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/ June 16, 2026
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad is Walt Disney Imagineering’s storied mine train roller coaster, first debuting at Disneyland in Anaheim, California on September 2, 1979, and arriving at Magic Kingdom in Florida on November 15, 1980. Conceived by designer Tony Baxter and originally constructed by Arrow
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/ June 15, 2026
Expedition Everest – Legend of the Forbidden Mountain opened at Disney’s Animal Kingdom on April 7, 2006, as the most expensive roller coaster ever built, costing around $100 million. Designed by Walt Disney Imagineering and manufactured by Vekoma, the ride sends guests 118 feet up
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/ June 14, 2026
Theme park news this week delivered a packed slate of ride updates, sweeping expansion reveals, and milestone celebrations from coast to coast, cementing June 14, 2026 as one of the most story-rich Sundays of the summer season. From Disneyland’s Space Ranger reactivation and a landmark
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/ May 17, 2026
Theme park news May 2026 rolls into the final stretch before Disney’s Muppets Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster opens. This week’s roundup covers the final preview wave for the reimagined attraction, Six Flags Tormenta Rampaging Run’s POV drop and instant viral reaction, SeaWorld’s Barracuda Strike opening,
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/ May 10, 2026
Theme park news May 2026 keeps the pace up with the countdown to Disney’s reimagined Muppets Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster — now just over two weeks away — plus fresh footage from Six Flags’ Tormenta Rampaging Run, SeaWorld’s Barracuda Strike entering wider previews, and a
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/ April 27, 2026
Theme park news April 2026 has been stacked: Big Thunder Mountain Railroad finally returns May 3 after a year-plus closure, Six Flags Over Texas confirmed Tormenta Rampaging Run will break six world records this spring, and Stagecoach is wrapping up the festival weekend that closes
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/ April 12, 2026
Roller coaster news April 2026 is packed this week — from Disney reopening a legendary ride to Lionel Messi christening a brand-new $1 billion stadium. Here’s every essential thrill ride, concert, and sports venue story you need to know from April 5-12, 2026. Roller Coasters
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/ March 21, 2026
Types of theme parks vary far more than most people realize. Some are built around movie franchises and storytelling, others around record-breaking coasters, and some are entirely indoors, open year-round regardless of weather. Understanding the different types of theme parks helps you plan better trips
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