First ride: Legoland’s Galacticoaster launches, spins into darkness

WINTER HAVEN – Legoland Florida’s new roller coaster swirls riders into an outer-space situation, one that may create mild out-of-body sensations. Galacticoaster debuts to the public Friday. There’s ...
San Gabriel Valley Tribune

First look at Fast & Furious coaster on-track test at Universal Studios Hollywood

The new Fast & Furious coaster revved up its engines and raced around the hillside-hugging track for the first time at Universal Studios Hollywood in preparation of the 2026 debut of the new thrill ...

First look inside Universal Studios’ new ‘Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift’ roller coaster

Roller coaster fans will soon be able to hop into ride vehicles inspired by iconic Fast & Furious cars and race, drift, and ...
Smithsonian Magazine

Ride America’s Most Historic Roller Coasters

On June 16, 1884, Sunday school teacher and part-time inventor LaMarcus Adna Thompson unveiled his greatest creation to the waiting crowds at Coney Island. Reportedly inspired by the switchback ...