Okemo in Vermont has a roller coaster; Bretton Woods in New Hampshire has a year-round zipline; Mt. Van Hoevenberg in New York offers a brief season on its bobsled course. And when you’ve had quite ...

Earlier this month, the Los Angeles County Planning Department approved construction permits for a new coaster coming to Six Flags Magic Mountain. The approval allows for grading to begin, allowing ...

Space Mountain, the roller coaster that launched Walt Disney World into a new era, turns 50 years old this month. The ride, a key part of Magic Kingdom’s first major expansion, ...

Fifty years ago this week, Space Mountain opened in Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World. The original Space Mountain, which opened at Walt Disney World in 1975, was the first fully-enclosed, dark ...

Note: This story first published in 2015, for the ride’s 40th anniversary. Compared to today’s mega thrill rides, Walt Disney World’s Space Mountain is a simple spin. No upside-down loops. No 3D ...

If Space Mountain were a person, it could be eligible for AARP benefits. The Magic Kingdom coaster turned 50 this month. Although it’s nowhere near retiring, it seems like a good time to round up ...

Canada's Wonderland is gearing up for its 2025 season with a huge push to hire thousands of workers, all while the park works ...

“It’s one of the older roller coasters. It’s not as scary.” Magic Mountain describes the Ninja’s thrill level as “moderate." The 1988 coaster’s top speed is 55 mph. Passengers hang ...

Knott’s Berry Farm and Six Flags Magic Mountain are hoping to hire 2,000 employees during a weeklong hiring blitz for ...

The new roller coaster will be built on 3.4 acres of the former Showcase Theater site between the Full Throttle and Superman: Escape from Krypton coasters. Magic Mountain teased in November that a ...

Beyond the eight coaster, the new Six Flags park will feature 20 more rides and attractions in six themed lands. The lineup ...

Most roller coasters today have similar programs. The idea for Space Mountain came from Walt Disney himself, inspired by the jet age of the early 1960s. He envisioned a ride that simulated an ...