2024 in amusement parks

This is a list of events, openings, and closings that occurred in amusement parks in 2024. These various lists are not exhaustive.

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2024

Amusement parks

Openings

Birthdays

Additions

New
NameParkTypeManufacturerOpenedRef(s)
BobcatSix Flags Great EscapeWooden roller coasterThe Gravity Group2024[6]
Georgia SurferSix Flags Over GeorgiaUltra Surf Launched roller coasterIntamin2024
HyperiaThorpe ParkHypercoasterMack RidesMay 24[7]
Iron MenaceDorney Park & Wildwater KingdomDive CoasterBolliger & MabillardMay 10[8]
Na Fianna ForceEmerald ParkSuspended Thrill CoasterVekomaMay 22[9]
Penguin TrekSeaWorld OrlandoFamily launched roller coasterBolliger & Mabillard2024
Phoenix RisingBusch Gardens Tampa BayFamily inverted roller coasterBolliger & Mabillard2024
Snoopy's Soap Box RacersKings IslandFamily BoomerangVekoma2024[10]
The Flash: Vertical VelocitySix Flags Great AdventureVekomaSuper Boomerang2024[11]
The QuestEmerald ParkFamily BoomerangVekomaMay 22[9]
Voltron NeveraEuropa-ParkLaunched roller coasterMack RidesApril 26[12]
Wiener LoopingWurstelpraterSteel roller coasterMack RidesSeptember 2024[13]

Relocated
NameParkTypeManufacturerOpenedFormerlyRef(s)
All American Triple LoopIndiana BeachLooping coasterAnton SchwarzkopfMay 11Quimera at La Feria de Chapultepec[14][15]
The Flash: Speed ForceWarner Bros. Movie WorldShuttle roller coasterIntaminApril 2024Surfrider at Wet'n'Wild Gold Coast[16]

Refurbished
NameParkTypeManufacturerOpenedFormerlyRef(s)
Nemesis RebornAlton TowersInverted roller coasterBolliger & MabillardMarch 16Nemesis[17]
Thunder StrikerCarowindsHypercoasterBolliger & Mabillard2024Intimidator[18]
Top Thrill 2Cedar PointLaunched roller coasterZamperlaMay 4Top Thrill Dragster[19]

New
NameParkTypeOpenedRef(s)
Animation AcademyEpcotAnimation class2024
Despicable Me Minion MayhemUniversal Studios SingaporeMotion simulator2024[20]
Fantasy SpringsTokyo DisneySeaThemed areaJune 6[21]
Fly with AppaNickelodeon UniverseAerial carouselMarch 23[22]
Frozen Ever AfterTokyo DisneySeaReversing Shoot the Chute/Dark rideJune 6[21]
Mega MayhemRapids Water ParkWater coasterApril 4[23]
Sky StrikerSix Flags Great AmericaZamperla Giga DiscoveryJune 22[24]
Splash LagoonPaultons ParkABC Rides Log flumeMay 2024[25]
SpongeBob's Crazy Carnival RideCircus Circus Las VegasInteractive dark rideMarch 1[26]
The Celtic DreamerEmerald ParkZierer Wave SwingerMay 22[9]
The Rise of IcarusMt. Olympus Water & Theme ParkWater slide complexMay 25[27]
Tír na nÓgEmerald ParkThemed areaMay 22[9]

Refurbished
NameParkTypeOpenedFormerlyRef(s)
Cadbury Chocolate QuestCadbury WorldTrackless dark rideMarch 29Cadabra[28]
Dino ValleyLegoland CaliforniaThemed areaMarch 22Explorer Island[29]
Tiana's Bayou Adventure
Magic Kingdom
Disneyland		Log flumeJune 28Splash Mountain[30]

Closed attractions & roller coasters
NameParkTypeClosedRef(s)
The Amazing Adventures of Spider-ManUniversal Studios JapanMotion-based 3D dark rideJanuary 22[31]
It's a Small WorldTokyo DisneylandOld MillFall 2024[32]
Space MountainTokyo DisneylandEnclosed roller coasterJuly 31[33]
Sky FlowerTokyo Dome City AttractionsIntamin Parachute TowerJanuary 31[34]
Top Thrill 2Cedar PointLaunched roller coasterMay 11[35]

References
  1. "Aztlán, Mexico's newest amusement park, opens in the capital". 21 March 2024.
  2. "Six Flags In Saudi: The Renowned Park Is Set To Open Next Year". Harper\'S Bazaar Arabia. November 23, 2023.
  3. https://www.sixflags.com/greatadventure/events/50th-anniversary-celebration
  4. "Six Flags Great Escape in Queensbury opening for 70th season". 17 May 2024.
  5. https://www.wdtn.com/dont-miss/strickers-grove-to-open-on-4th-of-july-to-public/
  6. "The Great Escape getting first new coaster since 2003". August 30, 2023.
  7. "Thorpe Park introduces Hyperia, the UK's tallest and fastest rollercoaster ride – Lichfields reaches new heights to land planning permission". 22 April 2024.
  8. Monroe, Howard (April 23, 2024). "Iron Menace roller coaster at Dorney Park is a 64 mph thrill. Here's what it's like to ride - CBS Philadelphia". www.cbsnews.com.
  9. https://www.irishamerica.com/2024/05/europes-longest-intertwining-rollercoaster-opens-in-ireland/
  10. "Six Flags Over Georgia announces name of newest roller coaster". FOX 5 Atlanta. February 8, 2024.
  11. "THE FLASH™: Vertical Velocity - Six Flags Great Adventure".
  12. "Voltron Nevera, 'Phantom of the Opera' now open at Europa-Park". 26 April 2024.
  13. "Details about "Wiener Looping" Announced - EuroAmusement Professional". www.eap-magazin.de.
  14. Entertainment, IB Parks &. "Unleashing Thrills: Indiana Beach Debuts The All American Triple Loop Roller Coaster". www.prnewswire.com (Press release).
  15. "Indiana Beach Planning Triple-Loop Coaster and Spinning Flat Ride for 2021 - Coaster101". November 24, 2020.
  16. "The Flash: Speed Force at Warner Bros. Movie World". www.movieworld.com.au.
  17. "Nemesis Reborn to open from 16th March at Alton Towers Resort". 21 February 2024.
  18. "Carowinds renames iconic 'Intimidator' coaster". wcnc.com. February 28, 2024.
  19. Zach Mentz, cleveland com (March 21, 2024). "Cedar Point resumes testing Top Thrill 2 roller coaster opening in May (video)". cleveland.
  20. Correspondent, Anjali RaguramanConsumer (May 26, 2022). "Work begins on new Minion Land attraction at Universal Studios Singapore, set to open in 2024". The Straits Times.
  21. https://www.olc.co.jp/en/news/news_olc/20240227_1e/main/0/link/20240227_1e.pdf
  22. Mitchell, Bea (March 25, 2024). "Nickelodeon Universe at Mall of America opens new Fly with Appa ride". Blooloop.
  23. Dorsainvil, Aja (March 27, 2024). "Mega Mayhem to open at Rapids Water Park in Riviera Beach". wflx.com.
  24. https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/new-sky-striker-roller-coaster-ride-six-flags-great-america-gurnee/3468518/
  25. "New for 2024 Splash Lagoon at Paultons Park | Theme Park Guide".
  26. "New SpongeBob-themed ride opens on Las Vegas Strip". March 1, 2024.
  27. https://wiscnews.com/news/local/business/rise-icarus-mt-olympus-waterslide-wisconsin-dells-tallest/article_70c8aa44-1ad1-11ef-88b4-d7cc6e41b95a.html
  28. https://www.birminghamworld.uk/whats-on/cadbury-world-new-ride-chocolate-quest-bournville-4572893#
  29. "Legoland debuts new Dino Valley land with revamp of two 20-year-old rides". San Diego Union-Tribune. March 23, 2024.
  30. Taylor, Blake (May 12, 2024). "Tiana's Bayou Adventure opening June 28 at Magic Kingdom". Attractions Magazine.
  31. Glenn, Brian (May 16, 2023). "The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man to permanently close at Universal Studios Japan".
  32. ""it's a small world with Groot" Marvel Overlay Coming to Tokyo Disneyland - WDW News Today". wdwnt.com. March 27, 2024.
  33. "BREAKING: Closing Date and Farewell Event Announced for Space Mountain at Tokyo Disneyland - WDW News Today". wdwnt.com. December 11, 2023.
  34. "スカイフラワー営業終了のお知らせ". at-raku.com.
  35. "Cedar Point shuts down Top Thrill 2 just 8 days after opening". 13 May 2024.
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