(Rendering) Nate Bargatze’s Nateland theme park plans coasters, shows, and Opryland tribute
A Nate Bargatze theme park called Nateland is in early stages of development for Nashville, Tenn., as Bargatze partners with Storyland Studios.
A Nate Bargatze theme park called Nateland is in early stages of development for Nashville, Tenn., as Bargatze partners with Storyland Studios.
Busch Gardens Williamsburg’s Return to Corkscrew Hill isn’t just reviving a fan favorite—it continues the park’s growing investment in original stories following this year’s Verbolten: Forbidden Turn.
Disneyland tops a new ranking of America’s most popular theme parks, while Orlando dominates the top 10 and some unexpected destinations make the broader list.
Tormenta Rampaging Run, a record-breaking dive roller coaster from Bolliger & Mabillard (B&M), will open July 9, 2026 at Six Flags Over Texas.
The Attractions Podcast: ‘Hellraiser’ coming to Halloween Horror Nights, plus latest theme park updates and more from Attractions Magazine.
Dolly Parton has officially opened Dolly’s Tennessean Travel Stop in Cornersville, Tennessee, offering travelers barbecue, coffee, shopping, entertainment and more along Interstate 65.
When it opens, the 245-room SongTeller Hotel will be Dolly’s love letter to Nashville, featuring themed suites, 2 entertainment venues, and a dedication to southern hospitality and service that runs through the veins of all of Dolly’s projects.
As parks prepare for summer 2026, a growing number are choosing to revamp classic roller coasters instead of building new ones. From Six Flags’ DareDeviler and Knott’s MonteZOOMa to updates at Disney, the trend highlights how parks are delivering refreshed experiences faster while maximizing existing attractions.
From AI to smaller parks and rising costs, industry leaders from Universal Destinations & Experiences, Walt Disney Imagineering, Lionsgate, Herschend Family Entertainment, and Falcon’s Beyond are helping shape the future of theme parks in ways guests will actually feel. That could mean more experiences closer to home, new ways parks create immersive moments beyond big rides, and a growing focus on accessibility and flexibility.
“See you in the fog” might be what fans say, but there’s more happening behind the scenes. Here’s how theme parks use fog, haze, and timing to deliver perfectly executed Halloween scares.