Six Flags is scheduled to reveal announcements on Monday and Tuesday, September 7 and 8, focused on family accessibility and thrill attractions. Six Flags Magic Mountain is also expected to provide an update Thursday on its Vekoma Thrill Glider coaster, according to Theme Park Insider.
New aerial photos show construction progress across Monstropolis at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, including plumbing for a future central fountain, rebuilt entrance columns and remodeled façades. Most of the Pixar-themed land is scheduled to open in 2027, while its suspended door roller coaster is planned for a later phase.
Construction is advancing on the Monsters, Inc. door coaster at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, where aerial photos show its vertical lift structures, loading area, and additional station supports. Disney has not announced an opening date for the attraction or the larger Monstropolis land.
Universal Studios Hollywood will open Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift on September 16, while Universal Orlando plans to close Animal Actors on November 2. Other developments include new offerings at Efteling, leadership appointments, and the 2026 TEA Masters honors.
WDW News Today reported that a Disney Parks Tycoon project may be moving forward in partnership with the developer behind RollerCoaster Tycoon 3, Planet Coaster, and Planet Zoo. The report did not provide a release date, platforms, or additional project details.
Fun Spot America has confirmed the sale of ArieForce One, the Rocky Mountain Construction coaster at the company’s former Atlanta park. The buyer and the coaster’s future location have not been announced, although earlier comments from CEO John Arie Jr. suggested the attraction could operate elsewhere.
Fun Spot America has confirmed the sale of ArieForce One following the closure of Fun Spot America Atlanta on Aug. 2. The Rocky Mountain Construction coaster’s buyer, sale price and future location have not been announced, prompting speculation among coaster enthusiasts.
Six Flags Magic Mountain has pushed back its expected announcement for a new 2027 roller coaster, releasing a teaser that points to September 10 instead. The park has also acknowledged that the project will use Vekoma’s Thrill Glider model, according to planning documents cited by Theme Park Insider.
Slinky Dog Dash has reopened at Disney’s Hollywood Studios after spending three consecutive days closed and briefly stopping again on September 3. BlogMickey reported that the Toy Story Land roller coaster returned around 11:15 a.m. on September 4 with a posted 120-minute wait.
Universal Studios Hollywood will officially open Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift to all park visitors on September 16, 2026. The 72-mph coaster has been conducting technical rehearsals and soft openings since late July, while a separate version continues construction at Universal Studios Florida.
A CNN investigation reviewed by Blooloop reports more than a dozen serious injuries and hospitalizations associated with X2 at Six Flags Magic Mountain over nearly two decades. The attraction was closed on July 12 after two women reportedly suffered brain hemorrhages following rides earlier that month, while a state inspection remains ongoing.
Six Flags Magic Mountain’s X2 has been closed since July 12 while California investigates an incident involving a reported injury. The coaster’s future is also being questioned after the park and train supplier S&S Worldwide settled a wrongful death lawsuit tied to a 22-year-old rider’s death.