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The Oceanic Aquarium in Balneário Camboriú, Brazil, unveiled plans to add an indoor theme park featuring the country's second-largest indoor roller coaster and additional family-friendly rides. The eight-floor building will include an arcade, new aquarium exhibits, and themed restaurants. Construction is slated to begin this month. coasterforce.com/forums/threads…

Huge News as @SixFlags is selling seven parks! @SFStLouis, @ValleyfairMN, @worldsoffun, @miadventure, Six Flags Great Escape, @Schlitterbahn Galveston, and @LaRondeSixFlags are now owned by @EPRproperties. The latter will be independently managed, with the rest operated by @Enchanted_Parks. coasterforce.com/forums/threads…

CoasterForce is 25 years old! This might be our silver anniversary but your support keeps us golden! Thank you to everybody who has played a part, attended a meet up, shared content, lurked and posted on the Forums. The next 25 years roll on! coasterforce.com/coasterforce-i…

Today @altontowers announced the opening date for Bluey the Ride: Here come the grannies! will be the 28th of March. The Zierer Force family coaster will be located in CBeebies Land, and is the park's 11th coaster! coasterforce.com/forums/threads…

Maurer Rides has introduced their Spike Jet Ski water coaster concept, an attraction combining the dynamic feel of jet skiing with advanced coaster engineering. The track layout features tight turns, rapid direction changes, and interactive elements that allow riders to control acceleration and boost individually (video in comments). coasterforce.com/forums/threads…

The municipality of Querétaro in Mexico invested eight million pesos in the rehabilitation of @BicentenarioQro, with the expectation that the park's coaster and pirate ship will resume operation in March or April. coasterforce.com/forums/threads…

Italian police have shut down Etnaland in Sicily after a years-long investigation into environmental crimes. The park’s owners were allegedly burning and burying rubbish in a nearby field and dumping unfiltered, chemically-treated pool water into an artificial lake. coasterforce.com/forums/threads…

Sad news from @SDCAttractions, who announced that their Arrow Dynamics mine train coaster will be closing on January 2nd, 2027, so you better get to the park this year if you want the cred. Thunderation opened in 1993 and was considered unique because the third and fifth cars of each train were positioned backwards until the 2011 season. coasterforce.com/forums/threads…

.@WildWavesPark near Seattle, Washington, announced that 2026 will be their last season. The theme and water park opened in 1977 as Enchanted Village and is home to four roller coasters including Timberhawk: Ride of Prey, a rare S&S woodie, and Wild Thing (photo). coasterforce.com/forums/threads…

Scott from @UpstopMedia, who films CoasterForce videos, gave an #IAAPA2025 masterclass talk on safe and silky ride filming. Best coaster POVs: youtube.com/CoasterForce No apologises for the bias.

Another first for @SallyDarkRides. They’ve sold their first Mini Dark Ride, ‘Guardians of the Hidden Chamber’ to Doha Quest. #IAAPA2025

Build and ride! @LEGOLANDFlorida revealed more details about Galacticoaster, opening in 2026. Riders will build their spacecraft then embark on an intergalactic LEGO solar system filled with special effects and thrills!

Three new @Triotech1 attraction types announced at #IAAPA2025. 🎪 Electric Funfair - changeable screen based throw ball game. 🏎️ Karazy Karts - Mario Kart style virtual track based on the building it’s in, will eventually use AR. ⚡️Energize - Interactive room, imagine a dance pad game with touchscreen walls.

Human washing machine.#IAAPA2025 (It’s a SBF Visa Zero Gravity.)

Lotte World and @zamperlarides reveal the world’s “largest compact triple launch coaster”. The 164ft tall, 64mph Double Heart coaster opens in 2026. #IAAPA2025

BECOME THE CLAW! Human claw machine at #IAAPA2025

Coming to @MorgansWndrlnd, in association with @zamperlarides, an accessible drop tower thrill ride called Wingz. #IAAPA2025