2018 in amusement parks
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This is a list of events and openings related to amusement parks that occurred in 2018. These various lists are not exhaustive.
Amusement parks
Opening
- Qatar Adventure Island – May 31
- Turkey Ankapark – April 23
- Netherlands Attractiepark Rotterdam
- China Hot Go Dreamworld
- Poland Majaland Kownaty – May 26[1]
- UAE Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi – summer 2018[2]
- Malaysia20th Century Fox World
Birthday
- Disney's Animal Kingdom - 20th Birthday
Closed
- Ratanga Junction – May 2018
Additions
Roller coasters
New
Relocated
| Name | Park | Type | Manufacturer | Opened | Formerly | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Circuit Bobsleigh | Parc de la Vallée | Steel roller coaster | Anton Schwarzkopf | 2018 | Bobsleigh at Nigloland | |
| Crazy Coaster | South Pier, Blackpool | Spinning roller coaster | Reverchon | 2018 | Crazy Coaster at Arcadia City | |
| Emerald Coaster | Sam's Fun City | Steel roller coaster | Pinfari | 2018 | Cat & Mouse at Ocean Beach Pleasure Park | |
| Shuttle Loop | Attractiepark Rotterdam | Launched Shuttle roller coaster | Anton Schwarzkopf | 2018 | Shuttle Loop at Toshimaen |
Refurbished
| Name | Park | Type | Manufacturer | Opened | Formerly | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Zapple | Kings Dominion | Wild Mouse roller coaster | Mack Rides | 2018 | Richocet | |
| Incredicoaster | Disney California Adventure | Launched roller coaster | Intamin | June 23 | California Screamin' | [3] |
| Kiddy Hawk | Carowinds | Inverted roller coaster | Vekoma | 2018 | Flying Ace Aerial Chase | |
| Racer 75 | Kings Dominion | Wooden Roller Coaster | Philadelphia Toboggan Coasters | 2018 | Rebel Yell | |
| Steel Vengeance | Cedar Point | Steel roller coaster | Rocky Mountain Construction | May 5 | Mean Streak | |
| Twisted Cyclone | Six Flags Over Georgia | Steel roller coaster | Rocky Mountain Construction | 2018 | Georgia Cyclone | |
| Twisted Timbers | Kings Dominion | Steel roller coaster | Rocky Mountain Construction | 2018 | Hurler |
Other attractions
New
| Name | Park | Type | Opened | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battle For Eire | Busch Gardens Williamsburg | VR motion simulator | 2018 | |
| Carnaval en Folie | La Ronde | Themed area | 2018 | |
| Crazanity | Six Flags Magic Mountain | Giant Discovery Frisbee | 2018 | |
| Cyborg Cyber Spin | Six Flags Great Adventure | Gyroscopic Thrill Ride | 2018 | |
| DreamWorks Theatre | Universal Studios Hollywood | 4D film | 2018 | |
| Fast & Furious: Supercharged | Universal Studios Florida | 3D dark ride | 2018 | |
| Harley Quinn Spinsanity | Six Flags New England Six Flags Over Texas |
Giant Discovery Frisbee Gyroscopic Thrill Ride |
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| Infinity Falls | SeaWorld Orlando | River rapids ride | 2018 | |
| Mardi Gras Hangover | Six Flags Great America | Giant Loop | 2018 | |
| Pandemonium | Great Escape | Freestyle | 2018 | |
| Peppa Pig Land | Gardaland | Themed area | March 29 | |
| Peppa Pig Land | Heide Park | Themed area | March 24 | |
| Splashwater Island | Waterworld California | Water play area | 2018 | |
| Toy Story Land | Shanghai Disneyland Park Disney's Hollywood Studios |
Themed area | April 26 June 30 |
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| Typhoon Twister | Six Flags St. Louis | Waterslide | 2018 | |
| Wahoo River | Six Flags America | Lazy river | 2018 |
Refurbished
| Name | Park | Type | Opened | Formerly | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pixar Pier | Disney California Adventure | Themed area | June 23 | Paradise Pier |
Closed attractions & roller coasters
| Name | Park | Type | Closed | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Circle of Life: An Environmental Fable | Epcot | Cinema | February 3 | [4] |
| Robin Hood | Walibi Holland | Wooden roller coaster | October | [5] |
| Scooby-Doo! Ghostblasters: The Mystery of the Haunted Mansion | Six Flags Fiesta Texas | Dark ride | January 7 | [6] |
| White Cyclone | Nagashima Spa Land | Wooden roller coaster | January 28 |
References
- ^ "Tak wygląda Majaland. Maja i Gucio już czekają na gości [ZDJĘCIA]". gorzowwielkopolski.naszemiasto.pl (in Polish). 16 February 2018. Retrieved 24 February 2018.
- ^ "Warner Bros World Abu Dhabi to hold auditions in the UAE". The National. Retrieved 24 February 2018.
- ^ Glover, Erin (November 2, 2017). "Pixar Pier to Bring New Incredicoaster and More to Disney California Adventure Park Summer 2018". Disney Parks Blog. Retrieved November 3, 2017.
- ^ "'The Circle of Life: An Environmental Fable' closing at Epcot's The Land pavilion". Attractions Magazine. 10 January 2018. Retrieved 24 February 2018.
- ^ "Robin Hood at Walibi Holland to become a hybrid coaster in 2019". www.themeparks-eu.com. Retrieved 24 February 2018.
- ^ "Six Flags Closes an Iconic Ride, Abandoning the Past for New Dark Ride Tech | PaperCity Magazine". PaperCity Magazine. 28 December 2017. Retrieved 24 February 2018.