Best New Amusement Park Attraction (2020)

Orion joins the roller coaster lineup at Kings Island as only the seventh giga coaster (coasters that have a drop of 300 to 399 feet) in the world. Thrill seekers plummet down a 300-foot drop to kick things off. The ride reaches speeds up to 91 MPH along the 5,321 feet of track.
Photo courtesy of Kings Island

This new stunt show at Universal Studios Florida takes guests into the world of Jason Bourne as he dangles from a helicopter in Dubai, races across the rooftops of Tangier and races by motorcycle through Virginia.
Photo courtesy of Universal Orlando Resort

Splashin’ Safari introduced what they’re calling the “world’s first launched water coaster” this year. Riders face off on two powered racing slides across some 1,700 feet of track.
Photo courtesy of Holiday World & Splashin' Safari

Hersheypark introduced its fastest, tallest and longest coaster in 2020 with Candymonium. The hyper coaster features a 210-foot ascent, seven camelback hills and maximum speeds of 76 MPH.
Photo courtesy of Hersheypark

Texas Stingray debuted at SeaWorld San Antonio this year as the tallest, fastest and longest wooden roller coaster in Texas. Rider experience 3,379 feet of track, a 100-foot drop and max speeds of 55 MPH.
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One of the newest attractions at Disneyland Park invites park goers to join the epic battle against the First Order. The massive attraction combines elements of a trackless dark ride, motion simulator, walk-through attraction and drop ride system, and the experience lasts 18 minutes.
Photo courtesy of Matt Stroshane / Disney

This new family river expedition at Silver Dollar City takes guests on a half-mile river journey through the Ozark waterways. The ride features an 82-foot-tall lift tower and will be the hub of a new park area, known as Rivertown.
Photo courtesy of Silver Dollar City

West Coast Racers is the world’s first single track quadruple launch racing coaster. The ride features two side-by-side tracks with four high-speed launches and an immersive “pit stop” designed to complete the racing experience. Guests experience four inversions, 14 track crossovers and speeds up to 55 MPH.
Photo courtesy of Six Flags Magic Mountain

This new ride at Disney’s Hollywood Studios takes guests on an adventure through a cartoon universe. Goofy engineers the train as it follows Mickey and Minnie on a drive in their roadster. It’s the first ride at any Disney park to star Mickey Mouse and friends.
Photo courtesy of Kent Phillips / Disney World

Catwoman Whip was one of two new thrill rides to debut at Six Flags Over Georgia in 2020. A giant arm lifts and tilts the super-sized wheel as it rotates horizontally. Riders reach heights of up to 67 feet in the air with their feet dangling below them.
Photo courtesy of Six Flags Over Georgia