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The latest theme park news, trip reports and event reviews from Texas and beyond.
Six Flags Great Adventure’s Shoreline Pier Continues to Rise
Construction continues to transform Six Flags Great Adventure’s iconic Boardwalk into the all-new Shoreline Pier, with vertical progress now visible as Barrels O’ Fun begins to take shape and site work advances for additional attractions debuting this season. Following the March announcement of Shoreline Pier, crews are actively assembling Barrels O’ Fun, a new spinning family coaster featuring barrel-themed cars and nearly 1,400 feet of twisting track.
Six Flags Great Adventure Unveils Shoreline Pier: A Wave of New Thrills Inspired by New Jersey’s Iconic Boardwalks
Six Flags Great Adventure today announced Shoreline Pier at The Boardwalk, a vibrant new rides area that channels the electricity, nostalgia, and unmistakable charm of New Jersey’s iconic oceanside amusement piers. Opening in late spring 2026, Shoreline Pier introduces five attractions — four new to Great Adventure — along with classic boardwalk treats, fresh theming, and an atmosphere pulsing with color, motion, and ocean breeze energy.
FIRST LOOK: Six Flags Great Adventure Reveals Blue Track for New 14th Coaster at The Boardwalk
Six Flags Great Adventure is giving guests a first look at its next addition. Construction is underway on the park’s 14th roller coaster, set to debut within the newly transformed Boardwalk area. Today, the park revealed the first visual clue — a striking blue track component, offering an early look at the ride’s color and design.
A New Coaster Is Rising at Six Flags Great Adventure
Something big is beginning to rise at Six Flags Great Adventure. The park’s highly anticipated 2027 roller coaster has officially reached a major construction milestone as the project enters its first phase of vertical assembly — with the first piece now lifted into place and the ride beginning to emerge above the horizon for the first time.
Six Flags Great Adventure Announces Major Transformation of The Boardwalk and March Park Opening
Six Flags Great Adventure opens to the public March 28 and today it announced a major transformation of The Boardwalk, the park’s reimagined take on a classic shorefront escape. With additional details to be released soon, the 2026 project is expected to open late spring and will include new ride experiences, refreshed dining and additional enhancements. This marks the latest project in a multi-year investment plan for the park, with construction currently ongoing for a new 2027 roller coaster.
Six Flags Great Adventure Reveals Return of ‘Wild’ Ride and Guest Experience Upgrades for the Upcoming Season
Six Flags Great Adventure is preparing for an exciting season ahead with a slate of new and returning experiences designed to elevate every visit—from immersive wildlife encounters and iconic attraction enhancements to expanded dining, entertainment spaces, and major infrastructure upgrades. This unveiling marks the first of a series of exciting announcements the theme park will share this spring.
Nickelodeon Universe American Dream 2025 Tour & Review | Is It Worth The Price?
Originally opened in 2019 at American Dream retail and entertainment complex in New Jersey, Nickelodeon Universe is an indoor theme park featuring five roller coasters and over fifteen family friendly rides and attractions. Join us for an in-depth tour of the park, including an honest review of our experience.
Riding The Flash: Vertical Velocity at Six Flags Great Adventure | America's First Super Boomerang!
Six Flags Great Adventure is set to launch a highly anticipated addition to its collection of world-class attractions: The Flash: Vertical Velocity. Opening this spring, the park’s newest roller coaster promises to deliver an unforgettable ride, combining forward and backward launches, four intense inversions, 10 airtime moments and a top speed of 60 mph. The combination of these exhilarating elements marks America’s first “super boomerang” coaster.
Six Flags Great Adventure - Roller Coaster Road Trip (Day 3)
On day three of our roller coaster road trip we check out Six Flags Great Adventure, located in Jackson, NJ. SFGAdv is home to tons of rides, including some record-breakers, a safari, and a plethora of other attractions and food options.