Adventureland opened for general admission with safety protocols, including reduced park capacity and social distancing guidelines, in place. Season pass holders are guaranteed admission each day, but ticket holders will be admitted on a first-come, first-serve basis. Click the headline for more information
Read More...Adventureland began the removal of it’s classic Dragon double looping coaster to make room for a new one that should open next spring. The Hopkins double looper opened in 1990 and was one of a handful of the company’s coasters still operating. No announcement has been made on its replacement. Click the headline for more information
Read More...Adventureland near Des Moines, Iowa announced the addition of The Phoenix, a Maurer Rides Spinning Coaster, for the 2019 season. According to park spokesperson Molly Vincent, the coaster will be over 50 feet (15m) tall and reach a top speed of 40 mph (64 km/h) leading to speculation that it will be a SC2000 model. Click the headline for more information
Read More...A 68-year-old employee died when he fell on the ride’s conveyor belt, fracturing his skull and suffering a major brain injury. Source
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