2015 in amusement parks
Part of a series on | |||
Years in amusement parks | |||
---|---|---|---|
|
This is a list of events and openings related to amusement parks that occurred in 2015. These various lists are not exhaustive.
Amusement parks
Opening
- Vietnam Asia Park
- Morocco Parc Sindibad
- USA HuckFinn PlayLand
Birthday
- Australia Luna Park Sydney – 80th birthday
- England Alton Towers Resort – 35th birthday
- England Drayton Manor Theme Park – 65th birthday
- Germany Europa Park – 40th birthday
- Hong Kong, China Hong Kong Disneyland – 10th birthday
- Italy Gardaland Resort – 40th birthday
- Philippines Enchanted Kingdom – 20th birthday
- USA Disneyland – 60th birthday
- USA Universal Orlando – 25th birthday
- USA Universal Studios Hollywood – 50th birthday
- USA Six Flags New England – 145th birthday
- USA Sesame Place – 35th birthday
- USA Elitch Gardens – 125th birthday
- USA Kings Dominion – 40th birthday
- USA Knott's Berry Farm – 75th birthday
Closed
- USA Boomers! Dania Beach – January 25
- Finland Wasalandia – 2015
- USA Miracle Strip at Pier Park – September 21
Additions
Roller coasters
New
Relocated
Name | Park | Type | Manufacturer | Opened | Formerly | Ref(s) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Port of Sky Treasure | Asia Park | Mine train roller coaster | Vekoma | 2015 | Iron Horse at Freestyle Music Park | [26] |
Garuda Valley | Asia Park | Junior roller coaster | Vekoma | 2015 | Hang Ten at Freestyle Music Park | [27] |
Wild West Express | Adventure Park USA | Steel roller coaster | Zamperla | 2015 | Windstorm at Old Town | |
Tren Minero | Fantasilandia | Mine train roller coaster | Vekoma | 2015 | Diamond Devil Run at Ratanga Junction | |
Lil Dipper Roller Coaster | Sluggers & Putters | Junior roller coaster | Allan Herschell Company | 2015 | Little Dipper at LeSourdsville Lake Amusement Park | |
Hurricane | Race City PCB | Steel roller coaster | S.D.C. | 2015 | Hurricane at Adventureland | |
Freestyle | Cavallino Matto | Stand-up roller coaster | TOGO | 2015 | SkyRider at Canada's Wonderland | [28] |
Refurbished
Name | Park | Type | Manufacturer | Opened | Formerly | Ref(s) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Battlestar Galactica | Universal Studios Singapore | Duelling roller coaster | Vekoma | May 27 | — | [29] |
Hot Wheels SideWinder | Dreamworld | Steel roller coaster | Arrow Dynamics | December 2015 | Cyclone | |
Rampage | Alabama Splash Adventure | Wooden roller coaster | Custom Coasters International | 2015 | — | [30] |
Rougarou | Cedar Point | Floorless Coaster | Bolliger & Mabillard | May 9 | Mantis | [31] |
Space Mountain: Mission 2 | Disneyland Paris | Steel roller coaster | Vekoma | July 24 | — | [32] |
T3 | Kentucky Kingdom | Suspended Looping Coaster | Vekoma | May 30 | T2 | [33] |
Twisted Colossus | Six Flags Magic Mountain | Steel roller coaster | Rocky Mountain Construction | May 23 | Colossus | [34] |
Wicked Cyclone | Six Flags New England | Steel roller coaster | Rocky Mountain Construction | May 25 | Cyclone | [35] |
Other attractions
New
Name | Park | Type | Opened | Ref(s) |
---|---|---|---|---|
Brain Drain | Frontier City | 22M Giant Loop | 2015 | [36] |
Bourbon Street Fireball | Six Flags America | 22M Giant Loop | May 25 | [37] |
Bubble Guppies Guppy Bubbler | Nickelodeon Universe | Spinning Tower Ride | July 4 | [38] |
Dare Devil: Chaos Coaster | Six Flags Discovery Kingdom | 22M Giant Loop | May 23 | [39] |
Disneyland Forever | Disneyland | Fireworks show | May 22 | [40] |
Dive Bomber | Six Flags White Water | Water slide complex | May 23 | [41] |
El Diablo | Six Flags Great Adventure | 22M Giant Loop | May 16 | [42] |
Fast and Furious: Supercharged | Universal Studios Hollywood | Part of the Studio Tour | June 25 | [43] |
Fireman's Landing | Silver Dollar City | Interactive Areas & Rides | March 14 | [44] |
Justice League: Battle for Metropolis | Six Flags Over Texas | Dark ride | May 23 | [45] |
Justice League: Battle for Metropolis | Six Flags St. Louis | Dark ride | June 5 | [46] |
L'era Glaciale 4D - Una Ghianda è Per Sempre | Gardaland | 4D Show | June 21 | |
Ice Age 4D - No Time For Nuts | Alton Towers | 4D Show | May 21 | |
Maison Rouge: Labyrinth of Terror | La Ronde | Haunted maze | October 1 | [47] |
Orlando Eye | International Drive | Ferris wheel | May 4 | [48] |
Paint the Night Electrical Parade | Disneyland | Parade | May 22 | [49] |
Red Arrows Sky Force | Blackpool Pleasure Beach | Gerstlauer Sky Fly | May 25 | [50] |
Prezzemolo Magic Village | Gardaland | Playground | March 27 | |
Sling Shot | Canada's Wonderland | Reverse bungee | 2015 | |
Sling Shot | Carowinds | Reverse bungee | 2015 | [51] |
Snoopy's Space Buggies | Kings Island | Jump Around Ride | April 18 | |
Springfield | Universal Studios Hollywood | Themed area | May 12 | [52] |
The Joker Chaos Coaster | Six Flags Over Georgia | 22M Giant Loop | May 23 | [53] |
Voyage to the Iron Reef | Knott's Berry Farm | Dark ride | May 15 | [54] |
Woodstock Gliders | Kings Island | Larson Flying Scooters | April 18 |
Closed attractions & roller coasters
Themed Accommodation
New
Name | Park | Theme | Opening | ref(s) |
---|---|---|---|---|
Enchanted Village | Alton Towers Resort | Enchanted Woodland | April 18 |
References
- ^ Marden, Duane. "acrobat (Nagashima Spa Land)". Roller Coaster DataBase. Retrieved June 5, 2015.
- ^ Marden, Duane. "Baron 1898 (Efteling)". Roller Coaster DataBase. Retrieved May 14, 2015.
- ^ Marden, Duane. "Batman: The Ride (Six Flags Fiesta Texas)". Roller Coaster DataBase. Retrieved May 14, 2015.
- ^ Marden, Duane. "Cannibal (Lagoon)". Roller Coaster DataBase. Retrieved May 14, 2015.
- ^ Marden, Duane. "Cú Chulainn (Tayto Park)". Roller Coaster DataBase. Retrieved May 14, 2015.
- ^ Marden, Duane. "Legendary Dragon (Romon World)". Roller Coaster DataBase. Retrieved 25 October 2013.
- ^ Marden, Duane. "Travel through Europe (Romon World)". Roller Coaster DataBase. Retrieved 25 October 2013.
- ^ Marden, Duane. "Fury 325 (Carowinds)". Roller Coaster DataBase. Retrieved May 14, 2015.
- ^ Marden, Duane. "Unknown (Xishuangbanna Theme Park)". Roller Coaster DataBase. Retrieved June 5, 2015.
- ^ Marden, Duane. "Impulse (Knoebels Amusement Park & Resort)". Roller Coaster DataBase. Retrieved May 14, 2015.
- ^ Marden, Duane. "Unknown (Wuhu Intangible Cultural Heritage Park)". Roller Coaster DataBase. Retrieved June 5, 2015.
- ^ Marden, Duane. "Unknown (Fantawild Dreamland, Zhengzhou)". Roller Coaster DataBase. Retrieved June 5, 2015.
- ^ Marden, Duane. "Jungle Trailblazer (Oriental Heritage)". Roller Coaster DataBase. Retrieved May 14, 2015.
- ^ Marden, Duane. "Junker (Powerland)". Roller Coaster DataBase. Retrieved May 14, 2015.
- ^ Marden, Duane. "Schwur des Kärnan (Hansa Park)". Roller Coaster DataBase. Retrieved June 5, 2015.
- ^ Marden, Duane. "Laff Trakk (Hersheypark)". Roller Coaster DataBase. Retrieved June 5, 2015.
- ^ Marden, Duane. "Live Oak Lady Bug (New Orleans City Park)". Roller Coaster DataBase. Retrieved June 5, 2015.
- ^ Marden, Duane. "Oblivion: The Black Hole (Gardaland)". Roller Coaster DataBase. Retrieved June 5, 2015.
- ^ Marden, Duane. "Octonauts Rollercoaster Adventure (Alton Towers)". Roller Coaster DataBase. Retrieved June 5, 2015.
- ^ "Puss In Boots' Giant Journey - Universal Studios Singapore (Sentosa, Singapore)". rcdb.com. Retrieved 2015-09-03.
- ^ Marden, Duane. "Rewind Racers (Adventure City)". Roller Coaster DataBase. Retrieved June 5, 2015.
- ^ Marden, Duane. "Serpent (Parc Sindibad)". Roller Coaster DataBase. Retrieved June 5, 2015.
- ^ Marden, Duane. "Switchback (ZDT'S Amusement Park)". Roller Coaster DataBase. Retrieved June 5, 2015.
- ^ Marden, Duane. "Tempesto (Busch Gardens Williamsburg)". Roller Coaster DataBase. Retrieved June 5, 2015.
- ^ Marden, Duane. "Thunderbird (Holiday World & Splashin' Safari)". Roller Coaster DataBase. Retrieved June 5, 2015.
- ^ Marden, Duane. "Port of Sky Treasure (Asia Park)". Roller Coaster DataBase. Retrieved June 5, 2015.
- ^ Marden, Duane. "Garuda Valley (Asia Park)". Roller Coaster DataBase. Retrieved June 5, 2015.
- ^ "Freestyle - Cavallino Matto (Castagneto Carducci, Tuscany, Italy)". rcdb.com. Retrieved 2015-09-03.
- ^ Marden, Duane. "Battlestar Galactica (Universal Studios Singapore)". Roller Coaster DataBase. Retrieved June 2, 2015.
- ^ "Rampage - Alabama Splash Adventure (Bessemer, Alabama, USA)". rcdb.com. Retrieved 2015-09-03.
- ^ "Rougarou - Cedar Point (Sandusky, Ohio, USA)". rcdb.com. Retrieved 2015-09-03.
- ^ "Star Wars Hyperspace Mountain: Rebel Mission - Disneyland Paris - Disneyland Park (Marne la Vallée, Île-de-France, France)". rcdb.com. Retrieved 2019-03-09.
- ^ "T3 - Kentucky Kingdom (Louisville, Kentucky, USA)". rcdb.com. Retrieved 2015-09-03.
- ^ "Twisted Colossus - Six Flags Magic Mountain (Valencia, California, USA)". rcdb.com. Retrieved 2015-09-03.
- ^ "Wicked Cyclone - Six Flags New England (Agawam, Massachusetts, USA)". rcdb.com. Retrieved 2015-09-03.
- ^ "Frontier City's newest ride offers a unique view of the park...upside down". KFOR.com. 2 June 2015. Retrieved 2015-09-03.
- ^ "Bourbon Street Fireball |". www.sixflags.com. Retrieved 2015-09-03.
- ^ Mall of America debuts brand new ride, retrieved 2015-09-03[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Dare Devil Chaos Opens at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom". Coaster101. 24 May 2015. Retrieved 2015-09-03.
- ^ "Disneyland Forever". Disneyland. Retrieved 2015-09-03.
- ^ "Dive Bomber now open at Six Flags Whitewater". Park Journey. Retrieved 2015-09-03.
- ^ "Six Flags Great Adventure Previews New El Diablo Roller Coaster". 14 May 2015. Retrieved 2015-09-03.
- ^ "Fast & Furious attraction revs up backlot tour at Universal Studios Hollywood". Los Angeles Times. ISSN 0458-3035. Retrieved 2015-09-03.
- ^ "Firemans Landing - 2015 - Silver Dollar City - Branson, Missouri". www.silverdollarcity.com. Archived from the original on 2015-08-21. Retrieved 2015-09-03.
- ^ "News Release | Six Flags Over Texas". Six Flags Over Texas. Retrieved 2015-09-03.
- ^ "News Release | Theme Park". Theme Park. Archived from the original on 2015-05-18. Retrieved 2015-09-03.
- ^ "Prepare For the Scare at La Ronde in 2015! -- MONTREAL, Aug. 28, 2014". www.newswire.ca. Retrieved 2015-09-03.
- ^ "Orlando Eye grand opening on May 4". www.orlandosentinel.com. 17 February 2015. Retrieved 2015-04-29.
- ^ "What to expect from Disneyland's Paint the Night parade". Los Angeles Times. ISSN 0458-3035. Retrieved 2015-09-03.
- ^ "New Red Arrows-themed rollercoaster unveiled in Blackpool - The Lincolnite". 25 May 2015. Retrieved 2015-09-03.
- ^ "Carowinds Adds SlingShot for 2015". coasteraddict.com. Retrieved 2015-09-03.
- ^ Riley, Jenelle (13 May 2015). "Springfield Comes to Universal Studios Hollywood with New 'Simpsons' Environment". Retrieved 2015-09-03.
- ^ "Six Flags Over Georgia Opens Joker Chaos Coaster - Theme Park University". Retrieved 2015-09-03.
- ^ "Take a sneak peek at Knott's Voyage to the Iron Reef dark ride". Los Angeles Times. ISSN 0458-3035. Retrieved 2015-09-03.
- ^ "Gwazi - Busch Gardens Tampa (Tampa, Florida, USA)". rcdb.com. Retrieved 2015-09-03.
- ^ "Hurler - Kings Dominion (Doswell, Virginia, USA)". rcdb.com. Retrieved 2019-03-09.
- ^ "Roar - Six Flags Discovery Kingdom (Vallejo, California, USA)". rcdb.com. Retrieved 2015-09-03.
- ^ "Shockwave - Kings Dominion (Doswell, Virginia, USA)". rcdb.com. Retrieved 2015-09-03.
- ^ "Thunder Road - Carowinds (Charlotte, North Carolina, USA)". rcdb.com. Retrieved 2015-09-03.