2012 in amusement parks

none 2012 This is a list of events and openings related to amusement parks that have occurred in 2012. These various lists are not exhaustive. Amusement parks Opening thumb|250px|Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier opened in May.thumb|250px|Legoland Malaysia opened in September. United States Aquatica San Antonio – May 19, replaced the former Lost Lagoon water park. United States Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier – May 25 People's Republic of China Happy Valley, Wuhan – April 29 Malaysia Legoland Malaysia – September 15 Change of name Alabama Adventure » Splash Adventure The Great Escape & Splashwater Kingdom » Great Escape Boomerang Bay » Soak City Disney's California Adventure » Disney California Adventure Change of ownership Alabama Adventure – Adrenaline Family Entertainment » General Attractions LLC The Beach – Unknown » Adventure Holdings LLC Knott's Soak City (San Diego) – Cedar Fair Entertainment Company » SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment Birthday thumb|250px|Luna Park Melbourne celebrated its centenary in December. United States Adventureland (New York) - 50th birthday England Chessington World of Adventures – 25th birthday France Disneyland Paris – 20th birthday Netherlands Efteling – 60th birthday United States Epcot – 30th birthday France Futuroscope – 25th birthday United States Kings Island – 40th birthday Canada La Ronde – 45th birthday Australia Luna Park, Melbourne – Centenary celebration (100th birthday) Italy Mirabilandia – 20th birthday People's Republic of China Ocean Park Hong Kong – 35th birthday United States Six Flags Fiesta Texas – 20th birthday United States Six Flags Over Georgia – 45th birthday France Walt Disney Studios Park – 10th birthday Closed Camelot Theme Park - September 2 Dash n Splash Le Bioscope - September 30 Additions Roller coasters New Name Park Type Manufacturer Opened Arctic Blast China Ocean Park Powered roller coaster Mack Rides 07-13 July 13 Arctic Blast Ocean Park 4340 7 July 2012 Big Grizzly Mountain Runaway Mine Cars China Hong Kong Disneyland Mine train roller coaster Vekoma 07-13 July 13 Big Grizzly Mountain Runaway Mine Cars Hong Kong Disneyland 9666 2 February 2012 Bullet Coaster China Happy Valley, Shenzhen Launched roller coaster S&S Worldwide 07-28 July 28 Bullet Coaster Happy Valley 9442 7 June 2012Crazy CoasterAustralia Luna Park, MelbourneSpinning roller coasterReverchon IndustriesUnknownCrazy Coaster - Luna Park (Melbourne, Victoria, Australia) https://rcdb.com/6630.htm https://web.archive.org/web/20250626100727/https://rcdb.com/6630.htm 26 June 2025 11 January 2026 Roller Coaster DataBase en Dauling Dragon China Happy Valley, Wuhan Wooden roller coaster Martin & Vleminckx 04-29 April 29 3775 Dauling Dragon Happy Valley 24 May 2013 Dinoconda China China Dinosaurs Park 4th Dimension roller coaster S&S Worldwide 04-29 April 29 Dinoconda China Dinosaurs Park 9040 7 June 2012 Divertical Italy Mirabilandia Water Coaster Intamin 06-16 June 16 Divertical Mirabilandia 10393 2 February 2012DragonMalaysia Legoland Malaysia ResortFamily roller coasterZiererSeptember 15Dragon - Legoland Malaysia (Nusajaya, Johor, Malaysia) https://rcdb.com/9577.htm https://web.archive.org/web/20250814085806/https://rcdb.com/9577.htm 14 August 2025 11 January 2026 Roller Coaster DataBase en Dragon Fly Netherlands Duinrell Family roller coaster Gerstlauer 03-31 March 31 Dragon Fly Duinrell 9298 7 June 2012Dragon's ApprenticeMalaysia Legoland Malaysia ResortFamily roller coasterZiererSeptember 15Dragon's Apprentice - Legoland Malaysia (Nusajaya, Johor, Malaysia) https://rcdb.com/9578.htm https://web.archive.org/web/20250528235417/https://rcdb.com/9578.htm 28 May 2025 11 January 2026 Roller Coaster DataBase enDwervelwindNetherlands ToverlandSpinning roller coasterMack RidesSeptember 29Dwervelwind - Toverland (Sevenum, Limburg, Netherlands) https://rcdb.com/10333.htm https://web.archive.org/web/20260103063643/https://rcdb.com/10333.htm 3 January 2026 11 January 2026 Roller Coaster DataBase enGreat LEGO RaceMalaysia Legoland Malaysia ResortWild mouseMack RidesSeptember 15Great Lego Race - Legoland Malaysia (Nusajaya, Johor, Malaysia) https://rcdb.com/10365.htm https://web.archive.org/web/20250528235424/https://rcdb.com/10365.htm 28 May 2025 11 January 2026 Roller Coaster DataBase en Iron Shark United States Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier Gerstlauer Euro-Fighter Gerstlauer 06-01 June 1 Kaplan David Historic Galveston amusement pier to rise again http://www.chron.com/business/article/Historic-Galveston-amusement-pier-to-rise-again-2792498.php#photo-2205969 News Article Houston Chronicle January 28, 2012 Lego Technic Test Track Malaysia Legoland Malaysia Wild Mouse roller coaster Mack Rides 09-15 September 15 Lego Technic Test Track Legoland Malaysia 10365 7 July 2012 Leviathan Canada Canada's Wonderland Giga coaster Bolliger & Mabillard 05-06 May 6 Leviathan Canada's Wonderland 10108 22 January 2012 Manta United States SeaWorld San Diego Launched roller coaster Mack Rides 05-26 May 26 Manta SeaWorld San Diego 9819 22 January 2012 OzIris France Parc Astérix Inverted roller coaster Bolliger & Mabillard 04-07 April 7 OrIris Parc Astérix 9675 April 7, 2012Peter Rabbit CoasterJapan Nagashima Spa LandFamily roller coasterHoei SangyoApril 25Peter Rabbit Coaster - Nagashima Spa Land (Kuwana, Mie, Japan) https://rcdb.com/10873.htm https://web.archive.org/web/20250623032453/https://rcdb.com/10873.htm 23 June 2025 11 January 2026 Roller Coaster DataBase enPindsvinetDenmark Fårup Summer ParkFamily roller coasterZamperlaApril 30Pindsvinet (Fårup Sommerland) https://rcdb.com/10366.htm 11 January 2026 Roller Coaster DataBase Polar X-plorer Denmark Legoland Billund Family roller coaster Zierer 04-29 April 29 Polar X-plorer Legoland Billund 10214 22 January 2012 Shambhala: Expedición al Himalaya Spain PortAventura Park Hyper coaster Bolliger & Mabillard 05-12 May 12 Shambhala: Expedición al Himalaya Port Aventura 10239 22 January 2012 Skyrush United States Hersheypark Hyper coaster Intamin 05-26 May 26 Skyrush Hersheypark 10089 22 January 2012 Superman: Ultimate Flight United States Six Flags Discovery Kingdom Launched roller coaster Premier Rides 06-30 June 30 Superman: Ultimate Flight Six Flags Discovery Kingdom 10139 22 January 2012 Swarm The Swarm Thorpe Park Wing Coaster Bolliger & Mabillard 03-15 March 15 Swarm Thorpe Park 9820 22 January 2012 Tren de la mina Spain Parque de Atracciones de Madrid Family roller coaster Gerstlauer 03-30 March 30 Tren de la Mina Parque de Atracciones Madrid 10402 22 January 2012 Verbolten United States Busch Gardens Williamsburg Launched roller coaster Zierer 05-18 May 18 Verbolten Busch Gardens Williamsburg 9463 22 January 2012Vilde MusDenmark DyrehavsbakkenWild mouseMack RidesMarch 29Vilde Mus - Bakken (Klampenborg, Hovedstaden, Denmark) https://rcdb.com/10157.htm https://web.archive.org/web/20260103065601/https://rcdb.com/10157.htm 3 January 2026 11 January 2026 Roller Coaster DataBase en Wild Eagle United States Dollywood Wing Coaster Bolliger & Mabillard 03-24 March 24 Wild Eagle Dollywood 10148 22 January 2012 Wodan Timbur Coaster Germany Europa-Park Wooden roller coaster Great Coasters International 03-31 March 31Wodan Timbur Coaster Europa Park 10018 22 January 2012 X-Flight United States Six Flags Great America Wing Coaster Bolliger & Mabillard 05-16 May 16 X-Flight Six Flags Great Adventure 10137 22 January 2012 Relocated Name Park Type Manufacturer Opened Formerly Apocalypse United States Six Flags America Stand-up roller coaster Bolliger & Mabillard 06-07 June 7 Iron Wolf at Six Flags Great America Apocalypse Six Flags America 10136 22 January 2012 Cliffhanger United States Glenwood Caverns Steel roller coaster S&MC 06-15 June 15 Thunderbolt at Celebration City Stroud John G forces to increase at Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park this summer http://www.postindependent.com/article/20120229/VALLEYNEWS/120229881/1083&ParentProfile=1074 March 2, 2012 Post Independent February 29, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120513072538/http://www.postindependent.com/article/20120229/VALLEYNEWS/120229881/1083%26ParentProfile%3D1074 May 13, 2012 dead Goliath United States Six Flags New England Giant Inverted Boomerang Vekoma 05-25 May 25 Déjà Vu at Six Flags Magic Mountain Goliath Six Flags New England 10138 22 January 2012 Stinger United States Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom Invertigo Vekoma 04-28 April 28 Invertigo at California's Great America Stinger Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom 9849 22 January 2012 Triops France Parc Bagatelle Invertigo Vekoma 06-10 June 10 Tornado at Sommerland Syd Triops Bagatelle 10341 April 15, 2012 Wild West Express Coaster United States Glenwood Caverns Steel roller coaster Zierer 05-25 May 25 Endicott Emerald Mine at Wild Zone Adventures Western-Expressen Norway TusenFryd Sit Down roller coaster Vekoma 04-28 April 28 Family Adventure at Mirabilandia Western-Expressen TusenFryd 10448 22 January 2012 Refurbished Name Park Type Manufacturer Opened Formerly Arkham Asylum – Shock Therapy Australia Warner Bros. Movie World Suspended Looping Coaster Vekoma 04-07 April 7 Lethal Weapon – The Ride We have an exciting... http://www.facebook.com/movieworldgoldcoast/posts/10150532884827182 Facebook 25 February 2012 Warner Bros. Movie World 29 January 2012 Cosmic Coaster United States Worlds of Fun Junior roller coaster Preston & Barbieri 04-14 April 14 Wacky Worm The Barnstormer United States Magic Kingdom Junior roller coaster Vekoma 03-12 March 12 The Barnstormer at Goofy's Wiseacre Farm Brigante Ricky New Dumbo ride, Casey Jr, and Great Goofini coaster to open in first phase of New Fantasyland expansion at Disney World http://www.insidethemagic.net/2011/11/new-dumbo-ride-casey-jr-and-great-goofini-coaster-to-open-in-first-phase-of-new-fantasyland-expansion-at-disney-world/ Inside the Magic 22 January 2012 7 November 2011 Escape from Madagascar Australia Dreamworld Suspended Family Coaster Vekoma 03-31 March 31 Sky Rocket Hoot N Holler United States Darien Lake Junior roller coaster Zierer 05-12 May 12 Brain Teaser http://godarienlake.com/rowdys-ridge/ https://web.archive.org/web/20120331011352/http://godarienlake.com/rowdys-ridge dead 2012-03-31 New – Rowdy's Ridge Darien Lake 2012-04-19 Mr. Freeze: Reverse Blast United States Six Flags Over TexasUnited States Six Flags St. Louis Launched roller coaster Premier Rides 05-05 May 1205-12 May 5 Mr. Freeze INTRODUCING MR. FREEZE: REVERSE BLAST http://www.sixflags.com/stLouis/info/mrfreezereverseblast.aspx https://archive.today/20130411200330/http://www.sixflags.com/stLouis/info/mrfreezereverseblast.aspx dead April 11, 2013 Press Release Six Flags March 22, 2012 Six Flags St. Louis March 22, 2012Introducing MR. FREEZE: Reverse Blast http://www.sixflags.com/overTexas/info/news_2012MrFreezeReverseBlast.aspx Press Release Six Flags March 22, 2012 Six Flags Over Texas March 21, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120405213405/http://www.sixflags.com/overTexas/info/news_2012MrFreezeReverseBlast.aspx April 5, 2012 dead mdy-allTwisted TyphoonUnited States Wild AdventuresInverted roller coasterVekoma12-99 2012Hangmanhttps://rcdb.com/561.htm Twisted Typhoon - Wild Adventures (Valdosta, Georgia, United States) rcdb.com 2019-09-19 Other attractions New Name Park Type Opened Adventure Alley United States Six Flags Great Adventure Themed area 04-05 April 5Six Flags Great Adventure Announces New Attractions for 2012 http://news.sixflags.com/2012news/2011/08/26/greatadventure/ Press Release Six Flags September 1, 2011 Six Flags Great Adventure September 1, 2011 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20120331131501/http://news.sixflags.com/2012news/2011/08/26/greatadventure/ March 31, 2012 Air Jumbo United States Six Flags Great Adventure Aerial carousel 05-23 May 23 Alpine Freefalls United States Great Escape ProSlide water slide complex 06-02 June 2 Churchill Chris Great Escape says it plans two-tier water slide http://www.timesunion.com/business/article/Great-Escape-says-it-plans-two-tier-water-slide-2151493.php 22 January 2012 Times Union 1 September 2011 Angry Birds Land Finland Särkänniemi Themed area 06-08 June 8 Seppälä Miikka Angry Birds Theme Park, Särkänniemi Adventure Park, Opens in Finland http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/05/04/angry-birds-theme-park-sr_n_1473770.html 17 June 2012 The Huffington Post 4 May 2012 Aquanura Netherlands Efteling Dancing fountain show 05-31 May 31Bambooz RiverFrance Walibi Rhône-AlpesLog flumeUnknownBambooz River - Coasterpedia - The Amusement Ride Wiki https://coasterpedia.net/wiki/Bambooz_River 11 January 2026 coasterpedia.net en Big Red Boat Australia Dreamworld Rockin' Tug 12-14 December 14 Black Widow United States Kennywood Zamperla pendulum ride 06-08 June 8 McKay Gretchen Kennywood's newest thrill: Black Widow http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/11350/1197178-51.stm https://web.archive.org/web/20120110092133/http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/11350/1197178-51.stm dead January 10, 2012 22 January 2012 Pittsburgh Post Gazette 16 December 2011 Bonzai Pipeline United States Six Flags St. Louis ProSlide SuperLoop 05-26 May 26 Six Flags St. Louis Announces New Water Park Attraction for 2012 http://news.sixflags.com/2012news/2011/08/26/bonzaipipeline/ Press Release Six Flags May 27, 2012 Six Flags St. Louis September 1, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20120504024505/http://news.sixflags.com/2012news/2011/08/26/bonzaipipeline May 4, 2012 dead mdy-all Buena Vista Street United States Disney California Adventure Themed area 06-15 June 15 Burnout Australia Funfields Chance Rides Trabant 12-23 November 23 Burnout http://www.funfields.com.au/rides/burnout Funfields 31 December 2012 11 January 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130111174631/http://www.funfields.com.au/rides/burnout deadFunfields newest... https://www.facebook.com/Funfields/posts/451872431536435 Facebook 30 December 2012 23 November 2012 Cars Land United States Disney California Adventure Themed area 06-15 June 15 Celebrate the Magic United States Magic Kingdom Nighttime spectacular 11-13 November 13 Slater Shawn It's Time to 'Celebrate the Magic' at Magic Kingdom Park http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2012/11/its-time-to-celebrate-the-magic-at-magic-kingdom-park/ https://web.archive.org/web/20121114215926/http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2012/11/its-time-to-celebrate-the-magic-at-magic-kingdom-park/ dead November 14, 2012 Disney Parks Blog 13 November 2012 Celebration Plaza United States Cedar Point Themed area 06-08 June 8CityMalaysia Legoland Malaysia ResortThemed areaSeptember 15 Constrictor Australia Wet'n'Wild Water World WhiteWater West Family Constrictor water slide 9-28 September 28 Elder Jessica Wet'n'Wild's new waterslide set to thrill http://www.goldcoast.com.au/article/2012/08/15/436706_gold-coast-news.html 14 September 2012 Gold Coast Bulletin 15 August 2012Das verrückte Hotel TartüffGermany PhantasialandFunhouseJune 23Wolber Marcel 28 June 2012 "Verrücktes Hotel Tartüff": Phantasialand eröffnet neue Attraktion https://ga.de/region/phantasialand-eroeffnet-neue-attraktion_aid-40961073 11 January 2026 General-Anzeiger de Déjà Vu United States Six Flags Great Adventure Scrambler 05-23 May 23 Despicable Me Minion Mayhem United States Universal Studios Florida Infitec 3D simulator ride 07-02 July 2 Garcia Jason Can changes help Universal Studios Orlando lure Potter fans? https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2011/12/07/can-changes-help-universal-studios-orlando-lure-potter-fans/ 22 January 2012 Orlando Sentinel 7 December 2011 22 March 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140322140226/http://articles.orlandosentinel.com/2011-12-07/business/os-universal-studios-20111207_1_wizarding-world-theme-park-potter-fans live Dinosaur Island Australia Sea World Dinosaur exhibit 06-16 June 16 Wall Photos http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151610286025582 Facebook 6 May 2012 Sea World 4 May 2012 Dinosaurs Alive! Canada Canada's WonderlandUnited States Cedar PointUnited States Dorney Park & Wildwater KingdomUnited States Kings Dominion Dinosaur exhibit 05-06 May 605-12 May 1204-28 April 2804-06 April 6 http://www.themeparktourist.com/news/20111014/5003/dinosaurs-alive-set-open-canadas-wonderland-2012 Dinosaurs Alive! set to open at Canada's Wonderland in 2012 Theme Park Tourist October 14, 2011 October 17, 2011http://www.cedarpoint.com/dinosaursalive/ Dinosaurs Alive! At Cedar Point Cedar Point October 17, 2011 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20111025005759/http://www.cedarpoint.com/dinosaursalive/ October 25, 2011 http://dinosaursalive.dorneypark.com/dinosaursalive/ Dinosaurs Alive! At Dorney Park Dorney Park January 19, 2012 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20140726004510/http://dinosaursalive.dorneypark.com/dinosaursalive/ July 26, 2014 http://www.kingsdominion.com/rides-attractions/ride-detail.cfm/ride_alias/Dinosaurs-Alive/ride_category/Family-Attractions Dinosaurs Alive! At Kings Dominion Info Page Kings Dominion October 17, 2011 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20111024211330/http://www.kingsdominion.com/rides-attractions/ride-detail.cfm/ride_alias/Dinosaurs-Alive/ride_category/Family-Attractions October 24, 2011 Disney Dreams! France Disneyland Park (Paris) Nighttime spectacular 04-01 April 1 Disneyland Paris announces Disney Dreams! http://www.dlrppressinternational.com/ViewPressRelease.aspx?PressReleaseID=117275 Dragster H2O United States Soak City: Cedar Point Multi-lane racer 05-27 May 27 http://pointbuzz.com/NewsStory.aspx?id=1764 Cool off with Dragster H2O Pointbuzz April 27, 2012 April 27, 2012 May 5, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120505223109/http://pointbuzz.com/NewsStory.aspx?id=1764 dead DreamWorks Experience Australia Dreamworld Themed area 03-31 March 31 Meers Daniel $10m deal brings Shrek to Dreamworld http://www.goldcoast.com.au/article/2011/11/11/365111_tourism-news.html 22 January 2012 Gold Coast Bulletin 11 December 2011 Fender Benders United States Six Flags Great Adventure Bumper Cars 08-07 August 7 Geyser Gulch China Hong Kong Disneyland Water play area 07-13 July 13 Happy SwingUnited States Waldameer & Water WorldZamperla Happy Swing 12 (motorized swing)May 12Times-News Erie Waldameer Park & Water World: Through the years https://www.goerie.com/picture-gallery/news/2020/05/05/waldameer-park-water-world-through-the-years/42285477/ 2025-10-02 Erie Times-News en-US Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs England Alton TowersItaly GardalandAustralia Warner Bros. Movie WorldGermany Movie Park Germany 4D film 03-24 March 2403-31 March 3106-23 June 2303-31 March 31 ImaginationMalaysia Legoland Malaysia ResortThemed areaSeptember 15 Justice League: Alien Invasion 3D Australia Warner Bros. Movie World Sally Corporation 3D Shooting Dark ride 09-22 September 22 Justice League: Alien Invasion 3D http://movieworld.myfun.com.au/rides-and-attractions/family-entertainment/justice-league.aspx MyFun 25 May 2012 Warner Bros. Movie World 25 May 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120528072130/http://movieworld.myfun.com.au/rides-and-attractions/family-entertainment/justice-league.aspx 28 May 2012 dead dmy-all King Cobra United States Six Flags Hurricane Harbor: New Jersey Polin King Cobra 07-24 July 24 Six Flags Great Adventure Announces Massive, Cobra-Themed Water Slide for 2012 http://www.sixflags.com/hurricaneHarborNJ/info/news_KingCobra.aspx Press Release Six Flags February 13, 2012 Six Flags Great Adventure February 13, 2012 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20120531115415/http://www.sixflags.com/hurricaneHarborNJ/info/news_KingCobra.aspx May 31, 2012 KingdomMalaysia Legoland Malaysia ResortThemed areaSeptember 15Kumba TwisterGermany Serengeti ParkFrisbeeMarch 2428 March 2012 Kumba Twister Archive https://www.freizeitparkinfos.de/news/ostersonntag-im-serengeti-park-fuer-alle-kinder-bis-12-jahre-freier-eintritt 11 January 2026 Freizeitparkinfos deLand of AdventureMalaysia Legoland Malaysia ResortThemed areaSeptember 15 Lex Luthor: Drop of Doom United States Six Flags Magic Mountain Intamin Drop tower 07-07 July 7 MacDonald Brady Six Flags Magic Mountain adding new thrill ride for 2012 https://www.latimes.com/travel/deals/la-trb-six-flags-magic-mountain-lex-luthor-drop-of-doom-09201101-story.html https://web.archive.org/web/20111222101427/http://articles.latimes.com/2011/sep/01/news/la-trb-six-flags-magic-mountain-lex-luthor-drop-of-doom-09201101 live December 22, 2011 22 January 2012 Los Angeles Times 1 September 2011Lost Kingdom AdventureMalaysia Legoland Malaysia ResortInteractive Dark RideSeptember 15 Luigi's Flying Tires United States Disney California Adventure Flying Saucers attraction 06-15 June 15 Luminosity — Ignite the Night! United States Cedar Point Nighttime show 06-08 June 8 Mad T Party United States Disney California Adventure Nighttime Show 06-15 June 15 Madagascar Live! Prepare to Party England Chessington World of Adventures Live Show 03-31 March 31MajalandGermany Holiday ParkThemed areaJune 2627 June 2012 Startschuss für das "Majaland" - Plopsaland Deutschland https://www.freizeitpark-welt.de/freizeitparks/holiday_park/news/startschuss-fuer-das-majaland-n1998 11 January 2026 www.freizeitpark-welt.de Mammoth United States Holiday World & Splashin' Safari ProSlide water coaster 05-11 May 11 Mater's Junkyard Jamboree United States Disney California Adventure Unknown 06-15 June 15 MinilandMalaysia Legoland Malaysia ResortThemed areaSeptember 15 Nemesis: Sub-Terra England Alton Towers ABC Drop Tower 03-24 March 24 MacDonald Brady Nemesis: Sub-Terra ride set to open in 2012 at Britain's Alton Towers https://www.latimes.com/travel/la-xpm-2012-jan-01-la-trb-nemesis-sub-terra-alton-towers-12201131-story.html 22 January 2012 Los Angeles Times 1 January 2012 New Fantasyland United States Magic Kingdom Themed area 12-6 December 6 New Test Track United States Epcot High speed simulated test track 12-6 December 6 Pandamonium Australia Dreamworld Air Race 12-21 December 21 Unlimited World Pass http://www.dreamworld.com.au/Visitor-Information/Unlimited-World-Pass---Until-June-2013.aspx Dreamworld 14 September 2012 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120908035431/http://www.dreamworld.com.au/Visitor-Information/Unlimited-World-Pass---Until-June-2013.aspx 8 September 2012 dead dmy-allKung Fu Panda: Land Of Awesomeness http://www.dreamworld.com.au/Attractions/Kung-Fu-Panda-Land-Of-Awesomeness/ Dreamworld 10 November 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121102054950/http://www.dreamworld.com.au/Attractions/Kung-Fu-Panda-Land-Of-Awesomeness/ 2 November 2012 dead dmy-all Pirate Reef United States Legoland California Hopkins Shoot-the-Chutes 05-24 May 24 LEGOLAND California's Lindsay Burroughs and Pirate Reef https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xLcDciOEpUg=player_embedded#t=00m00s Video YouTube January 23, 2012 Legoland California January 19, 2012 Quadzilla United States Noah's Ark Water Park Mat Slides Unknown King Al http://smorefun.dellstimberland.com/forum/topics/new-for-2012-at-noah-s-ark-water-park-quadzilla New for 2012 at Noah's Ark Water Park "Quadzilla" – It's S'more Fun Smorefun.dellstimberland.com 2012-01-31 2013-03-10 https://web.archive.org/web/20140519061907/http://smorefun.dellstimberland.com/forum/topics/new-for-2012-at-noah-s-ark-water-park-quadzilla 2014-05-19 dead Radiator Springs Racers United States Disney California Adventure Racing dark ride 06-15 June 15 http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2012/03/taking-a-tour-of-cars-land-buena-vista-street-and-carthay-circle-theatre-opening-june-15-at-disney-california-adventure-park/ https://web.archive.org/web/20120309101440/http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2012/03/taking-a-tour-of-cars-land-buena-vista-street-and-carthay-circle-theatre-opening-june-15-at-disney-california-adventure-park/ dead March 9, 2012 Taking a Tour of Cars Land, Buena Vista Street and Carthay Circle Theatre – Opening June 15 at Disney California Adventure Park Disney Parks Blog 2012-03-07 2012-03-08 Radiator Springs Racers MouseInfo 2010-02-18 http://www.mouseinfo.com/Radiator_Springs_Racers#Safety_and_Accessibility 2010-04-01 https://web.archive.org/web/20100514124447/http://www.mouseinfo.com/Radiator_Springs_Racers#Safety_and_Accessibility 2010-05-14 dead Red Car Trolley United States Disney California Adventure Tram ride 06-15 June 15 LA Times Red Car Trolley to ply Disney California Adventure streets in 2012 RipTide United States Morey's Piers Pirate Ship 08-99 Summer 2012Sky JetGermany Skyline ParkPendulum rideUnknown 8 June 2012 Sky Jet im Skyline Park http://www.parkscout.de/magazin/sky-jet-im-skyline-park/neu 11 January 2026 www.parkscout.de de SkyPoint Climb Australia Q1 External building walk January 14 Melanie Maeseele http://www.goldcoast.com.au/article/2011/12/20/375751_tourism-news.html SkyPoint Climb on Q1 worth the effort Gold Coast Bulletin 20 December 2011 1 October 2021 20 January 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120120071702/http://www.goldcoast.com.au/article/2011/12/20/375751_tourism-news.html dead SkyScreamer United States Six Flags Fiesta TexasUnited States Six Flags Great Adventure Tower swinger 05-23 May 2705-27 May 23 Garcia Guillermo X. SkyScreamer ride to be built http://www.mysanantonio.com/business/article/SkyScreamer-ride-to-be-built-2153407.php 22 January 2012 My San Antonio 2 September 2011MacDonald Brady Six Flags unveils new attractions for every park in 2012 https://www.latimes.com/travel/deals/la-trb-six-flags-2012-rides-09201101-story.html 22 January 2012 Los Angeles Times 1 September 2011 Sling Shot United States Six Flags Magic Mountain Funtime Sling Shot 12-15 December 15 Sparkler United States Holiday World & Splashin' Safari Tower swinger 05-11 May 11 Vertical Swing http://www.holidayworld.com/node/3654 Holiday World 7 November 2011 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20111122025246/http://www.holidayworld.com/node/3654 22 November 2011 TechnicMalaysia Legoland Malaysia ResortThemed areaSeptember 15 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Shell Shock United States Nickelodeon Universe Gerstlauer Sky Fly 03-17 March 17 Introducing our new thrill ride... http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=329987283701519&set=a.107505662616350.8016.106946316005618&type=1 Nickelodeon Universe Facebook January 20, 2012 January 20, 2012 Texas Star Flyer United States Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier Tower swinger 07-27 July 27 Tidal Wave Bay United States Soak City: Kings Island Wave pool 05-27 May 27 Toy Story Midway Mania! Japan Tokyo DisneySea Interactive 4D ride 07-09 July 9 "Cinderella" Attraction and Toy Story Mania! Coming to Tokyo Disney Resort http://www.jtcent.com/extras/news/news_090507.html Joe's Tokyo Disneyland Resort Photo Site 8 May 2009 7 May 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20090510073251/http://www.jtcent.com/extras/news/news_090507.html 10 May 2009 dead Transformers: The Ride 3D United States Universal Studios Hollywood Dark ride 05-24 May 24 MacDonald Brady Transformers ride to debut at Universal Studios Hollywood in spring 2012 https://www.latimes.com/travel/deals/la-trb-transformers-universal-studios-07201126-story.html https://archive.today/20130128064429/http://articles.latimes.com/2011/jul/29/news/la-trb-transformers-universal-studios-07201126 live January 28, 2013 22 January 2012 Los Angeles Times 29 July 2011 Under the Sea: Journey of the Little Mermaid United States Magic Kingdom Omnimover dark ride 12-6 December 6 Brigante Ricky http://www.insidethemagic.net/2011/05/new-fantasyland-art-models-and-details-unveiled-featuring-the-little-mermaid-be-our-guest-restaurant-belle-meet-and-greet-and-dumbo-update/ New Fantasyland art, models and details unveiled featuring The Little Mermaid, Be Our Guest restaurant, Belle meet-and-greet and Dumbo update Inside the Magic May 29, 2011 June 3, 2011 Universal's Cinematic Spectacular: 100 Years of Movie Memories United States Universal Studios Florida Nighttime spectacular 05-08 May 8 Universal's Superstar Parade United States Universal Studios Florida Parade 05-08 May 8 http://media.universalorlando.com/PressRelease/detail.aspx?id=1105 Universal Releases First-Ever Looks at All-New Experiences, Including Upcoming Despicable Me Attraction, New Interactive Parade and Spectacular Nighttime Show Universal Orlando Resort January 27, 2012 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20120201083613/http://media.universalorlando.com/PressRelease/detail.aspx?ID=1105 February 1, 2012 Vol Ultime Canada La Ronde Tower swinger 05-19 May 19 Tremblay Catherine La Ronde annonce l'arrivée d'un nouveau manège tout en hauteur en 2012 http://www.newswire.ca/fr/story/907337/la-ronde-annonce-l-arrivee-d-un-nouveau-manege-tout-en-hauteur-en-2012 22 January 2012 CNW Telbec 18 January 2012 21 January 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120121061542/http://www.newswire.ca/fr/story/907337/la-ronde-annonce-l-arrivee-d-un-nouveau-manege-tout-en-hauteur-en-2012 dead WindSeeker United States CarowindsUnited States Kings Dominion Tower swinger 03-31 March 3104-06 April 6 Covington Owen Carowinds adding 30-story WindSeeker ride to skyline http://www.bizjournals.com/triad/news/2011/08/25/carowinds-adding-30-story-windseeker.html 22 January 2012 The Business Journal 25 August 2011Frole Stacy Cedar Fair to Invest $90 Million for 2012 Operating Season http://www.marketwatch.com/story/cedar-fair-to-invest-90-million-for-2012-operating-season-2011-11-01 22 January 2012 Market Watch 1 November 2011 Closed attractions & roller coasters Name Park Type Manufacturer Closed Cactus Coaster United States Elitch Gardens Family roller coaster Allan Herschell Company 10-28 October 28 Cactus Coaster Elitch Gardens 521 April 21, 2013 Disaster Transport United States Cedar Point Bobsled roller coaster Intamin 07-29 July 29 Fans say goodbye to Disaster Transport July 30, 2012 http://www.wkyc.com/entertainment/article/254308/110/Cedar-Point-Fans-say-goodbye-to-Disaster-Transport July 30, 2012 WKYC dead https://archive.today/20130105150057/http://www.wkyc.com/entertainment/article/254308/110/Cedar-Point-Fans-say-goodbye-to-Disaster-Transport January 5, 2013 Flashback United States Six Flags Over Texas Boomerang Vekoma 09-03 September 3 A Pair of Popular Six Flags Over Texas Rides Are Going Away http://www.sixflags.com/overTexas/info/news_2012FlashbackChuteOutClosing.aspx Press Release Six Flags August 2, 2012 Six Flags Over Texas August 2, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121024213218/http://www.sixflags.com/overTexas/info/news_2012FlashbackChuteOutClosing.aspx October 24, 2012 dead mdy-all Hurricane United States Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Hurricane S.D.C. 09-03 September 3 http://news.beachboardwalk.com/releases/hurricane-coaster New ride planned for 2013 at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk March 23, 2012 July 29, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120716041359/http://news.beachboardwalk.com/releases/hurricane-coaster 2012-07-16 dead Pandemonium United States Six Flags Discovery Kingdom Spinning roller coaster Gerstlauer 01-01 January 1 Pandemonium Six Flags Discovery Kingdom 4044 22 January 2012 Adventure Golf United States Valleyfair Mini Golf Unknown Unknown Avalanche Australia Dreamworld Matterhorn Bertazzon Rides 07-15 July 15 Catapult United States Six Flags New England Sky Swatter S&S Worldwide 10-28 October 28 Congo River United States Holiday World & Splashin' Safari Lazy River Unknown Unknown DreamWorks Holiday Shrektacular Australia Dreamworld Live show Unknown 01-27 January 27 ElecTRONica United States Disney California Adventure Nighttime show Walt Disney Imagineering 04-15 April 15 The Grid Remains Open at ElecTRONica Through Spring 2012 http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2011/06/the-grid-remains-open-at-electronica-through-spring-2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20110611012147/http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2011/06/the-grid-remains-open-at-electronica-through-spring-2012/ dead June 11, 2011Familien-AchterbahnGermany EifelparkFamily roller coasterZiererUnknownFamilien-Achterbahn - Eifelpark (Gondorf, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany) https://rcdb.com/1008.htm https://web.archive.org/web/20250517091117/https://rcdb.com/1008.htm 17 May 2025 11 January 2026 Roller Coaster DataBase en Glow in the Park Parade United States Six Flags Great America Parade Unknown Inferis Italy Gardaland Horror House Unknown 01-6 January 6 Jaws United States Universal Studios Florida Water ride MCA Planning and Development 01-02 January 2 Universal's Jaws ride closes forever http://www.cfnews13.com/article/news/2012/january/364751/Universals-Jaws-ride-closes-forever 22 January 2012 Central Florida News 3 January 2012April 2019 InternetArchiveBot yes Jet StarFinland SärkänniemiSteel roller coasterSchwarzkopfUnknownJet Star - Särkänniemi Amusement Park (Tampere, Pirkanmaa, Finland) https://rcdb.com/1078.htm https://web.archive.org/web/20250808181902/https://rcdb.com/1078.htm 8 August 2025 11 January 2026 Roller Coaster DataBase en Journey to the Center of the Earth 4-D Adventure Australia Warner Bros. Movie World 4D film Iwerks Entertainment 06-04 June 4 Jurassic Family Roller CoasterAustralia Luna Park SydneyFamily roller coasterUnknownJanuaryJurassic Family Rollercoaster - Luna Park (Sydney, New South Wales, Australia) https://rcdb.com/10390.htm https://web.archive.org/web/20250626100647/https://rcdb.com/10390.htm 26 June 2025 11 January 2026 Roller Coaster DataBase en KidZville United States Kings Dominion Themed area 10-99 October Kings Dominion announces expansion of Planet Snoopy Richmond Times-Dispatch http://www2.dailyprogress.com/news/2012/sep/12/kings-dominion-announces-major-expansion-childrens-ar-2199274/ September 12, 2012 September 12, 2012 dead https://archive.today/20130102081106/http://www2.dailyprogress.com/news/2012/sep/12/kings-dominion-announces-major-expansion-childrens-ar-2199274/ January 2, 2013 Leo-ExpressGermany Serengeti ParkCalypsoMack RidesUnknownMetropolisAustralia Luna Park, MelbourneGalaxiS.D.C.UnknownMetropolis - Luna Park (Melbourne, Victoria, Australia) https://rcdb.com/1134.htm 11 January 2026 Roller Coaster DataBase Perilous Plunge United States Knott's Berry Farm Shoot the Chute Intamin 09-03 September 3 Mello Michael Knott's Perilous Plunge's days are numbered http://www.ocregister.com/entertainment/ride-368423-knott-plunge.html August 17, 2012 The Orange County Register August 13, 2012 Raging Seas United States Darien Lake Seesturmbahn Mack Rides UnknownRoller SoakerUnited States HersheyparkSuspended roller coasterSetpoint09-03 September 3https://rcdb.com/1497.htm Roller Soaker - Hersheypark (Hershey, Pennsylvania, USA) rcdb.com 2019-03-07 Rowdys Ridge United States Darien Lake 3 rides Snow White's Scary Adventures United States Magic Kingdom Dark ride Walt Disney Imagineering 05-31 May 31 Bevil Dewayne http://www.orlandosentinel.com/the-daily-disney/os-disney-world-snow-white-closing-20120223,0,3525168.story Disney World: Snow White leaving Disney World Orlando Sentinel 2012-02-23 2012-04-19 https://web.archive.org/web/20120705172350/http://www.orlandosentinel.com/the-daily-disney/os-disney-world-snow-white-closing-20120223,0,3525168.story 2012-07-05 dead Space Spiral United States Cedar Point Gyro tower Von Roll 08-14 August 14 Space Spiral demolished Haidet Ryan http://www.wkyc.com/news/article/260593/45/Watch-Cedar-Points-Space-Spiral-crashes-down https://archive.today/20121208183914/http://www.wkyc.com/news/article/260593/45/Watch-Cedar-Points-Space-Spiral-crashes-down dead December 8, 2012 September 15, 2012 WKYC September 13, 2012 Star Jet United States Casino Pier Steel roller coaster E&F Miler Industries 10-29 October 29 Katz Andrew November 14, 2012 The Roller Coaster and the Sea: How a Jersey Shore Town is Picking Up the Pieces After Sandy https://nation.time.com/2012/11/14/the-roller-coaster-and-the-sea-how-a-jersey-shore-town-is-picking-up-the-pieces-after-sandy/ Time Seaside Heights, NJ June 1, 2017 Star Tours Japan Tokyo Disneyland Motion simulator Walt Disney Imagineering 04-02 April 2 Star Tours to be Reintroduced in a New Version! – Star Tours: The Adventures Continue – Opening Spring 2013 http://www.olc.co.jp/wpmu/wp-content/blogs.dir/7/files/2011/11/20111116_02e.pdf Press Release Tokyo Disney Resort November 19, 2011 November 16, 2011 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20111125053118/http://www.olc.co.jp/wpmu/wp-content/blogs.dir/7/files/2011/11/20111116_02e.pdf November 25, 2011 Stingray Australia Dreamworld Trabant Chance Rides 05-99 MaySturmvogelGermany Hansa-ParkPendulum rideSchwarzkopfUnknown T2-3D: Battle Across Time United States Universal Studios Hollywood 4-D film Universal Creative 12-31 December 31 Texas Chute Out United States Six Flags Over Texas Parachute Drop Intamin 09-03 September 3 Thunder Alley United States Kings Island Go-karts R.E. Enterprises 99-99 Unknown Timber TowerUnited States Dollywood Topple Tower HUSS Unknown UnknownTree Top RacersUnited States Adventure CityWild MouseMiler ManufacturingUnknown Unknownhttps://rcdb.com/573.htm Tree Top Racers - Adventure City (Anaheim, California, USA) rcdb.com 2019-03-07 Wheelie United States Six Flags Over Georgia Enterprise Schwarzkopf 10-28 October 28Wild MouseUnited Kingdom Flamingo Land ResortWild MouseMaurer SöhneNovember 2Wild Mouse - Flamingo Land (Malton, North Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom) https://rcdb.com/819.htm https://web.archive.org/web/20251013222342/https://rcdb.com/819.htm 13 October 2025 11 January 2026 Roller Coaster DataBase en WindSeeker United States Knott's Berry Farm Wind Seeker Mondial 09-19 September 19Haake Garret Planned Worlds of Fun attraction has checkered past http://www.kshb.com/dpp/news/local_news/planned-worlds-of-fun-attraction-has-checkered-past KSHB August 31, 2013 August 30, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130903150807/http://www.kshb.com/dpp/news/local_news/planned-worlds-of-fun-attraction-has-checkered-past September 3, 2013 dead mdy-all Themed Accommodation New Name Park Theme Opening ref(s) Disney's Art of Animation Resort Walt Disney World Disney Animated Films May 31 Hotel Bell Rock Europa-Park New England June 27 Amusement parks in terms of attendance List of amusement park attendance figures Worldwide This section list the top 25 largest amusement parks worldwide in order of annual attendance in 2012. RankAmusement parkLocation2012 Attendancehttp://www.aecom.com/deployedfiles/Internet/Capabilities/Economics/_documents/2012%20Theme%20Index%20Combined_1-1_online.pdf 5 June 2013 2012 TEA/AECOM 2012 Global Attractions Report dead https://web.archive.org/web/20140408022049/http://www.aecom.com/deployedfiles/Internet/Capabilities/Economics/_documents/2012%20Theme%20Index%20Combined_1-1_online.pdf 8 April 2014 1Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World ResortLake Buena Vista, Florida, US 17,536,0002Disneyland at Disneyland ResortAnaheim, California, US 15,963,0003Tokyo DisneylandTokyo, Japan 14,847,0004Tokyo DisneySeaTokyo, Japan 12,656,0005Disneyland Park at Disneyland Paris Marne-la-Vallée, France 11,200,0006Epcot at Walt Disney World ResortLake Buena Vista, Florida, US 11,063,0007Disney's Animal Kingdom at Walt Disney World ResortLake Buena Vista, Florida, US 9,998,0008Disney's Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World ResortLake Buena Vista, Florida, US 9,912,0009Universal Studios JapanOsaka, Japan 8,700,00010Islands of Adventure at Universal Orlando ResortOrlando, Florida, US 7,981,00011Disney California Adventure at Disneyland ResortAnaheim, California, US 7,775,00012Ocean Park Hong KongHong Kong, China 7,436,00013EverlandYongin, Gyeonggi-Do, South Korea 6,853,00014Hong Kong DisneylandHong Kong, China 6,700,00015Lotte WorldSeoul, South Korea 6,383,00016Universal Studios Florida at Universal Orlando ResortOrlando, Florida, US 6,195,00017Universal Studios HollywoodUniversal City, California, US 5,912,00018 Nagashima Spa Land Kuwana, Japan 5,850,00019SeaWorld OrlandoOrlando, Florida, US 5,358,00020Walt Disney Studios Park at Disneyland ParisMarne-la-Vallée, France 4,800,00021Europa-ParkRust, Germany 4,600,00022SeaWorld San DiegoSan Diego, California, US 4,444,00023Busch Gardens Tampa BayTampa, Florida, US 4,348,00024Efteling Kaatsheuvel, Netherlands 4,200,00025OCT EastShenzhen, China 4,196,000 Poll rankings Golden Ticket Awards Amusement Today#Golden Ticket Awards Amusement Today - Golden Ticket Awards The 2012 Amusement Today Golden Ticket Awards were held at Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. Category 2012 Recipient Location Vote Best New Ride (Amusement Park) Wild Eagle Dollywood Best New Ride (Waterpark) Mammoth Holiday World & Splashin' Safari Best Amusement Park Cedar Point Sandusky, Ohio Best Waterpark Schlitterbahn New Braunfels, Texas Best Children's Park Idlewild and Soak Zone Ligonier, Pennsylvania Best Marine Life Park SeaWorld Orlando Orlando, Florida Best Seaside Park Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Santa Cruz, California Best Indoor Waterpark Schlitterbahn Galveston Island Galveston, Texas Friendliest Park Dollywood Pigeon Forge, Tennessee Cleanest Park Holiday World & Splashin' Safari Santa Claus, Indiana Best Shows Dollywood Pigeon Forge, Tennessee Best Food Dollywood Pigeon Forge, Tennessee Best Water Ride (Park) Dudley Do-Right's Ripsaw Falls Islands of Adventure Best Waterpark Ride Wildebeest Holiday World & Splashin' Safari Best Kids' Area Kings Island Mason, Ohio Best Dark Ride Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey Islands of Adventure Best Outdoor Show Production Epcot Bay Lake, Florida Best Landscaping Busch Gardens Williamsburg Williamsburg, Virginia Best Halloween Event Universal Orlando Resort Orlando, Florida Best Christmas Event Dollywood Pigeon Forge, Tennessee Best Carousel Knoebels Amusement Resort Elysburg, Pennsylvania Best Indoor Coaster Revenge of the Mummy Universal Studios Orlando Best Funhouse/Walk-Through Attraction Noah's Ark Kennywood Top 10 Steel Roller Coasters Rank 2012 Recipient Park Supplier Points 1 Millennium Force Cedar Point Intamin 1272 2 Bizarro Six Flags New England Intamin 946 3 Nitro Six Flags Great Adventure B&M 650 4 Apollo's Chariot Busch Gardens Williamsburg B&M 597 5 New Texas Giant Six Flags Over Texas Rocky Mountain Construction 564 6 Expedition GeForce Holiday Park Intamin 537 7 Intimidator Carowinds B&M 520 8 Magnum XL-200 Cedar Point Arrow 480 9 Goliath Six Flags Over Georgia B&M 444 10 Diamondback Kings Island B&M 395 Top 10 Wooden Roller Coasters Rank 2012 Recipient Park Supplier Points 1 El Toro Six Flags Great Adventure Intamin 1279 2 The Voyage Holiday World & Splashin' Safari The Gravity Group 1190 3 Phoenix Knoebels Amusement Resort PTC/Schmeck 1091 4 Thunderhead Dollywood GCI 1018 5 Boulder Dash Lake Compounce CCI 1009 6 Ravine Flyer II Waldameer & Water World The Gravity Group 762 7 The Beast Kings Island KECO 677 8 The Raven Holiday World & Splashin' Safari CCI 385 9 Shivering Timbers Michigan's Adventure CCI 378 10 Balder Liseberg Intamin 364 Best Roller Coaster Poll Mitch Hawker's Best Roller Coaster Poll is yet to be held for 2012.Hawker Mitch Best Roller Coaster Poll http://www.bestrollercoasterpoll.com Best Roller Coaster Poll 22 January 2012 Top 10 Steel Roller Coasters Rank Name Park Location Manufacturer Debut Year 1 Expedition GeForce Holiday Park Germany Intamin 2001 2 Bizarro Six Flags New England United States 2000 3 New Texas Giant Six Flags Over Texas United States Rocky Mountain Construction 1990 4 Intimidator 305 Kings Dominion United States Intamin 2010 5 Kawasemi Tobu Zoo Park Japan 2008 6 Shambhala: Expedición al Himalaya PortAventura Park Spain Bolliger & Mabillard 2012 7 Skyrush Hersheypark United States Intamin 2012 8 iSpeed Mirabilandia Italy 2009 9 Katun Bolliger & Mabillard 2000 Maverick Cedar Point United States Intamin 2007 Mega-Lite Happy Valley Shanghai China 2009 Records broken Record name Record attribute Ride Amusement Park Date broken Amusement park with the most number of roller coasters 17 roller coasters United States Six Flags Magic Mountain 05-02 May 2 Cedar Point has since removed WildCat resulting in their coaster count to drop to 16 and now Six Flags Magic Mountain has the lead with 17 coasters.Cedar Point 4529 May 4, 2012 World's Longest Water Coaster 1763 ft m Mammoth United States Holiday World & Splashin' Safari 05-11 May 11 Blackford Nathan Holiday World to build 'Mammoth,' a new 1,763-foot water coaster http://www.courierpress.com/news/2011/aug/03/holiday-world-build-mammoth-new-1753-foot-water-co/ 22 January 2012 Courier Press 3 August 2011 World's Tallest Vertical Drop Ride 400 ft m Lex Luthor: Drop of Doom United States Six Flags Magic Mountain 07-07 July 7 See also List of roller coaster rankings :Category:Amusement rides introduced in 2012 :Category:Roller coasters opened in 2012 :Category:Amusement rides closed in 2012 Notes note References 30em External links Listing of 2012 roller coaster openings at the Roller Coaster DataBase https://archive.today/20130201152335/http://www.rcdb.com/r.htm?nm=na&cl=2012&ot=2 Listing el of 2012 roller coaster closures at the Roller Coaster DataBase Category:Amusement parks by year Amusement parks