New Attractions Coming to Major Theme Parks in 2020

Coming Soon

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America's top theme parks are poised to get even better in 2020, with many set to debut exciting new attractions ranging from themed lands to cutting-edge roller coasters. Here are some of the new attractions theme park-goers can look forward to in the new year.

Avengers Campus

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Next year will mark the arrival of the highly anticipated Avengers Campus at Disney California Adventure Park, which will feature a number of highlights, including a new Spider-Man experience and the Pym Test Kitchen eatery inspired by Ant-Man and The Wasp. "In some ways, these new campuses are like the Avengers themselves: a group of diverse individuals who have teamed up for the same purpose," said Scot Drake, Creative Executive, Marvel Global Portfolio, Walt Disney Imagineering, in a statement. "This collection of unique addresses-each dedicated to a different discipline-have been brought together to champion the next generation of heroes."

Ice Breaker

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SeaWorld Orlando's first launch coaster will debut in spring 2020 with the opening of Ice Breaker. Riders will experience as many as four launches running both backward and forward, including the steepest vertical drop in the state of Florida.

Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway

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Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway is scheduled to open at Disney's Hollywood Studios in Orlando, Florida in March 2020. The immersive ride-which marks the first major Mickey-themed ride-through attraction-will utilize the latest technologies to transform classic 2-D cartoons into 3-D adventures.

The Secret Life of Pets: Off the Leash!

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Fans of the hit animated film The Secret Life of Pets will be in for a treat next year when The Secret Life of Pets: Off the Leash! dark ride opens at Universal Studios Hollywood. Guests will be transported through recreations of New York City streets toward a pet adoption event. "'The Secret Life of Pets: Off the Leash!' will capture the essence of the popular film and invite our guests to live vicariously through some of their favorite characters as they embark on a one-of-a-kind experience only available at Universal Studios Hollywood," Karen Irwin, president and chief operating officer of Universal Studios Hollywood, said in a statement to Variety.

Remy's Ratatouille Adventure

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Remy's Ratatouille Adventure is slated to open at Epcot's France pavilion this coming summer and will be complemented by a new dining venue in La Creperie de Paris. The new ride will shrink guests down to the size of Chef Remy and take them on an adventure through Gusteau's restaurant.

The Bourne Stuntacular

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The Bourne Stuntacular live-action stunt show blending stagecraft and film will debut at Universal Studios Florida in spring 2020. Guests will follow Jason Bourne across as many as three different continents as he evades and fights back against sinister characters. Live performers, interactive props and an immense LED screen will bring the action to life.

Harmonious Nighttime Spectacular

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Epcot will launch the new "HarmonioUS" nighttime spectacular next year, replacing the interim Epcot Forever. The showcase will celebrate Disney music's impact around the world and will include fireworks as well as an eye-popping laser show accompanied by choreographed fountain displays and much more.

Emporer Dive Coaster

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SeaWorld San Diego will debut California's tallest and fastest floorless dive coaster when the Emporer opens in summer 2020. A tribute to the deep-diving Emperor penguin, the ride will drop guests more than 150 feet, reaching speeds of more than 60 mph.

The Lego Movie World

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Legoland California Resort in Carlsbad will open a new immersive themed land based on the hit film The Lego Movie in spring 2020. The Lego Movie World opened amid much fanfare at Legoland Florida Resort earlier this year.

Aquaman: Power Wave

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Six Flags Over Texas in Arlington will welcome its 15th roller coaster in 2020 with the debut of AQUAMAN: Power Wave. The first-of-its-kind water coaster will suspend riders at a 90-degree angle nearly 150 feet in the sky before launching them forwards and backwards across more than 700 feet of track at speeds as fast as 63 mph.

Jersey Devil

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The world's longest, tallest and fastest single rail coaster is coming to New Jersey's Six Flags Great Adventure in 2020. The Jersey Devil coaster will hoist riders 130 feet off of the ground before launching them into an insane 87-degree initial drop. Riders will also experience a 180-degree stall and zero g-roll on this one-of-a-kind coaster.

Pantheon

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Busch Gardens Williamsburg is calling its new record-breaking thrill ride "The World's Fastest Multi-Launch Coaster." Opening in Busch Gardens' Festa Italia village in spring 2020, Pantheon will feature more than 3,320 feet of track, four launches, two inversions and a top speed of 73 mph.

Iron Gwazi

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Busch Gardens Tampa Bay will open North America's tallest and the world's fastest and steepest hybrid coaster in the Iron Gwazi in 2020. Riders will plunge from a 206-foot-tall peak into a 91-degree drop, reaching top speeds of 76 miles per hour on this highly anticipated wood and steel hybrid coaster.

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A Maryland native and wanderer who has lived across the U.S. from North Carolina to SoCal, Patrick Clarke graduated from Towson University with a B.S. in journalism. He previously worked for Bleacher

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