WINDERMERE, Fla. — Enchanted Parks is ready to celebrate National Roller Coaster Day. With 39 roller coasters that range from out-and-back wooden classics to high-flying steel scream machines, guests of all ages are invited to visit their favorite theme park to experience events and activities that celebrate the twists, turns and scream-worthy fun roller coasters are known for.
Miles of wooden and steel track are ready to welcome guests on Sunday, Aug. 16 for limited-time special events created in honor of National Roller Coaster Day. Families, coaster fans, first-time riders, adventure seekers and everyone in between are invited to celebrate their favorite roller coaster — and discover a new one — while spending the day at their local Enchanted Park.
“National Roller Coaster Day celebrates the rides that bring people together — through every twist, turn, climb and drop,” said Franceen Gonzales, chief operating officer of Enchanted Parks. “Our coasters create shared excitement that guests remember long after the train returns to the station.”
Coaster-themed events and activities at Enchanted Parks include:
Great Escape, Queensbury, New York
Season passholders are invited to experience the thrills of The Bobcat with exclusive ride time from 10 to 11 a.m., followed by the chance to ride and splash on Raging River from 11 a.m. to noon. In addition, all guests can enjoy discounts on ride photos at The Bobcat and one-day-only discounts on the collectible Bobcat nano coaster model.
Michigan’s Adventure, Muskegon, Michigan
The first 500 guests to ride the Shivering Timbers roller coaster will receive a free commemorative pin.
Six Flags St. Louis, Eureka, Missouri
The park will keep its collection of coasters open exclusively from 7 to 9 p.m., giving all guests the opportunity to experience hills, loops, hairpin turns and corkscrew thrills under the evening sky. The coaster celebration will be amplified with live DJ entertainment and music from 6 to 9 p.m., and the chance to win retro coaster merchandise throughout the night.
Valleyfair, Shakopee, Minnesota
All guests are invited to enter the park an hour early to enjoy exclusive ride time from 9 to 10 a.m. on Wild Thing. In addition, the first 500 guests to ride Wild Thing will receive a free commemorative pin.
Water Safari, Old Forge, New York
In honor of the park’s newest — and only — roller coaster, Paul Bunyan’s Log Haul, the first 500 guests to ride will receive a commemorative sticker.
Worlds of Fun, Kansas City, Missouri
Roller coaster fans will enjoy a day filled with surprises and delights delivered from the coaster platforms. Intermittently from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., the park’s ride operator teams will surprise riders with free coaster Fast Lane passes valid that day.
All National Roller Coaster Day activities are included with park admission, and the Enchanted Parks Family Fun Pack deal offers savings for families. Priced at $59 per person on weekends, the Family Fun Pack includes four park tickets, a meal for everyone, four single-day refillable cups and parking for the group. All National Roller Coaster Day events are subject to change. For more information about parks, rides and location-specific activities, guests should visit their local park online and on social media. To learn more about Enchanted Parks, visit Enchantedparks.com.
