Kentucky Kingdom Soars Into 2026 With New Family Roller Coaster, Flying Fox
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10:00 AM on Monday, October 27
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LOUISVILLE, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct 27, 2025--
Kentucky Kingdom is taking family fun to new heights with the debut of its first new roller coaster since 2019, adding to the continued investment in the park. Today, the park officially announced Flying Fox, an all-new family-friendly coaster opening for the 2026 season. This custom coaster will be the park’s 6 th rollercoaster, the most in Kentucky.
Join the daring adventures of local legend and crop-dusting pilot, Jeb Fox, as Flying Fox sends riders soaring over a vibrant Kentucky farmland setting. Every detail of the attraction has been carefully designed by Herschend’s in-house creative team, known for bringing stories to life in ways that feel both authentic and whimsical. From the red barn-inspired queue to hand-painted murals and playful audio featuring Jeb himself, the theming celebrates Kentucky’s agricultural heritage while adding a lighthearted twist aimed for families to enjoy.
“At Kentucky Kingdom, our mission is to create memories worth repeating, and the addition of Flying Fox is the next exciting chapter in that journey,” said Sarah Worrell, General Manager of Kentucky Kingdom. “With the debut of Discovery Meadow in 2025, we set a new standard for immersive, family-friendly experiences, and Flying Fox builds on that momentum. This new coaster represents not only our continued investment in the park, but also our commitment to transforming Kentucky Kingdom into a place where families can return year after year and always find something new to discover.
Flying Fox represents the latest step in a transformational, multi-year investment in Kentucky Kingdom, with more than $33 million committed from 2024 through 2026. The park first elevated its seasonal offerings with the $8 million debut of Christmas at Kentucky Kingdom in 2024, followed by the opening of Discovery Meadow in 2025, a new $11 million family-themed land that redefined immersive play for guests. Now, the $14 million investment in Flying Fox builds on that momentum, signaling an exciting era of growth, innovation and family fun for Louisville’s premier theme park.
Flying Fox Key Features:
- Track Length: 1,380 ft
- Max Height: 65 ft
- Top Speed: 37 mph
- Height Requirement: 38 inches
- 63-second ride time
- Manufacturer: Vekoma
While Flying Fox prepares for takeoff in 2026, guests can still enjoy the magic this year during Christmas at Kentucky Kingdom, returning in November with over 1.5 million lights, the largest snow tubing hill in the state of Kentucky and festive family fun.
Current passholders can now renew their Season Passes for 2026 and lock in unlimited rides on Flying Fox, along with every other attraction at Kentucky Kingdom and Hurricane Bay, for as low as $64.99 per pass. This early renewal offer gives our passholder family the first opportunity to secure their spot for next season. For those interested in joining as new passholders, sales will open to the public on November 3, when guests can become part of the Season Passholder family and enjoy all the benefits that come with it. For details, visit kentuckykingdom.com
About Kentucky Kingdom
Kentucky Kingdom Theme and Water Park is Kentucky’s largest amusement and water park in the heart of Louisville, Kentucky. Spanning 67 acres, it offers family-friendly entertainment with over 70 rides and attractions – including one of the region's largest selections of children’s rides (King Louie’s Playland), five world-class roller coasters, and two giant wave pools. Learn more atkentuckykingdom.com.
Kentucky Kingdom is part of Herschend’s family of brands. Herschend is the world’s largest family-held themed attractions company, with a portfolio of more than four dozen properties, including destinations, resorts, theme parks, water parks, immersive experiences, and content enjoyed by audiences worldwide. While each brand is unique, all are united by a shared purpose: Bringing Families Closer Together by Creating Memories Worth Repeating®. Together, we love in all we do, every day—caring for one another, welcoming our guests with warmth, and making a positive difference in our communities. For more information, visitwww.herschendenterprises.com.
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