Kentucky Kingdom unveils plans for 1st new roller coaster in 7 years

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Kentucky Kingdom unveiled plans Monday for its sixth roller coaster, the first addition since 2019.

Flying Fox is set to debut for the 2026 season in the Louisville theme park, taking riders "soaring over a vibrant Kentucky farmland setting," park officials said in a news release Monday.

"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," Sarah Worrell, general manager of Kentucky Kingdom, said in a news release. "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 will be 1,380 feet long and reach a top speed of 37 mph.