Kentucky Kingdom’s roller coaster lineup will grow in 2026 with the addition of Flying Fox, a suspended family coaster.
Concept art for Flying Fox, opening in 2026 (Kentucky Kingdom)
The ride will sport 1,380 feet of track, reaching a height of 65 feet and a top speed of 35 miles per hour. The coaster will be manufactured by Vekoma, the Dutch coaster firm behind a similar model at Kentucky Kingdom’s sister park at Dollywood, 2019’s Dragonflier.
Kentucky Kingdom general manager Sarah Worrell said in a statement: “The addition of Flying Fox is a significant milestone in our multi-year growth strategy. We’ve worked closely with Vekoma to design a coaster that meets the highest standards for safety and fun while bringing an original story to life that resonates with our region.”
Flying Fox is the first new coaster to open at Kentucky Kingdom since 2019 and its first under the ownership of Herschend Family Entertainment, which acquired the Louisville park in 2021.
Herschend also reduced the park’s coaster count with the closure of another Vekoma coaster, T3, following the 2023 season.