Adventureland Celebrates 65 Years with Two New Attractions

(eap) The US amusement park Adventureland, located on Long Island in the greater New York area, has announced two new family attractions for its 65^th anniversary next year. In 2027, the roller coaster “Tigers Den” and the flat ride “Flying Tigers”, both supplied by Italian manufacturer Zamperla, are set to expand the park’s attraction offering.

The “Flying Tigers” flat ride offers a dynamic ride experience with swinging motions through the turns. | Photo: Courtesy of Adventureland

Tigers Den will be a family roller coaster featuring a track length of 301 feet (just under 100 metres), a maximum height of 15 feet (approx. 4.5 meters) and a max. speed of 16 miles per hour (around 26 km/h). Children measuring at least 36 inches (90 centimetres) will be allowed to ride when accompanied by an adult, while those measuring at least 40 inches (one metre) will be permitted to ride alone. The Flying Tigers flat ride is designed around the “Curtiss P-40 Warhawk” fighter aircraft. Up to 32 passengers will be able to enjoy a gentle ride in the aircraft-themed gondolas. The same height restrictions as for Tigers Den will apply.

“As we get ready to celebrate Adventureland’s 65^th anniversary on Long Island, we’re excited to continue building on our tradition of family fun with the addition of Tigers Den and Flying Tigers,” said Jeanine Pacella, Adventureland Manager. “New additions to the park represent our ongoing commitment to creating memorable experiences for guests of all ages while continuing to invest in the future of Long Island’s favorite family amusement park. We look forward to welcoming families back to the park in 2027 to celebrate this special milestone with us.”

Further changes are also planned for the anniversary year. The redevelopment of the “Legacy Corner” area, which has been underway since 2024, is expected to be largely completed in 2027. Meanwhile, the “Antique Cars” family attraction, which is more than 60 years old, will be retired. ■