9 anticipated theme park rides for 2018 that you will want to experience

What are some of the most anticipated theme park rides for 2018? The current round of announcements show that 2018 will be filled with new records.

Theme parks constantly look for innovative, engaging, and thrilling ways to impress their guests and fans. The competition to have the biggest roller coaster or the most immersive fan experience is huge. Every year fans eagerly await the new announcements. 2018 and beyond looks to have impressive theme park innovation, thrills, and fandom. These nine anticipated theme park rides look to be bigger, faster, and more exciting.

Some theme parks have a constant stream of fans walking through their turnstiles. Places like Universal and Disney rarely have to worry about dwindling crowds. For other theme parks, new rides often bring in bigger crowds. As the theme park season closes for some parks, announcements for next year’s new rides are announced.

The newest rides tend to blend innovation with adrenaline. While some places will always try to add family friendly experiences, many theme park enthusiasts seek the ultimate adrenaline rush. Many companies are looking to go taller, faster, and more extreme in the latest and greatest rides.

Established theme parks aren’t the only groups looking to offer guests new experiences. Several new theme parks have announced their openings. Building on popular franchises, these new theme parks look to offer the superfan immersive experiences. From favorite television shows to popular movie franchises, these theme parks are less about the thrill than the fandom.

While many of the most anticipated theme park openings and additions are in the United States, international parks tend to offer more extreme, entertaining, and unusual openings. Asia is a leader in both the theme park and water park industry. Each year the region’s parks are bigger and bolder. The Middle East also has secured its place in the amusement park industry. Many of these parks have well-known brand/theme tie-ins.

Time to start saving for next trek to a theme park. While opening dates aren’t known yet, these roller coasters, water rides, and amusement parks will definitely be a top choice for thrill enthusiasts and fans.