Flying Fox Coaster Announced for Spring 2026 at Kentucky Kingdom
Kentucky Kingdom has announced that the Flying Fox roller coaster will open in spring 2026. The new $14 million suspended family coaster will be the park’s 6th roller coaster – the most coasters of any park in Kentucky.
Flying Fox Details
Flying Fox is a custom suspended family coaster manufactured by Vekoma.
Here are some of the ride’s features:
Track length: 1380 feet
Top speed: 37 MPH
Max height: 65 feet
Ride duration: 63 seconds
Below-ground tunnel finale
The ride is themed to the Kentucky farmland.
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. The experience will begin at the red barn-inspired queue winding through 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. Get ready to soar through the skies, catching a bird's eye view of Louisville, just before plunging down through an underground tunnel, providing a unique and thrilling ride experience!
More Info
Flying Fox is the 2nd piece of a $25 million investment into Kentucky Kingdom by Herschend. Discovery Meadow, a family-friendly area, opened in 2025 at a cost of $11 million.
For the latest info on Flying Fox and park tickets, visit Kentucky Kingdom’s website.
