October 27, 2025, 1:24 PM ·
Kentucky Kingdom is getting a new Vekoma family coaster next year, owner Herschend announced today.Flying Fox will be a Suspended Family Coaster from Vekoma, similar to sister park Dollywood’s Dragonflier. Flying Fox will run 1,380 feet, with a maximum height of 65 feet and top speed of 37 mph. The height requirement to ride will be just 38 inches for the 63-second ride.
Flying Fox layout. Image courtesy Herschend“The addition of Flying Fox is a significant milestone in our multi-year growth strategy,” Kentucky Kingdom General Manager Sarah Worrell said. “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.”The story here tells the story of crop-dusting pilot Jeb Fox, through a red barn queue and farmland setting. Herschend said that it is investing $14 million in the new attraction.To keep up to date with more theme park news, please sign up for Theme Park Insider’s weekly newsletter.
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