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NEW: Universal Epic Universe is getting another roller coaster. The company announced that an indoor coaster is coming to the Dark Universe section of the park. It will be located next to Monster's Unchained and will "immerse guests in an all-new story inspired by the iconic Universal Monsters franchise." Universal says construction is underway with an opening "in the years ahead." What do you think about another coaster coming to Epic?

JUST IN: The new CANNONBALL! water roller coaster has been topped off at Holiday World in Santa Claus, Indiana. The park shared video of the 90-foot lift hill being "crowned" on Friday afternoon. The ride will be the first water roller coaster in the Midwest. @HolidayWorld said the ride is on track to open next May. CANNONBALL! is a $22 million attraction designed by Mack Rides that will feature 1,000 feet of track with a 90-foot lift hill and a top speed of 45mph.

JUST IN: Six Flags says they will be adding seat belts to Goliath at Six Flags Over Georgia, and “other coasters with a similar restraint,” after the fatal incident a few weeks ago. Six Flags has confirmed that the following roller coasters will be receiving the added safety belts: - Goliath at Six Flags Over Georgia - Raging Bull at Six Flags Great America - Nitro at Six Flags Great Adventure When asked for a timetable on when the safety belts could be installed, Six Flags provided this statement: “The timing may vary by attraction based on the reviews, engineering requirements, availability of components and applicable approval processes. We will not reopen an affected attraction until the necessary work and reviews associated with that ride have been completed. We will provide park-specific updates as information becomes available.”