Kentucky Kingdom has a new roller coaster for visitors to enjoy – Flying Fox.
The new ride, which blends Kentucky-inspired themes and family-friendly thrills, expands the park’s lineup to six coasters.
1,380 Feet of Track
Flying Fox invites riders to join the daring adventures of Jeb Fox, a local legend and crop-dusting pilot, as they soar over a vibrant Kentucky farmland setting before diving underground and back again.
Every detail of the attraction was designed to celebrate Kentucky’s agricultural heritage through a red barn-inspired queue, hand-painted murals, and playful audio featuring Jeb himself.
Flying Fox features 1,380 feet of track, a top speed of 37 mph and a max height of 65 feet.
“Today is another exciting milestone in Kentucky Kingdom’s story and a reflection of what we believe at Herschend,” said Andrew Wexler, CEO of Herschend. “When we became stewards of this park in 2021, we made a promise to invest in Kentucky Kingdom and in Louisville. Flying Fox is the latest example of that promise in action, as we continue to create new experiences that bring families from Louisville, Northern Kentucky, Southern Indiana, and beyond together.”
Continued Growth
Flying Fox represents the next chapter of a three-year, $33 million investment in the park.
The journey began with the introduction of Pumpkins at Kentucky Kingdom in 2022 and continued with the $8 million debut of Christmas at Kentucky Kingdom in 2024, turning the park into a sparkling Christmas destination complete with more than 1.5 million lights, 300+ Christmas trees, and the state’s largest snow tubing hill.
In 2025, the park opened Discovery Meadow, an $11 million fully reimagined land featuring new rides, attractions, and dining that set a new standard for immersive, family-friendly experiences.
Now, the $14 million investment in Flying Fox cements Kentucky Kingdom’s place as the region’s premier family entertainment destination.
“Flying Fox is everything we hoped it would be, bold and uniquely Kentucky,” said Sarah Worrell, General Manager of Kentucky Kingdom. “We’re so grateful for our guests, our hosts, and the community for the enthusiasm and support that made today possible. With Discovery Meadow, Pumpkins at Kentucky Kingdom, Christmas at Kentucky Kingdom, and now Flying Fox, we’ve built something this city can be proud of and where families can create memories worth repeating.”
The First Riders Auction gave fans the opportunity to bid for a chance to be among the very first to ride Flying Fox, raising $1,675 for the Kentucky 4-H Foundation.
The 2026 season also features five new live entertainment shows running throughout the summer, new dining menu options, cashless payments parkwide, and mobile ordering at select dining locations.
For more information on tickets, event hours, and season passes, visit www.kentuckykingdom.com.
