Amusement Park News

Long Island's Adventureland is welcoming parkgoers this season with several new attractions. The park opened for the season on March 20, with The Ram as its headline addition.

The Ram is part of a broader $15 million investment that began in 2024. Adventureland, which first opened in 1962, has long been a regional favorite and continues to evolve with new experiences.

The new ride replaces Moon Chaser, which operated at the park from 2024 through 2025. That 45-foot-tall attraction featured a space-themed experience that lifted riders high into the air before flipping and spinning them. It has now been replaced with a more family-friendly option.

The Ram is a pirate ship ride, a style that park manager Jeanine Gentile describes as a fan favorite. She said the park is pleased to bring back a ride similar to a past hit. The Ram is a modern HUSS pirate ship, offering a fresh take on a classic attraction. The spelling of “pirat” on the ride is a nod to the German spelling used on the park's original pirate ship, which stood in the same location until closing in 2023.

Gentile noted that The Ram was chosen in part for its accessibility. Riders must be at least 48 inches tall to ride alone or 36 inches with an adult. This allows more families to enjoy the attraction together with fewer height restrictions. As Gentile explained, the pirate ship can accommodate younger and smaller guests, which reflects the park's family focus.

Adventureland's second new ride is Wave Twister, a spinning gondola attraction that opened shortly after The Ram. Built by Ride Engineers Switzerland, the custom boomerang-style ride features two gondolas that rotate 360 degrees as they travel along a track rising to about 60 feet. Despite its name, it is not a water ride. Like The Ram, it has a minimum height requirement of 36 inches with an adult or 48 inches to ride alone. Wave Twister is located in the area previously occupied by Adventure Falls.

Both rides are part of the park's new Legacy Corner area. This section also includes upgraded restrooms, the Legacy Bites concession stand, and two new midway games, Jungle Run and Wave Blaster. Jungle Run is a competitive, jungle-themed racing game in which players compete for prizes. Wave Blaster is a shooting game where players aim water at illuminated targets during gameplay. The new games are priced between $5 and $10.

Legacy Bites offers a variety of quick-serve options, including chicken tenders, wings, fries, pretzels, churros, and fried Oreos.

Gentile said the Legacy Corner area, with its mix of food, landscaping, rides, and games, will become a major highlight of the park.

Looking ahead, Adventureland plans to introduce an updated carousel in 2026. The new ride will resemble the park's original carousel but will include additional animals such as tigers and pandas. It will feature a second level and be accessible to guests who use wheelchairs.

These additions are part of the largest investment in the park's history. In 2015, Adventureland invested $5 million in Turbulence, a 55-foot-high spinning steel coaster from Mack Rides that reaches speeds of up to 40 miles per hour. In 2022, the park added the Fireball thrill ride at a cost of about $2 million. That attraction rises to approximately 78 feet and features a 300-foot twisting track with a vertical lift and rapid drops.

Park leadership says the latest improvements are designed to add long-term value for guests. According to Adventureland President Steve Gentile, the redevelopment of the former Pirate's Cove into Legacy Corner reflects the park's commitment to bringing top-tier attractions to Farmingdale.

Visitors will notice a slight increase in pricing this season. General admission has risen from $49.50 to $51.50 for guests ages 2 to 24, while admission for those 25 and older remains $39.50. Parking continues to be free. With the exception of expanded hours during spring break, the park operates on weekends through May, with full daily operations beginning in June.