A new ride that will “dominate the skyline” is coming to Lagoon.

Early Friday evening, while standing in between a spinning roller coaster called the Spider and the jerky Wild Mouse ride, Julie Freed announced a new thrill called The Nutcracker coming to the largest amusement park in Utah next season.

What to know about Lagoon’s new ride, The Nutcracker

During a brief presentation, Freed — a member of the family who has owned Lagoon for three generations — unveiled The Nutcracker, a “Screamin’ Swing” pendulum ride that is “built to thrill,” she told media and guests at the park.

The park isn’t sharing an exact date for the ride’s official debut, but said it will open during the 2026 season.

“Next year, a 50-foot Nutcracker icon will proudly stand guard ready to welcome every guest to

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