Lagoon Amusement Park Opens for 2026 Season with New Nutcracker Ride

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Lagoon Amusement Park in Farmington, Utah has officially opened for the 2026 season, and the big news is the debut of their brand-new Nutcracker ride. The towering 150-foot swing ride, which can reach speeds up to 68 mph, was constructed over the winter and was ready to thrill visitors on opening weekend. Lagoon has introduced several new attractions in recent years, including Primordial, Time Tinker, Steamworx, and Rivets and Rotors.

Why it matters

Lagoon is one of Utah's most iconic and long-running amusement parks, first opening in 1886 as 'Lake Park.' The addition of new rides like Nutcracker helps keep the park fresh and exciting for both longtime fans and first-time visitors, continuing Lagoon's legacy as a top regional destination for family fun.

The details

While the new Nutcracker ride was a surprise to many, there were some hints that a major new attraction was in the works. Last year during the park's Frightmares event, construction was visible near The Spider and Wild Mouse rides, with signs teasing 'Something Big is Coming.' It wasn't until the off-season that Lagoon revealed the Nutcracker, a 150-foot tall swing ride that can reach speeds up to 68 mph. The park shared a video on social media of the first riders on the new attraction, which was assembled by the crew over the winter months.

• Lagoon Amusement Park opened for the 2026 season on weekends in early April.
• The new Nutcracker ride debuted and began operating on opening weekend.

What’s next

Lagoon Amusement Park will be open on weekends through April, weather permitting, and then will transition to daily operations beginning in late May for the peak summer season.