If you’ve been keeping a close eye on the transformation happening along Austin’s famous Formula 1 circuit, it’s time to mark your calendar. After five years in development—and a few early attraction rollouts—the wait for Texas’ newest thrill destination is nearly over.
Cotaland has officially announced its grand opening for September 26, 2026, kicking off a high-octane celebration weekend right trackside between turns 19 and 20 of the Circuit of the Americas. Designed as a permanent, year-round attraction, the park will operate on a Friday-through-Sunday schedule (plus holiday Mondays) throughout the fall season.
“Cotaland was created to be far more than a traditional amusement park,” founder Bobby Epstein shared. “This is where theme park thrills, world-class racing, live entertainment and family experiences come together in a way that doesn’t exist anywhere else in the country.”
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For coaster lovers, Cotaland’s headlining lineup brings serious engineering power:
Circuit Breaker: The park’s pulse-pounding Vekoma tilt coaster, which opened last year, perches riders high above the track before tilting them forward into a sheer vertical plunge. Palindrome: Debuting officially with the park’s September opening, this 95-foot-tall Gerstlauer Infinity shuttle coaster sends riders forward and backward through two inversions at speeds topping 51 mph across 1,230 feet of track. Retro Rambler & Flat Rides: Nostalgic fun via a relocated Schwarzkopf Wildcat coaster, alongside soaring thrill rides like the Downforce drop tower, the Cosmic Glider Screamin’ Swing, the high-flying Cloud Flyer, and the Soggy Logger flume ride.If that isn’t enough of an adrenaline rush, motorsport enthusiasts can book a $175 Hot Lap Experience—a high-performance ride-along on the actual COTA Grand Prix circuit, making it the only permanent F1 track attraction experience in the United States.
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Shade, Wildflowers, and Low-Bar Debates
Beyond the high-speed coasters, developers are aiming to make the grounds a scenic, comfortable retreat in the Texas sun, planting approximately 850 trees alongside seasonal floral displays of Texas bluebonnets, Indian paintbrushes, sunflowers, and yellow roses.
The park’s claim of being “the most shaded and botanically colorful amusement park in Texas” quickly drew playful commentary from industry observers. Weighing in on the botanical buzz, Theme Park Insider editor Robert Niles noted: “TBF, the bar is low. No question at all that Cotaland wins the ‘the most shaded and botanically colorful amusement park in Texas that opened this year.'”
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Planning Your Visit
Opening day tickets for September 26 are priced at $99 and include complimentary food, beverages, and an evening fireworks celebration. Standard single-day admission for subsequent dates starts at $65, with annual passes available starting at $199. For those looking to skip the lines, “Podium Passes” start at $39 for one-time access on participating rides and $69 for unlimited line skips.
Whether you’re visiting for the vertical drops or the roar of Grand Prix engines, Austin’s newest playground is officially ready to wave the green flag.
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