{"id":449459,"date":"2026-09-27T17:36:15","date_gmt":"2026-09-27T17:36:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/449459\/"},"modified":"2026-09-27T17:36:15","modified_gmt":"2026-09-27T17:36:15","slug":"exclusive-photos-cotaland-celebrates-opening-in-austin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/449459\/","title":{"rendered":"Exclusive Photos: COTALAND Celebrates Opening in Austin"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The wait is finally over! With a mix of heart-pounding attractions for thrill seekers and adorable rides for families, <a href=\"https:\/\/cotaland.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">COTALAND<\/a> is making its big debut in Austin this weekend.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-136914 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Circuitbreaker3_COTALAND.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"960\"  \/>Circuit Breaker.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-136919 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/RetroRambler2_COTALAND.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\"  \/>Retro Rambler.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Just in time for <a href=\"https:\/\/circuitoftheamericas.com\/event\/f1\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Formula 1<\/a> next month, the new amusement park at Circuit of The Americas opens its doors to the public at 4 p.m. today. The 30-acre park is home to more than 30 rides, including five roller coasters that range from kids\u2019 rides to supercoasters.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Some of the buzziest attractions include Texas\u2019 first tilt coaster (Circuit Breaker) and the country\u2019s first infinity shuttle coaster (Palindrome), which features a zero g-stall. Family-friendly rides such as a log flume (Soggy Logger), pirate ride (Smuggler\u2019s Curse), Ferris wheel (Victory Wheel), and giant swing ride (Cloud Flyer) also beckon guests.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-136912 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/CloudFlyer_COTALAND.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\"  \/>Cloud Flyer.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The park offers add-on activities like go-karting, mini golf, and a zip line. For those looking for an adrenaline rush, there\u2019s also an exclusive high-speed <a href=\"https:\/\/cotaland.com\/hot-lap\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Hot Lap<\/a> experience, where riders can ride shotgun with a professional driver on the official F1 track at Circuit of The Americas for $175.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-136915 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/CHECKERS_fireworks_COTALAND.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"800\"  \/>Checkers during the fireworks celebration.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>On <a href=\"https:\/\/my.cotaland.com\/?_gl=1*1fdgkq3*_gcl_au*MTg3MDAxNzI3Mi4xNzg0ODE4NDM2Li0uLS4xNzg0ODE4NDM2LjEyNzgzNzk4OTAuMTc5MDQ0NTYxMS4xNzkwNDUwMjE2*_ga*NDk3NDI5NjE5LjE3ODQ4MTg0MzY.*_ga_9NT8TG1BCM*czE3OTA0NDU2MTAkbzEyJGcxJHQxNzkwNDUwMjE2JGo2MCRsMCRoMTE2NjkyMzYyOA..*_ga_LG3BX7NM6L*czE3OTA0NDU2MTAkbzEkZzEkdDE3OTA0NTAyMTYkajYwJGwwJGgw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Saturday from 4 to 10 p.m<\/a>., guests can purchase tickets for $99 a person to explore COTALAND, enjoy complimentary food and beverages, check out a ribbon cutting ceremony with celebrity guests, and enjoy a fireworks celebration at night. The park will also be open Sunday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., with tickets available for $65 a person.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-136906 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/COTALANDguests.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\"  \/>Spin Out.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>COTALAND will operate on weekends and other select dates throughout the rest of the year. See more exclusive photos from the new amusement park below:<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-136907 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/COTALAND_fireworks.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"960\"  \/>Fireworks over the park.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-136911 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/CosmicGlider.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\"  \/>Cosmic Glider.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-136917 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/VictoryWheel_COTALAND.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\"  \/>Victory Wheel and Smuggler\u2019s Curse.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-136918 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ThePerfectHug_Sculpture_Kai.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\"  \/>The Perfect Hug Sculpture.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-136921 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Bobby_Epstein_and_George-Morales-III-Travis-County-Commissioner-for-Precinct-4-in-Austin-Texas.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"960\"  \/>Co-founder and chairman of the Circuit of The Americas Bobby Epstein and Travis County Commissioner for Precinct 4 George Morales III.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-136920 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Buckcrew-1.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\"  \/>Buck and crew.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The wait is finally over! 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