COTALAND Theme Park Texas: Rides, Tickets & Opening Date

A brand-new theme park is about to open its doors in Texas, bringing more than 30 rides and attractions to a unique location alongside one of America’s most famous motor racing circuits.

COTALAND, located at the Circuit of The Americas (COTA) near Austin, Texas, officially opens to the public on 26 September 2026.

The new 30-acre theme park has been designed around the idea of combining the speed and excitement of motorsport with traditional theme park attractions, creating a destination that could appeal to both thrill-seekers and families.

With two standout rollercoasters, family attractions, water rides, dining and additional experiences, COTALAND is set to become another major attraction for visitors travelling to Texas.

A brand-new theme park in Austin

COTALAND is part of the wider Circuit of The Americas complex, which is already internationally known for hosting major motorsport events, including Formula 1.

The theme park has been developed as part of the site’s plans to become more than simply a racing venue, with attractions designed to encourage visitors to spend more time at the destination throughout the year.

The park covers approximately 30 acres and features more than 30 rides and attractions.

COTALAND says its attraction lineup has been designed for different ages and levels of thrill, ranging from gentle family rides to high-intensity rollercoasters.

The park officially opens on Saturday, 26 September 2026, with tickets currently available from $65.

Two record-breaking rollercoasters

For rollercoaster fans, two attractions are likely to be among the biggest reasons to visit COTALAND.

Palindrome

Palindrome is one of the park’s headline attractions and has been designed to offer an experience unlike traditional rollercoasters.

According to COTALAND, Palindrome is the first infinity shuttle coaster in the United States and the only steel coaster in America to travel over an active road.

The coaster travels forwards and backwards through its layout, creating a very different experience for riders.

Its unusual design is one of the features that makes COTALAND stand out from more established theme parks across the United States.

The ride has a minimum height requirement of 48 inches, making it accessible to a wide range of older children, teenagers and adults.

Circuit Breaker

The other major coaster is Circuit Breaker, which COTALAND describes as Texas’ only tilt coaster.

The ride takes the concept of a traditional rollercoaster and adds a dramatic tilt mechanism.

As the train reaches the top of the ride, part of the track tilts before riders are sent into the next section of the experience.

Circuit Breaker has been designed as a high-intensity attraction and has a minimum height requirement of 48 inches.

For coaster enthusiasts travelling to Texas, it is likely to be one of the most unusual attractions at the new park.

It’s not all about rollercoasters

While Palindrome and Circuit Breaker are expected to attract plenty of attention, COTALAND is designed as a full family theme park rather than simply a coaster destination.

The attraction lineup includes water rides, family attractions, children’s rides, thrill rides and interactive experiences.

One of the attractions is Soggy Logger, a traditional log flume featuring a large splashdown.

There is also Safari Adventure, where guests can take an off-road vehicle through an immersive environment.

For younger visitors, attractions include Lil’ Logger, The COTALAND Express, Tree House Bounce, Grand Carousel and Doggy Dash.

This means families travelling to Austin do not necessarily have to be travelling with thrill-seeking teenagers or adults to enjoy the park.

COTALAND’s official attraction list currently includes more than 30 experiences, with rides divided into different intensity levels.

A theme park built around speed

One of the most unusual things about COTALAND is its location.

Rather than being developed as a standalone theme park away from other attractions, it sits within the Circuit of The Americas complex.

That has allowed the park to incorporate motorsport into the overall visitor experience.

One example is Hot Lap, which allows guests to experience the Circuit of The Americas Formula 1 track in a high-speed experience.

COTALAND describes it as an opportunity to experience the thrills of the purpose-built Formula 1 circuit, although an additional fee applies.

There is also COTA Karting, while the park’s attractions and branding continue the racing theme.

For anyone who follows Formula 1, this could make COTALAND particularly interesting as part of a wider Austin trip.

More than just rides

COTALAND is also intended to be a complete day-out destination.

Alongside the rides, visitors can expect dining, games, entertainment and other experiences throughout the park.

The official COTALAND website describes the attraction as a place where guests can spend the day exploring rides, attractions, food and entertainment.

The park also features experiences such as mini golf and the Soaring Eagle Zip Line, although some attractions require an additional fee.

COTALAND and a trip to Texas

For UK theme park fans, COTALAND could be an interesting addition to a wider American theme park holiday.

Texas is already home to several major theme parks, including Six Flags Over Texas, while Universal is also developing its Universal Kids Resort in the state.

COTALAND gives visitors another reason to include Austin in a theme park-focused trip.

Austin itself is also a popular destination for visitors, meaning COTALAND could be combined with sightseeing, food, music and other attractions around the city.

The location at Circuit of The Americas could also make the park particularly appealing to motorsport fans.

Planning a visit to COTALAND

COTALAND officially opens to the public on 26 September 2026.

The park is located at the Circuit of The Americas in Austin, Texas, with access via Circuit of The Americas Boulevard and nearby major roads including Route 71 and Highway 130.

Tickets are currently being advertised from $65 per person, although prices can vary depending on the date and ticket type.

Some experiences, including Hot Lap, karting and mini golf, carry additional charges, so visitors should check the latest information before travelling.

COTALAND also offers season passes for visitors planning to return throughout the season.

A new theme park to watch

The opening of COTALAND marks the arrival of a completely new theme park destination in the United States.

Its combination of record-breaking rollercoasters, family attractions and motorsport experiences makes it quite different from a traditional theme park.

For coaster enthusiasts, Palindrome and Circuit Breaker will likely be the headline attractions.

For families, the wider selection of rides means there is considerably more to explore beyond the two major coasters.

And for Formula 1 and motorsport fans, the chance to combine a theme park visit with the Circuit of The Americas could make the destination particularly unusual.

With its official opening scheduled for 26 September 2026, COTALAND is now just days away from welcoming its first public visitors.

For UK theme park fans planning a future trip to Texas, this is certainly one new attraction worth keeping on the travel list.

Prices, opening dates, attractions and ride availability can change. Information in this article is correct at the time of publication and should be checked with COTALAND before travelling.