Below you’ll find information on the major roller coasters set to debut in 2010. I’ll be updating this page with links to the latest updates on next year’s best new roller coasters. Stay tuned.

Also, for a recap of this year’s new roller coasters, check out my New for 2009 page.

Intimidator 305 | Kings Dominion – Doswell, Virginia
Kings Dominion will unveil Intimidator 305 in 2010. It’s a fitting name because it will be more than 30 stories tall at 305′. Furthermore, the Intimidator 305 name reflects the ride’s NASCAR theming as its name is borrowed from “the most beloved and tenacious driver,” Dale Earnhardt Sr. The ride’s red steel track will change the skyline of Kings Dominion with a lift hill taller than the 275′ observation deck of the park’s Eiffel Tower replica. Continue reading about Intimidator 305.

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Intimidator | Carowinds – Charlotte, North Carolina
It’s official, Intimidator will dominate Carowinds skyline in 2010. At 232′ (23 stories), this massive new coaster will be the longest, tallest, and fastest in the South East. It’s also Bolliger & Mabillard’s tallest roller coaster in the U.S. Intimidator will speed its black Chevy Monte Carlo themed trains in excess of 75 mph. Continue reading about Intimidator at Carowinds.

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Sky Rocket | Kennywood – Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
This one came out of nowhere. Today, Kennywood (located near Pittsburgh, PA) announced their 2010 roller coaster. The yet-to-be named ride will be a steel launch coaster with a 0 to 50 mph launch in less than three seconds launch and three loops. Read more about Kennywood’s 2010 roller coaster.
12/9 – Kennywood’s New Coaster Named: Sky Rocket

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Thirteen | Alton Towers – Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom
Alton Towers has announced the name of their 2010 roller coaster previously referred to as SW6 or Secret Weapon 6. The Intamin-designed ride will be called Thirteen and it will have a dark, horror-like theme. The theme will be so dark that riders will have meet age restrictions and sign a waiver before riding. Because of the intense theming, the ride has been branded as a “Psychoaster”. Read more about Thirteen at Alton Towers.

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Kiddie Roller Coaster | Six Flags Magic Mountain – Valencia, California
Six Flags CEO Mark Shapiro announced last year that Six Flags Magic Mountain would get a new kiddie/family roller coaster for 2010. With the addition of this roller coaster, Magic Mountain will be tied at 17 roller coasters with Cedar Point. Read more about Magic Mountain’s 2010 roller coaster.

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Little Dipper | Six Flags Great America – Gurnee, Illinois
Six Flags Great America (Gurnee, IL) is saving Little Dipper, a historic wooden roller coaster from nearby Kiddieland Amusement Park. Kiddieland operated in the Melrose Park area for 80 years until it closed earlier this year. Read more about Little Dipper.

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Family Wooden Roller Coaster | Quassy Amusement Park – Middlebury, Connecticutt
Quassy Amusement Park will be adding a Gravity Group designed family wooden roller coaster tentatively set to open in 2010. More details to come.