Lagoon Amusement Park in Farmington is circling March 28 as opening day for its 2026 season, with park officials already warning that Mother Nature still has veto power. The early date lands as Lagoon builds buzz for Nutcracker, a towering new Screamin' Swing that park managers are billing as one of their boldest crowd-pleasers yet.
Opening day and hours
The park’s official calendar currently slots March 28 as the first day of the 2026 season and lays out the opening‑weekend hours. According to Lagoon Amusement Park, the park is scheduled to run 10 a.m.–7 p.m. on Saturday, the 28th, and 10 a.m.–6 p.m. on Sunday, the 29th.
Nutcracker teased on social channels
Lagoon has been slowly rolling out teasers for Nutcracker, its new Screamin' Swing, on social media. In posts cited by local outlets, the ride is touted as having “a dynamic ride height of nearly 150ft” and as “one of Lagoon’s most innovative and daring thrill rides.” As reported by KJZZ, the park has also been clear that the March 28 launch date could be pushed by weather or other conditions. Local coverage has indicated that Nutcracker is expected to be a centerpiece attraction for 2026, with some reports saying the ride is planned at roughly 135 feet and could hit speeds near 68 mph.
Park is reshaping its footprint
Lagoon has spent the past year reshuffling its layout, including winding down portions of the Wild Kingdom train exhibit and rehoming big cats as part of a broader push to carve out space for new rides. Those changes, detailed by The Salt Lake Tribune, help explain why the park is positioning Nutcracker as a marquee addition to its updated footprint.
What to know before you go
Tickets, season passports, and the full 2026 operating calendar are available online, and visitors are urged to confirm same‑day hours in case weather forces any last‑minute changes. For current information on hours and passes, check Lagoon Amusement Park.
