If you thought Myrtle Beach had already hit its peak in seaside thrills, think again. Family Kingdom Amusement Park just dropped one of its biggest announcements in years, and the news rolled straight out of IAAPA Expo 2025: a brand-new Rocky Mountain Construction Raptor coaster is coming in 2026.
For longtime fans of the park, this is a huge moment. Family Kingdom has always relied on charm, history, and scenic beachfront energy. But adding an RMC Raptor? That’s a bold step into the modern coaster arena, giving the park something with real punch and personality.
According to the reveal, this custom Raptor will rise to about 100 feet and hit speeds around 50 MPH. If you’re familiar with RMC’s previous Raptor layouts, you know what that means: an ultra-tight single-rail track, rapid transitions, and a feeling like you’re locked onto a fighter jet’s wingtip. These coasters are famous for intense pacing and precision, and putting one at a classic seaside park instantly makes Family Kingdom a must-ride stop for coaster fans.
Of course, new additions often mean letting go of the old. This Raptor will take over the footprint of the park’s Figure 8 Track, a move that signals just how much Family Kingdom is ready to evolve. While nostalgic fans might feel a twinge seeing a longtime fixture make way for something new, there’s no denying the excitement of bringing a modern signature attraction to the coastline.
Details are still under wraps for now, but the reveal alone has sparked conversation. Will it include inversions? Will it lean more toward airtime or hangtime? And how will RMC adapt its signature style to the tight, oceanfront layout?
Whatever the final layout brings, one thing’s clear: the Myrtle Beach skyline is about to get a whole lot more interesting. Family Kingdom embracing a custom RMC Raptor is big news not just locally, but for all of us who track the evolving landscape of regional parks.
As we wait for more info, one thing we can count on is that this will be a major talking point heading into the 2026 season. Family Kingdom is leveling up, and the coaster community will be watching closely.
