Calgary Stampede adds two new high-thrill rides to its 2026 midway lineup

Calgary Stampede fans looking for thrills will find two new additions to the midway this year: Super Miami and Downdraft. These new rides promise exciting experiences for visitors seeking adrenaline rushes and unique sensations.

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deceptively quick-moving

The Super Miami ride is designed to evoke the feeling of the classic Magic Carpet ride. It features a large platform with side-by-side seats that sway from left to right. As the ride gains momentum, it completes multiple vertical rotations, giving riders the sensation of free fall. Midway operators describe it as "deceptively quick-moving," with a vibrant pace and pulsating music that makes its 94-second duration feel even longer.

For those craving extreme speed and dizzying spins, the Downdraft ride is the new attraction. This ride consists of a central tower from which four arms extend, each holding two cars. The cars are whipped around the tower at high speeds while simultaneously rising and dropping, providing an intense adrenaline rush.

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gives the sensation of a free fall as the platform completes each cycle.

These new attractions represent a significant investment, with the combined cost of the rides exceeding $2.5 million. They were acquired by North American Midway Entertainment, which is hosting the Stampede midway this year. The addition of these rides aims to enhance the visitor experience at one of Calgary's most anticipated annual events.

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It’s vibrant, quick paced and the pulsating music makes the 94 second experience seem longer than it is.