| 1984 | 1985 in coasters | 1986 |
| 1984 | 1985 in rides | 1986 |
| 1984 | 1985 in water slides | 1986 |
This page is for everything related to roller coasters, powered coasters, and alpine coasters, that occurred during the year 1985.
Opened
Relocations
| Class | Name | Park | Country | Type | Manufacturer | Opened | Formerly |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roller | 4 Man Bob | Alton Towers |  |
Sit-Down | Zierer | Unknown | 4 Man Bob at Trentham Gardens |
| Roller | Jet Star | Ring Bingo (Travelling) |  |
Sit-Down | Schwarzkopf | Unknown | Jet Star at Atlas Park |
| Roller | Montagnes Russes | Middle Country USA |  |
Sit-Down | Schwarzkopf | June 29 | Montagnes Russes at La Ronde |
| Roller | Phoenix | Knoebels | |
Wooden | Philadelphia Toboggan Coasters, Inc. | June 15 | Rocket at Playland Park |
| Roller | Roller Coaster | Magic Forest Park | |
Kiddie | Allan Herschell Company | Unknown | Jr. Roller Coaster at Canobie Lake Park |
| Roller | Screamin' Demon | Keansburg Amusement Park | |
Sit-Down | Schwarzkopf | June 9 | Screamin' Demon at Poconos' Magic Valley and Winona Five Falls |
| Roller | Wiener Looping | Circus World | |
Launched Shuttle |
Schwarzkopf | Unknown | Wiener Looping at Prater |
Rethemed / Refurbishments
| Class | Name | Park | Country | Type | Manufacturer | Opened | Formerly |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roller | Acme Gravity Powered Roller Ride | Six Flags Over Mid-America | |
Kiddie | Allan Herschell Company | 1975 | Rock Candy Express |
| Roller | Ice Mountain Bobsled | Enchanted Forest | |
Terrain Family |
Ascot Design | 1983 | N/A |
| Roller | River King Mine Train | Six Flags Over Mid-America | |
Hybrid Terrain |
Arrow Dynamics | June 1971 | Rail Blazer |
| Powered | Space Mountain | Camelot Theme Park | |
Kiddie Enclosed |
Soquet | 1983 | Knightmare |
| Roller | Wile E. Coyote Coaster | Six Flags Magic Mountain | |
Kiddie | Bradley and Kaye | 1971 | Clown Coaster |
Closed
| Class | Name | Park | Location | Type | Manufacturer | Opened | Closed | Relocated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roller | Giant Coaster | Paragon Park | |
Wooden | Philadelphia Toboggan Coasters, Inc. | 1917 | Unknown | Wild World |
| Roller | Glissade | Busch Gardens: The Old Country | |
Sit-Down | Schwarzkopf | 1975 | Unknown | La Feria Chapultepec Magico |
| Roller | Sarajevo Bobsleds | Six Flags Magic Mountain | |
Bobsled | Intamin | 1984 | Unknown | Six Flags Over Texas |
| Roller | Scooby Doo | Hanna Barbera Land | |
Kiddie | Intamin | 1984 | Unknown | Great America |
| Roller | Skyliner | Roseland Park | |
Wooden | Philadelphia Toboggan Coasters, Inc. | 1960 | Unknown | Lakemont Park |