Six Flags America shutting down Maryland amusement park in portfolio revamp
The Six Flags have closed one of the East Coast parks at the end of this season, significantly restructuring the company's “park portfolio.” Maryland's Six Flags America and its water park, Hurricane Harbor, will eventually close their doors in 2025, the amusement park giant announced Thursday. “As part of a comprehensive review of our park […]
Manager of iconic NY amusement park from movie ‘Big’ wants out of contract — now taxpayers could be on hook for up to $57M
The iconic amusement park manager, which was featured in the movie BIG, accused West Chester County violating the contract. And taxpayers may have to branch up to $ 57 million or more. Private companies operating Playland Park in Ryugi will withdraw the 30 -year contract, operate the Waterfront Art Deco Park, and the critics can […]
Teen worker Kamel Seveion Sewell dies in go-kart crash at South Carolina amusement park
A teenage worker was killed Friday when the go-kart he was driving collided with an industrial-sized forklift at an amusement park in South Carolina, and the victim's family is demanding answers. Kamel Seveion Sewell, 17, died from blunt force trauma to the head after a go-kart and forklift collided at Frankie's Fun Park around 11:45 […]
Riders caught on camera stuck in midair on California amusement park ride
A fun day at a Southern California amusement park turned into a nightmare for several thrill-seekers stranded on a ride at Knott's Berry Farm in Buena Park. A Knott's Berry Farm spokesperson told Fox News Digital that the Sol Spin ride experienced technical issues around 2 p.m. Monday, causing the towering revolving ride to stop […]
Oregon amusement park files lawsuit against ride manufacturer after malfunction
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Former North Carolina amusement park Santa Claus impersonator allegedly sexually abused children
Ferris wheel catches fire at German music festival According to reports, two attraction cars burst into flames at the Highfields Festival near Leipzig on August 17, 2024, leaving dozens of people with mostly minor injuries, but two seriously injured. (Photo credit: TikTok/ @nervdieleudenicht) A North Carolina man who previously played Santa Claus at theme parks […]
REPORT: Tiger Mauls Animal Handler At Dreamworld Amusement Park In Australia
A tiger attacked a female animal keeper at Australia's Dreamworld amusement park on Monday, CBS News reported, citing local authorities. Park staff treated the bleeding wound until an ambulance arrived and took zookeeper Melissa Reynolds, 47, to hospital, Queensland Ambulance Service chief Justin Payne said, according to CBS News. ReportedThe incident occurred about an hour […]
NY father learns his teen daughters died in crash after tracking their phones on their way home from Rochester amusement park
A New York father made the horrifying discovery that his two teenage daughters had been killed in a car accident after he tracked their phones to the wreckage after they stopped replying to his text messages. Haley Trumbull, 19, and Shelby Trumbull, 17, were killed in the crash in Ira, New York, about 25 miles […]
Teenager falls ’30 to 40 feet’ from amusement park ride, in critical condition
A 17-year-old girl is in critical condition after falling 40 feet from an amusement park ride in Canada on Thursday, according to reports. CP24 reported that the boy fell from the Swing of the Century ride, which Canada’s Wonderland calls “the perfect attraction for the whole family.” According to police, the incident happened on Thursday […]
New Hampshire amusement park guest found drunk, naked near wave pool
A 74-year-old man was arrested at a New Hampshire amusement park last week after he got drunk and naked in a lazy river, shocking visitors, police said. Summerville resident John Caraballo was found lying naked near a lazy river at Salem’s Canobie Lake Park around 6 p.m. on July 3 when he was seen by […]