All articles tagged with #amusement park
Eight students from Houston-area schools were stranded for nearly four hours at the top of the Iron Shark rollercoaster at Pleasure Pier in Galveston after a malfunction triggered an emergency stop. Firefighters used a long rescue ladder and harnesses to bring them down safely; all were uninjured, though shaken and checked for dehydration. The ride has been paused for inspection before any return to service.
PokéPark Kanto, the first permanent outdoor Pokémon theme park, is set to open in Tokyo's Yomiuriland Amusement Park on February 5, 2026, featuring areas like Pokémon Forest and Sedge Town with photo opportunities, rides, and merchandise, with tickets available via lottery for Japanese residents starting November 21.
Six Flags America in Maryland, a popular amusement park with over 100 rides, is closing after 50 years as part of the company's portfolio optimization, with the property now being marketed for sale.
A man in his 30s died from blunt impact injuries after riding the Stardust Racers roller coaster at Universal Orlando's new Epic Universe park, with the death ruled an accident by the medical examiner. The incident has raised questions about the cause of injuries, and the ride remains closed as investigations continue.
Geauga Lake, once Ohio's largest amusement park with a history dating back to 1887, closed its rides in 2007 and its water park in 2016, and the land is now set to become a public park after being purchased by the City of Aurora.
A ride at Green Mountain Park in Taif, Saudi Arabia, collapsed, injuring 23 people, prompting the park's closure and an investigation into safety concerns, amid other recent amusement park incidents worldwide.
An amusement park ride in Taif, Saudi Arabia, collapsed, injuring over 20 people, prompting authorities to close the park and launch an investigation, with no fatalities reported.
An amusement park ride in Saudi Arabia collapsed, injuring at least 23 people, with three in critical condition; the park has been shut down and an investigation is underway.
A pendulum ride at Green Mountain Park in Taif, Saudi Arabia, collapsed, injuring 23 people, with three in critical condition; the cause is under investigation.
A ride at Green Mountain Park in Saudi Arabia malfunctioned, snapping in two and causing at least 23 injuries, including critical cases, prompting emergency rescue efforts and an investigation.
A former home of MLB All-Star Andre Ethier in Gilbert, Arizona, is a $19.995 million luxury compound featuring extensive amenities like a basketball court, go-karts, underground shooting range, spa, and entertainment center, designed for relaxation and adventure, and suitable for events or corporate retreats.
A young girl in Ohio took her pet cicada, Cade, on multiple amusement park rides at Kings Island, capturing the moment on social media before releasing the insect back into a tree, highlighting a charming interaction with nature.
A man jumped off a roller coaster at Castles N' Coasters in Arizona after his lap bar unlocked mid-ride, fearing for his life. He managed to escape onto an emergency staircase just in time. The incident highlights concerns over ride safety regulations in Arizona, where the state mandates annual inspections but leaves enforcement to local authorities. The amusement park offered the man a refund, but he felt his safety concerns were not adequately addressed.
A man jumped off a roller coaster at Castles N' Coasters in Arizona after his lap bar unlocked mid-ride, fearing for his life. The incident highlights safety concerns as Arizona does not regulate amusement park rides, leaving inspections to local authorities. The man, who wishes to remain anonymous, reported the issue but felt his concerns were not adequately addressed by the park management.
A man jumped off a roller coaster at Castles N' Coasters in Arizona after his lap bar unlocked mid-ride, fearing for his life. He managed to escape onto an emergency staircase just in time. The incident highlights concerns over ride safety, as Arizona does not regulate amusement park rides but requires annual inspections. The park offered a refund and took a report, but the man felt his concerns were not adequately addressed.