A popular theme park has issued an update after a Florida man was stabbed during his visit. Considering how scary some people find roller coasters, it’s ironic that often, the most dangerous thing in a theme park is the guests themselves. Over the years, several of the most alarming headlines to emerge from Walt Disney World Resort, Disneyland Resort, Universal ...

A vehicle sped into a theme park and smashed into a major roller coaster, shutting down the coaster indefinitely at a German theme park called Phantasialand Amusement Park. Related: U.S. Government Advisory Urges Summer Vacationers to Cancel Their Disney Trips Phantasialand theme park in Germany Sees Sports Car Smash Into Roller Coaster During Operating Hours. Phantasialand, a renowned theme park ...

Detached male genitalia was found floating alongside children and other guests in a wave pool at Cedar Point Shores in Sandusky, Ohio. The Cedar Fair theme parks have been fixtures in the news over the last few weeks. Just days before completing its merger with Six Flags, the theme park went viral when two camels escaped the petting zoo and ...

After the Six Flags and Cedar Fair merger, one central theme park owned by the now-called Six Flags Entertainment Corporation, Valleyfair, shut down operations for a few major attractions and canceled a fireworks show following significant flooding. Here’s what we know. Valleyfair theme park Shuts Down Operations Through July 4 Holiday, Flooding Threatens Life and Stability of Attractions Significant flooding ...

If you frequent theme park social media circles, you may have seen a video making the rounds yesterday that appeared to show a Six Flags guest slipping out of their seat at a height of 325 feet. It’s been a big week for Six Flags, which has officially completed its merger with Cedar Fair and formed the largest operator of ...

A teenager has sadly died after allegedly being spiked at a popular theme park event. While theme parks do their best to maintain strict safety standards, one of the few things they can’t control is guest behavior. Even with stringent security measures, sometimes the actions of those attending a park can have tragic consequences. That was the case at one ...

A beloved roller coaster is the subject of a new lawsuit after a rider was allegedly left paralyzed. As a general rule, roller coasters – like all theme park attractions – are extremely safe to ride. According to the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA), the chance of receiving a serious injury “on a fixed-site ride at a ...

Authorities have given an important update on the status of a bear that attacked a theme park employee last week. Try as they might, there’s only so much theme park operators can do to gain the upper hand over nature. For example, while Walt Disney World Resort may be built with hurricanes in mind, there’s no stopping a storm barreling ...

In disheartening news, an adult male was stuck on a roller coaster at a theme park after entering the restricted zone. Their condition is unknown at this time. Here’s what we know. Related: Disney World To Prepare for ‘Extremely Rare’ Tropical Hurricane Forming off of the Atlantic Coast An Adult Male at Kings Island theme park Steps Into a Restricted ...

One year after an accident left one dead, a theme park has decided to permanently axe its popular roller coaster. For the most part, theme parks are extremely safe. Whether it’s a slow, gentle ride like “it’s a small world” or something as extreme as Tower of Terror, every attraction undergoes rigorous safety testing to ensure the wellbeing of all ...