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A line of people is seated in a roller coaster train at Worlds of Fun, waiting to begin the ride. Park staff members are walking and checking the seats, ensuring everyone is safely secured. The train is under a roofed station, and the area is lit with overhead lights. Worlds of Fun employees talk with a woman wearing a Hijab asking her to remove it before kicking her off the roller coaster

Guests Accuse Popular Amusement Park of “Blatant Racism” After Forcing Guest off Roller Coaster

By Ed Aguila
A two-part image showing a Hyperia roller coaster malfunction. The left side captures the Hyperia roller coaster train stuck at the top of an incline at Thorpe Park, with passengers visible. The right side shows a close-up of the stranded passengers on the coaster, some holding on to the safety restraints.

Video: Dozens Evacuated Following Roller Coaster Crisis

By Ed Aguila
A wooden roller coaster with intricate tracks winds around a large, menacing sculpture of a skull made from wooden planks and spikes. Smoke emerges from the sculpture's mouth, creating an eerie atmosphere. Lush green trees surround the area in Alton Towers now shut down due to fire hazards.

Popular Theme Park Issues Urgent Notice Amid Operational Challenges, No Refunds Offered

By Ed Aguila

Guests Watch in Disbelief as Man Shamelessly Breaks Into Amusement Park

By Ed Aguila 1 Comment

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A large blue sign at the entrance of Cedar Point amusement park with the text "Welcome to Cedar Point" in white. Above the sign, people are experiencing an exhilarating roller coaster ride, soaring through the air with the blue track in clear view against a bright sky as PETA advocates nearby.

Six Flags Makes Amusement Park History, Permanent Closure Now in Effect at Cedar Point

in Theme Parks

Posted on September 12, 2024September 13, 2024 by Ed Aguila 1 Comment
Candymonium roller coaster, one of the most popular theme park attractions at Hersheypark in Hershey, Pennsylvania, where a theme park incident took place.

Centennial Theme Park Bounces Back Following Sudden Closure and Massive Cancellation

in Theme Parks

Posted on August 31, 2024 by Ed Aguila
A large Ferris wheel is illuminated against a dark sky, while thick black smoke billows from a fire at its base. The scene bursts into flames, appearing dramatic and chaotic, with 30 injured in the ensuing panic.

Crisis Confirmed, Ferris Wheel Bursts Into Flames Leaving Over 30 Injured

in Theme Parks

Posted on August 31, 2024 by Ed Aguila
Image of Cedar Point amusement park with large roller coasters, a Ferris wheel, and a tall drop tower. The park is situated beside a body of water, with clear blue skies overhead. The vibrant rides and structures stand out against the green trees and open space.

Grotesque Amusement Park Accident Forces Sudden Shutdown at Cedar Point in Wake of Permanent Closure

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Posted on August 31, 2024 by Ed Aguila
Guests riding the Medusa roller coaster at Six Flags Mexico

The End of an Era: Six Flags Theme Park To Be Completely Demolished This Month, Report Confirms

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Posted on August 31, 2024September 3, 2024 by Ed Aguila 17 Comments
Two images show multiple guests suspended over 200 feet in the air during an abrupt shutdown on Supergirl Sky Flight, a high-speed thrill ride that spins guests at 64 kilometers per hour in Six Flags Mexico.

Abrupt Shutdown Sparks Outrage, Six Flags Addresses Amusement Park Crisis

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Posted on August 23, 2024 by Ed Aguila
Screenshots from the tragic accident at the National Fair of Potosí in which a woman fell from a Ferris Wheel resulting in fatal injuries

Video: Guest Plummets From Local Attraction, Fatal Injuries Confirmed

in Theme Parks

Posted on August 22, 2024 by Ed Aguila
family pointing at candymonium (roller coaster) at Hersheypark (theme park) in Hershey, Pennsylvania, a direct theme park competitor to Six Flags.

Popular Theme Park Reveals Massive Cancellation Following Sudden Shutdown, No Refunds Offered

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Posted on August 17, 2024August 17, 2024 by Ed Aguila
El Toro, a large roller coaster at Six Flags Great Adventure with steep drops and sharp turns. The steel track appears very tall, with numerous riders ascending one of the high peaks against a clear blue sky. The intricate, expansive structure is a stern test for thrill-seekers looking for an adrenaline rush.

Six Flags Confirms Stern News Following Billion-Dollar Merger, Receives Immediate Backlash

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Posted on August 15, 2024 by Ed Aguila 1 Comment
A funfair scene features a white building with the word "Wonderland" in bold, colorful letters and cartoon soldier characters painted on the wall. Behind the building, a large Ferris wheel rises into the clear blue sky. This historic theme park has delighted visitors for over 100 years, titled Gillian's Wonderland Pier.

Historic Theme Park To Shut down After 100 Years of Operation

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Posted on August 10, 2024August 11, 2024 by Emmanuel Detres
drop at Wildcat in Hersheypark before the coaster was reopened

Iconic American Theme Park Reveals Sudden Closure, Halt of Operations Confirmed

in Theme Parks

Posted on August 9, 2024October 12, 2024 by Ed Aguila
A violent fight erupted on a busy street lined with onlookers and passersby, reminiscent of the chaos you might expect at Cedar Point. The crowd appears tense, with some individuals attempting to intervene while others stand by in casual clothing, seemingly stunned by the spectacle.

Video: Brutal Fight Captured at Popular Amusement Park, Fans Demand Immediate Ban

in Theme Parks

Posted on August 3, 2024 by Ed Aguila 4 Comments
A large blue sign at the entrance of Cedar Point amusement park with the text "Welcome to Cedar Point" in white. Above the sign, people are experiencing an exhilarating roller coaster ride, soaring through the air with the blue track in clear view against a bright sky as PETA advocates nearby.

Cedar Point Confirms Permanent Shutdown Following Demands for Immediate Federal Action

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Posted on August 2, 2024August 4, 2024 by Ed Aguila 9 Comments
Orion, a unique roller coaster exclusively designed for Kings Island theme park, in Mason, Ohio

Woman Banned at Popular Theme Park Following Tragic Roller Coaster Accident

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Posted on July 21, 2024July 20, 2024 by Ed Aguila 7 Comments
A group of people is ascending the tall, vertical roller coaster track of Top Thrill 2 with red and white sections at Cedar Point. A blue structure with a waving red flag is in the foreground, and the sky is clear and blue.

Cedar Point Embroiled in New Amusement Park Scandal, Stern News Confirmed

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Posted on July 20, 2024 by Ed Aguila
A panoramic view of PortAventura theme park with various roller coasters featuring blue and red tracks, surrounded by greenery. A tall observation tower stands on the left, with clear blue skies and distant mountains in the background, offering visitors free entrance.

Popular Theme Park Launches Unusual Celebration, Offers Free Entrance Next Month

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Posted on July 19, 2024 by Ed Aguila
Guests riding the Medusa roller coaster at Six Flags Mexico

Six Flags Forced To Cease All Actions Effective Immediately, Government Releases Urgent Notice

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Posted on July 19, 2024July 25, 2024 by Ed Aguila
A circular raft for a white-water rapids ride is shown in the foreground. Behind it, there's a whimsical blue and orange themed ship adorned with barrels and small windows. The theme park setting is lush with trees, and looping roller coaster tracks are visible in the background.

Popular Theme Park Dodges Stern Accusations, Releases Immediate Response to Prevent Crisis

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Posted on July 14, 2024 by Ed Aguila
Riders go upside down on roller coaster at Kings Island

Immediate Shutdown Reported at Popular Theme Park, Hundreds of Families Trapped

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Posted on July 12, 2024July 13, 2024 by Ed Aguila 1 Comment
Two images depict a bustling scene at a Six Flags amusement park. In the first, a guest in pink shorts pushes a woman in an orange top. The second image captures a crowd gathering, with some looking concerned and others snapping photos.

Six Flags Slammed Following Billion-Dollar Merger, Understaffing Reportedly Allows Violent Scene at Theme Park

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Posted on July 11, 2024 by Ed Aguila
The Magnum XL-200 roller coaster at Cedar Point, pictured from a distance next to some water slides.

Outrageous Demands Threaten Cedar Point After Amusement Park Crisis, Permanent Closure Expected

in Theme Parks

Posted on July 6, 2024July 12, 2024 by Ed Aguila
A vibrant theme park scene featuring a roller coaster with a filled car of excited guests moving through a loop in the foreground. A large, colorful Ferris wheel towers in the background against a clear sky, with a sprawling cityscape visible below.

Emergency Response Confirmed: Over a Dozen Guests Trapped Hundreds of Feet in the Air After Roller Coaster Malfunction

in Theme Parks

Posted on July 5, 2024 by Ed Aguila
A view of a Rattlesnake Rapids at Laggon Amusement Park in Utah on a sunny day. A group of people in a circular raft are heading down a water canal surrounded by rocks, trees, and shrubs. On the right, visitors, including an entitled parent demanding extra space, are sitting at tables with red umbrellas.

“Poor Kids,” Multiple Employees Respond To Entitled Parent’s Drama Before Kicking Family Out of Amusement Park

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Posted on July 4, 2024July 4, 2024 by Ed Aguila
Kings Island 50th anniversary fireworks show, fun, fireworks and fifty

Man Pronounced Dead After Tragic Theme Park Accident, Immediate Operational Changes Revealed

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Posted on June 24, 2024July 4, 2024 by Ed Aguila 1 Comment
The launch part of the Montezooma's Revenge roller coaster

Knott’s Berry Farm Terminates Iconic Attraction, Replacement Confirmed

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Posted on June 17, 2024 by Ed Aguila
Image of Cedar Point amusement park with large roller coasters, a Ferris wheel, and a tall drop tower. The park is situated beside a body of water, with clear blue skies overhead. The vibrant rides and structures stand out against the green trees and open space.

Woman Assaulted at Cedar Point, Suspect Immediately Arrested; Felony Charges Filed

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Posted on June 17, 2024 by Ed Aguila
The Rochester Hills Splash Pad in Michigan, which recently became the scene of a tragic shooting attack resulting in nine injured and one dead

Mass Shooting at Water Park Leaves Nine Injured, Including Two Kids; Suspect Reported Dead

in Theme Parks

Posted on June 16, 2024 by Ed Aguila
Top Thrill 2's full track

Popular Amusement Park Allegedly Scraps Multi-Million-Dollar Coaster, Drastic Changes Rumored

in Theme Parks

Posted on June 14, 2024June 22, 2024 by Ed Aguila 11 Comments
A guest publicly urinating at Knott's Berry Farm. The grotesque scene caused many viewers to demand the guest be immediately banned from the theme park and added to the sex offenders registry

“This Is a Way to End up on the Sex Offenders Registry,” Adult Male Shamelessly Exposes His Genitals in Theme Park

in Knott's Berry Farm

Posted on June 10, 2024June 10, 2024 by Ed Aguila 1 Comment
A train passing by camp snoopy at Knott's berry farm, a famous California theme park

“California’s Best Theme Park” Under Fire After Shocking Announcement

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Posted on June 8, 2024June 8, 2024 by Ed Aguila
Guests enjoying Knott's Berry Farm, "California's Best Theme Park"

Knott’s Berry Farm, America’s 1st Theme Park, Confirms Stern News Following Sudden Closures

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Posted on June 7, 2024June 9, 2024 by Ed Aguila 8 Comments
The Magnum XL-200 roller coaster at Cedar Point, pictured from a distance next to some water slides.

Guest Kicked off Popular Amusement Park After Causing Nearly Disastrous Injury

in Theme Parks

Posted on June 3, 2024June 4, 2024 by Ed Aguila
Calico Mine Train at Knott's Berry Farm, California's first theme park, at night

“California’s Best Theme Park” Announces Operational Changes Effective Immediately

in Knott's Berry Farm

Posted on May 19, 2024 by Ed Aguila
Guests riding Twisted Colossus at Six Flags Magic Mountain

Six Flags Experience To Be Altered Forever, Upcoming Plans Revealed

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Posted on May 3, 2024 by Ed Aguila
Mickey Mouse character meet and greet at Fantasyland in Disneyland Paris

Disney and Universal Are No Longer Top-Rated Destinations, Here’s Who Replaced Them

in Theme Parks

Posted on May 2, 2024May 4, 2024 by Ed Aguila 6 Comments
Two blurred images of people in a crowded, covered outdoor area, suggesting motion or activity. the left image shows a group interacting closely, while the right image features a person extending an arm towards others.

Bloody Brawl Breaks Out in Line at Popular East Coast Theme Park

in Theme Parks, Busch Gardens

Posted on April 30, 2024April 29, 2024 by Luke Dammann 1 Comment
A thrilling view from the Top Thrill Dragster at its peak, overlooking an amusement park filled with various attractions and excited crowds.

Record-Breaking Coaster Listed for Sale in Shocking Move

in Theme Parks

Posted on March 29, 2024 by Ed Aguila
Dr. Diabolical Cliffhanger at Six Flags Fiesta Texas

$200M Theme Park to Launch Six Flags Ahead of Its Competition

in Six Flags

Posted on March 13, 2024 by Ed Aguila
Cinderella Castle at Walt Disney World and the Universal globe at Universal Studios Hollywood

Billion Dollar Resort Set To Overshadow Disney and Universal

in Theme Parks

Posted on March 10, 2024 by Ed Aguila
Thunder Striker, roller coaster opening at Carowinds following a recent amusement park announcement

Select Guests Barred Upon Theme Park Reopening

in Theme Parks

Posted on March 9, 2024 by Ed Aguila
Wildfire roller coaster at Silver Dollar City theme park

Major Theme Park Trumps Competition With Groundbreaking Announcement

in Theme Parks

Posted on March 2, 2024March 2, 2024 by Ed Aguila
Doo-Si-Do ride at Carowinds, North Carolina theme park

Disney Competitor Announces Record-Breaking Coaster Opening Soon

in Theme Parks

Posted on March 1, 2024March 1, 2024 by Ed Aguila 1 Comment
Guests trapped in multiple theme park attractions during a power outage

Power Outage Causes Chaos at Popular Theme Park

in Theme Parks

Posted on February 17, 2024February 17, 2024 by Ed Aguila
Guests riding Tatsu at Six Flags Magic Mountain,a theme park in california.

Six Flags Planning Massive Park Expansion in California

in Theme Parks, Six Flags

Posted on January 14, 2024 by Jeremy Hanna 3 Comments

Historic Amusement Park Announces Permanent Closure, Effective This Month

in Theme Parks

Posted on December 16, 2023 by Ed Aguila 1 Comment
High Sierra Ferris Wheel, closing permanently at Knott's Berry Farm on january 7, 2024, for the reimagining of camp Snoopy, inside this California theme park.

California Theme Park Shutting Down Multiple Attractions for Good

in Knott's Berry Farm

Posted on December 15, 2023December 15, 2023 by Ed Aguila
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