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A glow-in-the-dark mini-golf course with an underwater theme, featuring bright neon colors, a whale obstacle, fish, seaweed, and sea caves illuminated by black lights.

A Four-Year-Old Looked on as His Mother Was Gunned Down in a Theme Park Parking Lot

By Rick Lye 3 Comments
People on a roller coaster (left) and a roller coaster with a broken wooden track (right)

VIDEO: Roller Coaster Falls Apart Mid-Ride

By Chloe James
Two teenagers sit side by side on a brightly colored amusement park ride, smiling at each other. Neon lights and a fun, lively atmosphere can be seen in the background.

Tragic Incident: 21-Year-Old Woman Killed in Theme Park Parking Lot

By Rick Lye
Candymonium roller coaster, one of the most popular theme park attractions at Hersheypark in Hershey, Pennsylvania, where a theme park incident took place.

Father Hailed as Hero Breaks Silence After Child Rescued in Terrifying Theme Park Incident

By Emmanuel Detres

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family pointing at candymonium (roller coaster) at Hersheypark (theme park) in Hershey, Pennsylvania, a direct theme park competitor to Six Flags.

Tragedy Averted: Lost Boy Found Walking Along Theme Park Monorail Track

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Posted on August 31, 2025August 31, 2025 by Rick Lye 6 Comments
People riding the Dumbo ride (left), a woman collapsing to her knees, screaming, on the ground of Shanghai Disneyland.

Disney Park Clamps Down on Restroom Usage, Guest Collapses to the Floor Screaming After Breaking Time Limit

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Posted on August 22, 2025August 22, 2025 by Chloe James 25 Comments
A statue of Walt Disney holding Mickey Mouse's hand stands in front of Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland as a Disney security incident unfolds.

Violent Robbery Prompts Warning to Disneyland Guests

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Posted on August 14, 2025August 14, 2025 by Emmanuel Detres
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 Ride Closes Indefinitely After Cable Breaks Mid-Ride, Prompting Swift Evacuation

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Posted on August 12, 2025August 13, 2025 by Emmanuel Detres
Entrance sign for Six Flags New England with the logo and several American flags waving above it, against a backdrop of trees and blue sky.

Six Flags Guests Start a Brawl as Security Is Nowhere To Be Found

in Theme Parks, Six Flags

Posted on August 2, 2025August 3, 2025 by Rick Lye
American Heartland Theme Park, where theme parks news strikes in the form of a strange lawsuit.

‘Disney of the Midwest’ Collapses as Bizarre Lawsuit Claims Developers ‘Played God’

in Theme Parks

Posted on August 1, 2025August 1, 2025 by Emmanuel Detres
A split image shows police car lights flashing on the left and a colorful amusement park with roller coasters on the right under a blue sky near Busch Gardens.

Police Officer Rushed to Hospital Following Shooting Outside Florida Theme Park

in Theme Parks, Busch Gardens

Posted on July 30, 2025July 31, 2025 by Emmanuel Detres
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.

Deadly Incident at Cedar Point Leaves Park and Community in Grief

in Theme Parks

Posted on July 29, 2025July 29, 2025 by Emmanuel Detres 3 Comments
Candymonium roller coaster, one of the most popular theme park attractions at Hersheypark in Hershey, Pennsylvania, where a theme park incident took place.

Deadly Drowning at 119-Year-Old Theme Park Leaves Community Shaken

in Theme Parks

Posted on July 25, 2025 by Emmanuel Detres 1 Comment
A statue of Walt Disney holding Mickey Mouse's hand stands in front of Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland as a Disney security incident unfolds.

Magic Kingdom Locks Down Entrance Following Security Threat

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Posted on July 18, 2025July 18, 2025 by Emmanuel Detres
The image shows the entrance sign of Six Flags Great America with the iconic roller coaster silhouette above the text. American flags fly above the sign. On the right, there is a semi-transparent overlay of red and blue police lights as a theme park incident takes place.

Active Shooter Reported at Six Flags as Theme Park Incident Evolves Into Chaos

in Theme Parks, Six Flags

Posted on July 8, 2025July 9, 2025 by Emmanuel Detres
Sleeping Beauty Castle in the end of Main Street, U.S.A, at Disneyland Paris

Disneyland Paris Guests Removed After Smoke Bomb Detonation

in Disneyland Resort, Disneyland Paris

Posted on July 4, 2025July 4, 2025 by Chloe James
Vloggers kicked out of park (left) and the Wizarding World of Harry Potter (right)

Vloggers Removed From Universal Studios, Police Later Involved

in Universal Studios Hollywood

Posted on June 12, 2025June 12, 2025 by Chloe James
Dollywood's Lightning Rod roller coaster

Piece Flies off Dollywood Roller Coaster, Hits Child Mid-Ride

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Posted on April 23, 2025April 22, 2025 by Chloe James 5 Comments
A colorful sign for SeaWorld Orlando is set against a backdrop of lush greenery, featuring a stylized depiction of a sea creature. In the distance, an American flag is visible atop a tall structure, highlighting the park despite recent SeaWorld roller coaster issues.

Drunken Teenagers Removed From SeaWorld, End up in the Hospital

in Theme Parks, SeaWorld

Posted on April 6, 2025April 7, 2025 by Rick Lye 1 Comment
Three performers in wetsuits stand on a platform with their arms raised, each accompanied by a dolphin leaping out of the water. A large screen in the background displays "SPLASH SUMMER Gulf World." The setting is an aquatic show.

Authorities Raid Florida Theme Park After Fourth Dolphin Dies in Six Months

in Theme Parks

Posted on March 29, 2025March 30, 2025 by Rick Lye 2 Comments
Mickey Mouse in front of Sleeping Beauty Castle in Disneyland with a Police officer next to him as guests go through the gates thanks to the new facial recognition technology involved in a Disney incident.

Wild Police Chase Ends at Disneyland, Guests Prevented From Leaving as Manhunt Ensues

in Disneyland Resort, Disney Parks, Featured

Posted on March 25, 2025March 25, 2025 by Krysten Swensen
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.

Strange Encounter: Families Spot Prophylactic Device at Theme Park

in Theme Parks

Posted on September 28, 2024September 29, 2024 by Emmanuel Detres 1 Comment
A large, carved pumpkin decoration with a shocked expression stands prominently in the foreground. In the background, people are seen sitting in a park-like setting within a theme park, surrounded by trees and additional pumpkin decorations. The scene appears festive at Kings Dominion.

Hundreds Face “Immediate Termination” Warnings from Major Theme Park: What Happened?

in Theme Parks

Posted on September 24, 2024September 26, 2024 by Emmanuel Detres
A line of cars waits at the entrance gates of Six Flags Kings Dominion amusement park. The sign above the gates displays park hours, indicating that the park closes at 8:00 PM today. The sky is clear, and trees are visible along the sides of the road.

Massive 300-Person Brawl Breaks Out at Theme Park Halloween Event

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Posted on September 23, 2024September 23, 2024 by Rick Lye
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

in Theme Parks

Posted on September 14, 2024 by Ed Aguila
A busy street scene with a diverse group of people walking and interacting. A police officer stands in the middle, monitoring the crowd. Some people are wearing backpacks, hats, and pushing strollers, including a person in a wheelchair and a child in another stroller at a Disney Park.

Crowds Gather Outside Disney, Police Incident Reported

in Disneyland Resort

Posted on September 14, 2024September 15, 2024 by Chloe James
Four people are walking on a wooden bridge at Busch Gardens Williamsburg.

Chaos Erupts at Busch Gardens: Massive Brawl Breaks Out, Police Rush In

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Posted on September 11, 2024September 12, 2024 by Chloe James
magic kingdom crowds during fireworks at disney world

Child Struck by Firework at Disney World, Update Given as Mother Takes Legal Action

in Walt Disney World

Posted on September 4, 2024September 5, 2024 by Chloe James
An amusement park entrance with a large green and white building, several parked vehicles, and a sign. A smaller circular inset shows a close-up of a tiger's face, focusing on the animal's eyes and stripes. Some people are visible near the park entrance.

Gruesome Animal Attack Triggers Emergency Response Team at World-Class Theme Park

in Theme Parks

Posted on September 2, 2024September 3, 2024 by Alessia Dunn 1 Comment
Mickey Mouse in "Fantasmic!" (left) and guests fighting at the show (right)

Violence Breaks Out During Fantasmic! Show, Disney Security Storms Into Crowd

in Disneyland Resort

Posted on August 24, 2024August 25, 2024 by Chloe James 1 Comment
Mid-ride on the Runaway Timber Train.

Popular Roller Coaster Loses Wheels Mid-Ride, Terrified Guests Sent Flying off the Rails

in Theme Parks

Posted on August 24, 2024August 24, 2024 by Chloe James
A roller coaster filled with people twists upside-down on a track at Chessington World of Adventures.

Summer of Theme Park Violence Continues: Two Men Stabbed, “Major Trauma” Inflicted

in Theme Parks

Posted on August 23, 2024August 24, 2024 by Chloe James
The Flying Swings ride in action at Waldameer Park & Water World against a sunset.

“Severe” Incident Strikes Theme Park: Ride Allegedly Slams Multiple Children Into Railings

in Theme Parks

Posted on August 20, 2024August 21, 2024 by Chloe James
A family of four, consisting of two adults and two children, poses for a photo in front of a castle at a themed amusement park. The woman wears Minnie Mouse ears with a bow, and they all smile happily while hugging each other.

Five-Year-Old Struck by Vehicle in Disney Park, Dragged Along the Ground

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Posted on August 16, 2024August 17, 2024 by Chloe James 5 Comments
A group of people, including children and adults, are enjoying a whitewater rafting ride on a circular raft in a man-made river at Walibi theme park.

Terrified Guests Flee Theme Park Attraction, Desperately Climb Into Neighboring Ride Vehicles

in Theme Parks

Posted on August 15, 2024 by Chloe James
Viper, vibrant roller coaster with red and white tracks, twists and turns against a clear blue sky at Six Flags.

Permanent Closure Feared After 12+ Guests Left Stranded on Aging Six Flags Attraction

in Six Flags

Posted on August 14, 2024August 14, 2024 by Chloe James
An amusement park landscape with various rides and attractions at Carowinds is overshadowed by a dark, stormy sky. Lightning bolts illuminate the clouds, contrasting sharply with the park below.

407-Acre Theme Park Goes Dark as Tropical Storm Makes Second Landfall on the East Coast

in Theme Parks

Posted on August 8, 2024August 9, 2024 by Emmanuel Detres 1 Comment
The image is split in half. The left side shows a satellite view of a swirling storm over a landmass, while the right side displays an amusement park scene at Six Flags, featuring a prominent roller coaster against a dramatic sunset sky.

Six Flags to Close Major Theme Park After Presidential Emergency Declaration

in Six Flags

Posted on August 6, 2024October 12, 2024 by Emmanuel Detres
People are seated in two-person rows on a roller coaster ride, smiling and wearing casual clothing. The ride appears to be in a theme park setting with green and yellow barriers on the side. The atmosphere is joyful and lively.

Update Given After Men Launch Violent Machete Attack at Theme Park

in Theme Parks

Posted on August 3, 2024 by Chloe James
A split image shows two different wooden roller coasters. The left half, perhaps reminiscent of Alton Towers, depicts a coaster with blue smoke emanating from the top of a drop, surrounded by greenery. The right half features an intricately designed coaster with a large wood-carved figure and winding tracks.

Major Theme Park Forces Immediate Shutdown of Coaster as Fire Breaks Out With Guests Looking on in Horror

in Theme Parks

Posted on July 27, 2024July 28, 2024 by Emmanuel Detres 1 Comment
People riding the twin tracks of the 97-year-old wooden roller coaster named "Racer" at Kennywood theme park. The roller coaster has blue and green cars filled with excited riders, their hands up in the air against a clear blue sky.

Theme Park Faces Questions as Guests Realize 97-Year-Old Roller Coaster Is Held up by Blocks

in Theme Parks

Posted on July 24, 2024July 24, 2024 by Chloe James
Aerial view of Universal Orlando, a large theme park featuring various attractions, rides, and roller coasters, surrounded by bodies of water. The park is adjacent to a sprawling urban area with numerous buildings, roads, and parking lots. The sky is overcast inside of Universal Studios Florida.

Universal Orlando Reports Multiple Critical Health Incidents, All Parks Affected

in Universal Orlando

Posted on July 19, 2024July 20, 2024 by Emmanuel Detres 6 Comments
People walk through a busy, colorful theme park area with futuristic decor and attractions. Shops and rides line the path, and various families and individuals can be seen, some with strollers and others taking photos. The atmosphere is vibrant and lively.

Disney World Update: Six Guests Rushed to Hospital After Theme Park Mishaps

in Walt Disney World

Posted on July 18, 2024July 19, 2024 by Chloe James 1 Comment
An amusement park with various roller coasters and attractions is shown. Lightning bolts dramatically light up the sky during a storm, creating a striking contrast with the vibrant colors of the rides and lush greenery. Due to the devastating weather conditions, this 140-year-old theme park suspends all operations.

140-Year-Old Theme Park Suspends All Operations as Devastating Weather Conditions Forge Ahead

in Theme Parks

Posted on July 17, 2024October 12, 2024 by Emmanuel Detres
A family of five uses Magicbands to scan into Disneyland Resort at the gates, assisted by Disney cast members.

Chaos Unfolds at Disney: Guests Escorted Out of Park, Police Block off Entire Area

in Disneyland Resort

Posted on July 17, 2024July 18, 2024 by Chloe James
Image features a large cartoon Mickey Mouse in the center. On the left, a young man with short brown hair looks to the side. On the right, Disney influencers with short hair are seated on a railing next to another person in a white shirt and a standing sheriff.

Seven Influencers Banned From Disney Parks, Strict Guidelines Enforced Around Filming

in Disneyland Resort, Disney Parks

Posted on July 16, 2024July 16, 2024 by Chloe James 1 Comment
A group of people, seated in rows, ride a blue roller coaster at SeaWorld as it twists on a track with teal supports. The riders appear excited and animated despite the overcast sky watching over them at an Orlando theme park.

Family Humiliated, Forced Out of SeaWorld After 10-Year-Old’s Ride Seat “Malfunctioned”

in SeaWorld

Posted on July 13, 2024July 13, 2024 by Chloe James 6 Comments
A young boy in a green shirt and a woman in a yellow shirt, both smiling and looking up, are enjoying a sunny day at an amusement park. They appear to be inside a colorful theme park ride, with blue, yellow, and orange elements around them.

Guests Watch in Horror as Teenager Plummets up to 40 Feet From Six Flags Theme Park Ride

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Posted on July 13, 2024July 13, 2024 by Chloe James 1 Comment
Split image showing two views of a water park slide: on the left, an exterior view of a tall, twisted slide with green and purple sections and an orange support structure; on the right, a close-up of a person's legs exiting the slide into a splash pool at this popular water park.

Update: Man Seized at Popular Water Park as 12 People Sexually Assaulted, Guests Urged To Come Forward

in Theme Parks

Posted on July 12, 2024 by Chloe James 2 Comments
A group of people are seated on a thrill ride at a theme park, suspended in mid-air. They are secured by harnesses and appear to be anticipating a drop. The ride structure is red and yellow, and the background shows a clear blue sky and green trees.

Mass Injuries Reported After Theme Park Ride “Falls to the Floor,” Urgent Update Given

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Posted on July 12, 2024July 13, 2024 by Chloe James
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