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Disneyland light pole falls because of high winds, injures guests

November 20, 2023

Disneyland light pole falls because of high winds, injures guests

A lamppost fell over because of high winds in Disneyland Monday morning, injuring several guests, including one taken to a hospital, the park said.

Disney park guests reportedly pooping while waiting in long ride lines: 'WTF?'

November 12, 2023

Disney park guests reportedly pooping while waiting in long ride lines: 'WTF?'

Disney park guests and redditors identifying themselves as employees chimed in on experiences with human fecal matter at Disney World and Disneyland.

Heavily armed man with guns, ammo and explosives found dead inside popular Colorado amusement park

October 30, 2023

Heavily armed man with guns, ammo and explosives found dead inside popular Colorado amusement park

A Colorado man armed with guns, ammo and explosives was found dead inside the Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park after apparently killing himself, according to officials.

SeaWorld San Diego announces public vote for naming its rare emperor penguin chick

October 26, 2023

SeaWorld San Diego announces public vote for naming its rare emperor penguin chick

SeaWorld San Diego is enlisting the public's help in naming its newest emperor penguin, a female chick hatched on Sept. 12. The poll closes on October 31.

Emperor penguin is hatched at SeaWorld San Diego, the first in more than a decade

October 25, 2023

Emperor penguin is hatched at SeaWorld San Diego, the first in more than a decade

An emperor penguin chick was born at SeaWorld San Diego in September, the first to be born there in 13 years, the company announced. The young bird does not yet have a name.

Video shows Texas carnival worker clinging to amusement ride in midair to protect child after mishap

October 19, 2023

Video shows Texas carnival worker clinging to amusement ride in midair to protect child after mishap

The Pecan Festival in Grove, Texas, experienced a few tense minutes Sunday, after a ride operator was seen dangling from amusement ride trying to protect a 12-year-old girl inside one of the cars.

Man climbs California Ferris wheel claiming to have bomb, forcing evacuation of Santa Monica Pier

October 10, 2023

Man climbs California Ferris wheel claiming to have bomb, forcing evacuation of Santa Monica Pier

California officials took a man into custody on Monday who climbed a Ferris wheel and claimed to have a bomb, according to the Santa Monica Police Department.

Man climbs California ferris wheel claiming to have bomb, forcing evacuation of Santa Monica Pier

October 10, 2023

Man climbs California ferris wheel claiming to have bomb, forcing evacuation of Santa Monica Pier

Police in California took a man into custody who climbed a Ferris Wheel and claimed to have a bomb on Monday afternoon.

Florida roller coaster reopens 2 months after 6-year-old boy fell off: report

October 1, 2023

Florida roller coaster reopens 2 months after 6-year-old boy fell off: report

A mouse-style roller coaster taking riders through tight turns, with carts seating up to four people has reopened in Florida after a boy fell off of it.

Amusement park guests left 75 feet upside down for nearly 30 minutes on 'Lumberjack' ride

September 25, 2023

Amusement park guests left 75 feet upside down for nearly 30 minutes on 'Lumberjack' ride

Guests at Canada's Wonderland amusement park on Saturday were left upside down on a ride for almost 30 minutes, according to a park spokesperson.