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Boy, 6, falls off Florida roller coaster forcing amusement park to close ride

August 4, 2023

Boy, 6, falls off Florida roller coaster forcing amusement park to close ride

A 6-year-old boy in Florida was taken to a local hospital on Friday after suffering severe injuries from falling off a roller coaster.

Disney World guests suffering 'permanent' injuries after falling off ride: Lawsuit

August 4, 2023

Disney World guests suffering 'permanent' injuries after falling off ride: Lawsuit

A Florida man is suing Disney World after allegedly falling off of the Magic Kingdom's Haunted Mansion in April of 2023, leaving him injured.

Ohio amusement park's once 'fastest,' 'steepest' roller coaster that held Guinness World Record freezes midair

August 2, 2023

Ohio amusement park's once 'fastest,' 'steepest' roller coaster that held Guinness World Record freezes midair

Ohio amusement park guests had to walk down a 200-plus-foot roller coaster by stairs after a mechanical issue occurred Monday, according to a spokesperson.

Ohio amusement park guests evacuated from 200+ foot roller coaster, forced to walk down lengthy stairs

August 2, 2023

Ohio amusement park guests evacuated from 200+ foot roller coaster, forced to walk down lengthy stairs

Amusement park guests at Ohio's Cedar Point were forced to walk down a 200+ foot roller coaster by stairs after a mechanical issue. (Credit: Josh Lett)

Cedar Point announces 'Top Thrill 2,' a record-setting roller coaster: 'Boldest and most advanced'

August 1, 2023

Cedar Point announces 'Top Thrill 2,' a record-setting roller coaster: 'Boldest and most advanced'

On Tuesday, August 1, Ohio amusement park Cedar Point announced Top Thrill 2, its long-awaited "reimagining" of its Top Thrill Dragster roller coaster. Here are details.

Malfunctioning New York amusement park ride sends guests spinning backward as workers scramble to shut it off

July 29, 2023

Malfunctioning New York amusement park ride sends guests spinning backward as workers scramble to shut it off

An amusement park ride in New York malfunctioned on July 23 and sent passengers spinning backwards for 10 minutes as workers struggled to turn it off.

Second structural issue discovered on Carowinds roller coaster after massive crack forces ride to shut down

July 28, 2023

Second structural issue discovered on Carowinds roller coaster after massive crack forces ride to shut down

A North Carolina roller coaster at Carowinds has a second structural issue which was discovered recently, according to the North Carolina Department of Labor.

Amusement park's 'biggest' roller coaster breaks down 'right at the top' leaving riders stuck for half an hour

July 28, 2023

Amusement park's 'biggest' roller coaster breaks down 'right at the top' leaving riders stuck for half an hour

Amusement park guests were trapped in a roller coaster for around 40 minutes on Friday in the United Kingdom when the ride broke down while people were on it.

Ohio amusement park guest struck by flying cell phone on roller coaster going 70 mph

July 25, 2023

Ohio amusement park guest struck by flying cell phone on roller coaster going 70 mph

A visitor at Cedar Point was injured by a flying cell phone on a roller coaster that reaches speeds of up to 70 mph on Saturday, causing a concussion.

Michigan man allegedly preyed on young girls on amusement park pool: police

July 25, 2023

Michigan man allegedly preyed on young girls on amusement park pool: police

Michigan State Police are investigating after a 39-year-old man allegedly touched several young girls inappropriately at Michigan's Adventure amusement park on July 22.