Theme Parks - Page 2

June 23, 2026

Disney scare unfolds after teen exits log ride moments before 50-foot plunge

Disneyland's Tiana's Bayou Adventure closed Sunday after a 13-year-old boy reportedly slid down the 50-foot final drop after exiting the ride vehicle.

June 20, 2026

Iconic Disneyland attraction must switch to electric vehicles to comply with blue state's emissions standards

Disneyland's iconic Autopia ride must swap gas-powered engines for electric by February 2027 to comply with California emissions regulations.

June 12, 2026

128-year-old amusement park tightens its rules after violent teen takeovers hit rivals

Kennywood Amusement Park near Pittsburgh tightens its summer chaperone policy, requiring guests age 15 and under to have adult supervision at all hours.

June 11, 2026

Thrill seekers face historic 100-foot drop on amusement park’s newest water ride

Rip Roarin' Falls at Carowinds, on the North Carolina-South Carolina border, promises the tallest drop on a water ride, plus backward drops reaching speeds of up to 50 mph in 2027.

June 10, 2026

Roller coaster leaves riders STUCK HANGING

A tense moment at Cedar Point Amusement Park left riders stranded on the Siren's Curse roller coaster just before a major drop. The incident occurred twice over the weekend, but all riders were safely evacuated and no injuries were reported.

June 9, 2026

Disney World guests shaken as rare earthquake near Cuba jolts Florida

Walt Disney World closed several of its Magic Kingdom attractions on Monday after a magnitude 6.1 earthquake near Cuba was reportedly felt in Florida.

June 8, 2026

Siren's Curse roller coaster strands riders vertically twice in one weekend at Six Flags Cedar Point

Siren's Curse at Six Flags Cedar Point was stranded twice over the weekend, leaving riders suspended vertically on North America's tallest tilt coaster.

June 4, 2026

Nearly 100 years later, beloved amusement park still refuses to charge admission

Pennsylvania's old-fashioned Knoebels Amusement Resort has offered free admission since opening in 1926. It now features 60 rides, food stands and classic charm.

June 3, 2026

Popular amusement park bans guest for life after roller coaster stunt viral video

YouTuber Allen Ferrell has been banned for life from all Six Flags parks after posting a viral video of himself eating chicken nuggets on a roller coaster.

June 2, 2026

Beloved theme park to close for good, ending nearly 50 years of family memories

Leaving residents mourning the end of an era, Wild Waves Theme Park in Federal Way, Washington, is set to close permanently on Nov. 1, 2026, after this last season.