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February 21, 2023

Florida amusement park ride stops mid-air at state fair while carriages flip: 'Can't trust it anymore'

An amusement park ride at the Florida State Fair in Tampa stopped mid-air on Feb. 17 while carriages were flipping. Credit: Brandi Freymuller via Storyful

February 20, 2023

New Jersey water park closes after decorative helicopter falls, injures 4

The DreamWorks Water Park in East Rutherford, New Jersey, remained closed Monday after a decorative helicopter fell from a ceiling and injured four people on Sunday.

February 19, 2023

Orlando FreeFall coming down after owner reaches settlement following Tyre Sampson's death

Orlando FreeFall, the ride a teenager visiting Florida fell from and died last year, will be dismantled after the owner reached an agreement with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.

February 6, 2023

Iowa amusement park ride that killed an 11-year-old boy will never reopen, according to park's owners

The owners of Adventureland in Iowa announced that the ride that killed an 11-year-old boy will never reopen. Officials cited the park for 17 safety violations.

February 3, 2023

Gutfeld has some thoughts on Universal Studios' new Mario Kart ride

'Gutfeld!' panelists discuss controversy surrounding Universal Studios' new Mario Kart ride.

January 31, 2023

Universal Studios' new Mario Kart ride ripped for rules restricting plus-sized visitors

Universal Studios Hollywood's Mario Kart ride at Super Nintendo World was both praised and condemned after it was revealed to have size limitations for some rides.

January 11, 2023

Walt Disney World announces opening date for newest rollercoaster TRON Lightcycle/Run

Walt Disney World announced Wednesday its newest rollercoaster, TRON Lightcycle/Run, will be opening this Spring in the Magic Kingdom. The attraction will be in Tomorrowland.

January 10, 2023

Disney characters coming to Amazon Alexa with 'Hey Disney' command

Amazon recently offered a sneak preview of the Hey Disney experience during the Consumer Electronics Show. It will be available for purchase in the coming months.

January 3, 2023

Florida officials release video of people being rescued from 400-foot-tall ICON park ride after it loses power

Florida officials released drone video showing riders being rescued off of The Wheel at ICON Park in Orlando after it lost power on New Year's Eve.

January 1, 2023

Ferris wheel at Orlando's ICON Park loses power, dozens rescued from 400-foot-tall ride

Orange County Fire Rescue crews evacuated dozens of people from the Ferris wheel at ICON Park in Orlando, Florida after a power failure on New Year's Eve.