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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

Roller coaster riders rescued after ride STALLS 100 feet above ground

May 30, 2026

Roller coaster riders rescued after ride STALLS 100 feet above ground

Emergency crews rescued eight riders who were stranded nearly 100 feet in the air for over three hours after a roller coaster malfunctioned at Galveston's Pleasure Pier.

Eight riders left dangling atop 100-foot roller coaster for over three hours at Texas amusement park

May 29, 2026

Eight riders left dangling atop 100-foot roller coaster for over three hours at Texas amusement park

Eight riders were left dangling atop the Iron Shark roller coaster at Pleasure Pier in Galveston, Texas, for over three hours before being rescued.

Disneyland remains open as evacuation zone shrinks around chemical tank scare

May 26, 2026

Disneyland remains open as evacuation zone shrinks around chemical tank scare

Amid a chemical incident at a Garden Grove aerospace facility, Disneyland is remaining open, though nearby road closures may affect visitor travel plans, the resort said.

Piece of theme park history vanishes as Universal demolishes a cherished attraction

May 24, 2026

Piece of theme park history vanishes as Universal demolishes a cherished attraction

The Lost Continent at Universal Orlando's Islands of Adventure in Florida is being demolished after nearly 30 years, with Mythos Restaurant expected to remain open in 2027.

Nate Bargatze reveals family-focused vision behind $350M Nashville theme park ahead of his first movie release

May 19, 2026

Nate Bargatze reveals family-focused vision behind $350M Nashville theme park ahead of his first movie release

Nate Bargatze discusses his $350 million Nashville theme park Nateland and his new family film "The Breadwinner," set for release on May 29, 2026.

Six Flags guests stranded 245 feet in air after power outage forces coaster evacuation

May 19, 2026

Six Flags guests stranded 245 feet in air after power outage forces coaster evacuation

Visitors and vacationers evacuated from the Titan roller coaster at Six Flags Over Texas after a power outage stopped the 245-foot ride mid-course over the weekend.

Beloved theme park’s summer opening thrown into doubt as workers threaten strike

May 16, 2026

Beloved theme park’s summer opening thrown into doubt as workers threaten strike

Over 200 unionized maintenance workers at Hersheypark in Pennsylvania rejected a final contract offer, raising concerns about a potential strike before summer.