Theme Parks

California 4 days ago

California stuntman crashes to the ground as human cannonball act goes horribly wrong, video shows

A world-renowned stuntman is recovering after his human cannonball stunt took a horrifying turn when a gust of wind knocked him off course in front of onlookers at a California fair.

Florida March 20

Orlando ride maintenance tech alleges safety issues were ignored before teen fell to his death in 2022: suit

A former maintenance tech for the now-closed FreeFall ride at ICON Park in Orlando filed a lawsuit alleging safety issues were ignored in the weeks before Tyre Sampson's 2022 death.

Travel February 15

Disney's 'It's a Small World' ride to get new song lyrics

The "It's a Small World" ride at Disneyland in Anaheim, California, will debut a new set of song lyrics in July 2025. The song was first released in 1964.

Theme Parks February 8

Disneyland, Universal Studios Hollywood, offering free tickets to firefighters

Two Southern California theme parks are offering free tickets as a thank you to those who fought the recent wildfires that devastated parts of Los Angeles and the surrounding area.

Hotels January 14

Malaysia is home to the world's largest hotel, with over 7K rooms for guests

The Guinness World Record for the largest hotel by number of rooms goes to First World Hotel in Malaysia. The hotel boasts over 7,000 hotel rooms for guests to lounge in.

US Crime January 13

Fired Disney World employee pleads guilty to hacking menu, removing life-saving allergy information

A former Disney World employee changed menus to falsely indicate that food items didn't contain deadly allergens like peanuts, authorities said.

Theme Parks November 19

Riders caught on camera stuck in midair on California amusement park ride

Knott's Berry Farm officials said that several riders got stuck on one of theme park’s rides for over two hours Monday afternoon.

Theme Parks November 14

Six Flags shuts down Kingda Ka roller coaster as fans sound off: 'Heartbreaking and insulting'

Kingda Ka, the world's tallest roller coaster, will be demolished in the near future, New Jersey's Six Flags Great Adventure announced. Fans took to social media to react to the news.

Travel November 12

Virginia amusement park to open 'world's tallest and longest launched wing' roller coaster

Kings Dominion Amusement Park in Doswell, Virginia, has announced it will open the "world's tallest and longest launched winged" roller coaster in 2025. The ride will travel 65 mph.

World October 29

10 injured after cars on giant pendulum ride break apart midair, horrifying video shows

Frightening video shows the moment two gondola cars detach from a thrill-seeking amusement park ride and crash, leaving ten people injured, six critically.