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Amusement Park
Lancaster, PA
News
Pedestrian ID'd After Fatal Hit-Run Strike Near Dutch Wonderland: Coroner
The pedestrian who was fatally struck by a vehicle outside a hotel near multiple amusement parks has been identified by the Lancaster County Coroner on Friday, Aug. 30. John Zimmerman, 72, original of Lititz but recently of Lancaster, died at the scene of the strike at 2270 Lincoln Highway East at Fairfield Inn, according to the coroner. The strike happened around 4:10 a.m. and Zimmerman was pronounced dead at 4:54 a.m., as dispatchers said and as noted in the coroner's release. Zimmerman was already dead when first responders arrived, according to LCWC. He was hit in the e…
Lakewood, NJ
News
New Roller Coaster's Opening Delayed Until 2025 At Six Flags Great Adventure
Fans of Six Flags Great Adventure will have to wait even longer to ride the Jackson Township amusement park's newest roller coaster. In a Facebook post on Monday, Aug. 12, the resort said the opening of THE FLASH: Vertical Velocity has been delayed until 2025. "When it comes to delivering fun and safe attractions, we won't rush the construction process," Six Flags Great Adventure posted. "We appreciate your patience and understanding. We're confident it will be worth the wait." THE FLASH: Vertical Velocity will be North America's first triple-launch super boomerang coaster, sending ri…
Villas-Lower Township, NJ
Business
'It's Sad To Let Go': Amusement Park Closing After 94 Years Of Fun On Ocean City Boardwalk
An Ocean City amusement park is shutting down after creating nearly a century of summer memories for children and families. Mayor Jay Gillian, the owner of Gillian's Wonderland Pier, said he'll terminate the multi-year lease for the theme park in a couple of months. He made the announcement in a letter posted on the pier's Facebook page on Friday, Aug. 9. Mayor Gillian said he has "little choice" but to retire, closing the park and 6th Street Pizza and Grill along the Ocean City Boardwalk. "The memories I've made with my family and the joy of meeting so many wonderful t…
Lakewood, NJ
News
Historic Jersey Shore Carousel Reopening Before Fourth Of July After Years Of Restoration Work
After five years of careful restoration work, a historic carousel in Seaside Heights will be spinning just in time for the Fourth of July, officials said. The Floyd L. Moreland Carousel will officially reopen at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, July 3, the borough said in an update on its website. The carousel dates back to 1910 and was last operating at Casino Pier in April 2019. The Seaside Heights Historical Society said the carousel passed state inspection on Monday, June 10. The group's members can take some of the first rides from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, June 29. The wooden chariots …
Rye, NY
News
Iconic Rides, Facilities At Rye Playland Get Upgrades, Restoration
A beloved Westchester amusement park is being transformed by an extensive revamping project that is already seeing results. In an announcement on Friday, Feb. 23, Westchester County officials detailed improvements completed at Rye Playland as part of a $130 million capital program that is still underway. The program was initiated in 2020 when county officials recognized a need to improve the park, which was founded in 1928 and is one of only two amusement parks in the country with National Historic Landmark status. So far, restoration efforts at the Grand Carousel and Der…
Allentown, PA
Business
Dorney Park Operator Cedar Fair To Merge With Six Flags
Cedar Fair, the owner of Allentown's Dorney Park and Wildwater Kingdom amusement park, will merge with Six Flags, company leaders announced Thursday, Nov. 2. The combined company will operate 42 parks and nine resorts across 17 states as well as Canada and Mexico and is valued at around $8 billion, according to management. Under the terms of the deal, Cedar Fair unitholders will own about 51.2 percent of the newly merged company, while the remaining 48.8 percent will be owned by Six Flags shareholders. Company leaders said Cedar Fair's and Six Flags' existing po…
Rye, NY
News
Scare At Rye Playland: Ride Spins Backwards
Guests at a popular amusement park in the Hudson Valley got an unexpected scare when a ride wouldn't stop spinning. It happened this week in Westchester at Rye Playland, according to a report by ABC New York. The Music Express ride, which was carrying children and adults, spun backwards for as long as 10 minutes on Sunday, July 23, according to video obtained by Eyewitness News. The report said an emergency stop attempt was unsuccessful before power was disconnected. No injuries were reported. The ride has been out of service since. Click here to read the ABC 7 report.
Lakewood, NJ
News
Kingda Ka Rollercoaster Closes After Malfunction At Six Flags Great Adventure
Kingda Ka, the world’s tallest roller coaster located at Six Flags Great Adventure, is closed after a malfunction (scroll for video of the ride). It's the second coaster ride closed after El Toro closed in August, also due to a malfunction. El Torro is set to reopen on Saturday, June 17. Kingda Ka, which is 456 feet high, has been shut down since June 5 after suffering an apparent unintended rollback. Front Rider's Perspective on Kingda Ka (Intamin AG: Accelerator Coaster) at Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson, Sharp Productions The malfunction involved "a mechanical failure of a co…
Lakewood, NJ
News
Popular Parachute Ride At Six Flags Great Adventure Is Closing And Park Goers Are Not Happy
One of the last remaining amusement parachute rides of its kind in the United States for years was enjoyed by park goers at Six Flags Great Adventure. But now, it's closing, and park goers are not happy about it. The Jackson amusement park took to the comment section on Instagram after its account became flooded with comments asking if the rumors about "The Parachute Training Center: Edwards AFB Jump Tower." "Parachutes will be removed from the park," the comment reads. "As we plan for future growth, we sometimes identify rides that have reached the end of their useful life and r…
Cherry Hill, NJ
News
Clementon Park & Splashworld Reopening After Foreclosure
It's been a wild ride for Clementon Park & Splashworld, but a smoother path is up ahead. The 114-year-old South Jersey amusement and splash park is reopening on Friday after being closed for nearly two years. The park announced its hours of operation and discounted season ticket prices on its website here. After foreclosure, the 52-acre park was sold to a new owner in March for $2.37 million. The winning bid by Indiana Beach Holdings included the park's liquor license. Popular rides include the Sea Dragon arc swing; Ring of Fire 360-degree loop ride; a giant Fer…
Cherry Hill, NJ
News
Sold
: Popular Camden County Clementon Park & Splash World To Reopen After $2.37M Sale
A 114-year-old South Jersey amusement park is here to stay after a successful auction on Tuesday. Clementon Park & Splash World was sold at auction for $2.37 million to an undisclosed buyer intent on reopening the amusement park in Camden County. The identity of the buyer was not immediately announced but officials with the auction firm selling the foreclosed property -- Capital Recovery Group -- said Wednesday they expect the new owner to reopen the 52-acre park. “We had a lot of interest,” Bill Firestone, chief executive officer of CRG told NJ Advance Media on Wednesday. “I was basic…
Egg Harbor Township, NJ
Police & Fire
Ocean City Boardwalk Blaze Ravages Playland's Castaway Cove
Playland's Castaway Cove in Ocean City has vowed to rebuild after being ravaged by flames Saturday morning. The four-alarm fire broke out on the 1000 block of the boardwalk and spread to the area's "oldest amusement park" around 8 a.m. Firefighters spent more than two hours in sub-zero temps knocking the fire down. The amusement park thanked guests for thoughts and prayers, and promised to rebuild. To our family and loyal guests, we thank everyone for their thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. We would... Posted by Playland Castaway Cove on Saturday, January 30, 2021 …
North Hunterdon, NJ
Police & Fire
Woman Airlifted After Waterslide Injury At NJ Amusement Park 'Land Of Make Believe'
A woman was airlifted to an area hospital after she went unconscious on a water slide at a Warren County amusement park Tuesday afternoon, authorities said. The woman was alert and fully conscious before she was airlifted to Morristown Medical Center from the "Land of Make Believe" around 1 p.m., NJSP Trooper Charles Marchan told Daily Voice. Initial reports said that the woman was unable to feel her legs and had sustained a possible head injury. Daily Voice's call and email to the amusement park were not returned as of 3 p.m. The park has been open for nearly 66 years, and recently …
