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Mattel Adventure Park in Glendale to offer Hot Wheels coasters, Barbie Beach House and more

Mattel Adventure Park in Glendale to offer Hot Wheels coasters, Barbie Beach House and more

Mattel Adventure Park in Glendale, Arizona is scheduled to open later this year and is set to feature a Thomas the Tank Engine ride, Hot Wheels roller coasters, Barbie attractions and more.

February 24
Orlando FreeFall ride to be torn down after Tyre Sampson's death, operators confirm

Orlando FreeFall ride to be torn down after Tyre Sampson's death, operators confirm

Tyre Sampson died in March after plunging to his death while riding the Orlando FreeFall, which has been closed ever since.

October 6, 2022
Disney, Universal reopening after weathering Hurricane Ian

Disney, Universal reopening after weathering Hurricane Ian

Orlando theme parks that temporarily shut their doors in the face of Hurricane Ian are beginning to reopen.

September 30, 2022
2-year-old child struck by train at NJ amusement park, police say

2-year-old child struck by train at NJ amusement park, police say

Police said the child was airlifted to a hospital and listed in critical condition.

August 21, 2022
Six Flags CEO plans to raise prices, says parks turned into 'day care center for teenagers'

Six Flags CEO plans to raise prices, says parks turned into 'day care center for teenagers'

The company's new strategy is meant to keep "rowdy" teenagers from running amok.

August 15, 2022
Roller coaster crash at Legoland park in Germany injures 34

Roller coaster crash at Legoland park in Germany injures 34

Two roller coaster trains crashed into each other Thursday at an amusement park in southern Germany, injuring at least 34 people, two of them severely, German media reported.

August 11, 2022
Disney World brawl: Fists fly in video taken of fight at Magic Kingdom, witness tells FOX 35

Disney World brawl: Fists fly in video taken of fight at Magic Kingdom, witness tells FOX 35

Another brawl reportedly broke out at Walt Disney World Resort this week, the second altercation reported at the Florida attraction in recent weeks.

July 21, 2022
'We won't accept that': Family seen in viral Sesame Place video accuses park of discrimination

'We won't accept that': Family seen in viral Sesame Place video accuses park of discrimination

A family accusing Sesame Place of discrimination spoke publicly at a press conference in New York and called for the firing of the employee seen in the viral video with the two girls. 

July 20, 2022
Sesame Place facing backlash after woman posts video of 2 girls being ignored by theme park character

Sesame Place facing backlash after woman posts video of 2 girls being ignored by theme park character

A mother is speaking out on social media after she says a theme park character at Sesame Place ignored her children and greeted others. Sesame Place has since released a statement, but the mother alleges the park is just trying to save their appearance.

July 18, 2022
Knott's Berry Farm reopens after multiple fights among teens closes park early

Knott's Berry Farm reopens after multiple fights among teens closes park early

Multiple fights at Knott's Berry Farm forced the park to close early Saturday. Three people were injured according to the Orange County Fire Authority.

July 17, 2022
Status of drop-tower rides at major theme parks after teen's death in Orlando

Status of drop-tower rides at major theme parks after teen's death in Orlando

While most of these attractions are not exactly the same as the tower ride in Orlando where a 14-year-old boy died, some parks have issued statements about their individual safety protocols.

April 4, 2022
Orlando FreeFall death: State hires forensic team to investigate after teen falls from ride

Orlando FreeFall death: State hires forensic team to investigate after teen falls from ride

The state has hired a forensic team to investigate the Orlando FreeFall ride after 14-year-old Tyre Sampson died when he fell from the attraction on March 24.

April 4, 2022
Florida hires forensic firm to investigate Tyre Sampson death from Orlando FreeFall ride

Florida hires forensic firm to investigate Tyre Sampson death from Orlando FreeFall ride

Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried promised a “complete and thorough investigation” into how a 14-year-old teenager fell from the Orlando FreeFall drop tower last week at ICON Park.

April 1, 2022
Orlando FreeFall ride death: Family friend who took Tyre Sampson to ICON Park speaks

Orlando FreeFall ride death: Family friend who took Tyre Sampson to ICON Park speaks

The family who took Tyre Sampson to ICON Park the night he died spoke exclusively to FOX 35 News about the tragedy.

March 31, 2022
Orlando FreeFall ride death: $20 belt may have saved teen's life, expert says

Orlando FreeFall ride death: $20 belt may have saved teen's life, expert says

An amusement ride inventor said Tyre Sampson’s death could have been prevented with a simple addition to the seat.

March 31, 2022
Family of teen who fell from Orlando drop tower ride petition to have it shut down for good

Family of teen who fell from Orlando drop tower ride petition to have it shut down for good

About two dozen people marched along International Drive on Tuesday calling for the Orlando FreeFall ride to be shut down for good.

March 30, 2022
Orlando FreeFall death: Ride safety experts say teen's harness was not properly secured

Orlando FreeFall death: Ride safety experts say teen's harness was not properly secured

Forensic inspectors from Explico Engineering out of Michigan spent hours Tuesday afternoon taking a close look at the Orlando FreeFall ride at ICON Park, at times using a laser scanner. FOX 35 News asked two ride safety experts to take a look at a video recorded on the evening of the deadly fall.

March 30, 2022
Beaumont-area drill team delivers 'inappropriate chant' during performance at Walt Disney World

Beaumont-area drill team delivers 'inappropriate chant' during performance at Walt Disney World

Video of a Beaumont-area drill team is attracting social media attention following their performance at Walt Disney World in Orlando.

March 18, 2022
SchlitterBahn Galveston set to open for Spring Break with nearly $3 million in renovations

SchlitterBahn Galveston set to open for Spring Break with nearly $3 million in renovations

They are excited to highlight the almost $3M in off-season enhancements that include employee training, new furniture throughout the park, and brand new paint jobs on some of their family fave favorite rides.

March 4, 2022
SeaWorld Orlando announces opening date for Ice Breaker roller coaster

SeaWorld Orlando announces opening date for Ice Breaker roller coaster

“Get ready for uncharted chills on the all-new Ice Breaker coaster!”

January 3, 2022
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