A 28-year-old ride attendant was injured after being caught in the rotating pendulum attraction’s raising platform as he attempted to retrieve a guest’s hat at the end of the ride cycle. At the same time, the attraction’s operator mistakenly raised the platform to disembark the riders; pinning the attendant. Source
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Orlando Free Fall, ICON Park, Florida, USA
A 14-year-old boy plummeted to his death from the “world’s tallest freestanding drop tower” when he was forced from under his seat’s over-the-shoulder-restraint, about 3/4 the way down the 430 feet (131 m) attraction, as the ride’s auto-magnetic brakes were engaged. Source s
Read More...Vertigo, St. David Catholic Church Carnival, Davie, Florida
A carnival worker was hospitalized after falling from the tower of the transportable aerial swing ride. The victim was approximately halfway up the 95 feet (29 m) tower when a co-worker mistakenly pushed a button on the ride’s control panel that moved a large chair swing frame down onto the victim’s arm, causing him to […]
Read More...Iron Gwazi is open at last
Tampa, Florida, USA
After a two-year-long delay due to the Coronavirus pandemic, Iron Gwazi at Busch Gardens is finally opening to the public! Guests will get to experience the ride this weekend and we were part of the lucky few who got a sneak peak today. Click the headline to see the ride in action
Read More...Sky Tram, Florida State Fair, Tampa, Florida, USA
A 7-year-old girl who was “horse playing” with her two cousins slipped under the safety bar and fell 35-40 feet (10-12 m) from the gondola-style ride. Fortunately she landed on a grassy surface and only suffered a broken wrist and other minor injuries. Source
Read More...Ice Breaker, SeaWorld Orlando, Florida, USA
A 12-year-old boy injured his left leg during pass member previews, just over a week before the Premier Rides Sky Rocket coaster officially opened to the public on Feb. 18. The accident led to the ride’s safety requirements being changed from a minimum ride height of 48 inches (1.2 m) to 54 inches (1.4 m). […]
Read More...Breaking the Ice at SeaWorld Orlando
Orlando, Florida, USA
After a two year delay due to the Coronavirus pandemic, SeaWorld Orlando is finally ready to open Ice Breaker, the park’s new custom designed Premier Rides Sky Rocket coaster, to the public this weekend. Click the headline to see photos and videos of the ride
Read More...StarFlyer, ICON Park, Orlando, Florida, USA
A 21-year-old man fell 200 feet (61 m) to his death while conducting a daily safety check on Funtime’s world’s tallest swing attraction. Source s
Read More...Annual IAAPA Expo cancelled
Orlando, Florida, USA
This year’s IAAPA Expo has been cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic. The annual event held at the Orange County Convention Center each November, features hundreds of ride manufacturer and industry supplier booths, informational symposiums and who’s who of the theme park world. Click the headline for more information
Read More...Sand Blaster, Boardwalk Amusements, Daytona Beach, Florida
Two people fell about 34 feet (10m) when the roller coaster derailed, sending six of the eight passengers to the hospital with minor injuries. The two thrown riders were in the front car, which was completely off the track and perpendicular to the ground, while four were in the partially-derailed middle car and two were […]
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