Flying Chair, Shaoyang Park, Hunan, China

A Star Flyer knockoff swing ride fell to the ground leaving 16 guests injured, including three in serious condition. Source

Legoland Shanghai for 2024

Fengjing, Shanghai, China

Work on a new Legoland theme park in the Jinshan District in Shanghai, China, will begin next year, with an expected opening in 2024. The $550 million park will be constructed in the 700-year-old town of Fengjing and include Lego-themed attractions, restaurants and hotel. Click the headline for more information

Taitaishan Theme Park, Taiyuan City, Shanxi, China

At least 13 people died when a fire engulfed an exhibition hall of ice lantern and snow sculptures, while another 15 people were injured and taken to hospital in stable condition. Source

More UK/USA opening delays as Far East parks reopen

Staffordshire, England, UK

As UK theme parks fall in line with government guidelines shutting their doors and more American parks delay openings, parks in China and Japan begin to welcome guests again as the Novel Corunavirus pandemic begins to subside in the Far East. Click the headline for more information

Balloon Ride, Yantai, Shandong Province, China

A 31-year-old mother and her three-year-old son fell to their deaths when the large helium balloon they were in slipped its moorings and floated away before plunging back to earth after it ruptured high in the atmosphere. Source

Water Slide, Children’s Garden, Taiping, Sichuan, China

Two adults died and 14 people, including six children, were injured after falling from the ‘world’s longest water slide’. Source

Flying Saucer, Temple Fair, Xinxiang, China

Nineteen riders were injured, one seriously, when the revolving arm of a giant frisbee ride disconnected from the supporting pillar. Source

Skyloop, World Joyland, Jiangsu Province, China

Eleven riders were stuck for two hours when the coaster got stuck on the lift hill. The riders were rescued by fire crews, and no injuries were sustained. Source