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). […]
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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 […]
Read More...Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit, Universal Studios Orlando, Florida
Twelve passengers were stuck on the coaster’s vertical lift hill for hours when a computer glitch halted the train in its tracks. Source s
Read More...Dragon Challenge, Islands of Adventure, Florida, USA
Only weeks later after a similar incident, another rider was hit by a mystery object on the coaster. This time they reported being hit in the foot, arm and face which drew blood. Following the two incidents, Dragon Challenge will never duel again. Source s
Read More...Dragon Challenge, Islands of Adventure, Florida, USA
A man riding on the front row of one of the two dueling Dragon Challenge coasters was hit in the eye by a mystery object, presumed to be a loose article dropped by a rider on the other roller coaster. Source s
Read More...Primeval Whirl, Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Florida, USA
A worker died when he was struck by a moving car while carrying out maintenance. Source s
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