A man in his 60s died after being found unconscious in a pool at the marine-themed park. The man was rushed to a hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. Source
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Swimming Pool, Discovery Cove, Orlando, Florida
A 13-year-old girl died after being found unconscious in a pool at the marine-themed park. The girl was rushed to a hospital, where she was later pronounced dead. Source
Read More...Pipeline makes waves at SWO
Orlando, Florida, USA
Surfs up at SeaWorld Orlando! Pipeline: The Surf Coaster, the world’s first Bolliger & Mabillard (B&M) Surf roller coaster, had it’s soft opening today. Similar to a Stand-Up Coaster, guests ride in a standing position and have flexible restraints to create the illusion of surfing. Click the headline to read more
Read More...IAAPA 2022 Round-Up
Orlando, Florida, USA
Thousands of theme park industry movers and shakers descend on sunny Florida for four days of seminars, big-bucks deals, and, of course, the revealing of new ideas and attractions that we’ll ride one day soon! Check out the highlights by clicking on the headline
Read More...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...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...Infinity Falls opens at SeaWorld Orlando
Orlando, Florida, USA
SeaWorld opened Infinity Falls, an Intamin Amusement Rides river rapids attraction themed around a lost jungle river surrounded by the remains of an ancient civilization. The unique feature of the ride is a 30 foot (9m) tall vertical elevator lift followed by a 40 foot (12m) drop, the tallest of any river raft in the world! Click the headline for more information and photos
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
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