Theme Parks

US Fires April 4

SUV catches fire at Disneyland, black smoke sent drifting over parking structure

A car caught fire at a Disneyland parking structure on Friday before it was extinguished, but no one was injured, authorities told Fox News Digital.

Crime March 29

Disney failed to protect guests from employee taking ‘upskirt’ photos, lawsuit alleges

A new lawsuit alleges that Disney failed to protect guests from employee taking "upskirt" photos of guests at its Florida theme park in 2023.

California March 23

California stuntman crashes to the ground as human cannonball act goes horribly wrong, video shows

A world-renowned stuntman is recovering after his human cannonball stunt took a horrifying turn when a gust of wind knocked him off course in front of onlookers at a California fair.

Florida March 20

Orlando ride maintenance tech alleges safety issues were ignored before teen fell to his death in 2022: suit

A former maintenance tech for the now-closed FreeFall ride at ICON Park in Orlando filed a lawsuit alleging safety issues were ignored in the weeks before Tyre Sampson's 2022 death.

Travel February 15

Disney's 'It's a Small World' ride to get new song lyrics

The "It's a Small World" ride at Disneyland in Anaheim, California, will debut a new set of song lyrics in July 2025. The song was first released in 1964.

Theme Parks February 8

Disneyland, Universal Studios Hollywood, offering free tickets to firefighters

Two Southern California theme parks are offering free tickets as a thank you to those who fought the recent wildfires that devastated parts of Los Angeles and the surrounding area.

Hotels January 14

Malaysia is home to the world's largest hotel, with over 7K rooms for guests

The Guinness World Record for the largest hotel by number of rooms goes to First World Hotel in Malaysia. The hotel boasts over 7,000 hotel rooms for guests to lounge in.

US Crime January 13

Fired Disney World employee pleads guilty to hacking menu, removing life-saving allergy information

A former Disney World employee changed menus to falsely indicate that food items didn't contain deadly allergens like peanuts, authorities said.

Theme Parks November 19

Riders caught on camera stuck in midair on California amusement park ride

Knott's Berry Farm officials said that several riders got stuck on one of theme park’s rides for over two hours Monday afternoon.

Theme Parks November 14

Six Flags shuts down Kingda Ka roller coaster as fans sound off: 'Heartbreaking and insulting'

Kingda Ka, the world's tallest roller coaster, will be demolished in the near future, New Jersey's Six Flags Great Adventure announced. Fans took to social media to react to the news.

Travel November 12

Virginia amusement park to open 'world's tallest and longest launched wing' roller coaster

Kings Dominion Amusement Park in Doswell, Virginia, has announced it will open the "world's tallest and longest launched winged" roller coaster in 2025. The ride will travel 65 mph.

World October 29

10 injured after cars on giant pendulum ride break apart midair, horrifying video shows

Frightening video shows the moment two gondola cars detach from a thrill-seeking amusement park ride and crash, leaving ten people injured, six critically.

VIDEO October 29

Terrifying video shows moment cars break off on amusement park ride injuring 10

A frightening video shows the moment gondolas on an amusement park ride break off, injuring 10. (Credit: Jam Press Vid)

TRAVEL October 17

Universal Orlando announces opening date for its newest theme park

Epic Universe, the newest theme park at Universal Orlando Resort in Orlando, Florida, will open in 2025. The park will include Super Nintendo World and Harry Potter's Ministry of Magic.

FOOD October 4

Halloween Horror Nights event offers 5 frightful foods and a chilling drink: 'Viral sensation'

Halloween Horror Nights is back at the Universal theme parks on both coasts - and with the haunted houses come some delightfully spooky new food and drink options.

CRIME September 26

Police say woman with 2 children arrested at Disneyland after not paying for tickets is a repeat offender

The mother of two arrested at Disneyland this week was uncooperative and refused to comply with requests to provide her identification, authorities said.

Disney September 26

Woman arrested at Disneyland for failing to show ID: video

A woman was arrested at Disneyland in Anaheim, California, after she allegedly failed to show her ID to park security and did not buy tickets for her children.

VIDEO September 26

Woman arrested at Disneyland after failing to show valid ID

A woman accompanied by two young children was arrested at Disneyland in Anaheim, California after she failed to show park officials a valid ID. (Tiktok/ @diz.tok)

Theme Parks September 24

Kings Dominion Halloween Haunt event breaks down into ‘mass chaos’ as teens brawl, police say

The Halloween Haunt event at the Kings Dominion theme park in Virginia erupted into "mass chaos" this past weekend as teens began fighting, police say.

California September 23

Universal Studios unleashes first all-female Halloween haunted house to counter 'male-centric' genre

Universal Studios Hollywood featured its first all-female monster maze as part of the park's annual Halloween Horror Nights event from September to October.

Oregon September 20

Oregon amusement park files lawsuit against ride manufacturer after it leaves guests hanging upside down

After dozens of riders at an Oregon amusement park were left hanging upside down, two lawsuits were brought against the theme park and the ride manufacturer.

TRAVEL September 19

Cedar Point theme park unveils record-breaking 'tilt' roller coaster for 2025

Cedar Point, a theme park in Sandusky, Ohio, is set to open "Siren's Curse," its 19th roller coaster, in 2025. The ride will be the longest and fastest of its kind in North America.

VIDEO September 19

New roller coaster, coming in 2025, climbs 160 feet into the air

A new roller coaster named "Siren's Curse" features a tilt at 90 degrees and is set to open in 2025 at Cedar Point Amusement Park in Sandusky, Ohio.

VIDEO September 19

Cedar Point announces new roller coaster, 'Siren's Curse'

Tony Clark, director of communications at Cedar Point Amusement Park in Sandusky, Ohio, tells Fox News Digital what's different about the park's newest roller coaster.

Thailand September 14

Thai zoo implements time limit to visit viral hippo Moo Deng

A zoo in Thailand was forced to implement a time limit after visitors arrived en masse hoping to see Moo Deng, a baby pygmy hippo who has experienced viral fame.

TRAVEL September 11

Florida's forgotten theme park from 1938 welcomes tourists despite popular competition

A forgotten Florida theme park has been educating visitors about marine life for 86 years and spawned a town of the same name that engulfed it. Marineland still welcomes tourists today.

New York City August 25

Famous, nearly 100-year-old Coney Island roller coaster shut down after malfunction

The Cyclone roller coaster at Coney Island in New York City was shut down indefinitely this week after experiencing a malfunction that forced operators to turn it off mid-ride.

Theme Parks August 24

'Top Thrill 2' roller coaster at Cedar Point will not reopen this season

Top Thrill 2 will not reopen in 2024, operating for just days before its sudden "extended closure" in May 2024. Cedar Point expressed a "sincere apology" for the closure.

Florida August 15

Intricacies of St Augustine, the oldest city in the United States

The oldest city in the United States can be found in the Sunshine State. St. Augustine is the city known as America's oldest, dating back to its foundation in 1565.

Theme Parks August 4

Record-breaking roller coasters that are the highest, fastest, longest, steepest, most expensive in the US

In terms of records, Kingda Ka is one of the most impressive roller coasters in the country. Read about Kingda Ka and more record-breaking coasters in the U.S.