9 photos of royals having a blast at Disney parks
Disney princesses aren't the only royalty walking around Disney parks. Over the years, real-life royals have visited the parks too.While the world's royal families have been known to take lavish...
View ArticleA roller coaster went off the rails, hurled 2 people 34 feet to the ground,...
A three-car roller coaster in Daytona Beach, Florida, derailed on Thursday night.The front car was hanging down from the track, while the second and third cars remained on the track.Two people in the...
View ArticleThe 10 best amusement parks in America to visit this summer
With roller coasters and water slides, amusement parks are an essential part of summer in America. A cross-country tour of the US will take you to the world's tallest steel coaster, the steepest wooden...
View Article14 theme park horror stories that will make you cringe
Summer is synonymous with fun road trips, beach getaways, and even amusement parks. But just like any good plan, these things don’t always go as planned, especially in the case of amusement parks.From...
View Article40 vintage photos of amusement parks that show how glamorous they used to be
Everything was more glamorous back in the day — flying, hotel bars, shopping malls, the list goes on.Even amusement parks, which are undoubtedly unglamorous today, were places that called for dressing...
View Article25 of the wildest, most heart-pumping theme park rides in the US
Whether you're an adrenaline junkie or a casual coaster fan, there are exciting rides to experience at theme parks across America. From brand-new roller coasters like the Wonder Woman Golden Lasso...
View ArticleTHEN AND NOW: Photos that show how much amusement parks have changed
Since the 19th century, people have flocked to amusement parks for thrills and family-friendly entertainment. Getting dolled up, rickety roller coasters, and cheap tickets encompassed the experience of...
View ArticleThe 20 best amusement and water parks in the US, according to travelers
TripAdvisor recently announced the winners of its Travelers' Choice awards in the amusement and water park categories.The travel planning and booking site based its findings on an algorithm that...
View Article10 depressing photos of amusement parks in the winter
September is quickly approaching, which can only mean one thing — summer is over. And with summer ending, it's the perfect time to get in all those last-minute warm weather activities you'll miss, like...
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View Article15 amazing amusement parks from around the world
Beyond the magic of Disney, the world is filled with theme parks, big and small. There are parks that are dedicated to death-defying roller coasters and ones that celebrate the local culture.Here is...
View Article10 of the best under-the-radar amusement parks in the US
Some lesser-known amusement parks offer some truly memorable adventures. Knott's Berry Farm in California and Cedar Point in Ohio both offer rides for thrill-seekers. Kennywood and King's Island have...
View ArticleThe 12 best amusement parks in the US that aren't Disney
There are amusement parks all over the country that are great — and cheaper — alternatives to Disney parks.Cedar Point in Ohio, Silver Dollar City in Missouri, and Dollywood in Tennessee have thrilling...
View ArticleTHEN AND NOW: What 8 abandoned amusement parks looked like before they became...
Some abandoned amusement parks still contain spooky remnants of attractions.The Upstream Plunge pool at an abandoned Disney water park has been drained and filled with cement.Six Flags New Orleans...
View ArticleFans said they waited more than 10 hours in line for the new 'Harry Potter'...
Fans waited for hours to board the newest ride at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter on opening day.It's called Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike and involves riding on a rollercoaster that looks...
View ArticleWhat would happen if you ride a roller coaster as tall as the Burj Khalifa
Kingda Ka is the tallest roller coaster in the world. At 139 meters, it's nearly the height of the Great Pyramid of Giza.But what if someone built a roller coaster as tall as the Burj Khalifa, the...
View ArticleHere's how much money you'd make working at an American amusement park
The middle of summer means trips to the amusement park for many American families.According to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, amusement parks and arcades employ workers in a variety of...
View Article11 amusement parks around the US that go all-out for Halloween
Amusement parks around the US have special ways of celebrating the Halloween season. Disney parks in California and Florida dress their classic characters in seasonal costumes and feature events and...
View ArticleSix Flags will pay couples $600 to lie in a coffin together for 30 hours...
Last year, Six Flags paid people $600 to lie in a coffin for 30 hours.The amusement park is bringing back the challenge, but this time around it's asking couples to put their relationship to the...
View ArticleVintage postcards of San Francisco reveal the city's early cable cars,...
Vintage postcards of San Francisco from the last 150 years reveal the city's history from a unique perspective.The images show how San Francisco's population skyrocketed during the Gold Rush in 1848...
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