From monorails to virtual reality experiences to wacky mechanical behemoths that subject passengers to extreme forces, amusement parks and theme parks often feature the latest whiz-bang technology.

(WHTM) – Coasters are the main attraction at most amusement parks but three have stood the test of time: Phoenix at Knoebels Amusement Park, Comet at Hersheypark, and Thunderhawk at Dorney Park. These ...

Rhode Island may not have any amusement parks in operation today, but many years ago, the Ocean State was full of them, from Crescent Point to The Enchanted Forest to Rocky Point Amusement Park. Theme ...

Sign up for the Gazette's morning newsletter and get essential news each day. When Lisa Kron was growing up in southern Michigan, her family would make an annual trek ...

SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — Since Belmont Park first opened to the public in 1925, the historic Mission Beach amusement park and its iconic wooden roller coaster have become synonymous with San Diego’s ...

When folks lined up on May 20, 2000, to ride the Mega Zeph roller coaster at the newly opened Jazzland (later Six Flags) theme park in New Orleans East, it was the first time in 17 years that there ...

The Coney Island Cyclone is more than just a roller coaster. It is a piece of history. Built in 1927, the Cyclone has survived natural disasters, park closures, the rapid development of a city and ...

The Carolina Panthers ended the 2024 season on a high note, defeating the rival Atlanta Falcons in a dramatic overtime showdown, 44–38. Bryce Young had arguably the best game of his career in the ...

Need another reason to head to Florida's LEGO theme park in 2026? Officials announced new details about its 'one-of-its-kind' indoor roller coaster ...