Review of the News: Sunday July 21, 2013

Cedar Point, Sandusky, OH
State inspectors are at a popular Ohio amusement park to figure out how a boat on a thrill ride accidentally rolled backward down a hill and flipped over in water, injuring seven people.
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Disneyland, Anaheim, CA
A California appeals court sided against a woman and agreed with Disneyland, concluding last week that the Segway was just too dangerous to be used as a mode of transportation inside the Southern California theme park.
Wired

Six Flags Over Texas, Arlington, TX
A Six Flags death this weekend will lead to an investigation over how a rider was thrown from a roller coaster, but instead of police conducting the investigation it will be the park itself.
The Inquisitr

Review of the News: Wednesday July 17, 2013

Cedar Point, Sandusky, OH
Officials at Cedar Point amusement park in Sandusky said nine and a half weeks into its life, the $26 million GateKeeper roller coaster has had its 1 millionth rider.
Toledo Blade

Ocean Park, Wong Chuk Hang and Nam Long Shan, Hong Kong
The police have closed their file on alleged mistreatment of an Ocean Park dolphin after government vets found no evidence of wrongdoing, the theme park says.
South China Morning Post

Review of the News: Tuesday July 16, 2013

Holiday World, Santa Claus, IN
As "the golden sponge cake with the creamy filling" returns to store shelves on Monday, a deep-fried version will be added to the dessert menu at Holiday World theme park.
WBIW

Wild Adventures, Valdosta, GA
A park spokesman says more than 200 gallons of hydrochloric acid spilled behind the 'Splash Island' Water Park this morning.
WCTV

Review of the News: Monday July 15, 2013

Ghost Town in the Sky, Maggie Valley, NC
State investigators are looking into an allegation that a gunfighter at Wild West amusement park Ghost Town in the Sky was hit with shrapnel from a shotgun blast.
Black Mountain News

Kings Island, Mason, OH
Two of King Island’s long-standing family attractions are celebrating their 45th anniversary this season.
Springfield News-Sun

Review of the News: Thursday July 4, 2013

Knott’s Berry Farm, Buena Park, CA
Knott’s Berry Farm season pass prices were scheduled to go up again after July 7, according to the amusement park’s website Thursday.
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Luna Park, Coney Island, Brooklyn, New York City, NY
Luna Park at Coney Island will be open for a full day Friday for the first time since the dismantling of the Astrotower.
WABC

Review of the News: Tuesday July 2, 2013

California’s Great America, Santa Clara, CA
The blood-curdling screams are being silenced as Great America's latest attraction -- the Gold Striker roller coaster -- was shut down this week after the shrieks got a few decibels too loud for its not-so-amused neighbors.
Mercury News

Luna Park, Coney Island, Brooklyn, New York City, NY
Coney Island's Luna Park amusement park was evacuated Tuesday evening after reports the Astrotower was swaying, and will remain closed until testing is complete and the tower is deemed stable.
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Thorpe Park, Chertsey, Surrey, England, United Kingdom
One of Britain's most popular theme parks has been accused of distracting customers and 'switching balls' to manipulate the number of prizes won at its games stalls.
Daily Mail