List of closed rides and attractions

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The following are amusement park rides and attractions that have been closed. In some cases they may have been removed and replaced by another ride, while in other cases they may be standing but not operating.

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Ardent Leisure

Dreamworld

Cedar Fair

California's Great America

Canada's Wonderland

Carowinds

Cedar Point

Geauga Lake

Kings Dominion

Kings Island

Knott's Berry Farm

Worlds of Fun

Compagnie des Alpes

Bellewaerde

Jardin d'Acclimatation

Parc Astérix

Walibi Belgium

Walibi Holland

Hershey Entertainment and Resorts Company

Hersheypark

Looping Group

Avonturenpark Hellendoorn

Drayton Manor Theme Park

Fort Fun Abenteuerland

La Mer de Sable

Parc Bagatelle

Merlin Entertainments Group

Alton Towers

Chessington World of Adventures

Gardaland

Heide Park

Legoland Billund Resort

Legoland California

Legoland Deutschland Resort

Legoland Discovery Center Dallas Fort Worth

Legoland Malaysia Resort

Legoland Windsor Resort

Sea Life Abenteuer Park (1996-2015)

Overseas Chinese Town Enterprises

Happy Valley Beijing

Parques Reunidos

Attractiepark Slagharen

Bobbejaanland

Roller coasters

  • Achtbaan (Wildcat from Schwarzkopf, 1976-1981)
  • Alpenblitz (Powered coaster from Schwarzkopf (1976-1981)
  • Looping Star (Looping Star from Schwarzkopf, 1979-2003)
  • Speedy Bob (Wild mouse from Mack Rides, 1998-2008)
  • Wervelwind (Whirlwind from Vekoma, 1982-1999)

Other attractions

Castle Park

Dutch Wonderland

Kennywood

Lake Compounce

Mirabilandia

Movie Park Germany

Roller coasters

Other attractions

  • Batman Abenteuer (Simulator ride, 1996-2004) (rethemed to Time Riders)
  • Blue's Skidoo (Red Baron, 2008-2018)
  • Brandy Bird's Hat Dance (Carousel, 2005-2007)
  • Danny Phantom Ghost Zone (Teacups, 2007-2012) (rethemed to Fairy World Spin)
  • Diego's Rescue Rider (Jump Around, 2008-2018)
  • Dishwasher (Teacups, 2005-2006) (rethemed to Danny Phantom Ghost Zone)
  • Dora's Adventure Express (Train ride, 2007-2013)
  • Elmer Fudd's Tractor Race (Tractor ride, 1996-2004) (rethemed to Robert's Rat Race)
  • Filmmuseum (Museum with original artefacts from famous films like Star Wars and Terminator , 1996-2013) (replaced by Star Trek: Operation Enterprise)
  • Film Studio Tour (1996-2007)
  • Flying Cloud (Crazy Bus, 2005-2006) (rethemed to Teenage Robot Roundabout)
  • Gremlins Invasion (Dark ride themed to Gremlins , 1996-2005) (replaced by Van Helsing's Factory)
  • Ice Age Adventure (Water dark ride, 2005-2016) (replaced by Movie Park Studio Tour)
  • Josie's Bath House (Breakdance, 2000-2007)
  • Looney Tunes Adventure (Water dark ride, 1996-2004) (rethemed to Ice Age Adventure)
  • Looney Tunes Carousel (Carousel, 1996-2004) (rethemed to Movie Crew Carousel)
  • Looney Tunes Tea Cup Ride (Teacups, 1996-2004) (rethemed to Dishwasher)
  • Movie Crew Carousel (Carousel, 2005-2007)
  • Mister Valentinos Go Kart Race (Kart racing, 2005-2006) (rethemed to NICK Speed Racers)
  • Mystery River (River rapids ride/Dark ride, 2005-2017) (rethemed to Excalibur – Secrets of the Dark Forest)
  • NICK Speed Racers (Kart racing, 2007-2007)
  • Riddlers Revenge (Top Spin, 1999-2004) (rethemed to N.Y.C. Transformer)
  • Robert's Rat Race (Tractor ride, 2005-2007)
  • Speedy Gonzalez Taxi (Kart Racing, 2003-2004) (rethemed to Mister Valentinos Go Kart Race)
  • Swiper's Sweeper (The Whip, 2007-2018) (rethemed to Zooma's Zoomers)
  • Team Umizoomi Number Tumbler (Crazy Bus, 2013-2019) (rethemed to Skyes High Flyer)
  • Teenage Robot Roundabout (Crazy Bus, 2007-2012) (rethemed to Team Umizoomi Number Tumbler)
  • The Daffy Duck Thundercloud (Crazy Bus, 1996-2004) (rethemed to Flying Cloud)
  • The Walking Dead: Breakout (Horror maze, 2016-2020)
  • Tweety und Sylvester jr. Chase (Carousel, 1996-2004) (rethemed to Brandy Bird's Hat Dance)
  • Unendliche Geschichte (River rapids ride/Dark ride, 1996-2004) (rethemed to Mystery River)
  • Wonder Pets Flyboat (Mini drop tower, 2008-2018)
  • Wonderland Studio Tour (Train ride, 2005-2006) (rethemed to Dora's Adventure Express)
  • Yosemite Sam Railroad (Train ride, 1996-2004) (rethemed to Wonderland Studio Tour)

Parque de Atracciones de Madrid

Plopsa

Plopsa Indoor Hasselt

Seattle Center

Fun Forest

SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment

Adventure Island

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

Busch Gardens Williamsburg

SeaWorld Ohio

SeaWorld San Antonio

SeaWorld San Diego

Sesame Place (Pennsylvania)

Water Country USA

Star Trek: The Experience

Six Flags

Six Flags AstroWorld

Six Flags Atlantis – Florida

Six Flags Great Adventure

Rides and attractions

  • African Rivers
  • Antique Cars
  • Asian Rivers
  • Bugs Bunny Barnstormers – formerly Foghorn Leghorn Flyers and Red Baron
  • Calypso
  • Chaos
  • Condor
  • Enterprise – renamed Spin Meister in 1993
  • Evolution
  • Fender Bender
  • Flying Wave
  • Glow in the Park Parade
  • Gondola
  • Grand Prix
  • Great Train Ride
  • Hand Cars
  • Haunted Castle – burned in 1984
  • Hydro Flume
  • Joust-A-Bout – renamed Sky Pilot in 1997
  • Jumpin' Jack Flash
  • Looney Tunes Log Jam – formerly Elmer Fudd Traffic Jam
  • Looping Starship – renamed Space Shuttle in 1993
  • Magic Hands
  • Matterhorn
  • Monster Spin
  • Moon Bounce
  • Movietown Water Effect
  • Musik Express
  • North American Rivers
  • Panorama Wheel – renamed Phileas Fogg's Balloon Ride in 1993
  • Pendulum
  • Pirate's Flight
  • Porky Pig Pipeline
  • Pretty Monster – renamed Dream Street Dazzler in 1976
  • Rodeo Stampede
  • Rotor – renamed in 1991 as Typhoon and again in 1996 as Taz Tornado
  • S.S. Feather-sword
  • Schwabinchen – dismantled in 1986 and renamed and rethemed as El Sombrero in 1993
  • Scrambler
  • Spinnaker
  • Stuntman's Freefall
  • Super Cat
  • Super Sidewinder
  • Swiss Bob
  • Sylvester Scooters
  • Tilt-A-Whirl
  • Time Warp – the world's first double inverter
  • Traffic Jam
  • Troika
  • Wild E. Coyote Wild, Wild Web

Roller coasters

Six Flags Great America

Six Flags Over Georgia

Six Flags Over Texas

Universal Destinations & Experiences

Universal's Islands of Adventure

Universal Studios Florida

Universal Studios Hollywood

Village Roadshow Theme Parks and Attractions

Sea World

Warner Bros. Movie World

Walt Disney Parks and Resorts

Disneyland Park

Disney's Animal Kingdom

Disney's Hollywood Studios

Epcot

Magic Kingdom

Other

Europe

Djurs Sommerland

Dyrehavsbakken

  • Dillen (Jet-ski ride, c. 2003–2020) (replaced by Tidsmaskinen)
  • Racing (Roller coaster from Zierer, 1972–2020) (replaced by Græshoppen)

Efteling

Eifelpark

  • Familien-Achterbahn (Force from Zierer, 1995–2012)

Erlebnispark Tripsdrill

  • Das rollende Weinfass (Haunted swing, unknown–1996) (rethemed to Phantastisches Weinfass)
  • Phantastisches Weinfass (Haunted swing, 1996–2011)

Europa-Park

  • African Queen (Africa-themed water ride, 1975–2022)
  • Baron William`s Mystery Hall (Haunted attraction (simulated), 1991–2007) (replaced by Crazy Taxi and London Bus)
  • Ciao Bambini (Cockaigne-themed dark ride, 1982–2011) (rethemed to Piccolo Mondo)
  • Europa-Park Historama (Park museum, 1990–2017)
  • Eurosat (Indoor roller coaster, 1989–2017) (rethemed to Eurosat - CanCan Coaster)
  • Flug des Ikarus (Balloon Race, 1996–2022)
  • Dschungel-Floßfahrt (Africa-themed water ride, 1978–2022) (rethemed to Josefinas kaiserliche Zauberreise)
  • Interaktive Wasserspiele (Interactive water fountains, 1978–2022)
  • Kamtschatka Airline Klub (Simulator ride, 2003–2005)
  • Märchengalerie (Fairytale-themed exhibition, 1975–2017) (replaced by Käthe Kruse Puppenausstellung)
  • Mercedes-Benz Motorsport Mini Rennbahn (Formula-1-themed playground, 2002–2017) (replaced by the Eurosat Coastiality station)
  • Piraten in Batavia (Pirate-themed water dark ride, opened 1987, destroyed by a fire 2018, restored and re-opened in 2020)
  • Wikinger-Bootsfahrt (Carousel, 1990–2016) (rethemed to Sheep Rock)

Freizeit-Land Geiselwind

Freizeitpark Plohn

  • Drachenlooping (Roller coaster, ?-2010)
  • Drachenschaukel (Crazy Bus, ?-2016)
  • Silver Mine (Roller coaster from Zierer, 2000-2018)
  • Sling-Shot Fort Laramie (Reverse bungee, 2004-2011)

Fraispertuis City

Hansa-Park

Linnanmäki

  • Apollo (Carousel, 1986-1997, from 1998-2011 at Tykkimäki) (replaced by Pallokaruselli)
  • Around the World (Dark ride, 1997-2004) (replaced by Taikasirkus)
  • Autorata (Dodgems, 1950-1963) (replaced by current Autorata)
  • Breakdance (1988-2001) (replaced by current Mustekala)
  • Calypso (1967-1974, from 1975-1984 at Särkänniemi) (replaced by Enterprise)
  • Cortina Jet (Bayern Kurve, 1970-1987) (replaced by Breakdance)
  • Enterprise (1975-1998, from 1999-2017 at Tykkimäki) (replaced by Raketti)
  • Flying Coaster (Flying Coaster from Eyerly Aircraft Company, later at Gröna Lund) (replaced by Cortina Jet)
  • Formularata (Kids track ride, 1968-1995) (replaced by the cinema Virtuaaliteatteri)
  • Helsinki-pyörä (Ferris wheel, 1964-2005, since 2007 at Tykkimäki) (replaced by Rinkeli)
  • Hully Gully (Wipeout, 1972-1972)
  • Hully Gully (Wipeout, 1984-1985, from 1986-2008 at Tykkimäki) (replaced by Apollo)
  • Hurlumhei (Funhouse, 1952-1959) (replaced by Vekkula)
  • Ipanarata (Kiddie roller coaster, 1971-1989) (replaced by Pikajuna)
  • Katapultti (Katapult from Schwarzkopf, 1992-1993) (replaced by Kieputin)
  • Kieppi (Booster, 2003-2016) (replaced by Magia)
  • Kieputin (Roll-O-Plane, 1951-1977, later at Särkänniemi)
  • Kotkot (Track ride, 1993-2017)
  • Lasten Maailmanpyörä (Ferris wheel for children, 1979-1995) (replaced by Vankkuripyörä)
  • Lasten Mustekala (Carousel, 1990-1996, since 1997 at Tykkimäki)
  • Loch Ness (Carousel, 1951-1953)
  • Meteoriitti (Carousel, 1990-1999, since 2004 at Tykkimäki) (replaced by HipHop)
  • Miniautot (Mini dodgems, 1978-2017) (replaced by Pellen Talo)
  • Mustekala (Monster, 1979-1984) (replaced by modern Mustekala)
  • Naurutalo (House of mirrors, 1967-2002) (replaced by a gift shop)
  • Pallokaruselli (Samba Balloon, 1997-2015) (replaced by Propelli)
  • Pilvenpyörä (Paratrooper, 1962-1984) (replaced by Sateenkaari)
  • Round Up (1961-1975, from 1977-1985 at Särkänniemi)
  • Safari (Dark ride, 1983-1999) (replaced by Linnunrata)
  • Salaisuuksien Talo (Funhouse, 1989-1996) (replaced by Nukketalo)
  • Sateenkaari (Rainbow, 1984-2009)
  • Sokkelo (Maze, 2007-2011) (replaced by a gift shop)
  • Suihkio (Roto-Jet, 1955-1986, from 1987-2011 at Tykkimäki)
  • Troika (1974-1974, since 1975 at Särkänniemi)
  • Vauhtihirviö 1 (Tilt-A-Whirl, 1950-1952)
  • Vauhtihirviö 2 (Tilt-A-Whirl, 1950-1957)
  • Vekkula (Funhouse, 1961-2017)
  • Vonkaputous (Water Coaster from Premier Rides, 2001-2017)

Meli Park (1935-1999)

Panorama-Park Sauerland Wildpark

Parc Astérix

Phantasialand

  • Autoscooter (Dodgems, 1968-1986) (replaced by Space Center, the Hollywood Tour and the dinner show Fantissima)
  • Ballonfahrt (Samba Balloon, 1993-2009) (replaced by the area Wuze Town)
  • Bienchenflug (Carousel, 1979-2009) (replaced by the area Wuze Town)
  • Bolles Spieleland (Playground, 1970s-2010)
  • Bottichfahrt (Water ride, 1971-1993) (replaced by Walzertraum)
  • Bullenreiten (Mechanical bull, 2004-2009)
  • China-Ausstellung (Exhibition of ancient Chinese artifacts, 1985-?)
  • Cine 2000 (180° cinema, 1978-1995) (replaced by Silbermine, Magic World of Siegfried & Roy and Colorado Adventure)
  • Condor (1986-2006) (replaced by Talocan)
  • Crazy Loop (Crazy Dance, 1995-2004) (replaced by the area Deep in Africa and Black Mamba)
  • Galaxis 360 (360° cinema, 1982-1985) (replaced by Cine 2000)
  • Gebirgsbahn (Speed Racer from Schwarzkopf, opened 1975, burned down on 1 May 2001) (replaced by River Quest)
  • Gondelbahn 1001 Nacht (Dark ride themed to the tales of 1001 Nights, 1970-2009) (replaced by the shop Haus der 6 Drachen)
  • Grand-Canyon-Bahn (Powered Coaster from Schwarzkopf, opened 1978, burned down on 1 May 2001) (replaced by River Quest)
  • Jumbo (Dumbo, 1979-2000) (replaced by the area Wuze Town)
  • Käpt’n Blackbeards Piratenflotte (Remote controlled boats, 2001-2004) (replaced by the area Deep in Africa and Black Mamba)
  • Kinder-Riesenrad (Ferris wheel for children, 1993-2009) (replaced by the area Wuze Town)
  • Klettergarten (Parkour, 2009-2012)
  • Künstlerpavillon (Art exhibition, 1980-1986) (replaced by the Nostalgie-Karussell)
  • Märchenwald (Fairytale forest, 1967-2007) (replaced by the area Fantasy )
  • Minigolfplatz (Miniature golf, 1970s)
  • Nostalgie-Karussell (Merry-go-round, 1987-1997) (replaced by a more modern merry-go-round)
  • Oldtimerbahn (Vintage car ride, 1967-1986) (replaced by Space Center, the Hollywood Tour and the dinner show Fantissima)
  • Phantasialand-Jet (Monorail, 1974-2008)
  • Polyp (Octopus, 1975-1983) (replaced by Spider)
  • Ponyreitbahn (Pony ride, 1967-1975) (replaced by Cine 2000)
  • Professor Wuzipuhs Clever-Bollen (Edutainment, 2003-2016)
  • Race for Atlantis (Simulator ride, 1994-2016) (replaced by F.L.Y.)
  • Ruderboote (Rowing boats, 1967-1968) (replaced by Seeräuberfahrt nach Carthagena)
  • Santa-Fe-Western-Express (Western-themed train ride, 1967-1986) (replaced by Space Center, the Hollywood Tour and the dinner show Fantissima)
  • Schloss Schreckenstein (Haunted attraction, 1972-2008) (replaced by the area Fantasy)
  • Seeräuberfahrt nach Carthagena (Pirate-themed water dark ride, 1968-1978) (rethemed to Wikingerbootsfahrt)
  • Silbermine (Dark ride, 1984-2014) (replaced by Taron and Raik)
  • Silverado Up 'n' Down (Bungee trampolines, 2004-2015)
  • Space Center (Enclosed roller coaster from Vekoma, 1988-2001) (rethemed to Temple of the Night Hawk)
  • Spider (Octopus, 1984-1985) (replaced by the Condor)
  • Stonewash Creek (Log flume, 1974-2011) (replaced by Chiapas)
  • Temple of the Night Hawk (Enclosed roller coaster from Vekoma, 2001-2019) (rethemed to Crazy Bats)
  • Tretboote (Pedalos, 1967-1968) (replaced by Seeräuberfahrt nach Carthagena)
  • Walzertraum (Water ride, 1993-2009)
  • Wikingerbootsfahrt (Viking-themed water dark ride, 1979-1999) (replaced by Wakobato and Wözl's Wassertreter)
  • Wildwash Creek (Log flume, 1974-2011) (replaced by Chiapas)
  • Wosi's Abenteuerspielplatz (Indoor playground, 2003-2012) (replaced by the show Hack & Buddl)

Rasti-Land

  • Minigolf (1974–2005) (replaced by the area Kids-Dinoworld)
  • Oldtimer-Bahn (Vintage car ride, 1973–2015) (replaced by Afrika-Fotosafari)
  • Polybob (Summer toboggan, ?-2008) (replaced by Reifenrodeln)

Särkänniemi

Serengeti Park

Skyline Park

Spreepark (1969-2001)

  • Achterbahn (Roller coaster from Schwarzkopf)
  • Altberliner Oldtimerfahrt (Vintage car ride, 1969-2001)
  • Autoscooter (Dodgems)
  • Baby-Flug (Red Baron, 1996-2001)
  • Berliner Ring (Kids track ride)
  • Bobbahn (Bayern Kurve, closed before 1990)
  • Bonanza-Reitbahn (Pony ride, 1994-2001)
  • Brummel (Merry-go-round, ?-2001)
  • Butterfly (Paratrooper, ?-2001)
  • Calypso (1977-1990)
  • Canale Grande (Boat ride, 1994-2001)
  • Chapeau Claque (Dark ride, 1998-2001)
  • Cinema 2000 (360° cinema, 1991-2001)
  • Dämonenexpress (Ghost train)
  • Dinoworld (Models of dinosaurs and a mammoth, 1992-2001)
  • Fernlenkboote (Remote controlled boats, ?-2001)
  • Flic-Flac (Carousel, 2001-2001)
  • Fliegender Teppich (Magic carpet, 1992-2001)
  • Fun-Express (Roller coaster, 1996-2001)
  • Ghost House (Haunted house, 1998-2001)
  • Grand Canyon (Log flume, 1995-2001)
  • Jambalaya (Calypso, 1991-1994, till 2007 in Serengeti Park)
  • Jet Star (Jet Star from Schwarzkopf, 1970-2001)
  • Karussellriesenrad (Ferris wheel, 1969-2001)
  • Kentucky-Ride (1991-2001)
  • Kettenflieger (Swing ride, 1991-2001)
  • Kinder-Autoscooter (Mini dodgems)
  • Kinderautos (Kids track ride, 1969-1969) (replaced by Altberliner Oldtimerfahrt)
  • Kindereisenbahn I (Miniature train) (replaced by Kindereisenbahn II)
  • Kindereisenbahn II (Miniature train, ?-1990) (replaced by Kindereisenbahn III)
  • Kindereisenbahn III (Miniature train, ?-1994)
  • Kosmodrom (Carousel)
  • Mega-Loop (Roller coaster from Vekoma, 1992-2001)
  • Miniscooter (Mini dodgems, ?-2001)
  • Minitruck-Fahrt (Kids track ride, 1996-2001)
  • Monte Carlo Drive (Kids track ride, 1997-2001)
  • Pirat I (Pirate ship, 1991-1992) (replaced by Pirat II)
  • Pirat II (Pirate ship, 1992-2001)
  • Ramba Zamba (Carousel)
  • Raupenbahn (Caterpillar)
  • Riesenrad (Ferris wheel, 1989-2001)
  • Rollover Jill (Rollover, 1998-2001)
  • Rotary Cup (Teacups, 1992-2001)
  • Santa Fe-Express (Train ride, 1992-2001)
  • Schwanen-Fahrt (Boat ride, 1994-2001)
  • Seesturmbahn (Seastorm ride, 1991-2001)
  • Spider (Octopus, 1991-2001)
  • Spiegellabyrinth (Mirror maze, 1998-2001)
  • Spielplatz (Playground, ?-2001)
  • Spreeblitz (Roller coaster, 1992-2001)
  • Walzerfahrt (Waltzer, ?-2001)
  • Wellenreiter (Slide, 1976-1980)
  • Wellental (Slide, 1991-2001)
  • Wild River (Log flume, ) (replaced by Flic-Flac)

Tier- und Freizeitpark Thüle

  • Pendelbahn (Butterfly from Sunkid, 1987-2018)

Tivoli (Copenhagen)

Tivoli Friheden

Toverland

Traumlandpark (1977-1991)

Tykkimäki

Verden Magic Park

Wasalandia (1988-2015)

Wurstelprater

  • €uro-Coaster (Suspended Coaster from Reverchon, 2020-2020)
  • Achterbahn (Wooden roller coaster, ?-1927)
  • Cortina Bob (Jet Star from Schwarzkopf, 1969-1993)
  • Düsenspirale (Roller coaster from Schwarzkopf, 1964-1968)
  • Einschienenbahn (Wooden roller coaster, 1955-c. 1969)
  • Flugbahn (Wooden roller coaster, 1935-1945)
  • Galaxia (Steel roller coaster from Barbisan, 2008-2008)
  • Hochbahn (Wooden roller coaster, ?-1965)
  • Hochbahn (Steel roller coaster from Pinfari, 1966-1977)
  • Hochbahn (Steel roller coaster from Pinfari, 1979-1996)
  • Hochschaubahn (Wooden roller coaster from LaMarcus Adna Thompson, 1909-1944)
  • Höllenblitz (Spinning Coaster from Stein, 2017-2017)
  • Jet Star II (Jet Star from Schwarzkopf, c. 1972-1980s)
  • Looping Bahn (Roller coaster from Pinfari, 1985-1995)
  • Loopingbahn (Wooden roller coaster, 1948-1950s)
  • Luna-Bahn (Wooden roller coaster from LaMarcus Adna Thompson, 1910-1911)
  • Niagara-Wasserbahn (Wooden roller coaster, 1928-1931)
  • Olympia Looping (Steel roller coaster from BHS, 2016-2016/2018-2018)
  • Rodelbahn (Wooden roller coaster, 1940-1959)
  • Speedy Gonzales (Wild mouse from Vekoma, 1985-1987)
  • Teststrecke (Steel roller coaster from Schwarzkopf, 2019-2019)
  • Vierer-Bob (Four Man Bob from Zierer, 1978-1978)
  • Wasserrutschbahn (Wooden roller coaster, 1899-1902)
  • Wiener Looping (Shuttle Coaster from Schwarzkopf, 1982-1982)
  • Wilde Maus (Wild mouse from Maurer Rides, 1996-1997)

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Morey’s Piers & Beachfront Waterparks is a seaside amusement park located on The Wildwoods' boardwalk in Wildwood and North Wildwood, New Jersey. The park has been family owned and operated since 1969 and is currently run by 2nd generation Morey Brothers, Will and Jack. Morey’s Piers has more than 100 rides and attractions across its three amusement piers and two beachfront waterparks.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Seabreeze Amusement Park</span> Amusement park in Irondequoit, New York, US

Seabreeze Amusement Park (Seabreeze) is a historic family amusement park located in Irondequoit, New York, a suburb of Rochester, where Irondequoit Bay meets Lake Ontario. According to the National Amusement Park Historical Association (NAPHA), Seabreeze is the fourth-oldest operating amusement park in the United States and the thirteenth-oldest operating amusement park in the world, having opened in 1879. The park features roller coasters, a variety of other rides, a midway, and a water park.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Hoot N Holler</span> Roller coaster at Six Flags Darien Lake

Hoot N Holler is a steel family roller coaster at Six Flags Darien Lake in New York. It is manufactured by Zierer.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom</span> Amusement park in Pennsylvania

Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom is an American amusement and water park located in Dorneyville, Pennsylvania with an Allentown mailing address. Owned and operated by Cedar Fair, the park features 64 rides, including six roller coasters, other adult and children's rides, and a waterpark, Wildwater Kingdom, with 19 water rides.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Hopkins Rides</span> American amusement ride manufacturer

Hopkins Rides is an amusement ride manufacturer based in Palm City, Florida. The company has had experience in amusement rides for over 45 years and currently specializes in water rides.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Rainbow's End (theme park)</span> Amusement park in Auckland, New Zealand

Rainbow's End is a 9.3 hectares theme park in Manukau, Auckland, New Zealand. Rainbow's End includes the main theme park and also Kidz Kingdom, a family entertainment centre for children 8 years and under. The park, owned by Rainbows End Theme Park Limited, a subsidiary of Rangatira Limited, is New Zealand's largest theme park and currently employs up to 300 staff.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Adventureland (New York)</span> Amusement park in East Farmingdale, New York, U.S.

Adventureland is an amusement park in East Farmingdale, New York, located on Route 110. Adventureland has been Long Island's main amusement park since 1962. There are a total of twenty eight rides, two of which are roller coasters and three are water rides. Adventureland is opened seasonally: weekends in March, April, May, September and October and all days in the summer. Alvin Cohen and Herb Budin bought seven acres of property in 1962 and opened a restaurant, an arcade and mini golf. Along with the building, there were four rides brought to Long Island for entertainment. The original four rides were the Carousel, the Iron Horse train, Little Dipper Coaster, and boats. Willy Miller bought Adventureland from Alvin Cohen on September 15, 1977. Throughout the years, Willy Miller brought in new rides and expanded Adventureland's activities. In 1987, the park was sold to Tony Gentile and Peter Amoruso. In 1991, they began to add water rides to Adventureland. Adventureland celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2012 and 60th anniversary in 2022. The park is a popular attraction for children, schools and day camps on Long Island.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Tusenfryd</span> Amusement park in Vinterbro, Norway

Tusenfryd is an amusement park at Vinterbro, Norway. The park is located 20 kilometers south of Oslo. Two of the longest motorway corridors in Norway, E6 and E18, meet nearby Tusenfryd and the park is located on the west side near where they meet. SpeedMonster, SuperSplash, ThunderCoaster and SpaceShot make the park visible from the motorway. The park was officially opened on 11 June 1988, after a construction period of 18 months. The park is owned by Parques Reunidos S.A., located in Madrid, Spain. Bjørn Håvard Solli is the park's CEO. The park has 34 attractions and has 500,000 visitors per year.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">History of Dreamworld</span>

The history of Dreamworld dates back to the mid-1970s when John Longhurst envisioned the future theme park. After a seven-year construction period, Dreamworld officially opened to the public on 15 December 1981. Now owned by publicly listed Ardent Leisure, the park has seen many expansions, closures and replacements over its 30-year history.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">M&D's</span> Amusement park in Scotland

M&D's Scotland's Theme Park is an amusement park located in Motherwell, North Lanarkshire, Scotland. Bordering on Strathclyde Park, the park contains two operating rollercoasters, two water rides, several fairground rides, an arcade, a theatre, ten-pin bowling and an indoor tropical house, Amazonia.

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