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Orlando FreeFall ride to be torn down after Tyre Sampson's death, operators confirm

Orlando FreeFall ride to be torn down after Tyre Sampson's death, operators confirm

Tyre Sampson died in March after plunging to his death while riding the Orlando FreeFall, which has been closed ever since.

October 6, 2022
'One of the best days of my life': Stranger takes 100-year-old veteran to Disneyland

'One of the best days of my life': Stranger takes 100-year-old veteran to Disneyland

Video going viral on social media shows a man approaching a stranger - who turned out to be a 100-year-old veteran - and asking him if he wanted to go to Disneyland. It was the trip of a lifetime.

September 28, 2022
Six Flags CEO plans to raise prices, says parks turned into 'day care center for teenagers'

Six Flags CEO plans to raise prices, says parks turned into 'day care center for teenagers'

The company's new strategy is meant to keep "rowdy" teenagers from running amok.

August 15, 2022
Shooting at Six Flags Great America in Gurnee leaves 3 wounded

Shooting at Six Flags Great America in Gurnee leaves 3 wounded

Six Flags Great America is working with local authorities to find the offenders responsible for a drive-by shooting Sunday night at the Gurnee theme park.

August 15, 2022
Disney World brawl: Fists fly in video taken of fight at Magic Kingdom, witness tells FOX 35

Disney World brawl: Fists fly in video taken of fight at Magic Kingdom, witness tells FOX 35

Another brawl reportedly broke out at Walt Disney World Resort this week, the second altercation reported at the Florida attraction in recent weeks.

July 21, 2022
'We won't accept that': Family seen in viral Sesame Place video accuses park of discrimination

'We won't accept that': Family seen in viral Sesame Place video accuses park of discrimination

A family accusing Sesame Place of discrimination spoke publicly at a press conference in New York and called for the firing of the employee seen in the viral video with the two girls. 

July 20, 2022
Sesame Place facing backlash after woman posts video of 2 girls being ignored by theme park character

Sesame Place facing backlash after woman posts video of 2 girls being ignored by theme park character

A mother is speaking out on social media after she says a theme park character at Sesame Place ignored her children and greeted others. Sesame Place has since released a statement, but the mother alleges the park is just trying to save their appearance.

July 18, 2022
Orlando FreeFall death: Autopsy reveals Tyre Sampson nearly 100 pounds over ride's limit

Orlando FreeFall death: Autopsy reveals Tyre Sampson nearly 100 pounds over ride's limit

An autopsy conducted by the Orange County Medical Examiner on Tyre Sampson, the 14-year-old who fell off the Orlando FreeFall ride in March, concludes that the boy's cause of death was the result of blunt force trauma and the manner of death was “accident.”

June 14, 2022
'Take it down:' Tyre Sampson's parents call for action after son's death on Orlando FreeFall ride at ICON Park

'Take it down:' Tyre Sampson's parents call for action after son's death on Orlando FreeFall ride at ICON Park

The mother of Tyre Sampson is calling for stricter laws for amusement park rides to prevent other families from experiencing a similar tragedy.

April 26, 2022
Orlando FreeFall ride death: Operator made 'manual adjustments' to Tyre Sampson's seat, report says

Orlando FreeFall ride death: Operator made 'manual adjustments' to Tyre Sampson's seat, report says

The investigation into a teen's death on Orlando FreeFall ride at ICON Park concluded that one of the ride's harness sensors had been manually adjusted, falsely providing a safety OK.

April 19, 2022
Orlando FreeFall: Florida lawmaker calls for 'loophole' in law to be closed after teenager died on ride

Orlando FreeFall: Florida lawmaker calls for 'loophole' in law to be closed after teenager died on ride

Tyre Sampson, 14, died after falling off of the Orlando FreeFall ride at ICON Park in Orlando, Florida, March 24.

April 15, 2022
Ben Crump: Teen's death on Orlando FreeFall 'worst tragedy captured on video' since George Floyd

Ben Crump: Teen's death on Orlando FreeFall 'worst tragedy captured on video' since George Floyd

Tyre Sampson, 14, died after he fell from the Orlando FreeFall ride while on Spring Break in Florida.

April 5, 2022
Orlando FreeFall ride death: $20 belt may have saved teen's life, expert says

Orlando FreeFall ride death: $20 belt may have saved teen's life, expert says

An amusement ride inventor said Tyre Sampson’s death could have been prevented with a simple addition to the seat.

March 31, 2022
Family of teen who fell from ride at Orlando's ICON Park want it closed for good

Family of teen who fell from ride at Orlando's ICON Park want it closed for good

The family of 14-year-old Tyre Sampson have hired attorneys after the boy fell to his death from the Orlando Free Fall ride on Thursday night.

March 28, 2022
How teen fell off ride at Orlando's ICON Park: Deputies, state inspectors investigate causes

How teen fell off ride at Orlando's ICON Park: Deputies, state inspectors investigate causes

The frantic moments after a 14-year-old boy fell to his death from the Orlando Free Fall ride at ICON Park late Thursday night were all caught on camera. 

March 25, 2022
Teen dies after fall from drop tower ride at Orlando's ICON PARK, authorities say

Teen dies after fall from drop tower ride at Orlando's ICON PARK, authorities say

A teenager fell to his death while riding an Orlando-area drop tower attraction, according to officials with the Orange County Sheriff's Office.

March 25, 2022
Six Flags Great America to hire 4,000 employees for the 2022 season

Six Flags Great America to hire 4,000 employees for the 2022 season

Six Flags Great America and Hurricane Harbor Chicago are planning to hire 4,000 new employees ahead of the 2022 season.

February 18, 2022
Fright Fest set to return to Six Flags after pandemic hiatus

Fright Fest set to return to Six Flags after pandemic hiatus

Fright Fest is coming back to Six Flags Great America for its 30th season, park officials announced on Tuesday.

August 11, 2021
Fright Fest returning to Six Flags Great America
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Fright Fest returning to Six Flags Great America

Fright Fest is coming back to Six Flags Great America for its 30th season, park officials announced on Tuesday.

August 11, 2021
Suburban vaccination clinic offering free Six Flags tickets

Suburban vaccination clinic offering free Six Flags tickets

Free tickets to Six Flags Great America will be offered at a vaccination clinic this weekend.

August 6, 2021
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