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.

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 ...

HERSHEY, Pa. (WHTM) — When Hersheypark’s first Wild Cat closed in 1945, many thought the cat was done for. But 50 years later in 1995, the park announced that the cat was coming back in a brand new ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — Since Belmont Park first opened to the public in 1925, the historic Mission Beach amusement park and its ...

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 ...

Almost sixty years after it opened, Mr. Twister is still alive – but under a new name. Elitch Gardens unveiled Twister III: Storm Chaser last Friday, June 30, which still has the thrill ride’s classic ...

Love adrenaline and theme parks? Chances are you are always looking for a new ride to try, from drop rides to suspension rides to virtual reality adventures. However, New Hampshire not only has plenty ...

Silver Dollar City turns 66 this year, and the 1880s-style theme park is celebrating not only its own history but America 250, the national celebration of the signing of the Declaration of ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Rhode Island may not have any amusement parks in operation today, but many years ago, the Ocean State was full of them, from ...

Love adrenaline and theme parks? Chances are you are always looking for a new ride to try, from drop rides to suspension rides to virtual reality adventures. However, Massachusetts not only has plenty ...

Love adrenaline and theme parks? Chances are you are always looking for a new ride to try, from drop rides to suspension rides to virtual reality adventures. However, Connecticut not only has plenty ...