In 1976, Disney opened River Country on the edge of Bay Lake in Florida. It was the company’s first water park and operated for 25 years before closing in 2001. Unlike most Disney attractions, it wasn ...

America was once home to dozens of amusement parks, buzzing midways, roaring rides, joyous screams, many of them now long abandoned. In this video we explore 20 defunct amusement parks across the ...

Lake Shawnee is an abandoned theme park with a dark past full of tragedy. Locals say the land is still haunted, with shadows, whispers, and swings that move on their own. During our exploration, we ...

Forgotten American Gathering Places That Are Now Completely Abandoned: 12 Fascinating Stories. There was a time when these ...

Pearl Harbor’s 84th Anniversary commemoration, themed “Building Pathways to Peace," reflects on the 1941 attack that launched ...

In a state known for its theme parks and luxury shopping, there exists a different kind of Florida attraction that won’t ...

These Ohio amusement parks have kept their vintage charm alive with enduring attractions, nostalgic settings and memories that span decades.

Prices are increasingly top of mind for families planning theme-park vacations – and it’s showing in the numbers. Revenues at U.S. amusement parks have slipped nearly 2% year over year after several ...

Disney World and Disneyland recently suffered from a shift in consumer behavior. Disney is starting to spot a concerning trend at its U.S. theme parks. The entertainment giant recently made bold ...

Nov. 26 (UPI) --Holiday-themed celebrations are sweeping the globe's amusement parks. From Dollywood's Smoky Mountain Christmas in Tennessee, to Disney Enchanted Christmas at Disneyland Paris, there ...

Crandon Park Zoo was abandoned after hurricanes ravaged the area. Today, wildlife such as alligators and peacocks live in the ...

ORLANDO, Fla. — As a parks reporter, I visit theme parks more than most people. I've seen the hard work and heart that go into building and operating these immersive destinations. However, I was ...