The Crumbling Chaos of Abandoned Amusement Parks

The Crumbling Chaos of Abandoned Amusement Parks
Even in the best of times, amusement parks are chaotic, occasionally ugly, and full of danger. But when they are abandoned, they become tragic too. Here are some of the most incredible and sad portraits of fun zones that have gone to seed. Abandoned since …
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Inside the World’s Most Dangerous Amusement Park
WATCH PART 2: The Demise of the World’s Most Dangerous Amusement Park For the rest of you, here’s the gist: In the years since it closed down in 1996, Action Park has earned a reputation as the most insane — and possibly the most dangerous — amusement …
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Buy an abandoned amusement park on eBay
Ride a rickety roller coaster without standing in line. Stay on the Ferris wheel as long as you darn want. Woo someone special with a romantic row around a swamp. It will only cost you 1.62 million euros ($ 2.2 million) to make an abandoned Berlin amusement …
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Amusement parks transform rides for video game generation
With new rides like Transformers: The Ride-3D at Universal Orlando Resort, amusement parks are turning pop culture characters into ever more elaborate attractions. (Photo: Kevin Kolczynski) WINTER HAVEN, Fla. (AP) – Boasting obscure characters and detailed …
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