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Ontario Beach Park Rochester: 1885–1919 Today Ontario Beach Park is a county park. It was taken by eminent domain which forced the closure of the amusement park. Playland Park Freeport: 1920s–1930s Rockaways' Playland: Rockaway Beach, Queens: 1902–1987 Roseland Park: Canandaigua: 1925–1985 Sea Lion Park: Coney Island, Brooklyn: 1895–1903
Alpine Toboggan Park, Whittlesea – expanded and renamed Funfields; original toboggan runs still in existence. Dinosaur World, Creswick (1982–2002) Dreamland, St Kilda (1906–1909) – the park's Figure Eight rollercoaster remained in operation until 1914; the site is home to Luna Park, Melbourne today; Hi-Lite Park, Geelong (1956–1985)
On July 24, 1949, a 40-year-old man was killed after falling 20 feet (6.1 m) from the ride. Park officials stated that the safety restraints were not properly secured. [66] On October 29, 2013, two women were injured after riding the roller coaster. Reports have said that they may have hit their faces on the lap bar during their ride. [67]
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Today, Wade Shows operates over 100 amusement rides and attractions which serve millions of fairgoers annually. [1] Like other carnival midway companies, many of their rides have become eco-friendly including the use of LED lighting and biodiesel fueled generators as well as participating in recycling programs with area fair managers.
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Becky Branch of Jacksonville, Florida won the contest, choosing to name the ride "The Gauntlet." [3] The Gauntlet opened on April 10, 2004, and was well-received by guests. [4] The ride's opening helped increase the park's attendance, as 403,000 people visited Magic Springs in 2004, surpassing the park's previous attendance record. [5]
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