Richmond Haunts long-form
Haunted Amusement Parks, Volume 2: Walt Disney World and Kings Island
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| Amusement parks are designed for controlled thrills, but their histories can also produce stories that were never part of the official attraction. Volume 2 surveys eight American parks, mixing operating destinations with abandoned grounds and places that have changed substantially over time.
The episode visits Walt Disney World in Florida, Raging Waters in San Dimas, California, Coney Island in Cincinnati and Kings Island in Mason, Ohio. It then turns to Busch Gardens Tampa Bay and Sylvan Beach Amusement Park in New York. The final stories come from the former Lake Shawnee Amusement Park in Rock, West Virginia, and J’s Amusement Park in Guerneville, California. The episode keeps documented accidents and park histories distinct from employee accounts, visitor reports and legends while exploring why places built for fun can acquire darker reputations. |
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