One of the top roller coasters in the country shuts down over 'foundation' issues as expert calls it 'highly unusual'

Fury 325 at Carowinds amusement park closed to the public on July 7. Three years ago, the ride closed due to a crack in one ...

Roller coaster expert: 'Highly unusual' Carowinds ride shut down a second time

Fury 325 shut down indefinitely for repairs July 7. In 2023, it was shut down for repairs after a park visitor noticed a ...

Carowinds Fury 325 shut down over foundation issue 3 years after pillar crack

This time, routine maintenance on the Carowinds roller coaster discovered the issue. In 2023, a visitor reported a crack in a ...
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Dollywood's new roller coaster shut down days after opening

PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. — After being hailed as the world's fastest wooden roller coaster at its grand opening just last week, Dollywood's Lightning Rod was brought to an abrupt stop this weekend. The ...

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay closing popular roller coaster after 33 years

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay announced that its popular roller coaster, “Kumba,” will be shutting down after 33 years this August.

Carowinds shut down Fury 325 roller coaster ride due to foundation issue

The same ride shut down in 2023 after a crack was spotted in a support beam.

Family-Owned Theme Park Announces 'Difficult Decision' to Permanently Shut Down After 36 Years

Fun Spot America Atlanta in Fayetteville, Ga., will close permanently following its final day of operations on Aug. 2 ...
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Fun Spot America in Fayetteville shutting down after 36 years

The quirky theme park Fun Spot America Atlanta in Fayetteville is shutting down in August after 36 years of existence.

‘Legendary’ Busch Gardens Coaster to Close After 33 Years as Guests Have Only Weeks to Ride It One Last Time

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay announced it will be retiring one of its longtime rides that is considered “an icon” at the Florida ...