A jury in Orange County has made headlines with their landmark decision to award $310 million in damages to the family of Tyre Sampson, a 14-year-old who lost his life riding the FreeFall drop tower at ICON Park in March 2022. This substantial verdict underscores the weight of accountability in the amusement park industry and sets a precedent for future ...

Three arrests have been made in the death of former One Direction band member Liam Payne. On October 16, 2024, Payne fell from a third-floor hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, Argentina, leading to a tragic death that sent shockwaves through the music industry and his fanbase. Witness reports indicated that Payne had been exhibiting alarming behavior shortly before his fatal ...

Today’s announced decision by runDisney to move forward with the Disneyland Halloween Half Marathon has sparked considerable debate within the Disney community. The event, set for early September 2025, follows a tragic incident last year when participant Bobby Caleb Graves collapsed and passed away after crossing the finish line. This event has raised significant concerns over the implications of holding ...

An elevator malfunction at the Mollie Kathleen Gold Mine in Cripple Creek, Colorado, has left one person dead and four others injured. This incident occurred during a guided tour on a Thursday afternoon, leading to a complex emergency response involving multiple agencies. The Mollie Kathleen Gold Mine, a significant attraction in Southern Colorado, offers a unique experience by allowing visitors ...

Robert Fitzpatrick, a significant figure in the history of Disneyland Paris Resort, has passed away at the age of 84. Fitzpatrick played a crucial role in creating and launching the EuroDisney theme park, which opened in 1992. His leadership was instrumental in navigating the park through its tumultuous early years, establishing a foundation for what has become one of Europe’s ...

Nothing is more American than taking the family out for a day at a theme park. It is the basis for every commercial or ad for theme parks worldwide. It’s built as the perfect way to spend a day. However, that American dream became a nightmare for one family after they left Six Flags Over Texas. The Rosales Family was ...

Despite the successes of his iconic and blockbuster films, actor Keanu Reeves revealed on Monday that he is plagued by a chronic affliction that leaves him “thinking about death all the time.” Related: Actor Keanu Reeves Takes Iconic Role From Johnny Depp in Multi-Billion-Dollar Franchise An Acting Career Spanning More Than 35 Years Keanu Reeves, born September 1964 in Beirut, ...

The death of a beloved celebrity at the San Diego Zoo on Saturday marks the end of a legacy decorated by impressive resilience, against-all-odds survival, and longevity. The San Diego Zoo Welcomes Millions of Visitors Each Year The San Diego Zoo, located in Balboa Park, San Diego, California, is one of the most renowned zoos in the world. Covering 100 ...

For years now, a strange urban legend that Walt Disney was cryonically frozen has been circulating, but is it true? This rumor resurfaces every few years, and we at Disney Fanatic jumped in to parse out how this started and what the reality is. It’s not entirely surprising that people are invested in seeing the founder of the Walt Disney ...

Last week we reported on the tragic death of Even Stevens actor Jansen Panettiere. The actor, a young 28, was survived by his sister, Hayden Panettiere, his parents, father Skip Panettiere, and mother, Lesley Vogel, and also left behind a girlfriend, Catherine Michie. At the time of his demise, very little was known about the circumstances surrounding it, however, now more information ...