2022 closings

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Shrek 4-D and it’s merchandise store will close at Universal Studios Florida January 10

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Lil 500 Go Kart track park in Maitland, Florida will permanently close after this weekend, the park had been open since 1968.

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Zoofari (monorail) at Zoo Miami.

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Johnson Park Zoo in New Jersey

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Safariland, Germany:
The Flying Tiger has roared 🐅😢
With heavy hearts we have to announce: The Flying Tiger is retiring after 42 years in Safariland. We received the sad news today that unfortunately no more spare parts can be delivered for our Adrenaline Cracker. Since the safety of our guests is of course first priority for us, we unfortunately had to decide to take our flying tiger back to the ground of facts and take him off the power. You roared well, Tiger - so many stomachs you left your head up, but you made even more unforgettable memories!

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The Flying Tiger has roared 🐅😢
With heavy hearts we have to announce: The Flying Tiger is retiring after 42 years in Safariland. We received the sad news today that unfortunately no more spare parts can be delivered for our Adrenaline Cracker. Since the safety of our guests is of course first priority for us, we unfortunately had to decide to take our flying tiger back to the ground of facts and take him off the power. You roared well, Tiger - so many stomachs you left your head up, but you made even more unforgettable memories!

This one is interesting to me. There are five other Vekoma Whirlwinds still in operation – are all of those going to be toast now too?

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Busch Gardens Williamsburg:
Da Vinci’s Cradle

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Donley’s Wild West Town in Illinois permanently closed

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Donley’s Wild West Town in Illinois permanently closed

Aww. I liked that park.

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Monsters Cafe at Universal Studios Florida has closed. No word on replacement/retheme yet. Minions themed is the rumor.

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Universal Studios Florida:

Superstar Parade will end its run June 4.

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Fun Spot America Atlanta:

Mini golf courses permanently closed

Fun Spot America Kissimmee:

Flying Bobs has been removed

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Universal Studios Florida:
Williams Of Hollywood “Prop Shop” store closing June 26

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Hersheypark:
Wildcat July 31st

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Carowinds:
Yo-Yo
Plants Vs. Zombies

Closed as of July 31

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Hershey’s Chocolate World:

Hershey’s 4D Chocolate Movie will close September 5.

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Adventureland Park (Iowa):

Balloon Race (final week before it closes to make way for 2023 new rides)

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Gator Mike’s Family Fun Park:
Batting cages, to be replaced with Dinosaur Falls Mini Golf

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Joyland Park (entire park closed and up for sale)

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Drayton Manor:
Since opening in 2000 as the world's first stand-up drop tower, Apocalypse has been one of our most thrilling attractions.
👋 But sadly, the time has come to say farewell to this iconic ride, as it closes on 30th October to pave the way for thrilling future developments.
👻 To give the fan-favourite ride the best possible send off, you can experience a real-life ‘Zombie Apocalypse’ when braving the ride after dark one last time during Night at the Manor.
🎢 While it’s the end of an era for Apocalypse, this closure forms part of significant investment plans for the resort, which will see exciting new thrills coming soon.
We can’t wait to reveal our new developments in due course.
Full story: https://hubs.ly/Q01p5mgJ0

Icon Park:
The Orlando FreeFall ride at ICON Park which is operated by Orlando Slingshot announced they will tear down the 400-foot ride following the death of Tyre Sampson on March 24.

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In other words, the number of tower rides is in free fall.

I'll get my coat.

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Very true. Especially with the rumors around of Mach Tower and Falcon’s Fury.

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Busch Gardens Tampa:

Turn It Up - last show October 24

Death Water Bayou - house will not return for Howl-O-Scream 2023

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Great Yarmouth Pleasure Beach:
Log Flume

Busch Gardens Tampa:
Fiends will not return for Howl-O-Scream 2023

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Ripley’s Believe It Or Not! In Atlantic City, New Jersey to close December 31

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Hello Kitty Store at Universal Studios Florida has closed

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Six Flags Great Adventure:
Parachutes

Six Flags Over Texas:
Harley Quinn Spinsanity

Jeremy Floyd:
Space Roller (ride is up for sale and not booked for any fairs and hasn’t run since spring 2022)

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Kentucky Kingdom:
T3