This is a list of events and openings related to amusement parks that occurred in 2022 . These various lists are not exhaustive.
Amusement parks
Opening
Reopened
U.K. Curry's Fun Park Portrush
Change of name
Change of ownership
Canada Calypso Park – Drouin family » Premier Parks, LLC
U.K. Curry's Fun Park Portrush – Trufelli family » Curry family
U.S. Gilroy Gardens – Cedar Fair » Gilroy Gardens, Inc.
Mexico Selva Mágica – Ventura Entertainment » The Dolphin Company
Mexico Selvatica - The Adventure Tribe – Ventura Entertainment » The Dolphin Company
Canada Valcartier Outdoor Water Park – Drouin family » Premier Parks, LLC
Canada Valcartier Indoor Bora Parc – Drouin family » Premier Parks, LLC
Mexico Ventura Fly & Ride Park – Ventura Entertainment » The Dolphin Company
Mexico Ventura Park – Ventura Entertainment » The Dolphin Company
Birthdays
EPCOT celebrates its 40th anniversary in October.
Kings Island celebrates its 50th anniversary in April.
Closed
Additions
Roller coasters
New
Relocated
Refurbished
Other attractions
New
Relocated
Refurbished
Closed attractions & roller coasters
Incidents and accidents
ICON Park - On 24 March, a 14-year-old boy was killed after falling from the FreeFall drop tower after his harness unlocked during the decent.[ 71] The decision was made on 6 October to demolish the ride.[ 72]
Warner Bros. Movie World - on 5 April, a 12-year old boy was seriously injured after falling from the Looney Tunes Carousel. The boy was sent to the Gold Coast University Hospital with a deep laceration on his head. The ride is currently closed until further notice.[ 73] [needs update ]
Six Flags Great America - on 14 August, three people were injured following a drive-by shooting in the parking lot.[ 74] Two teenagers were taken to Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville; another victim declined transport.[ 75] The park reopened the following day.[ 76]
Six Flags Great Adventure - on 26 August, fourteen people were injured on El Toro . The ride was deemed compromised and has remained closed.[ 77]
Kennywood - on 24 September, three people were injured inside the theme park during a fight.[ 78] A 15-year-old was charged for the incident, but his charges were dismissed in November.[ 79]
Disneyland - on 3 December, a 51-year-old man jumped off a parking structure and died.[ 80]
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