TOP 15 Abandoned Theme Parks

Theme parks are some of the most popular tourist attractions around the world, but the competition between them can be fierce. Failure to have the latest exhilarating rides or facilities can see a rapid drop in visitor numbers; and for every one that turns out to be a success, there are many more that have fallen by the wayside. Join us as we take a tour around the globe to see the places that were meant to be the height of entertainment, but are now just empty shells… as we explore 15 abandoned theme parks.

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[jacobcarlisle]

When he says "Urban Explorers" . Everybody DRINK!

[notorious]

While Opryland U.S A. in Nashville, Tennessee wasn't abandoned...it's disgusting that it was torn down and sold piece-by-piece so that a freakin' mall could be built in it's place. Many older Nashvillian's, who spent their childhoods in the park and tourists have fond memories of the rides and shows.

[AddieQuit]

It was surreal to see Fun Spot on the list. My Dad's work company picnic used to be held at Fun Spot every year and we had a blast. He was a foundry worker and his company would go all out, pay for everything. We got to go on unlimited rides etc, and they gave us tickets for concessions. Plus a catered lunch and decent prizes for the employees. The name was on the nose as it was a really fun spot to go for the day in our small community. It's sad the business couldn't survive.

[petemcgaha]

I am the Dastardly Paint Salesman who sold Ghost Town that Yellow Paint to cover the Red Devil Roller coaster in the video. Reason being they saved thousands on Red switching to Yellow. The Red within a year faded to Pink, Yellow holds up longer. They still went belly up! The last twenty years multiple investors have spent millions trying to get it reopened, Constant Dead Ends!

[brendacapestany]

You forgot Geauga lake in Aurora Ohio. It was there for a long time and had a really amazing wooden roller coaster also Sea World was next door and they both closed then six flags bought both parks but did not do well. Cedar point bought it and then they sold it for land development.

[KShorses]

Loved Joyland as a kid. Folks take us when school got out because you received discounts and free passes for A's on report card.

[rickyricardo]

I went to Jazzland a month after it opened. That coaster was called the Mega Zeph before Six Flags took it over. It wasn't the most spectacular of parks, but for what it was where it was, it was pretty decent for people visiting New Orleans.

[weltonvillegal]

Nothing’s sadder than an abandoned theme park. Skyline got closed in Owego, NY before I hit high school. Guaranteed we would have gone once one of us (me as the oldest of the group) got a license……..

[lanebd]

River Country has been demolished and cleared for a new resort...that resort has been postponed, so it is just a blank slate now, ready for the future.

[exploreohio]

How was Geauga Lake/Six Flags World of Adventure left off the list? You think it would be number 1 since it was the first Mega park( 2 waterparks, Wild life, Rides) and was the biggest Amusement park in the world. Look like not enough research went into this video.

[moonwalker]

These are so cool. I can certainly see why they would be popular for urban explorers. Great video, thanks :o)

[DJ_Infinity]

Honorable mentions, wonderful world of kroft, coney island, great America NJ, old chicago, riverside park.

[thepinkyprincesspoetc.a.]

I think that one in Chernobyl was the scariest of them all❤️And Saratoga Resort in Lehi Utah

[Jamez]

Geauga Lake Amusement park should of been on this list. For years it was Cedar Points biggest competitor and had some of the most unique coasters like XFlight. A floorless coaster that suspends riders from their chest and waist giving them a feeling of flying like superman. This was after they were acquired by six flags, they later combined with sea world next door. The park was shortly sold off a few years later and demolished...

[josephg]

One thing that can be cool to think about is riding once abandoned rides that have been moved to other parks. To name one, once Batman at Six Flags New Orleans is now Goliath at Six Flags Fiesta Texas, and has been now for many years, despite the ride being flooded in 2005. At this point it has been at Fiesta far longer than it was at Six Flags New Orleans.

[dxtra]

Great video! Thanks for posting this!

[missjddrage]

Great video tho. I've read about all of these parks but it's been a while since I've seen any pictures of these locations or what they look like now. I love that dragon on the middle of the lake. I haven't seen that structure in so long now... it was an exciting suprise. Thank you. Some of these locations I had actually never heard of.

[xxsoulpunkedxx]

River Country was torn down in mid 2019 unfortunately. I got to visit it before that happened though it was such a cool sight.

[markvolpe]

There was a local amusement park on Grand Island, NY that was abandoned for 2 years and sustained a lot of damage from vandalism despite it not being abandoned anymore. Fortunately, Gene Staples bought the park and is currently working on restoring and adding rides back to it.

[sarahfangirl]

I literally lived 5 minutes away from bushkill park. I remember going when I was little. I remember going to the reopening a while ago. They opened up the roller rink but it’s not the same