Theme Parks
On this day: Tivoli Gardens Opened
On August 15, 1843, Tivoli Gardens opened in Copenhagen. One of the oldest surviving theme parks in the world, this lovely enclave from a bustling city has something for everyone - rollercoasters and fairground attractions, gardens and restaurants, theatres and…
On this day: Disneyland Opened
On July 17, 1955, Walt Disney opened the first of his corporation's theme parks - Disneyland in Anaheim, CA. Although 14,000 guests and media were invited, just as many people with fake tickets showed up. Traffic chaos and plumbing problems…
On this day: The Coney Island Cyclone Opened
Remain seated and keep your hands inside at all times … On June 26, 1927, the Coney Island Cyclone wooden roller coaster opened to a public that had recently developed a passion for thrill rides. Fully restored in the 1970s,…
On this day: Roy O. Disney was Born
On June 24, 1893, Roy O. Disney was born. While Walt Disney was the creative partner, Roy looked after the business side of things, helping grow the company into the giant entertainment industry that it is today. After Walt's death…
Rollercoaster Round-up!
We visited a number of amusement parks in the early years of Google Sightseeing, but with improved imagery and competition amongst parks leading to the construction of many spectacular new attractions over the past few years, this seems like a…
Standing But Not Operating: Abandoned Theme Parks
'Standing but not operating' (SBNO) is the term applied to amusement parks and amusement rides that have been abandoned by their owners but remain structurally intact. Not only are abandoned amusements favourites among urban the urban exploration crowd, SBNOs also make for great Google Sightseeing!
Sharing statistics
Share this site