Grim Attractions

Welcome Back to Grim Attractions where we talk about stories from the dark side of amusement parks. In tonights feature we’re going to dive into some of the dark secrets that have turned thrills into chills and find out what’s lurking in the shadows of Kings Island Amusement Park, because sometimes, the scariest part of the park isn't the ride... it's the history. So grab your snacks, and sit back...

Everyone has their own escape from reality and the world for awhile. For Some, its motorcycles, for others flying, then you have some people take trips and vacations. Walt Disney wanted to create a place where people could forget about the depressing realities of the real world for awhile. When Disneyland and Walt Disney World was created, it was during the height of the Vietnam and Cold Wars; jus...

Kennywood Amusement park is in West Mifflin Pa approximately 8 miles from Downtown pittsburgh, and about an hour or so from Morgantown WV. The park is located along PA route 837 aka Kennywood Blvd. In recent years, Kennywood would be ranked as favorite dark attraction park by dark ride and funhouse enthusiasts. As a huge halloween fan, Kennywood has several haunted attractions during their horror...

Hershey PA, when you hear the name or think of Hershey, your first thoughts are probably Hershey Chocolate, b/c that’s what it’s known for. But Along with that is the Hershey Amusement park. Although, a relatively safe amusement park, especially looking at some of our other episodes like Action Park, Adventureland, and even Six Flags, but as we found out last time from Kennywood, even the safest a...

It’s 1978, and the summer is just getting started; you and your friends spend a Saturday going to one of the amusement parks in the area that has one of the first new modern water attractions in Vernon Township NJ; Action Park. Where you’re in charge of your own action. On the car ride there, you and your friends would be taking bets on who got injured; b/c it’s not a question of if someone gets i...

Growing up what was your favorite amusement park to go to? For me it was always six flags.  Welcome Back to Grim Attractions where we talk about and discuss the dark tales of amusement parks. I take you into the darkest corners of amusement parks across the country and around the world to peek and see what’s lurking in the shadows. I hope you enjoyed the shows first debut episode a couple weeks ag...

Imagine back to your childhood when school lets out for summer and you’re finally free to enjoy and let loose for a couple months. Your family plans a day trip to an amusement park. A place where you take a trip of lifetime, at least that’s how it feels in the moment. Nothing but laughing, smiles, and screams and some people’s trip of a lifetime, is their last. Not every trip to the amusement park...