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This is a list of events and openings related to amusement parks that occurred in 2021 . These various lists are not exhaustive.
Amusement parks
Opening
Universal Studios Beijing opened as the largest Universal Studios Park in the world.
Reopened
Belgium Plopsa Station Antwerp – October 2021
Change of name
Change of ownership
Birthday
Australia's largest theme park Dreamworld celebrated its 40th anniversary in December.
Six Flags Magic Mountain celebrated its 50th anniversary in May.
Closed
Additions
Roller coasters
New
Relocated
Refurbished
Other attractions
New
Relocated
Refurbished
Closed attractions & roller coasters
Themed accommodation
New
Incidents and accidents
Top Thrill Dragster
Fatal
Adventureland - On 3 July, a raft carrying 6 passengers on the Raging River
river rapids ride overturned, killing an 11-year-old boy and seriously injuring 3 others.
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Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park - On 5 September, a 6-year-old girl was killed after falling from the Haunted Mine Drop underground
drop tower . The incident is currently under investigation.
Hayrola Luna Park - A 19-year-old teenager chocked to death on her own vomit when she was riding the Kamikaze
frisbee ride. The ride operators reportedly refused to stop the ride.
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Lagoon Amusement Park - A 32-year-old man fell almost 50 feet (15 m) to his death on the Sky Ride chair lift. He was seen clinging onto the safety bar.
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Non-fatal
Notes
^ Fenghuang Paradise was closed weeks after opening due to illegal land usage
^ Fenghuang Paradise was closed weeks after opening due to illegal land usage. Because of this, the Farm Roller Coaster also closed
^ The closure of Top Thrill Dragster was announced on 6 September 2022, however it had not been operational since 15 August 2021 due to a ride incident.
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