Eager thrill-seekers had to be rescued from atop Hersheypark’s oldest roller coaster Sunday after the ride’s train stopped in its tracks due to an “off-ride guest issue.” The Comet, a 75-year-old ...

When things “go terribly wrong” on a theme park ride, that’s typically intentional. Designers use that story gimmick all the time to create a sense of danger and suspense for guests. Yet now and then, ...