AMUSEMENT PARKS

Michigan’s Adventure opens for the 2023 season on Memorial Day weekend.

For decades, Edgewater Park was one of the most popular attractions in Detroit.

Say the name "Boblo" to anyone who grew up around Michigan, and their eyes will light up.

The Orlando amusement park where a teenager fell from a ride and died earlier this year has paused a new sniper-like laser shooting game amid criticisim following recent mass shootings.

Imagine going 180 feet in the air, then a 95-degree plummet, five airtime hills, two inversions, and four launches. That describes the new record-breaking rollercoaster at Busch Gardens Williamsburg. It is called Pantheon, and it is the world’s fastest multi-launch roller coaster.

Cedar Point announced its 2021 reopening plan for the upcoming season, which opens on May 14. But you won’t be able to just show up at the park.

CLINTON TOWNSHIP, Mich. Amusement parks in Michigan are waiting for Gov. Barrymores is giving us a look at what the amusement park will have changed once it does reopen. David Dalpizzol, who runs the park, said social distancing will be key. With all the precautions and changes, Dalpizzol feels the park will be cleaner than a grocery store. More stories: Reopening Michigan -- whats open, and how, amid pandemic

Boblo (or Bob-Lo) sparks memories for many adults who spent summers riding the ferry to Boblo Island, visiting its amusement park or just enjoying a picnic. They transformed the island into an amusement park, including a coaster, Ferris wheel, fun house and more. (From 2018: Old Boblo Island boat catches fire at Detroit marina)BOBLO BOAT TOUR: Take a video tour of the historic boat that traveled the Detroit River for 81 years. http://bit.ly/2cIo6Ny (Video by Alex Atwell) Posted by WDIV Local 4 / ClickOnDetroit on Wednesday, September 28, 2016Vintage Boblo Boat (Video)VINTAGE BOBLO: Throwback video of the old Boblo boat and Boblo Island. Here are some we found on various blogs and forums:I was one of the last generations of people who were able to enjoy Bob-Lo island amusement park.