Just last week (2025 August 14), there was a scary ride accident involving a derailment of a Wacky Worm kiddy coaster in England. As concerning as the accident was, the BBC News media report and Wales Online reports were very well done. Then this week (2025 August 18) comes a news clip from The National Herald headed “Four injured when Rhodes amusement park ride breaks” with a full-width photo of a Wacky Worm. Two Wacky Worm accidents in one week? Let’s see.
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I am not an ‘ADA guest’
This three part article is online in InPark Magazine and in print.
Continue reading “I am not an ‘ADA guest’”Media hits (archive)
This post archives media hits other than THRILL Lab from publications prior to the conversion to this site format.
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This piece in Newsweek reports on a roller coaster at Fuji-Q Highlands that reportedly has unusual number of riders sustaining fractured bones.
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These media hits were recorded prior to website migration. Any links were valid when posted but we cannot assure all expired links are promptly removed.
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These media pieces were published prior to website migration. Any links were valid when posted but we cannot assure all expired links are promptly removed. Internet search may locate items that have moved.
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Human factors, accessibility and not making assumptions. Attraction pros podcast. 2021 January 26.
Blooloop 50 Theme Park Influencer List 2020
In 2020, I was bowled over with the news that I was included on the Blooloop 50 Theme Park Influencer list, a highly regarded industry honour compiled by themed entertainment industry media outlet Blooloop, in association with Gateway Ticketing Systems. Looking over the other 49 people, I very much appreciated the inclusion in the list! What an honour to be listed in their company!
What should themed experience graduates know, say, and do?
Weishar, P. 2020 April 13, What should Themed Experience graduates know, say and do? InPark magazine #81
Continue reading “What should themed experience graduates know, say, and do?”Humanly possible
Professor and researcher Dr Kathryn Woodcock shares her thoughts on the role of guests in amusement ride safety and human factors in attractions design
Published in Attractions Management 2017 issue 4
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