NEWS: Scandia Amusement Park in Ontario closing

[SoCalJasonland“Fear can make a donkey attack a lion”]

Oh that's cool that they're moving the rides to the Victorville property. That's only an hour away and not hard to get to for a lot of families.

I have the feeling that Scandia knew about this for a couple of months. The rides were originally listed up for sale on Nov. 2, 2018, and doesn't appear that anything has sold yet. Since the drop tower, Tilt-a-whirl, and carousel have not been offered for sale, I am guessing that is all that they were planning to keep those few attractions.

[Arthur_SeatonDonkeys are my way of life!]

I have the feeling that Scandia knew about this for a couple of months. The rides were originally listed up for sale on Nov. 2, 2018, and doesn't appear that anything has sold yet.

Yeah, Screamscape actually posted about it a couple of months ago too. That's how I first heard about it at least. I drive past there now and again for work and haven't seen any of the rides running for a while. Then again, even when the place was open, there aren't many riders. Last time I visited, there was a single ride op who walked with us to each ride we wanted to get on and powered it up for us.

The story of the rides being for sale is the reason I prioritized it on my December visit.

[ytterbiumanalystWhy do I still have a donkey title???]

Oh that's cool that they're moving the rides to the Victorville property. That's only an hour away and not hard to get to for a lot of families.

I have the feeling that Scandia knew about this for a couple of months. The rides were originally listed up for sale on Nov. 2, 2018, and doesn't appear that anything has sold yet. Since the drop tower, Tilt-a-whirl, and carousel have not been offered for sale, I am guessing that is all that they were planning to keep those few attractions.

Ah, gotcha. Well, anybody looking for a coaster at under a million....

[LegendLoverI Guess Donkeys Are Okay]

I'm hoping that Alabama Splash Adventure buys the Screamer.

[RAWKIN_coaster38Why do I still have a donkey title???]

Really, what made the decision was lawsuit abuse — or fake lawsuits — well, it’s quite a burden. You have to measure that with the risk.” ...

According to San Bernardino County’s online civil court database, the park has been hit with small claims or personal injury suits every few years. All of the suits filed in the past 10 years appear to have been settled, vacated or otherwise dismissed.

Sounds about right for SoCal.

I do remember it being violent in the back, but I stand by my belief that you know what your body can and can't handle. If you just watch the ride you can see that it is violent. At what point do people need to just accept their own consequences of choosing to ride?

Hey look a warning sign

Sorry for the vertical Snapchat video, it's all I have. If it even plays.

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The one and only time I rode it, in Fall, 2015. If it

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[ElecterikPermanent Tourist]

Ooh, ooh, I have memories!

Scandia Ontario with Erik & Smisty

Fun little park. Shame to see it go.

[thrillseeker4552Why do I still have a donkey title???]

I never visited the park despite driving past it around a billion times over the years. I was always intrigued by the coaster and the drop tower but never cared enough to make an effort to visit. It's sad to see this park go, but also not too surprising.

have the feeling that Scandia knew about this for a couple of months. The rides were originally listed up for sale on Nov. 2, 2018, and doesn't appear that anything has sold yet. Since the drop tower, Tilt-a-whirl, and carousel have not been offered for sale, I am guessing that is all that they were planning to keep those few attractions.

Of course they knew. The rides they wanted to save are likely being sent to their other properties.

If Scandia Screamer is easy enough to transport, I can definitely see a fair company purchasing it.