Gene Mulvihill's Notorious Action Park Explained
A penny-stock fraudster constructed America's most perilous amusement park, luring New Jersey teens into risking injury for thrills, until tragedy struck. Discover the story of Action Park, its chaotic rides, and the legal loopholes that enabled its operation.
Some survived the chaos, many didn't. This episode dives into the true tales of Action Park's engineering flaws, infamous rides, and the decisions that led to catastrophes.
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Timeline
00:00:Action Park: America's Most Dangerous Amusement Park
01:21:From Wall Street to Water Parks
02:47:The Opening of Action Park
03:08:The Dangerous Engineering of Gene Mulvihill
04:40:The Infamous Cannonball Loop
06:01:The Alpine Slide and Daily Injuries
07:47:Chaos in the Water Rides
09:48:The Tarzan Swing and Wave Pool
11:34:The Staff and the Infirmary
13:34:The Casualties of Action Park
15:20:Insurance Scams and Legal Battles
17:22:The End of an Era and Failed Revival
18:30:Modern Safety and Final Thoughts