Adventure World controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2021
Adventure World faces backlash over ride weight checks
Public backlash
Adventure World faced criticism after introducing scales at rides that could bar patrons deemed too heavy. Families complained that the visible checks embarrassed children, and the article reports calls to boycott the park. The park responded that guests over 75 kilograms could still ride the Abyss rollercoaster if the harness closed correctly, and said it was enhancing guest safety.
Company response
Clarification — Adventure World
In response to a flurry of calls to boycott Adventure World, the park announced on its Facebook page patrons weighing over 75 kilograms could still ride the Abyss rollercoaster, as long as the harness closed correctly.
Source excerpt
In response to a flurry of calls to boycott Adventure World, the park announced on its Facebook page patrons weighing over 75 kilograms could still ride the Abyss rollercoaster, as long as the harness closed correctly.
Some scales are placed in view of the public, with families complaining their children faced an embarrassing walk of shame after the scales flashed red.
Adventure World faced criticism in the first two days of its new season for installing scales at rides that flash red if the patron is deemed too heavy to go on the ride.