# Dangerous Theme Parks Viral Video Inspires Action Park in New Jersey Reopens 20 Years Laters By Meghan Young | Published 2014-07-10 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/action-park References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2014/07/05/Insane-Action-Park-is-Open-Again/) For those who grew up in New Jersey or was lucky enough to visit the state more than 20 years ago, the reopening of Action Park will be an exciting bit of news. Known as one of the [most dangerous amusement parks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/accessible-amusement-ride) out there, Neatorama writes, "People were injured there nearly every day--and six people died." Although Action Park has been closed for two decades, a viral video released last year, The Most Insane Amusement Park Ever, inspired the owner to reopen it. [Full of nostalgia](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nostalgia-mall), past visitors and employees recount their time at Action Park to director Matt Robertson in the viral video. One interviewee says, "I was there three times when I was 9 or 10 – twice I left in an ambulance." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 38% | Activity: 81% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Dangerous-theme-parks:** Opportunity for amusement parks to create unique experiences that push the boundaries of adrenaline and excitement while ensuring safety measures are in place. - **Viral-video-inspiration:** Capitalizing on viral videos to revive nostalgic experiences or attractions, creating buzz and attracting visitors seeking unique and thrilling experiences. - **Nostalgia-tourism:** Development of tourist attractions that tap into nostalgia, providing visitors with a chance to relive or experience iconic cultural moments, despite potential risks. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Amusement-parks:** Opportunity for amusement park operators to introduce innovative safety measures and thrilling attractions that cater to extreme-sports enthusiasts seeking unique and adrenaline-fueled experiences. - **Video-production:** Growing demand for video production and storytelling services to create viral content that sparks nostalgia and attracts attention to offbeat or unique attractions. - **Tourism-and-travel:** Rise of nostalgia-driven tourism, where visitors seek out destinations and experiences that offer a sense of connection to past memories, even if associated with potential danger. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Inverted Roller Coasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/busch-gardens.md) - [Expansive Toy-Inspired Amusement Parks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mattel-adventure-park.md) - [Mixed-Reality Theme Parks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mixedreality-theme-park.md) - [Americana Theme Parks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/american-heartland.md) - [Video Game Theme Parks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-nintendo-world-theme-park.md) - [Year-Round Horror-Inspired Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/universal-horror-unleashed.md) - [Vibrant Luxury Theme Parks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-theme-park.md) - [Anniversary-Celebrating Amusement Park Attractions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/parc-astrix.md) - [Opera VR Rollercoasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eurosat-coastiality-the-phantom-of-the-opera.md)