This is a list of events and openings related to amusement parks that occurred in 2022. These various lists are not exhaustive.
Amusement parks
Opening
- Belgium Beverland Maaseik - May 14
- China Fantawild Land - July 9
- China Fantasy Valley - April 29
- China Fantawild Yunnan - TBA
- China Hangzhou Bay Sunac Tourism City - TBA
- Germany Karls Erlebnis-Dorf Oberhausen - November 22
- South Korea Legoland Korea - May 5
- U.S. Lost Island Theme Park - June 18
- South Korea Lotte World Adventure Busan - Magic Forest - March 31
- China Ocean Flower Island Fairyland - TBA
- China Oriental Heritage Anyang - TBA
- China Oriental Heritage Zhengzhou - TBA
- Poland Majaland Warschau - May 1
- China Nickelodeon Universe Chongqing - TBA
- U.S. Canyon Coaster Adventure Park Arizona - April 8
- U.S. Lost Island Theme Park Iowa - June 18
- U.S. Peppa Pig Theme Park Florida - February 24
- U.S. Scene75 Entertainment Center Romeoville - August 17
- U.S. Sesame Place San Diego - March 26
- Vietnam Sun World Hon Thom Nature Park - February 1
- Indonesia Transmart Tajur - Bogor - TBA
- China Zigong Fantawild Dinosaur Kingdom - June 18
Reopened
- U.K. Curry's Fun Park Portrush
Change of name
- Ireland Tayto Park » Emerald Park
- Malaysia Genting Outdoor Theme Park » Genting SkyWorlds at Resorts World Genting
- UAE VR Park Dubai » Play DXB at The Dubai Mall
- U.K. Barry's Amusements » Curry's Fun Park Portrush
- U.S. SpeedZone Los Angeles » Boomers! Los Angeles
Change of ownership
- Canada Calypso Park – Drouin family » Premier Parks, LLC
- U.K. Curry's Fun Park Portrush – Trufelli family » Curry family
- U.S. Gilroy Gardens – Cedar Fair » Gilroy Gardens, Inc.
- Mexico Selva Mágica – Ventura Entertainment » The Dolphin Company
- Mexico Selvatica - The Adventure Tribe – Ventura Entertainment » The Dolphin Company
- Canada Valcartier Outdoor Water Park – Drouin family » Premier Parks, LLC
- Canada Valcartier Indoor Bora Parc – Drouin family » Premier Parks, LLC
- Mexico Ventura Fly & Ride Park – Ventura Entertainment » The Dolphin Company
- Mexico Ventura Park – Ventura Entertainment » The Dolphin Company
Birthdays
- Adventureland New York - 60th Birthday
- Phantasialand – 55th Birthday
- Epcot – 40th Birthday
- Disneyland Paris – 30th Birthday
- Chessington World of Adventures – 35th Birthday
- Kentucky Kingdom - 35th Birthday
- Kings Island – 50th Birthday
- Six Flags Fiesta Texas – 30th birthday
- Six Flags Over Georgia – 55th birthday
- Walt Disney Studios Park – 20th birthday
- La Ronde – 55th birthday
- Luna Park Melbourne – 110th birthday
- Mirabilandia – 30th birthday
- Futuroscope – 35th birthday
- Efteling – 70th birthday
- Ocean Park Hong Kong – 45th birthday
- Wild Waves Theme Park - 45th birthday
Closed
- Adventure Landing Jacksonville Beach – March 31
- Bosque Mágico – August 28
- Joyland Amusement Park
Additions
Roller coasters
New
Relocated
Refurbished
Other attractions
New
Relocated
Refurbished
Closed attractions & roller coasters
Incidents and accidents
- ICON Park - On 24 March, a 14-year-old boy was killed after falling from the FreeFall drop tower after his harness unlocked during the decent. The decision was made on 6 October to demolish the ride.
- Warner Bros. Movie World - on 5 April, a 12-year old boy was seriously injured after falling from the Looney Tunes Carousel. The boy was sent to the Gold Coast University Hospital with a deep laceration on his head. The ride is currently closed until further notice.
- Six Flags Great America - on 14 August, three people were injured following a drive-by shooting in the parking lot. Two teenagers were taken to Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville; another victim declined transport. The park reopened the following day.
- Six Flags Great Adventure - on 26 August, fourteen people were injured on El Toro. The ride was deemed compromised and has remained closed.
- Kennywood - on 24 September, three people were injured inside the theme park during a fight. A 15-year-old was charged for the incident, but his charges were dismissed in November.
- Disneyland - on 3 December, a 51-year-old man jumped off a parking structure and died.
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