It was meant to be a thrilling day at Lightwater Valley—but the Twister roller coaster delivered tragedy not once, but twice. This is the story of one ride with two life-changing accidents.

It's been nearly two years since Paul Nelson, longtime owner of Waldameer Park, died at 89. But the park lives on with more additions coming in 2025.

Time Twister, the new thrill ride at Waldameer Park & Water World, was running but not yet open to riders on April 27, 2025, one of the park's photo days for season pass holders.

The park was planning ahead for new attractions and improvements for 2025 and beyond, including the introduction of the Time Twister ride, a water park addition in 2026 and a new amusement ride in ...