Six Flags Drops ‘Dead Man’s Party’ From Halloween Show Name Days After Fatal Roller Coaster Accident
Six Flags Over Georgia has removed “Dead Man’s Party” from the name of one of its Halloween shows just days after a man died on the park’s Goliath roller coaster. The official Fright Fest lineup now lists the show as “Dr. Fright’s Party.”
The production was previously advertised as “Dr. Fright’s Dead Man’s Party,” which can still be seen in an older guide published by Six Flags. The show takes place inside the Crystal Pistol Music Hall and features Dr. Fright hosting a Halloween party with music and performers.
The changes come after an October 12 accident involving Goliath that killed 42-year-old Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem of Atlanta. Cobb County Police said witnesses and employees reported that Kariem was ejected from the roller coaster, struck other visitors, and fell beneath the ride.
Attractions Magazine asked Six Flags about the show and whether any other Halloween entertainment would be affected. A spokesperson responded, “Out of respect for the recent incident and those affected, we have made certain adjustments to our event offerings.”
Six Flags Still Has the Original Show Name on Its Website
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The park’s older Fright Fest guide has a photograph of the performers, along with the original name of the production. It also describes Dr. Fright inviting guests into the Crystal Pistol Music Hall for a night of “eerie revelry.”
The new description doesn’t mention anything about the dead. Instead, it describes a Halloween celebration with large characters, entertainment, and surprises for visitors of all ages.
Goliath Will Remain Closed When Six Flags Reopens
Six Flags Over Georgia reopened on Friday, October 16, with Fright Fest taking place that evening. Park President Richard Pretlow confirmed the plans prior to reopening in a statement on the company’s website.
Most of the park’s other attractions are expected to operate as scheduled, although Goliath will remain closed. Six Flags hasn’t announced when the roller coaster might reopen, and the Cobb County Police Department’s Major Crimes Unit is still investigating what happened.
Interestingly, the older Fright Fest guide also recommends riding Goliath after dark, along with Georgia Scorcher and Dare Devil Dive. That part of the guide hasn’t been updated to reflect the closure.
Fright Fest runs on select nights through November 1, with live shows, scare zones and haunted houses. According to Six Flags’ event information, the live entertainment and scare zones are included with regular admission, while guests need a separate pass for the haunted mazes.
