Six Flags has taken a firm stance against a YouTuber known for his daring food stunts, permanently banning him from all its parks after he broke safety rules by eating McDonald’s chicken nuggets on a roller coaster. The incident sparked a conversation about safety and responsibility in amusement parks.
Allen Ferrell, who has amassed 1.8 million YouTube subscribers and nearly 4 million TikTok followers, is famous for his high-energy videos that often involve unusual challenges. In a recent clip shared earlier this month, he took a bold step by inserting a box of 10-piece chicken nuggets into his pants before boarding the Millennium Force roller coaster at Cedar Point, an amusement park owned by Six Flags in Sandusky, Ohio. As the ride reached its peak height of 310 feet, Ferrell filmed himself eating the nuggets while his ride partner held a container of dipping sauce that was sent flying due to the coaster’s speed.
A spokesperson for Cedar Point has since responded to the viral clip, which has received nearly 700,000 views on YouTube. Tony Clark, a representative, stated: “Our ride safety policy strictly prohibits all loose articles on rides, including food, which can become a choking hazard.” He emphasized that safety is a shared responsibility between guests and the park. “Guests must follow all written and verbal instructions for safe riding. Guests who violate our Code of Conduct are not welcome in our parks, and this guest has been banned from all Six Flags parks for life.”
Clark added: “Safety is a cornerstone of our business, and we have zero tolerance for inappropriate and unsafe behavior.”
According to Cedar Point’s safety guidelines, guests are required to secure items in cargo pockets, waist packs, or lockers when boarding rides. Specifically for the Millennium Force, “loose items that are not able to be stored in waist packs or cargo pockets are not permitted in line and must be stored in a locker or with a non-Rider.”
Ferrell addressed the incident on his Instagram Story, sharing a screenshot of the Entertainment Weekly article. However, he has not yet provided any further response regarding his lifetime ban from all Six Flags parks.
The Independent has reached out to both Ferrell and Six Flags for additional comments.
In the comments section of the video on Instagram, many users expressed concern over the risks involved in eating on an amusement park ride. One user wrote, “Bro, you could’ve choked,” while another commented, “Pretty stupid taking a risk like this.” A third user added, “Yeah, don’t ever do this again. I got BBQ sauce all over my clothes, hair and in my eyes from some dumba** challenge like this before.”
Cedar Point, owned by Six Flags, is a 364-acre amusement park located along the shores of Lake Erie. It features 18 roller coasters, an 18-acre water park, a beach, and multiple hotel resorts.
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