story 10:Great America

The ghost of a boy who died on a ride near the games section of the park is said to bring the games to life after closing. Workers cutting through the midway on their way to the employee exit swear they have seen lights flicker, sounds blare and machines switch on and off long after the electricity has been shut off for the day. Maybe that’s why its annual month-long Halloween Haunt is one of the best holiday events in town.

Is there anything eerier than a little boy ghost bringing retro carnival games to life at a historic amusement park? Doubtful. The specter that spooks thrill-seekers at Great America amusement park in Santa Clara could be a young boy who was reportedly killed on a ride at the park in the ’80s. Workers claim they’ve seen game lights flicker and machines turn on and off on the midway after hours, and the little boy ghost (possibly named Doug) might be to blame.