The term 'Amusement Ride Inventor' can be summarized by the crossword solution of 'Ferris'. This refers to George Washington Gale Ferris Jr., an American engineer who is best known for inventing the Ferris Wheel. The Ferris Wheel was designed and constructed for the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago, Illinois. It was the first ever observation wheel and has since become a popular attraction at amusement parks around the world.