Source: File Photo On Thanksgiving night, a rollercoaster at Universal Studios in Orlando became stuck during ascent, trapping riders who had to l
On Thanksgiving night, a rollercoaster at Universal Studios in Orlando became stuck during ascent, trapping riders who had to lie on their backs for almost an hour.
According to FOX 35 Orlando, the Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit broke down for nearly an hour in the evening, necessitating an Orlando Fire Department rescue. The incident was also investigated by the Orlando Police Department.
After a 167-foot-tall lift, the coaster whips riders through a maze of twists, turns, and large loops.
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“We were walking out of the park as it was closing time and seen a group of people taking pictures of the Rip Ride Rockit. That seemed kind of odd until we looked up and seen the group stuck on the ride,” Dennis Malesky told Fox 35. “Shortly after, the fire department arrived but nothing seemed to be happening.
“Universal employees made everyone who didn’t know anyone on the ride leave, as it was much after closing. On our way out, we seen the car finally move. They must have been up there an hour.
“This is the only ride in the park I have not done yet and needless to say, it will probably stay that way.” Malesky shared a video where a woman can be heard talking about what’s happening with the ride.
“They’re stuck way up there, at the tip. They’re literally on their backs right now,” she said.
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