Universal Guests Rescued After Roller Coaster Breaks Down Mid-Ride

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Universal Orlando Resort Guests were rescued from a famous roller coaster this week after the attraction broke down mid-ride.

On Wednesday morning, Universal Studios’ famous Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit coaster broke down, causing Guests in two ride vehicles to become stuck on the attraction.

If you’re unfamiliar with Universal Orlando Resort, it comprises several thrilling attractions at the Resort’s Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure theme parks and the Volcano Bay water Park. The Universal Studios theme Park is home to Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit, one of the Resort’s top-rated roller coaster attractions. The attraction is around 17 stories tall and is considered one of the tallest coasters in all of Orlando. It’s also positively thrilling, introducing the world’s first non-inverting loop.

Here’s how Universal describes Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit on their official website:

If you’re looking for a rip-roaring rush, this is it. And there’s a high-tech twist: As you strap in, you’ll pick the song you want to hear above your ear-shattering shrieks.
Adrenaline pumping and music thumping, you’ll climb straight toward the sky at a 90-degree angle. After the first ferocious drop, you’ll tear through the track, reaching a blistering 65 mph. Once you’re back on solid ground, view your adventure as a photo or music video and purchase a copy to take home. You’ll want to relive this adventure again and again.

But like many theme Park attractions and other attractions at Universal, Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit has experienced its fair share of ride breakdowns and Guest evacuations.

According to WESH 2 News, Guest evacuations occurred around 9:40 a.m. on Wednesday. Guests were evacuated from their seats and led down several stairs with the assistance of Universal Studios Orlando Team Members. Altogether, Universal personnel assisted 12 Guests occupying two different ride vehicles from the attraction.

Take a look at the images below to see where each of the ride vehicles was located during the evacuation:

Universal guests rip ride Rockit evacuation
Credit: WESH

 

Universal guests rip ride Rockit evacuation
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Officials from the Orlando Fire Department said local fire crews were on standby to offer help if needed. However, in the case of this particular ride breakdown, nobody was hurt.

Currently, WESH reports that Universal Orlando Resort has declined its request for comment. Universal Orlando Resort has not publicly shared why the attraction broke down or when it will be back up and running. No other details have been released at the time of this article’s publication.

Have you ever been stuck on a theme Park attraction? Did you have to get evacuated? Let us know your experiences in the comments below.

Source: WESH, Click Orlando

 

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