On Tuesday, riders of the Magnum XL-200 rollercoaster froze at the very top of a 205-foot drop. The Magnum XL-200 is located at the Cedar Point amusement park in Sandusky, Ohio. When the Magnum XL-200 first opened in 1989, it was called the world’s tallest roller coaster.
It was the first to achieve 200 feet in height, and even earned a Guinness World Record!
Approximately twelve people were forced to walk down the roller coaster after a mechanical issue caused the ride to freeze suddenly.
A spokesperson for the park claimed that this was just a common ride stoppage that was triggered by a problem with the engine or transmission.
On social media, park attendees posted pictures showing the evacuation of the guests. In the pictures, staff led the twelve passengers of the Magnum XL-200 down a steep staircase.
Cedar Point, the roller coaster capital of the world, beat its tallest-coaster record three times. Cedar Point first beat its record with the 223-foot Valravn, then with the 310-foot Millennium Force, and finally with the 420-foot Top Thrill Dragster. The Top Thrill Dragster was closed after repeated issues.
“If it’s a clear day, you might be able to see the coast of Canada on the horizon,” from the top of the Magnum, Cedar Point claims.
The ride consists of acceleration through hills and tunnels while traveling over the Cedar Point shorelines before completing the ride’s signature pretzel turnaround.
According to a group of Facebook users, the ride was still closed on Thursday. This incident is only one of a few roller coaster malfunctions this summer.
In July, eight passengers on the Fireball at a Wisconsin fair were stuck upside down for two hours before the rescue team was able to recover the first passengers. It took about one hour and forty minutes to safely rescue the remaining passengers.
A few days before this happened, a 325-foot roller coaster in North Carolina called the Fury 325 was closed for repairs. Guest Jeremy Wagner reported seeing a complete crack in one of the metal beams supporting the roller coaster, which caused the ride to shake as passengers passed over it. Wagner immediately showed a picture he took to the theme park’s guest services and the fire department.
Another ride at Cedar Point, the Wild Mouse, abruptly stopped twice in May. The passengers were uninjured, although they had to be escorted by park personnel down a set of stairs.
Sources: https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/news/2023/05/04/cedar-point-new-wild-mouse-coaster-leaves-fans-stranded/70180341007/ ,
https://www.npr.org/2023/07/05/1186003765/roller-coaster-upside-down-wisconsin-fireball ,
https://www.npr.org/2023/08/04/1192116484/cedar-point-roller-coaster-stops-rescue ,
https://www.npr.org/2023/08/04/1192116484/cedar-point-roller-coaster-stops-rescue
It was the first to achieve 200 feet in height, and even earned a Guinness World Record!
Approximately twelve people were forced to walk down the roller coaster after a mechanical issue caused the ride to freeze suddenly.
A spokesperson for the park claimed that this was just a common ride stoppage that was triggered by a problem with the engine or transmission.
On social media, park attendees posted pictures showing the evacuation of the guests. In the pictures, staff led the twelve passengers of the Magnum XL-200 down a steep staircase.
Cedar Point, the roller coaster capital of the world, beat its tallest-coaster record three times. Cedar Point first beat its record with the 223-foot Valravn, then with the 310-foot Millennium Force, and finally with the 420-foot Top Thrill Dragster. The Top Thrill Dragster was closed after repeated issues.
“If it’s a clear day, you might be able to see the coast of Canada on the horizon,” from the top of the Magnum, Cedar Point claims.
The ride consists of acceleration through hills and tunnels while traveling over the Cedar Point shorelines before completing the ride’s signature pretzel turnaround.
According to a group of Facebook users, the ride was still closed on Thursday. This incident is only one of a few roller coaster malfunctions this summer.
In July, eight passengers on the Fireball at a Wisconsin fair were stuck upside down for two hours before the rescue team was able to recover the first passengers. It took about one hour and forty minutes to safely rescue the remaining passengers.
A few days before this happened, a 325-foot roller coaster in North Carolina called the Fury 325 was closed for repairs. Guest Jeremy Wagner reported seeing a complete crack in one of the metal beams supporting the roller coaster, which caused the ride to shake as passengers passed over it. Wagner immediately showed a picture he took to the theme park’s guest services and the fire department.
Another ride at Cedar Point, the Wild Mouse, abruptly stopped twice in May. The passengers were uninjured, although they had to be escorted by park personnel down a set of stairs.
Sources: https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/news/2023/05/04/cedar-point-new-wild-mouse-coaster-leaves-fans-stranded/70180341007/ ,
https://www.npr.org/2023/07/05/1186003765/roller-coaster-upside-down-wisconsin-fireball ,
https://www.npr.org/2023/08/04/1192116484/cedar-point-roller-coaster-stops-rescue ,
https://www.npr.org/2023/08/04/1192116484/cedar-point-roller-coaster-stops-rescue
