While I have never been stuck on an amusement park ride. I have been in a theme park twice while rides got stuck. One instance happened at Sea World San Antonio on the Wave Breaker coaster and the ride stoppage closed the entire back part of the park.

This incident happened at Six Flags Over Texas. This is a ride that I have ridden before and it is super fun! The ride is called the Shock Wave and got stuck for about 30 minutes at Six Flags Over Texas. At this time, we have no official reason for the malfunction. The ride just started to move again with no explanation.

Check the awesome video of the double loops in action.

@zayden_gonz Shock Wave Going through its double loops⚡️🎢 #sixflags #rollercoaster #sixflagsovertexas #schwarzkopf #amusementpark #ride #fun #shockwave #sixflagsovertexas ♬ Good Day - Nappy Roots

Check out a few other instances of rides getting stuck in the State of Texas. In October of 2024, Fiesta Texas had two instances of rides getting stuck in the same weekend. The first one is from the Iron Rattler which is also a ride that have enjoyed through the years.

@nearly.headless Worst nightmare. #fiestatexas #sixflags #sanantonio #ironrattler ♬ original sound - Nick

The next ride is called the Sky Screamer and is one to avoid if you are afraid of heights. What makes this this an incredible view is it's location near the rock quarry.  

@apriljoel #fiestatexas #sixflags #sanantoniotx #skyscreamer #frightfest #fyp ♬ Halloween - Walter Landors


Are you a thrill seeker? Check out the coaster experience that is not for the weary. This is something that you can do once a year at Fiesta, Texas. This is a part of the Roller Coaster Rodeo. 

@parkparadise That’s a lot of stairs #sixflagsfiestatexas #sixflags #rollercoaster @sixflagsfiestatexas @Six Flags ♬ On Top Of The World - Imagine Dragons

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