Christopher Gilbert+FollowThis Wooden Roller Coaster In Santa Cruz Is Nearly 100 Years Old🎢 This Wooden Roller Coaster In Santa Cruz Is Nearly 100 Years Old 🏖️ 🎢 The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk has been entertaining generations of Californians since 1907. Its most famous ride, the Giant Dipper, is a legendary wooden roller coaster with breathtaking beach views and a fascinating history! - 🎠The Giant Dipper was built by Arthur Looff in just 47 days for $50,000. It opened in 1924 when rides were only 15 cents each! To date, 66 million riders have experienced this iconic coaster. - 🌊 The Giant Dipper reaches a height of 70 feet and speeds up to 46 miles per hour on its half-mile track. The 2-minute ride is as thrilling as ever, thanks to the meticulous inspections conducted every 2 hours by its 4 full-time mechanics. - 🎡 The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk doesn't have an admission fee. Visitors can purchase wristbands for unlimited rides or pay for individual tickets as they go. The amusement park is located overlooking a popular beach, where you might spot otters, dolphins, and other sea animals! 📍 You can find the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk at 400 Beach Street in Santa Cruz, California. #RollerCoaster #SantaCruz #BeachBoardwalk #GiantDipper #California #AmusementPark #HistoricalAttraction #FamilyFun #ThrillingRides #OceanViews31520Share
Sandra Escobar+FollowRollercoaster Nightmare at Ocean ParkImagine being stuck upside down on a rollercoaster for over an hour! That’s what happened to 17 thrill-seekers at Hong Kong’s Ocean Park when the Wild Twisters ride malfunctioned mid-spin. The safety system kicked in after a sensor glitch, leaving everyone dangling until rescue teams could get them down. No one was hurt, but this isn’t the first time this ride’s gone haywire—would you ever get back on? #News #rollercoaster #OceanPark6911Share
ethanconner+FollowTheme Park Rides Gone WildYou ever hear about those theme park rides that got shut down for being way too dangerous? From roller coasters derailing to water slides with fatal design flaws, these attractions had accidents so wild they couldn’t stay open. Some parks tried to fix things, but others just closed for good. Makes you think twice before hopping on the next big thrill ride, right? Check out the craziest stories of rides that went from fun to forbidden! #News #ThemeParkFails #RollerCoaster170Share
Kelly Mack+FollowCedar Point coaster riders face wild walkImagine being 160 feet in the air, only to have your rollercoaster grind to a halt—right before the most intense part of the ride! That’s exactly what happened at Cedar Point’s new 'Siren’s Curse' coaster in Sandusky. Riders had to make their way down steep evacuation stairs after the safety system stopped the train just before its signature tilt. Thankfully, everyone made it down safely, but videos of the nerve-wracking descent have gone viral. With two incidents in less than a month, folks are definitely talking: Would you brave the 'Siren’s Curse' after this? #Travel #CedarPoint #Rollercoaster106Share
ethanconner+FollowCedar Point’s new coaster: thrill or trouble?Siren’s Curse, Cedar Point’s newest roller coaster, has already stranded riders five times in just its first month—talk about living up to its name! Locals and visitors have watched as the ride, known for its wild 90-degree tilt and 58 mph speed, keeps breaking down, sometimes leaving people stuck in awkward positions before walking down emergency stairs. With so many malfunctions, some are wondering if the park should hit pause and fix things before reopening. Would you still line up for a ride, or is this one coaster you’d skip for now? Let’s hear your thoughts! #News #CedarPoint #RollerCoaster51Share
Justin Dixon+FollowSiren’s Curse Strikes Again at Cedar Point!Imagine being stuck 160 feet in the air, tilted at a wild angle, just waiting for the ride to start again. That’s what happened (again!) on Cedar Point’s new Siren’s Curse coaster. For the third time since opening, the ride’s safety sensors hit pause and left thrill-seekers dangling for 20 minutes. Everyone was safe, but honestly, is this the scariest ride or just the glitchiest? Would you ride after hearing this? #Travel #CedarPoint #RollerCoaster3727Share
Sandra Escobar+FollowCedar Point’s New Coaster Stuck—Again?!Cedar Point’s hyped Siren’s Curse roller coaster just got stuck for the second time since opening! Riders had to be escorted off after the ride paused mid-action. This is the same coaster that left people hanging vertically on opening day. It’s supposed to be the fastest, tallest, and longest tilt coaster in North America, but right now it’s just racking up delays. Would you still ride it after all this drama? #News #CedarPoint #RollerCoaster125Share
Justin Dixon+FollowSiren’s Curse Strikes Again at 160 Feet!Cedar Point’s brand new coaster, Siren’s Curse, just got stuck at the very top—again! Imagine being 160 feet up, waiting for that wild 90-degree drop, and then… nothing. Riders had to be escorted down (cue the shaky knees). This is the second time in a week the ride’s safety system kicked in and left thrill-seekers hanging—literally. Would you still line up for this coaster after two breakdowns in a week? #Travel #CedarPoint #RollerCoaster10Share
Alexander Thomas+FollowStuck 160 Feet Up on a Coaster?!Imagine being stuck at the tippy top of Cedar Point’s new Siren’s Curse roller coaster—160 feet in the air! That’s what happened to a group of riders who had to WALK down the evacuation stairs after the ride stopped (again). The coaster’s safety system kicked in, but talk about an unplanned leg day. Would you brave the stairs or wait it out in the car? #Travel #CedarPoint #RollerCoaster00Share
ashley89+FollowRollercoaster Debut Goes Off the RailsImagine getting stuck 160 feet in the air on a brand new rollercoaster—on opening day! Cedar Point’s hyped Siren’s Curse had a wild first ride when it stalled at the very top, leaving thrill-seekers hanging (literally) for about 10 minutes. No one was hurt, and the ride was back up after a quick fix, but talk about an unforgettable launch! Bonus chaos: a power outage shut down more rides later that day. Would you still ride it? #Travel #CedarPoint #Rollercoaster20Share
