Why was El Toro shut down?
Why was El Toro shut down? For those who are not aware, El Toro in Six Flags Great Adventure closed down in August of 2022 following a scary accident involving 13 passengers injured while riding the massive wooden coaster.
Why is Medusa closed at Six Flags 2023?
As rides closed until Memorial Day weekend are Medusa, Runaway Mine Train and Log Flume due to staff issues or El Toro's retracking progress. I think they might also do construction for 2024 new coaster next year to demolish old concert area behind Medusa.
Why did El Toro malfunction?
The coaster was shut down immediately following the incident. An inspection about a month later found that the ride was “structurally compromised” with damage to track support columns, and the ride was ordered closed indefinitely. Specific information about what happened during the ride has not been released.
What happened on Top Thrill Dragster?
On August 15, 2021, Rachel Hawes from Swartz Creek, Michigan was waiting in line for Top Thrill Dragster when a ride part fell from the coaster's infrastructure and hit Hawes in the head. It looked like the size of a pop can and it hit metal and dropped, a witness told the Sandusky Register at the time.
Why did El Toro derail?
According to a report on the incident, the rear wheels of “Car A6? of the train “came out of their normal position on the rails,” while in motion. During the ride, an axle of the vehicle damaged a rear wheel assembly, as well as the wood and steel bolts of the track, officials said.
Why is Kingda Ka closed?
Kingda Ka, billed as the world's tallest roller coaster, was closed on June 5 after operators reported a mechanical failure of a component of the launch system, Department of Community Affairs spokeswoman Tammori Petty-Dixon said in an email.
How scary is Kingda Ka?
The launch might scare you silly. But, in the end, despite its record-breaking 456-foot tower, Kingda Ka will likely leave you feeling flat. It's hard to imagine a more thrilling ride. Insane acceleration, speed, height, and drop.