Winter Wonderland Chaos: Blizzard Ride Malfunction Leaves Visitors Trapped Mid-Air

• A would-be memorable Blizzard ride at the iconic Hyde Park Winter Wonderland nearly turned tragic when the machine stalled
• Details indicate that the ride malfunctioned due to a power outage, leaving the passengers suspended in the air for eight minutes
• The Blizzard ride is known for its long rotating arm, which turns around like a giant clock and rises to heights of up to 65 meters

The iconic Hyde Park Winter Wonderland festive attraction experienced a moment of chaos when the Blizzard ride malfunctioned, leaving customers suspended in mid-air for eight tense minutes.

Tens of thrill-seekers jumped on the ride, hoping to revel in the holiday spirit before they found themselves stranded.

Incident lasted 8 minutes

A viral video on X by London & UK Street News captured the unsettling scene as the ride froze in position, with riders dangling high above the ground.

The malfunction was attributed to a power outage, which ride operators swiftly addressed to restore functionality.

"The ride operators and customer services handled the issue quickly, and the riders were safely escorted off the ride," a spokesperson for Hyde Park Winter Wonderland said, as reported by The Mirror.

He assured the public that the safety of their visitors has always been a top priority, and all rides undergo rigorous and regular safety checks by experienced staff members.

What's a Blizzard ride?

The Blizzard ride is a towering attraction featuring a long rotating arm with seats at either end, which turns around like a giant clock.

It is known for its thrilling ascent to heights of up to 65 meters and lifts riders up and down at high speeds.

Despite the terrifying incident, other Winter Wonderland rides continued operating without interruption.

Lumberjack malfunctions for 25 minutes

In an almost similar incident in September 2023, riders aboard a Lumberjack attraction found themselves in a precarious situation when the ride malfunctioned, leaving them suspended upside down for a harrowing 25 minutes

TikTok videos showed the passengers with their heads dangling towards the ground while their feet reached for the sky as they patiently waited for technicians to rectify the issue.

During the 25-minute nerve-wracking ordeal, one distressed rider reportedly experienced motion sickness and vomited while trapped on the ride.