> At a Glance
> – 15 riders dangled 20 minutes after a signal fault shut the Wild Twister on Jan. 2
> – Same ride trapped 17 guests for 77 minutes in August 2025
> – Park says no injuries; attraction stays closed for inspection
> – Why it matters: Repeat safety stops on a high-G thrill ride raise fresh questions about Ocean Park maintenance
Hong Kong’s Ocean Park has halted its Wild Twister ride once more, leaving riders briefly suspended in mid-air less than five months after a similar incident.
What Happened Saturday
The Wild Twister auto-stopped at 2:57 p.m. on Jan. 2 when a signal failure triggered the safety system. Fifteen riders sat locked in their seats until staff reset the platform and lowered them at 3:16 p.m.
An Ocean Park spokesperson confirmed:
> “All 15 guests exited safely with no injuries.”
The ride remains offline while inspections continue.
A Troubled Track Record
This is the third publicized stoppage for the 2019-installed attraction:
| Date | Riders Stranded | Duration | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug. 10, 2025 | 17 | 77 min | Signal failure |
| Mar. 2021 | 14 | 6 min | Not stated |
| Jan. 2, 2026 | 15 | 19 min | Signal failure |
Park engineers blame Saturday’s glitch on the same type of signal fault that triggered the August shutdown.
Key Takeaways
- Wild Twister is marketed as a 4-G spinning thrill ride.
- Ocean Park Hong Kong, opened in 1977, is the city’s largest theme resort.
- Repeat signal errors in under a year spotlight ongoing maintenance challenges.
Officials have not announced when-or if-the ride will reopen.
