Roller coaster riders stranded after new ride breaks down in fan, media preview

[libertybele]

My last roller coaster ride was about 5 years ago.  After I got off the next group got stranded and I decided no more for the day. Now with health issues, no more go carts, roller coaster rides or water park slides.  I had a blast though while it lasted!

Roller coaster riders stranded after new ride breaks down in fan, media preview

Cedar Point's newest coaster is proving to be trickier than a mouse.

The Wild Mouse roller coaster stopped abruptly Thursday amid a preview for roller coaster enthusiasts and the media at the Sandusky, Ohio park.

Passengers on cars had to be rescued by park personnel.

One of the cars stopped atop one of the coaster's highest points, while the other stopped amid the winding turns closer to the ground.

he passengers, who were not injured, had to climb down safety staircases after the coaster stopped unexpectedly twice during the previews.

The park's newest coaster is a mere mouse among giants.

The Sandusky amusement park's Millennium roller coaster reaches a staggering height of 310 feet and a top speed 93 mph.

The new Wild Mouse roller coaster reaches some 52 feet in height and has a top speed of 35 miles per hour.............

https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/roller-coaster-riders-stranded-ride-140316072.html

[berdie]

Many years ago, the State Fair had a roller coaster called the Wild Mouse. It was an old timey wood 'coaster. They tore it down years ago due to safety issues. Well...it was old. It was without a doubt one of the scariest, best Roller Coasters I ever rode. Just the sounds it made could scare ya silly.

As much as I love coasters...they are way out of my ability to ride these days.

[libertybele]

Many years ago, the State Fair had a roller coaster called the Wild Mouse. It was an old timey wood 'coaster. They tore it down years ago due to safety issues. Well...it was old. It was without a doubt one of the scariest, best Roller Coasters I ever rode. Just the sounds it made could scare ya silly.

As much as I love coasters...they are way out of my ability to ride these days.

Once old age truly settles in, we can no longer be kids.  It happens sooner or later. I was in my sixties when I had my last go cart ride, so I'll consider myself lucky; though it's probably why my back is such a disaster.  I haven't been to a rock concert in several years; but I enjoyed many and my loss of hearing is a testimony.  I am glad I enjoyed those things while I could.  No regrets.

[berdie]

Once old age truly settles in, we can no longer be kids.  It happens sooner or later. I was in my sixties when I had my last go cart ride, so I'll consider myself lucky; though it's probably why my back is such a disaster.  I haven't been to a rock concert in several years; but I enjoyed many and my loss of hearing is a testimony.  I am glad I enjoyed those things while I could.  No regrets.

No regrets at all! It's just not fun being a grown up. But it was sure fun while it lasted.