Dozens stranded after popular ‘Wave Twister’ ride gets stuck at Long Island’s Adventureland
A popular ride at Long Island’s Adventureland malfunctioned on Friday night, leaving over 25 young thrill-seekers dangling in mid-air. The panic began around 7:30 p.m. when the amusement park’s “Wave Twister” attraction ground to a sudden halt, trapping the riders a dizzying 75 feet above the ground, according to FOX5. 25 riders got stuck on...
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Long Island Dozens stranded after popular ‘Wave Twister’ ride gets stuck at Long Island’s Adventureland By Daniel Cody Published June 19, 2026, 9:08 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google A popular ride at Long Island’s Adventureland malfunctioned on Friday night, leaving over 25 young thrill-seekers dangling in mid-air. The panic began around 7:30 p.m. when the amusement park’s “Wave Twister” attraction ground to a sudden halt, trapping the riders a dizzying 75 feet above the ground, according to FOX5. 4 25 riders got stuck on a ride at Adventureland. Facebook/Edward Marquez 4 The ride malfunctioned at around 7:30 p.m.
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