The Tormenta Rampaging Run, Six Flags Over Texas's new "giga dive" roller coaster, has experienced frequent breakdowns since its opening on July 9, leading to guest frustration and delays. The attraction, which is billed as the world's first and only "giga dive" coaster, has reportedly left riders stranded on multiple occasions.
The ride reaches speeds of up to 87 miles per hour and stands 309 feet tall with a track length of nearly 4,200 feet. It claims to hold six world records, including being the highest, fastest, and longest dive coaster. The "giga dive" designation combines "giga coaster" (300-399 feet tall) and "dive coaster" (featuring an ultra-steep or vertical first drop).
Social media posts and visitor accounts describe incidents where the roller coaster trains have stopped prematurely on the tracks. Some guests have reported being stranded high above the ground, awaiting resolution from park staff. Videos shared online depict trains paused on the tracks, with some passengers eventually being escorted down emergency stairs or by elevator.
One guest, Ginger Barrett, described being stopped at the top of the 309-foot climb for approximately 15 minutes before park staff announced technical difficulties. She noted the extreme heat during the wait.
Before its public debut, the Rampaging Run faced delays, with its opening pushed back by nearly two weeks for additional safety testing and commissioning. Despite these initial issues, visitors who have managed to complete the ride have praised its intensity. April Phillips described the experience as "INTENSE and so scary lol the drops had me wanting to vomit" after a wait that included an hour in line and an additional 40 minutes due to a shutdown.
Six Flags Over Texas was contacted for comment regarding the ongoing operational problems.