On Monday’s bank holiday, Thorpe Park’s newest giant, Hyperia, and its veteran ten‑loop coaster, Colossus, both halted on their lift hills as temperatures peaked at 33 °C.. Riders were stranded mid‑air for roughly 30 minutes before staff safely restarted the rides, and the park says safety was never compromised.

Hyperia and Colossus stall on 33°C bank holiady

According to the park’s spokesperson,the simultaneous stoppage occurred during the busiest weekend of the year, when attendance spikes. hyperia, the UK’s tallest coaster opened in 2024, and Colossus, operating since 2002, both froze on their ascent, prompting social‑media videos that captured the eerie pause.

30‑minute lift‑hill halt strands riders

The lift‑hill freeze left passengers hanging for about half an hour, as documented by numerous on‑site videos. Park staff coordinated a controlled restart, guiding all guests back to the stations without injury. The park emphasized that such brief interruptions are routine in the industry and not indicative of a safety breach.

Thorpe Park cites safety protocols, not heat, for the outage

In statements to the press, Thorpe Park officials stressed that the extreme temperature was unrelated to the mechanical failure. They reiterated that all safety systems functioned correctly and that the rides resumed operattion shortly after the brief pause.

Amity Beach to close partially in 2026 for The Launchpad

In a separate announcement, the park confirmed that the main area of its Amity Beach water attraction will close from 2026 to make way for a new “Recharge Zone” called The Launchpad. The smaller beach section will stay open seasonally, preserving some water‑play options for families.

Who will ensure ride reliability after the heat incident?

While the park assures guests that safety was maintained, the dual breakdown raises questions about maintenance schedules for older coasters like Colossus and the impact of rising summer temperatures on newer, high‑speed rides such as Hyperia. Observers will be watching how Thorpe Park adapts its engineering checks in an increasingly warm climate.