Universal Orlando, like all theme parks, isn’t immune to ride technical difficulties. Sometimes, it’s just one ride that has issues, but on other occasions, though rarer, there are times when entire power outages affect multiple parts of the park.

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Yesterday, a power outage at Universal Orlando left about 70 riders stranded inside an attraction that many people wouldn’t assume to be one that needs intense evacuation measures, but alas, harnesses, ladders, and safety ropes were needed to rescue the guests.

Race Through New York Starring Jimmy Fallon is a screen-based attraction located inside Universal Studios. It’s not one of the most popular rides in the park, as many feel it’s a little boring — you watch as Jimmy Fallon races through New York, and the large theater everyone sits in moves around to match what’s happening on screen. 70 riders were on the attraction when it broke down due to a power outage that affected multiple parts of the park, according to WESH 2. Riders were then evacuated off the attraction by firefighters using safety ropes, ladders, and harnesses.

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Orlando firefighters used harnesses, safety ropes, and ladders to help stranded riders get off the Jimmy Fallon ride at Universal Studios on Saturday. Universal said the attraction was stopped due to a power outage at the resort. #orlando #florida #universalstudios

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One of the guests on the ride was interviewed regarding the experience, saying that the ride jerked suddenly, and then Team Members began repeating the same message over and over. She continued, saying, “It didn’t feel like things were being communicated in a well manner, it was just the same thing over and over again, like, ‘Hey, we’re gonna get it fixed ASAP.’ Eventually it was, ‘Oh, the ride may continue at any moment,’ and then it turned into, ‘OK, we’re just gonna get you guys out of there.'”

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No other rides were reported as needing to be evacuated with help from the fire department during the outage. It’s important to note that there’s no telling what rides or attractions will go down, and that it’s possible on any of them that an unexpected issue could occur while riding.

We’ll be sure to keep you updated on all the latest Universal Orlando news, so stay tuned to DFB.

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