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While Universal maintains that the ride was safe, the lack of detailed communication has led to public concern. The rarity of such incidents, coupled with the ride’s high ridership (millions over its lifetime), suggests this might have been an isolated event, but the uncertainty fuels ongoing skepticism.
Long-Term Outlook and Potential Solutions
Given these persistent challenges, what can Universal do to improve the park’s operation?
Capacity expansion: Building new rides or expanding existing ones could increase throughput but would take years.
Crowd control: Implementing ticket caps—possibly limiting attendance to 25,000–30,000 guests daily—would alleviate pressure and improve guest experience.