Theme Park Guests Stuck on Ferris Wheel During Power Outage

Visitors at a theme park in Palmas, Brazil, were temporarily stranded on a Ferris wheel and other rides due to a power outage on Wednesday, July 22, 2026. A video circulating on social media captured the moment, with audible screams from those on the attractions. The park's manager, Fernando Póvoa Ribeiro, stated that the interruption lasted only thirty seconds and was a planned preventive measure. He explained that the shutdown was a maneuver to switch generators, a process they typically announce to park-goers beforehand. The incident was reported by the Instagram page Palmas Trends. The Ita Center Park issued a statement confirming the procedure was in line with safety protocols, asserting that all guests remained secure during the operation without any issues. The park's authorization from the Palmas City Hall is valid until August 28, 2026. The energy provider, Energisa, clarified that the outage stemmed from internal issues within the establishment and did not involve their technical services. The park's statement further detailed that they utilize two high-power generators, with one on standby, and that the procedure was successfully completed, allowing normal operations to resume.