The Ride to Happiness by Tomorrowland

In March 2023, the February 2022 incident led to a concrete technical change on The Ride to Happiness. Plopsaland announced that additional wheels would be installed at the spot where the train had stalled. The aim was straightforward: if a similar situation ever occurred again, the train could be brought mechanically back down and a complex crane rescue would not be required. The article records an important safety development more than a year after the six-hour evacuation of nine guests. For visitors, the news showed that Plopsaland and Mack Rides had not only investigated the incident, but had also made a physical modification to better control the remaining risk. In the attraction's history, this article marks the transition from recovery after the incident to prevention for future operations.

In early May 2022, Plopsaland took an important step in recovering from the The Ride to Happiness incident. The second train, which had stalled at the highest point in February, was returned to service. Since reopening, the coaster had been operating with only one train after logs showed that the second train had run more slowly than the first. Manufacturer Mack Rides investigated the situation over the following weeks. Plopsa did not disclose technical details, but confirmed that both trains were working again and being monitored daily. For visitors, the effect was immediate: two-train operation increased capacity and helped reduce waiting times. Historically, the article shows how the attraction moved back toward normal operation after a serious incident, while that incident remained an important part of its story.

In February 2022, The Ride to Happiness faced the most serious incident of its early life. Nine guests stalled dozens of metres above the ground after the first launch, in a bend above the water. The evacuation took more than six hours and ultimately required a large crane, after a ladder truck proved unsuitable and strong winds complicated the operation. Police said all passengers were brought down safely, though they were taken to hospital as a precaution. For visitors and fans, the report mattered because it exposed the technical complexity and operational vulnerability of such an extreme coaster. Plopsaland announced an investigation together with manufacturer Mack Rides and kept the ride closed for the time being. The article therefore forms a key chapter in the safety and operating history of The Ride to Happiness.