galveston roller coaster stuck for 45 minutes — and your insurance might not cover the refund you’re owed
If you were one of the unlucky riders left dangling on the Galveston roller coaster that got stuck mid-track this week, brace yourself: your trip insurance or credit card perks may deny any payout for the nightmare. The incident at the popular boardwalk attraction left passengers stranded 50 feet up for nearly an hour, but consumer advocates warn that most standard travel insurance policies exclude “mechanical failures” as a valid reason for compensation. That means your wallet could be stuck with the cost of missed tours, hotel late-checkout fees, and even therapy bills from the panic. Before you book another ride, check your policy’s fine print — or demand the park cover lost time, since Texas law allows you to seek refunds for services not rendered. Don’t let a stuck roller coaster derail your budget too.