Movie Park GermanyRide Reliability
Which rides run smoothly, and which keep breaking down
Aug 2026
Rides most often closed at Movie Park Germany
Based on the share of opening hours each ride was running over recent weeks. Lower uptime = more downtime.
- Side Kick34% uptime
- Crazy Surfer63% uptime
- The Bandit77% uptime
- NYC Transformer78% uptime
- Sea Swing79% uptime
- Rescue 11280% uptime
- Backyardigans Mission to Mars82% uptime
- Time Riders82% uptime
- SpongeBob Splash Bash87% uptime
- Journey to the Forbidden Chamber87% uptime
- Jimmy Neutron’s Atomic Flyer89% uptime
- Dora’s Big River Adventure90% uptime
- Iron Claw91% uptime
- Star Trek™: Operation Enterprise92% uptime
- Santa Monica Wheel92% uptime
About Movie Park Germany and live queue times
Movie Park Germany is a film-themed park in Bottrop, North Rhine-Westphalia, originally opened as Warner Bros. Movie World Germany in 1996. It now runs with an independent mix of Paramount, Nickelodeon and other licences. Major rides include Star Trek: Operation Enterprise, MP Xpress, The Walking Dead, and the Van Helsing's Factory indoor coaster.
Movie Park Germany reliability FAQ
Movie Park Germany reliability FAQ
Which rides break down most at Movie Park Germany?
Over recent weeks, Side Kick has had the most downtime at Movie Park Germany (around 34% uptime). See the full list of the least-reliable rides and each ride's reliability further up this page.
Which rides are closed at Movie Park Germany today?
For live, up-to-the-minute closures, open the Movie Park Germany live page - every ride shows whether it's open or closed right now, with the reason and how long it's been down where the park provides it. This page focuses on the longer-term pattern: which rides close most often over a full month.
How do I check if a ride at Movie Park Germany is closed right now?
Check the Movie Park Germany live ride list or an individual ride's page - both show the current open or closed status, refreshed automatically from the park's own ride system. If a ride shows "Closed" or its queue hasn't moved for 45+ minutes, it's probably down. Use this Reliability page to see whether that's unusual or a regular occurrence.
Which rides at Movie Park Germany break down the most?
The Reliability table above ranks every ride at Movie Park Germany by uptime percentage, total downtime minutes and number of separate closures in the selected month. Rides with higher downtime are usually older, more mechanically complex, or subject to weather-related closures.
What counts as a ride "closure" in these stats?
Any period where the ride's status flipped from operating to closed for more than a couple of minutes counts as a closure. Brief resets and scheduled early morning tests are excluded. A ride with 10+ closures in a month is almost certainly unreliable, not just temporarily out of service.
How do you calculate Movie Park Germany ride uptime?
We track each ride's open/closed status every few minutes throughout the park's operating hours. Uptime percentage = minutes the ride was open divided by the park's total operating minutes. A ride that ran all day shows 100%, one closed half the day shows 50%.
Are some rides at Movie Park Germany more reliable than others?
Almost always. Newer coasters typically have higher uptime in their first year, then stabilise. Classic flat rides and family rides tend to be the most reliable. Intense thrill coasters and water rides often sit toward the bottom of the uptime table because they're more complex and weather-sensitive.
How can I avoid riding something that keeps breaking down?
Check this page before your visit. If a ride you care about has under 80% uptime this month, prioritise it early in the day when reliability is best. Also check live queue times - if a ride shows "Closed" or hasn't moved in 45+ minutes, it's probably down for the afternoon.
Does rain or weather affect Movie Park Germany reliability?
Yes - water rides close automatically in heavy rain, and exposed coasters may close in lightning, high winds or very cold temperatures. Our uptime figures reflect actual operations including weather closures, which is why uptime varies seasonally.