[2] Despite the positive reception and unique ride experience, Ultra Twister was plagued with an assortment of issues during its time at Great Adventure.

Reoccurring stress fractures required constant rewelding of the track, which led to frequent downtime.

Evacuating passengers from trains that became stuck on the vertical lift hill was a difficult and dangerous task.

The ride's hourly capacity was also limited, making it unsuitable for long lines.

[7][6] Subsequently, the coaster was dismantled and brought to Six Flags America in Largo, Maryland, where it was placed in storage until its removal in 2010.