The film’s release resulted in protests to end the live displays at SeaWorld resorts while profits collapsed by 85 per cent as a result of negative publicity.
The Sky Tower was opened in 1973 and allows passengers to enter a double-decker capsule to travel up 122 feet, giving them 360 degree views.
Following Monday's technical problems, passenger Michael Moffatt told local media: "Everyone was kind of laughing about it for the most part, a little annoyed, a little frustrating but we knew we couldn't go anywhere so we made the best of it".
On Tuesday, SeaWorld announced the death of 18-year-old orca Unna in San Antonio, Texas, because of a bladder infection.
