In 1974 , the ride received a new coat of paint with Victorian-style architecture around the station . In the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake , the Giant Dipper was almost completely untouched . The ride was closed for about a month to be inspected . The park held a benefit for victims of the earthquake . In 2002 , the ride celebrated its 50 millionth rider . Ten years after the 50 millionth rider , the park celebrated the Giant Dipper 's 60 millionth rider on July 27 , 2012 . The park gave out trivia coasters leading up to the event . The 24 riders that were on the train when it hit 60 million riders received a hoodie among other prizes
1989 Loma Prieta earthquake
1989 Loma Prieta earthquake
Giant Dipper