Themeparksandy1981
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Well it’s been open for the past 2 days so that much be the reason it was closed. Maybe they were repairing effects. Hope to go on it again at the fireworks event but can see the queue line closing at 4pm
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River Rapids
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Themeparksandy1981
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I wonder what’s been up with the attraction the past 2 days
Immelmanloop
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this and polperro have been shut the past 2 days as the track for polperro is being used as a firing site and access, and as the fireworks crew could access the rapids trough from polperro's track, it has to be shut due to H&S, shock could still operate as it is fully elevated from the rapids.
Themeparksandy1981
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The fireworks were also let off by Stormforce 10 again and that didn’t close to it brokedown roughly 4ish. Stormforce 10 is still closed today. I wonder if we see more work done over the closed season.
Themeparksandy1981
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The fountains at the end is back on and soaked me
RustyShackleford
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Chopped your head off as well.
The geyser spurty things were off when we passed by today.
The geyser spurty things were off when we passed by today.
Themeparksandy1981
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My daughter took my picture
RustyShackleford
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New Experience today, when on the rapids there was an announcement that there was a malfunction. 6 boats were ahead of us but unable to go u the travelator.
Two more joined us afterwards making 9 in total. Wasn't held up for long. But it did allow for the below photo to be taken as everyone eventually got sucked up to the top.
Two more joined us afterwards making 9 in total. Wasn't held up for long. But it did allow for the below photo to be taken as everyone eventually got sucked up to the top.
Those fountains at the end really got me last trip too!
I think we could definately use more of these on the ride.
The ones across the queueline building are neat but they don't actually go anywhere near the boats. Would be nice if they did as this ride still isn't the wettest.
I think we could definately use more of these on the ride.
The ones across the queueline building are neat but they don't actually go anywhere near the boats. Would be nice if they did as this ride still isn't the wettest.
RustyShackleford
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Are there 2 no.11 boats in the photo?
Themeparksandy1981
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I think it’s the no 12 boat and the one in front of that is boat 8.
thomasfan11
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I think it's 14 then 12
thomasfan11
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It is one of the best rides
Themeparksandy1981
Member
It’s got new entrance gate
The fountains still not back in use
The ride started to look bad in areas
The fountains still not back in use
The ride started to look bad in areas
I noticed the gate appeared last weekend when it was closed for a short period.
Interestingly one fountain was on yesterday and it seemed faster as we actually got splashed.
RustyShackleford
Member
Couple of words on the rapids after todays trip.
The ride didn't open until 12. So a bit of queue started to form ahead of this. We approached the queue line about quarter to 12 and there were a couple of dozen folks in front. We decided to join the queue.
It was a day with lots of school trips. We were there because the little lads school was effected by strike action and I think there were a lot more like this.
Anyway, on a couple of rides previously we had suffered the impact of queue jumpers. So when 3 little cherubs moved into the queue line after checking on the height board I did ask if they fancied taking their place at the back. Some sheepish looks but was ignored.
When they came and opened the gates I enquired of the staff member who was dealing with the signage if they would take any action if it was reported. She nodded eagerly and asked for a description.
Nothing more was said but when the 3 miscreants reached the front of the queue there was a discussion and then they were directed straight to the ride exit. Fair play.
Anyway on with the ride... it was good to see the spluttering geysers back in action. Shame there was no dry ice / smoke in the shed area, don't know if it would build up later in the day.
The ride didn't open until 12. So a bit of queue started to form ahead of this. We approached the queue line about quarter to 12 and there were a couple of dozen folks in front. We decided to join the queue.
It was a day with lots of school trips. We were there because the little lads school was effected by strike action and I think there were a lot more like this.
Anyway, on a couple of rides previously we had suffered the impact of queue jumpers. So when 3 little cherubs moved into the queue line after checking on the height board I did ask if they fancied taking their place at the back. Some sheepish looks but was ignored.
When they came and opened the gates I enquired of the staff member who was dealing with the signage if they would take any action if it was reported. She nodded eagerly and asked for a description.
Nothing more was said but when the 3 miscreants reached the front of the queue there was a discussion and then they were directed straight to the ride exit. Fair play.
Anyway on with the ride... it was good to see the spluttering geysers back in action. Shame there was no dry ice / smoke in the shed area, don't know if it would build up later in the day.
Does anyone know what maintenance could've been done to it? Probably not paint, TLC or anything to do with the boats as it opened in 2021 so it's not that old. My guess would be the ride system if that didn't have a overhaul during construction of Adventure Cove. If it did, I have absolutely no clue what it could be. Hopefully it's some new water effects so you actually get wet!
I think it was just general system maintenance