Rapids: n. A part of a river where the current is very fast.

In Short:

Groups of 8 sit in colourful boats as they ride the waves on the Rumba Rapids' Calypso Current!

Statistics:

Opened: 1987/ 2002
Manufacturer: Intamin
Area: Calypso Quay
Ride Type: River Rapids
On Ride Photo: Yes
Official Rating: Thrilling and Fun

Track Length: 1,590ft (460m)
Throughput: 1000 people/hour
Ride Duration: 4 minutes 20 seconds

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Music:

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TTP Review:

Rumba Rapids is an Intamin River Rapids Ride. The ride was re-themed from the 15 year old Thunder River in 2002, with new features and 8 seater boats. Riders climb into their boats and the large station turntable ensures they are set off on their course. The boat spins and turns along the ride, and sometimes the water from the rapids will splash inside the boats. Of course, that's not forgetting the waterfalls, squirters, sprays and showers that will also try to get you as wet as possible!

Two noteworthy parts of the ride are the tunnel section, where a pretty waterfall greets you, and after the tunnel, where barrels turn and dangerous looking rocks are placed strategically to ensure that water from the rapids will splash you!

Rumba Rapids is a good ride, but hasn't really changed much at all from being Thunder River. Sometimes, not all of the ride's effects are working, and when they are, there is a fairly small chance that you will actually get seriously wet anyway. Queues can also really build up for this ride, too.

But, it is a nice family ride, and is good to go on at the end of the day. Give it a go - it's worth a ride.

Positives:

• Boats can seat large groups.
• A good laugh on a hot day.

Negatives:

• A short circuit.
• Rarely gets you genuinely wet, unlike similar rides of its type.
• Very garish colour scheme.

Your Reviews:

"Best water ride in the whole world! As you wave up and down around the water you bump into some amazing water features that will get you soaked! One ride that cannot be missed!"
Hollie Blakelock, Portsmouth, UK.

"Wow! This ride is so cool! It's almost impossible not to get wet as you travel through waterfalls, showers and sprinklers! A must ride if you go to Thorpe Park!"
Richard, Kent, UK.

"It's OK, but unadventurous and over within a minute. Don't bother queueing for ages."
Dan Smith, London, UK.