Thunder River (Six Flags AstroWorld)

Ride
Thunder River
Six Flags AstroWorld
Location Houston, Texas, USA
Status Defunct
Operated May 30, 1980 to October 30, 2005
Statistics
Manufacturer Intamin
Product River Rapids
Capacity 12 per boat
HELP

Thunder River was a River Rapids ride built by Swiss manufacturer Intamin previously located at Six Flags AstroWorld in Houston, Texas, USA. It opened in 1980 and was the prototype River Rapids installation from Intamin.[1][2]

History

Thunder River opened on May 30, 1980.[3]

References

  1. "Thunder River". Fort Worth Star-Telegram. 1980-06-29. p. 77. Retrieved 2021-11-10.
  2. "Theme parks". The Modesto Bee. 1981-06-07. p. 60. Retrieved 2021-11-10.
  3. "New Ride, Schedule Highlight AstroWorld Summer Season". The Oakdale Journal. 1980-06-12. p. 2. Retrieved 2022-01-02.


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