Wild River Rapids (Fantasy Island)

Wild River Rapids

At Lightwater Valley in 2019

Fantasy Island
Location	Ingoldmells, Lincolnshire, England, UK
Status	Operating since 2022
Rider height	Minimum: 100 cm Min. unaccompanied: 140 cm

Lightwater Valley
Name	Wild River Rapids
Location	Ripon, North Yorkshire, England, UK
Operated	2009 to 2020

James Mellors (UK)
Location	Travelling, UK
Operated	May 2004 to 2009

Statistics

Manufacturer

Reverchon

Product

Spinning Raft

Capacity

4 per boat

Wild River Rapids is a River Rapids ride built by French manufacturer Reverchon currently operating at Fantasy Island.

History

The ride opened at Lightwater Valley in 2009 and was positioned where Vintage Car Rally is now located.^[1] For the 2015 season, it was moved beside Twister, however this roller coaster was later removed. Wild River Rapids was itself removed at the end of the 2020 season as the park refocused on younger visitors. It returned to its original owner - the Mellors family.

The ride opened at Fantasy Island in 2022.^[2]

References

↑ "New at Lightwater Valley". ThemeParks-UK. Retrieved 6 April 2020.
↑ "3 new attractions at Fantasy Island in 2022". ThemeParks-UK. 2022-02-18. Retrieved 2022-09-20.

Present

Coasters

Jellikins Coaster Millennium Odyssey Rhombus Express

Former

Coasters

Apple Coaster Magic Mouse Spinning Coaster Spinning Racer Wacky Worm

Attractions

Absolutely Insane Amazing Confusion Crazy Clown Ride Disco Rider Frisbee Gallopers Hoola Kula/Crazy Island Jets Jumpin' Frog Jungle Truck Ride Monkey Jump Safari Train Top Buzz Top Flip Twister Universe Waltzing Whirlwind

Present

Coasters

Caterpillar Ladybird

Former

Coasters

Batflyer Grizzly Bear Raptor Attack Soopa Loopa The Rocket The Ultimate Twister Viper

Attractions

[1] "New at Lightwater Valley". ThemeParks-UK. Retrieved 6 April 2020.

[2] "3 new attractions at Fantasy Island in 2022". ThemeParks-UK. 2022-02-18. Retrieved 2022-09-20.

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