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 North Stainley, 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. For the season 2015 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.

References

Articles on Lightwater Valley
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