Tidal Wave at Thorpe Park
Submitted by Sarah-Chan on Wednesday, January 26, 2011 15:51Key information
User rating:Park:
Thorpe Park
Land:
Amity Cove
Type:
Water flume ride
Opening date:
Apr 7, 2000
Tidal Wave is a 'Shoot the Chute' style ride which stands at over 85 ft in Amity Cove. Riders sit within a reinforced boat which uses lap-bars for safety. The boat is dropped down the track into the ride's lagoon which is filled with 3 million gallons of water. The impact causes water to shoot up into the air and land on the rider as well as shooting forwards into the 'Splash Zone' which is an area outside of the ride in which spectators can watch.
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Reader reviews of Tidal Wave
Get wet-oh yes, you bet you will!!
Submitted by robolots on Friday, August 26, 2011 12:51
This is a waterchute and does exactly what it says on the tin!
The drop is quite exhillarating as well. Queue times are always reasonable and the staff excellent in getting you on and off the ride which helps reduce the times. Be warned-You will not get splashed on this ride-you will get drenched!! just as you think that you have escaped the worst of the drenching, you look towards the sky and see a mountaing of water coming back down towards you!!
