Legoland

[MattyMoo]

Blowing the dust off this topic but I see that Legoland have announced Viking River Splash will close permanently from 25th September... opening in 2007 that's 16 years of operation. Rumba Rapids laughs in the face of such failure, and will raise you 20 years on top of that and counting.

[Matt 236]

Weird how my gut was telling me there would be a closure at Legoland this year, but maybe not this one. 
 

Assuming this will be removed rather than re-themed, given it’s not closing at the end of the season? I get the impression popularity, reliability and running costs are likely the reasons. Not to mention it wasn’t running like it used to in recent years. 
 

Another water ride falls down!

[Han30]

I’m actually kind of gutted about this - I love water rides and haven’t ridden Viking River Splash in years as it’s always been closed with the exception of 2021 where it had an absolutely massive queue (so I think that popularity isn’t necessarily an issue?).  My only criticism of it is it can be incredibly rough and I wouldn’t feel comfortable taking a child on as it hits those side with such force at time that you really have to brace yourself.

[MattyMoo]

Also - the new coaster at Legoland seems to be flying under the radar a bit doesn't it? Being overshadowed by Exodus I guess, and SW9 speculation and such.

[Benin]

4 hours ago, MattyMoo said:

Also - the new coaster at Legoland seems to be flying under the radar a bit doesn't it? Being overshadowed by Exodus I guess, and SW9 speculation and such.

 

Correction. TWO new coasters as its duelling.

 

However, I feel no one cares because its at Legoland. Which I agree with.