kinnaird Posted April 12, 2014 Report Share Posted April 12, 2014 I think that the re-theme or just some new water affects maybe even a paint job would bring alot more attention to it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olistjj Posted April 16, 2014 Report Share Posted April 16, 2014 Couple of things about this ride I noticed today, there's 3 sprinklers at the base of the lift hill all going off randomly, dunno if that's new or not. Also the inside of the dark section with the waterfall that's normally lit up was pitch black which in my opinion was not good as the waterfall didn't look impressive since it only looks good and doesn't actually get you wet. A final thing is the amount of rubbish in on either side of the queue as you approach the station; really needs to be cleaned up as it looks disgusting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pickles Posted April 16, 2014 Report Share Posted April 16, 2014 Welcome to Rumba Rapids Merlin style. James_C 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paige Posted April 16, 2014 Report Share Posted April 16, 2014 I think I remember the sprinklers when I went during Fright Nights, and the waterfall actually got me wet when I went as my part of the boat bumped into it, although not being able to see what sounds like a massive waterfall terrifies those who haven't been on it before, I found it rather amusing myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cal Posted April 16, 2014 Report Share Posted April 16, 2014 Couple of things about this ride I noticed today, there's 3 sprinklers at the base of the lift hill all going off randomly, dunno if that's new or not. Also the inside of the dark section with the waterfall that's normally lit up was pitch black which in my opinion was not good as the waterfall didn't look impressive since it only looks good and doesn't actually get you wet. A final thing is the amount of rubbish in on either side of the queue as you approach the station; really needs to be cleaned up as it looks disgusting The sprinklers at the base of the lift hill that go off have been there for quite a while now, don't know how many years exactly, they weren't on this year when I went so I'm glad they've turned on one of there only water effects on now About the lights, they weren't on when I went either so I'm not sure if they have been on at all this season yet? Probably just another 'effect' they have given up on now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveJ Posted April 16, 2014 Report Share Posted April 16, 2014 I think the tunnel lighting was removed at the same time the Ribena animations were removed. Those 'sprinklers' before the lift have been there since the Thunder Rapids years! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Posted April 17, 2014 Report Share Posted April 17, 2014 It wouldn't take much at all to get the tunnel back to an acceptable condition. At the moment it looks like a derelict warehouse with a water leak. kinnaird 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark9 Posted April 17, 2014 Report Share Posted April 17, 2014 It wouldn't take much at all to get the tunnel back to an acceptable condition. At the moment it looks like a derelict warehouse with a water leak. I thought that was the general theme of any Merlin park. Matt 236, TraX, coastercameron98 and 5 others 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toby Tidal Wave Posted April 17, 2014 Report Share Posted April 17, 2014 Just watched a video on YouTube of the park in 1997. Showed a bit of Thunder River, the cave which the tunnel replaced looked fantastic! Allot of mist, reminded me of Inferno's tunnel. Coaster 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pluk Posted April 17, 2014 Report Share Posted April 17, 2014 Can't remember if it was the beginning of last season or the one before when they gave the tunnel a bit of a tart up, but they've let it go so badly again. What is frustrating is how little work actually needs doing to move it from 'embarrassing' to 'acceptable'. Clean it (shouldn't even need saying about anything on park!), black cloth to narrow the entrance and exit to make it darker, cover the holes in the structure, fix the rope lights which gave a glow but didn't light up the space too much and if they're feeling really exotic some misters as mentioned. It would cost them about what they take from 20 or so cars in a single day and would make the world of difference to the whole ride. Coaster 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyMoo Posted April 17, 2014 Report Share Posted April 17, 2014 Rumba, Bubble Works and Dragon Falls all fit in the same category - don't ride them now, and keep your memories from 15-20 years ago (when they were decent, maintained rides) in tact. Coaster and Whiteknuckle 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cal Posted April 28, 2014 Report Share Posted April 28, 2014 Noticed in the tunnel yesterday that they have covered up some pipework. It also felt a lot more lighter in there than usual. Hope they make some other improvements to the tunnel and other parts of the ride as it is massively lacking themeing and effects... This is what the tunnel used to look like... And it now looks like... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cal Posted April 28, 2014 Report Share Posted April 28, 2014 M£rlin... (I wonder how many times I've said that? ) And I wonder how many people are getting annoyed with you keep saying that Kerfuffle 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Coaster Posted April 28, 2014 Report Share Posted April 28, 2014 Noticed in the tunnel yesterday that they have covered up some pipework. It also felt a lot more lighter in there than usual. Hope they make some other improvements to the tunnel and other parts of the ride as it is massively lacking themeing and effects... This is what the tunnel used to look like... And it now looks like... I knew something was missing! What in god's name possessed them to remove the only bit of theming left in the tunnel? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinnaird Posted April 28, 2014 Report Share Posted April 28, 2014 it's all a bit disappointing that they have removed all of the theaming in rumba Coaster 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Posted April 28, 2014 Report Share Posted April 28, 2014 it's all a bit disappointing that they have removed all of the theaming in rumba Yes it is, and I can't see the point behind it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kerfuffle Posted April 28, 2014 Report Share Posted April 28, 2014 "Restoration" perhaps? OldFarmerDean 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Posted April 28, 2014 Report Share Posted April 28, 2014 "Restoration" perhaps? If that's the case, they've had all winter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinnaird Posted April 28, 2014 Report Share Posted April 28, 2014 "Restoration" perhaps? I hope so Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Posted April 28, 2014 Report Share Posted April 28, 2014 Yes it is, and I can't see the point behind it! Just because you don't see the point don't mean there isn't one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cal Posted April 28, 2014 Report Share Posted April 28, 2014 Hopefully they are adding something else in there or some more themeing. I don't see why they'd remove themeing and leave it bare. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Posted April 28, 2014 Report Share Posted April 28, 2014 Just because you don't see the point don't mean there isn't one What is the point then?The waterfall didn't actually look too awful with the pipes and colours, what is the point of removing them and putting nothing in their place? Surely if they are planning to work on it then they must know when they'll be able to do it- there's no need to leave it in such a dire state. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Posted April 28, 2014 Report Share Posted April 28, 2014 You don't see it because the lights are off , unless you have a camera flash in there I don't know why they've removed them but they won't have done for no reason.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Posted April 28, 2014 Report Share Posted April 28, 2014 You don't see it because the lights are off , unless you have a camera flash in there I don't know why they've removed them but they won't have done for no reason.. Exactly! It isnt supposed to be dark.A feature like that waterfall should be lit up with coloured lighting - they should be proud of it and use it to it's full potential. What's the point of having it dark? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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