Mattgwise Posted October 14, 2018 Report Share Posted October 14, 2018 3 hours ago, Coaster said: What relevance does this have to Thorpe Park or Rumba Rapids? Rumour has it Thorpe Park knew they were thinking of removing it, were about to contact them to purchase it as a replacement for Rumba for 2019 and then they went and freaking removed it. Ringo and Coaster 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glitch Posted October 15, 2018 Report Share Posted October 15, 2018 On 10/14/2018 at 9:58 AM, Coaster said: What relevance does this have to Thorpe Park or Rumba Rapids? None. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyMoo Posted October 15, 2018 Report Share Posted October 15, 2018 They are leaving Rumba Rapids empty of water for 2019, adding a rope to the side and re-opening it as a year-wide "Vulcan Peak II" due to the resounding success of the groundbreaking, immersive maze "Vulcan Peak". Source: Lord Sanbrooke Cal, SteveJ, Mer and 3 others 3 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt 236 Posted December 28, 2018 Report Share Posted December 28, 2018 Well I think we can probably expect from next year, it’ll probably only run three boats with a staff member in each and only be operation two days a week and school holidays between May and September. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshC. Posted March 22, 2019 Report Share Posted March 22, 2019 Anyone who's seen Jack Silkstone's video will see that Rumba is now using the converted boats, which feature gates at all entrances to the boats. Presumably a measure to discourage people jumping out the boats. I am under the impression that some boats have not been converted yet, so it's possible the ride will open on reduced capacity at the start of season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt 236 Posted March 22, 2019 Report Share Posted March 22, 2019 Wouldn’t be surprised if we see Rumba on limited boats during the first few weeks/months of season. I suppose if it’s actually open that should be an achievement. Portvls 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zappomatic Posted March 24, 2019 Report Share Posted March 24, 2019 On 3/22/2019 at 10:19 AM, Loggers Creek said: Wouldn’t be surprised if we see Rumba on limited boats during the first few weeks/months of season. I suppose if it’s actually open that should be an achievement. Definitely limited boats on Saturday but the staff were doing a good job of filling the boats. Pleased to say that the doors don't make the ride even less wet than it was previously! Not sure if it's due to changes or the fact I was in a boat full of adults but the bottom of the boat scraped a few of the underwater pipes/logs when I rode. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattgwise Posted August 1, 2019 Report Share Posted August 1, 2019 Some updates taking place on Rumba Rapids. Could it get a full gradual repaint over the summer, or is it testing for closed season repaint. (certainly needs it). Also the sound system is gradually being replaced with some new speakers. (yet to be wired up) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt A Posted August 1, 2019 Report Share Posted August 1, 2019 While I hope that is the case with the paint it did also look like it could be for the staff in terms of loading the boats. There was a single yellow strip also to the left of the red paint. Good to see the speakers being replaced though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattgwise Posted August 2, 2019 Report Share Posted August 2, 2019 32 minutes ago, Ivsetti said: Those speakers look the same as those on The Swarm which are extremely quiet Which are also the same as on the bridge, DBGT, lumber jump and now Samurai as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt A Posted August 2, 2019 Report Share Posted August 2, 2019 1 hour ago, Mattgwise said: Which are also the same as on the bridge, DBGT, lumber jump and now Samurai as well. Don't forget Bouncezilla, the loudest place in the entire park! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshC. Posted September 26, 2019 Report Share Posted September 26, 2019 As much as I think it's a silly decision personally, it should be noted and commended that Rumba Rapids will be open throughout Fright Nights this season, after being closed for the event over the past couple of years. It'll close at dusk as has been standard. I guess with Quantum dead and other rides struggling, they don't want to have to have too many rides SBNO. But the sheer lack of popularity the ride has over Fright Nights, coupled with the large number of staff it takes to operate, I question the worth of actually having it open. JoelAllen 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark9 Posted September 26, 2019 Report Share Posted September 26, 2019 29 minutes ago, JoshC. said: , I question the worth of actually having it open. I feel the same way about Thorpe Park sometimes. Marhelorpe, Matt 236, 2542464 and 6 others 4 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt 236 Posted September 26, 2019 Report Share Posted September 26, 2019 I’m just glad somethings open (at least until dusk). With the amount of closed abandoned rides I sometimes feel like I’m in a sculpture park or something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theme Park Fanatic Posted January 17, 2020 Report Share Posted January 17, 2020 Does anyone believe the rumour that has been going around the theme park community lately. People have been spreading rumours regarding Rumba Rapids being reverted back to Thunder River as it was prior to the 2002 Ribena Rumba Rapids sponsorship that has since expired resulting in the simple name change too Rumba Rapids. Please share your opinions and thoughts about not just this rumour but the general long term future of this Thorpe Park classic! TPJames 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattgwise Posted January 17, 2020 Report Share Posted January 17, 2020 I have not heard of any rumours personally among the coaster community, and don't think we will see anything like that happen. A retheme or refurb would be nice though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
08newmanb Posted January 17, 2020 Report Share Posted January 17, 2020 I'd still prefer "Rumba Rapids", but make it more like a British Expedition in the Jungle. Make an orginasation called River Adventure Tours & Expedition, or R.A.T.E. for short. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt 236 Posted January 17, 2020 Report Share Posted January 17, 2020 Yup, can fully see the park reverting Rumba back to Thunder. Along with bringing back Pirates 4D and removing DBGT for the return of the Arena. On second thoughts, they’ll probably keep the ride the same until they remove it whenever that is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Posted January 17, 2020 Report Share Posted January 17, 2020 I doubt it's true, if they did revert it back to Thunder River it probably wouldn't mean anything would change other than a new vinyl sign badly stuck over the Rumba Rapids sign. Martin Doyle 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Doyle Posted January 17, 2020 Report Share Posted January 17, 2020 29 minutes ago, Wicker Matt said: On second thoughts, they’ll probably keep the ride the same until they remove it whenever that is. I assume by "remove" you mean "close it and just leave it to rot"?? 😛 Would be nice to see some form of work done on the rapids to freshen it up a bit but I can't see that being a priority for Thorpe at the moment. Especially if money is tight as we have been led to believe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenVig Posted January 17, 2020 Report Share Posted January 17, 2020 6 hours ago, Theme Park Fanatic said: Does anyone believe the rumour that has been going around the theme park community lately. People have been spreading rumours regarding Rumba Rapids being reverted back to Thunder River as it was prior to the 2002 Ribena Rumba Rapids sponsorship that has since expired resulting in the simple name change too Rumba Rapids. Please share your opinions and thoughts about not just this rumour but the general long term future of this Thorpe Park classic! That's not a real rumour, you just made that up didn't you? 🙄 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theme Park Fanatic Posted January 17, 2020 Report Share Posted January 17, 2020 No I didn't I heard someone else say that this rumour was going round the theme park community! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theme Park Fanatic Posted January 17, 2020 Report Share Posted January 17, 2020 I can't remember Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveJ Posted January 17, 2020 Report Share Posted January 17, 2020 "Reverting" to Thunder River would mean changing a few colours and the name. They're hardly going to put Thunder's waterfalls and extra rapids back after recent events with rapids rides. The rumba theme is mostly all gone now anyway, it's just a big brown nothing now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZeroG Posted January 18, 2020 Report Share Posted January 18, 2020 Can’t see the ride staying that much longer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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