Sam P Posted June 13, 2009 Report Share Posted June 13, 2009 I would love it if they had no more sponsored rides. And IL would make the RR worse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themeparkmad Posted June 15, 2009 Report Share Posted June 15, 2009 Unfortunately, Rumba Rapids is currently unavailable... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted June 15, 2009 Report Share Posted June 15, 2009 I wonder what is wrong with it?Surely there's not much that can go wrong with Rumba.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themeparkmad Posted June 15, 2009 Report Share Posted June 15, 2009 I wonder what is wrong with it?Surely there's not much that can go wrong with Rumba....Just some ideas that have came into my head to answer Paul's question...-The convayor. -The convayor for the station. (Turntable)-Propellors under water not working.-Not enough boats as most deflated underneath.-Power Cut.-Effects broke and gone in water causing ride closure.-(There are loads in the queue line before you say what...) Bees in queue line requiring removal, therefore closing the ride as people can not queue.Therefore, A lot can go wrong with Rumba Rapids like most rides! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Todge Posted June 15, 2009 Report Share Posted June 15, 2009 I wonder what is wrong with it?Surely there's not much that can go wrong with Rumba....Could be the lift hill, turntable. The wave machine thingymabob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimR Posted June 15, 2009 Report Share Posted June 15, 2009 I think what Paul ment was that Rumba should be more reliable than others since it isn't as complicated as Stealth or SAW. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted June 15, 2009 Report Share Posted June 15, 2009 Spot On. I suppose it is a very reliable attraction anyway, as it should be. The most down-time I have ever seen it have is at the start of this year's main season when it was down for around 5 days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matty22 Posted June 15, 2009 Report Share Posted June 15, 2009 I was just wondering to myself:What if Rumba Rapids was sponsored by Imperial Leather?Then I thought that I could edit pictures to LOOK like its sponsored by ILPictures:http://g.imagehost.org/0580/Rumba_1.jpghttp://g.imagehost.org/0551/Rumba_2.jpghttp://g.imagehost.org/0945/Rumba_3.jpgMaybe IL's boats (if they sponsor it!) have a way to stop people moving about as much.Please doesn't ruin rumba, my little brother fav ride. I would pay you not to sponser it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Posted June 15, 2009 Report Share Posted June 15, 2009 -Propellers under water not working.There are no Propellers under the water just simple orange pipes which create the current and 'intense' waves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themeparkmad Posted June 15, 2009 Report Share Posted June 15, 2009 There are no Propellers under the water just simple orange pipes which create the current and 'intense' waves.So that is why people who end up jumping into Rumba Rapids for a swim do not end up getting their feet chopped off! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rossafc Posted June 16, 2009 Report Share Posted June 16, 2009 anyone know whats wrong with it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theme Park bloke Posted June 16, 2009 Report Share Posted June 16, 2009 No - that's why we're all trying to guess the answer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Todge Posted June 16, 2009 Report Share Posted June 16, 2009 Rumba's water was on full flow this morning but the when I looked later it had all been drained Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stealthtastic Posted June 16, 2009 Report Share Posted June 16, 2009 hey todge if you were there this morning I was most propbaly the person that turned you away as I was on the front telling people that it was unavailable lol what a shame I love this ride Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Todge Posted June 17, 2009 Report Share Posted June 17, 2009 hey todge if you were there this morning I was most propbaly the person that turned you away as I was on the front telling people that it was unavailable lol what a shame I love this ride nah I didnt go to the entrance, I just had a peek over the fence Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark9 Posted June 18, 2009 Report Share Posted June 18, 2009 What annoys me on these videos is there are CCTV cameras all around Rumba Rapids. I am not being rude to the staff before anyone has a go at me but come on! If that is happening and you are the ride operator, shouldn't you act on it? (and Yes before people also say they might not see it etc. Fair Enough).What do you suggest. E-stopping the rapids isn't going to bring those guys down. You can do PA announcements but how exactly is that going to get them down when they are already up there. It's all very well saying the ride operator should act on it but with the nature of the rapids, what can you realistically do in those situations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themeparkmad Posted June 18, 2009 Report Share Posted June 18, 2009 What do you suggest. E-stopping the rapids isn't going to bring those guys down. You can do PA announcements but how exactly is that going to get them down when they are already up there. It's all very well saying the ride operator should act on it but with the nature of the rapids, what can you realistically do in those situations.Ok then. Maybe it is just me being harsh.But, If I was working on Rumba Rapids and I saw people doing this. I would end up calling security :)However, Mark9, I understand what you are saying too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chantelle ^.^ Posted June 19, 2009 Report Share Posted June 19, 2009 Rumba Rapids is back up and running now! yay! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themeparkmad Posted August 3, 2009 Report Share Posted August 3, 2009 I am glad to see the effects at the end of Rumba Rapids are back in operation! ;)The waterfall before the tunnel used to cover the whole boat but not it only covers part of the boat.Glad to see some of the effects are back on Rumba Rapids! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreamkitty Posted August 9, 2009 Report Share Posted August 9, 2009 I went on Rumba Rapids this Saturday and I really enjoyed the ride in terms of it being relaxing, soothing but I was annoyed at how short the ride was. I was like WTF is this it?? just being pushed about it stoned I wanted the ride to be more longer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themeparkmad Posted August 10, 2009 Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 I went on Rumba Rapids this Saturday and I really enjoyed the ride in terms of it being relaxing, soothing but I was annoyed at how short the ride was. I was like WTF is this it?? just being pushed about it stoned I wanted the ride to be more longer!Or you could just re-join the queue line and ride again?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chloebell Posted October 17, 2009 Report Share Posted October 17, 2009 Please doesn't ruin rumba, my little brother fav ride. I would pay you not to sponser itAgreed. In my opinion they ruined Bubble Works at Chessie by changing the sponsor to Imperial Leather. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themeparkmad Posted December 29, 2009 Report Share Posted December 29, 2009 2010: RideI would love Rumba Rapids to have some of its water effects returned for the 2010 season.I already know why some can't be used, but some just need to return or more into place!I know there is always the issue of people standing up to avoid them, but it is a water ride!2010: AudioI love grooving to the Rumba Rapids audio! :)However, it would be nice for the speakers towards the start of the queue line to have major attention due to the fact these don't give out any sound at all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiniShinny Posted December 30, 2009 Report Share Posted December 30, 2009 I used to love that hose towards the end! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TraX Posted December 31, 2009 Report Share Posted December 31, 2009 There was a plan to change the entire queueline with a path going around in the other direction and over the rapids themselves, a little like how they opened up Congo River at Alton Towers. The area where the queue line is now was intented to be opened up to become a better viewing area. It's a shame the plan was never put into place, I assume it was due to costs and the fact it doesn't really need to be changed.Another thing I would really like to see is the small square outside Burger King and beside Rumba, become an interactive fountain-for anyone who has been to IOA in Orlando, will have a good idea how it could work, currently, the area is very bland and could use a little life and would be perfect with the Rumba water theme. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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