Water ride
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Water rides are amusement rides that are set over water. For instance, a log flume travels through a channel of water to move along its course. Water rides are not only popular at amusement parks, but have also been introduced at larger fairs
Funfair
A funfair or simply "fair" is a small to medium sized travelling show primarily composed of stalls and other amusements. Larger fairs such as the permanent fairs of cities and seaside resorts might be called a fairground, although technically this should refer to the land where a fair is...

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Notable types

  • Log flume
  • River rafting ride
    River rafting ride
    A river rafting ride is an amusement ride that simulates whitewater rafting.-History:The river rapids ride concept was proposed by Bill Crandall and developed by Intamin AG...

  • Shoot-the-Chutes
    Shoot-the-Chutes
    Shoot-the-Chutes is an amusement ride consisting of a flat-bottomed boat that slides down a ramp or inside a flume into a lagoon. Unlike a log flume, a Shoot-the-Chutes generally has larger boats and one single drop....

  • Water slide
    Water slide
    A water slide is a type of slide designed for warm-weather or indoor recreational use at water parks. Water slides differ in their riding method and therefore size...


Notable examples

  • Jurassic Park
  • Maelstrom
    Maelstrom (ride)
    Mælstrom is a dark ride and a traditional film attraction located in the Norway pavilion of the World Showcase at the Epcot theme park at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. Visitors ride boats that are patterned after Viking ships and pass through various scenes with...

  • Pirates of the Caribbean
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