Existing Transport Ride Rhine River Cruise

[WDWRLD]

Yes I was referring to the boats but for the banners even though they are just plastic that material is pretty expensive and I bet if they were to price it out would be well over $10k just guessing and thats low balling, really really low balling. Thats a good chunk of cash for something that brings in no money, now if they were doing the summer nights dining upcharge events then it might be worth doing. About 8 years ago we needed a cover for a truck bed made out of that same plastic reinforced material with a few gromets, just red in color and sized about 8x14 foot. The price we were quoted was like $1500 and there was no installation.

 

[GrandpaD]

Im not saying they would take them out as long as they are not a large cost but I feel if it ever came to the point where they needed a fairly expensive upgrade or repair they may not see the need anymore.

They started with 7 and are down to 3 (1 of which is standby). They're old. Made in Tampa and barged up here before opening. Somewhere here I posted an old newspaper article with a picture of them craning one into the water. I recall they were a day or two late because the barge ran aground on the James.

 

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I think they could use a bit more publicity (the boats, not the banners). Maybe it’s just me, but I always forget they’re even there.

 

[Applesauce]

A pic I took last night.

 

[ludmarco]

A pic I took last night.

One of my favorite viewing spots in the park!?

 

[Thomas]

The banners are back!

 

[VB06Hokie]

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The banners are back!

Holy pollen Batman!

 

[horsesboy]

The Trestle is just stunning some times.

 

[horsesboy]

The deck is open and it appears the boats are being cleaned up.

 

[Travis...]

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[Travis...]

 

[ManitobaMoose]

Good, best ride in the park after Tempesto

 

[Mwe BGW]

I guess this goes here, But the Rhine river was really low today, probably due to griffon repaint work.

 

[Mushroom]

Is that sign with the image of a riverboat and a brief history of the attraction new? Last I remember, it was a red sign that just included the warning about the steep hill and didn't have the rest of the information. I love that the park did this, not just because it's a lovely nod to the attraction's history but also because it seems like a good way to encourage ridership from guests who may not know about the ride.

 

[Mwe BGW]

Is that sign with the image of a riverboat and a brief history of the attraction new? Last I remember, it was a red sign that just included the warning about the steep hill and didn't have the rest of the information. I love that the park did this, not just because it's a lovely nod to the attraction's history but also because it seems like a good way to encourage ridership from guests who may not know about the ride.

Yeah its new

 

[Fur Dozy]

how long ago did the bridge get replaced? I remember it being a floating bridge and getting pushed so far down on the 4th that the ramps on the ends were sticking up.

EDIT: Found it, 2013 article lol. https://bgwfans.com/2013/floating-bridge-replacement/

 

[Mwe BGW]

Some work was going on at the Rhine River Cruise maintenance dock.

 

[Mwe BGW]

The Rhine river is really low and you can see the old Neptune statue base, along with stuff probably from the old bridge and river cruise stuff.

 

[horsesboy]

The Rhine river is really low and you can see the old Neptune statue base, along with stuff probably from the old bridge and river cruise stuff.

It's because of the work on Alpengeist and Griffon. It's at the same level that it was at when Finnigan was built and when Nessie was painted. But it's always neat to see.

 

[horsesboy]

I was not aware that what appears to be fairly significant work was going to be done to the dock area this year