Roman Rapids

[Le Moose]

It's been open last summer and in 2023. The only years it was closed were 2020-2022.

Seems very early for Rapids to be testing. Pompeii and Flume haven't tested or even been filled yet

Considering Pompeii and Le Scoot haven’t been filled yet, I’d say they’re probably rushing Roman Rapids.

 

[Thomas]

Rapids is testing. Only saying that because didnt i hear its been closed the last 2 years or so?

That was just wishful thinking.

 

[Irishlad]

 

[golfburner]

Shew. The water fountains at the end were on. Anybody know if they'll fix the ride entry sign water fountain?

 

[Alf33]

A sight that I haven't seen for a while.

 

[rideopsarecool]

BGW needs to update its website. It still says "Opens April 13" instead of "Now Open!" or just "Open."

 

[bgw enthusiasts]

BGW needs to update its website. It still says "Opens April 13" instead of "Now Open!" or just "Open."

This happens all the time. Unfortunately it has much bigger issues to worry about

 

[RollyCoaster]

This ride is getting evacuated right now. From Apollos lift I could see guests literally walking through the trough to get out lol. Tried walking over to get a peak but got here a bit late to see people actually getting off. First time seeing this as a guest. I know it’s normal and part of Evac procedures, but it’s crazy seeing customers walking out of queue soaked knee down just from walking in the water.

 

[metalman]

Damn! Rode it yesterday. It was a blast!

 

[Coolguy15]

I rode it a little after it got evac'd yesterday. My dad and I were walking up to it and people were leaving the area and were telling us how they got stuck on it.

 

[TheCoasterNerd]

Roman Rapids reopens May 15, and with it, every ride in the park (except Verbolten?) will be open as of 5/15

 

[Thomas]

Nobody would care if this stayed closed.

 

[TheCoasterNerd]

Nobody would care if this stayed closed.

I would. I love this ride so much

 

[Thomas]

It has zero redeeming qualities.

 

[TheCoasterNerd]

It has zero redeeming qualities.

Counterpoint: it gets you wet on a hot day, it's got decent thrills. Fun layout and great Apollo interaction. Good theming/scenery. And the public loves it. There's always lines on hot days, plus every time I get a boat with strangers we all come off laughing.
Sure, they may have disabled some effects, and it may not be the best rapids rides, but you have to look outside of the enthusiast sphere. As is, it's one of the best rapids rides on the east coast and it's immensely popular with the vast majority of park guests

 

[Thomas]

Waiting in line to ride through a barely themed concrete trough just to get wet…

 

[TheCoasterNerd]

Waiting in line to ride through a barely themed concrete trough just to get wet…

Yes, that's what a water ride is

 

[Thomas]

That’s what Roman rapids is. There are 2 better water rides in the same park.

 

[TheCoasterNerd]

That’s what Roman rapids is. There are 2 better water rides in the same park.

Le Scoot is also a barely themed concrete trough just to get wet. Pompeii is barely better anymore without a vast majority of it's theming. It's also the longest water ride in the park by far.

 

[Thomas]

We are all entitled to our opinions, no matter how incorrect they may be.