Tidal Wave (Thorpe Park)
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Tidal Wave (or Oasis presents Tidal Wave for sponsorship purposes) is a giant 'Shoot-the-Chutes' water ride located at Thorpe Park in Surrey, England, UK. It was opened in 2000 and was Tussauds' first major investment in the park before the Colossus rollercoaster in 2002.
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Tidal Wave | |
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Thorpe Park | |
Area | Amity |
Coordinates | 51.404718°N 0.514391°W / 51.404718; -0.514391 |
Status | Operating |
Opening date | 7 April 2000 (2000-April-07) |
General statistics | |
Type | River rafting ride |
Manufacturer | Hopkins Rides |
Model | Shoot-the-Chutes |
Lift system | Chain lift |
Height | 85.8 ft (26.2 m) |
Drop | 85.2 ft (26.0 m) |
Speed | 45.6 mph (73.4 km/h) |
Duration | 2:30 |
Boats | 3 boats. Riders are arranged 4 across in 5 rows for a total of 20 riders per boat. |
Height restriction | 120 cm (3 ft 11 in) |
Sponsor |
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Fastrack available | |
Wheelchair accessible | |
Must transfer from wheelchair |
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When the ride was constructed in 2000 it was the tallest water ride in Europe[1] and retained the title until 2002, when Hydro at Oakwood Theme Park was opened.