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available, everyone’s needs can be catered for. buccaneer. The seating is arranged so that seamlessly integrated into themed areas. On
The Round Blaster is the only free four people, or eight in total, sit on one side the big lake at Alton Towers the boats gently
floating round boat with an interactive facing outwards. The two rows of seats are float through the pirate setting with no
water system. Installed at Rasti-Land, boarded separately so families barrier or track in sight. At Dollywood the
Germany, guests on “Wasserschlacht” can enjoy the ride riders of “River Battle” take aim at each
can splash each other thanks to a together. other and more than 100 targets including
space-saving layout that provides The water guns large-scale “talking animals” figures such as
many locations for a direct hit used are suitable for beavers, skunks, otters and more. Some of
between the boats. Each children of all ages the targets shoot back while others display a
rider is equipped with as the riders do not variety of special effects, creating surprises
a water cannon have to stay seated at every turn. “When I was a kid, me and
inside the 4- and small children my brothers and sisters used to sneak away
seater boats, can stand up for a and start up a river battle of our own, but I
perfect for better shooting never dreamed that kind of
small and position. The easy-to-operate childhood fun would end
mid-size water pistols are perfect for a well up creating a great ride
parks. The 60- placed splash: One hand on the crank, the like my new River Battle,”
litre on-board water other one to aim. Here too the water is Dolly Parton
tank is filled while the boars are in the provided at the station and the water in the said.
station, keeping water fresh and clear. An trough does not need to be Being a
additional feature of this type of ride is the filtered at all. The discreet spectator is also
spinning effect. The boats spin randomly drive system is hidden under fun. Water
according to the load, creating a water, as the trough and the cannons
unpredictable but fun ride experience. current keep the boats on track installed on an
To provide parks with a higher capacity at a speed of 0.6 metres per observation
water ride, the Free Float Boat Blaster second. deck outside
features larger boats. As the first With this technology “River the attraction allow a
manufacturer to provide interactive boats Battle” at Dollywood, battle between the riders and
floating on water, MACK Ride provides Tennessee, and “Battle Galleons” onlookers to begin.
passengers with the feeling of being a at Alton Towers in the UK have been
Both products included in this
special feature come courtesy of
MACK Rides and give a clear
vision for the future: Interactivity
will be play a major role at small
to large-sized amusement parks.
Putting your guests in the heart
of the story and letting them
create the experience will be the
new challenge. Whether it’s an
interactive Dark Ride or an
interactive Water Ride, the smile
on their faces will tell you one
thing – it’s a MACK ride.
MACK RIDES III
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