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Splash Battle
Since it debuted in spring 2005, the Splash
Battle from 3DBA/Preston & Barbieri has gone
on to spawn a number of copycat products and
create a whole new ride category. This
summer, one of the most elaborate
installations to date was unveiled at Happy
Valley in Shenzhen, China, as part of the new
Magic Castle children’s area. Themed by
Falcon’s Treehouse, the ride – pictured here –
is a big hit with Happy Valley guests, although
for most of them a poncho is essential!
Classic Compact Deluxe
The original ride featuring a track above the Featuring a tow-rope drive system, this version of This is elaborately-themed boat is from
water. Can now be seen at Walibi World, the ride first appeared at Mirabilandia in Italy, Wakobato, the Splash Battle attraction debuting
Holland; Walibi Aquitaine, France; Chimelong and can now also be seen at Bobbejaanland in in 2009 at Phantasialand, Brühl, Germany. The
f
amily
Paradise, China; Indiana Beach, USA; Flamingo Belgium. The boats circle a central feature and ride will be based around a local fairytale and
Land, UK: plus many others parks. riders shoot inwards. feature boats that float freely in the water.
Battle
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