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Here's an interesting fact which might not be well-known. The audio for Excalibur was triggered using infrared. IR transmitters were secured to posts around the lake, while IR receivers were mounted on the boats. One of the main reasons for the unreliable audio was the inconsistent water levels of the lake. When the water level dropped, or dirt and grime blocked the infrared, the transmitters and receivers wouldn't align properly, resulting in audio not being triggered, and the familiar 'please remain seated' effect to play on repeat. Boats used a car battery to power the speaker, and the audio effects were numbered MP3 files, which were targeted by each IR transmitter.
 
Ciaran said:
Here's an interesting fact which might not be well-known. The audio for Excalibur was triggered using infrared. IR transmitters were secured to posts around the lake, while IR receivers were mounted on the boats. One of the main reasons for the unreliable audio was the inconsistent water levels of the lake. When the water level dropped, or dirt and grime blocked the infrared, the transmitters and receivers wouldn't align properly, resulting in audio not being triggered, and the familiar 'please remain seated' effect to play on repeat. Boats used a car battery to power the speaker, and the audio effects were numbered MP3 files, which were targeted by each IR transmitter.
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Yeah I believe the sensors also were not water resistant
 
Is it a possibility Excalibur could be used for something whether it be a new boat ride or a new coaster because is the theming still there never actually been able to see the lake.
 
Hid said:
Doesn't mean it can't be repaired
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It would make no sense to do that. Because all the scenes and scenery were built around and specifically for a boat ride. If you built a new ride you would have to build the new ride to that route which makes no sense.

It is all completely rotten anyway, we had a look a few years ago. Plus, part of the rides route, just before the waterfalls, has been filled in to extent the maintenance area.
 
rob666 said:
...or just scrap the zoo and have a cheaper, quicker new ride site, and a nice lake next to it.
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They are updating the Zoo at the moment so it ain't going anywhere to make it in line with the new animal welfare rules. That's why you'll notice many parks who have animals implement changes over coming years
 
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