Yeah if you don’t sit down they make you go round again.
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Future of the Congo River Rapids
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Yeah if you don’t sit down they make you go round again.
pluk
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Considering that riders who cause extended stopages having their phones taken from them on lift hills, which is much more dangerous, just get given them back at the end of the ride rather than being kicked out of the park like they should be, I'm going to say the latter.
Or James and "Sit Down".......
QTXAdsy
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How about 'Hands Up' by Ottawan?
Quality song!How about 'Hands Up' by Ottawan?
Or they could re-sing "D.I.S.C.O" as "C.O.N.G.O"..........
Steve74
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Oh dear, first boat in this clip, doesn't bode well...
From: https://youtube.com/shorts/AGbwaJh5giY?feature=share
From: https://youtube.com/shorts/AGbwaJh5giY?feature=share
Danscott22
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It’s not that hard to just stay seated! And if you don’t want to get wet then don’t bloody go on a water ride 
Steve74
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The thing is, the power of the waterfalls keeps the boats in the centre of the channel anyway so the most you'll get is a few splashes or spray! That whole section has been cleverly designed for this.
James
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It would be an overreaction to turn the waterfalls off based on a few people standing up. I think Towers have done enough to reduce the risk. The only way you'll get 100% success is if you strap riders down.
I feel the experience of the rapids is ruined now, personally. I would be happy to see a water coaster or a water ride of some description replace the rapids at some point in future.
I feel the experience of the rapids is ruined now, personally. I would be happy to see a water coaster or a water ride of some description replace the rapids at some point in future.
I went on it the other day as was sharing a boat with a lady and her son. They both stood up going past the waterfalls, it just seems like a natural thing to do to avoid getting wet.
Rob
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Enjoyed riding the rapids for the first time in a long time on Saturday. The new audio around the ride does add to the experience, and the waterfalls being back is great!
Not sure they'll be lasting long though, which is a shame. From watching boats going through the waterfalls for a 10-15 minute period, I'd say there was an issue with perhaps around 5% of boats. Either people just standing up, or standing up and moving seats. Every time it happens the host who is watching the waterfalls blows there whistle, and someone from the op cabin comes on over the speakers telling people to sit down, often in a rather amusing sarcastic and frustrated manner.
Not sure they'll be lasting long though, which is a shame. From watching boats going through the waterfalls for a 10-15 minute period, I'd say there was an issue with perhaps around 5% of boats. Either people just standing up, or standing up and moving seats. Every time it happens the host who is watching the waterfalls blows there whistle, and someone from the op cabin comes on over the speakers telling people to sit down, often in a rather amusing sarcastic and frustrated manner.
coasterverse
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I must report that I got pretty bloody wet on this on Thursday. The waterfalls make such a colossal difference it's crazy.
tayspru
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For the Summer peak season, it could be a good idea to have security positioned at the Rapids exit. The boats are numbered, so the “spotter” could easily radio any offending boats up to the station, and have security ready to have a word. Should stop repeat offences as well as be a visible deterrent for those about to board
tech
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I think maybe the threat of immediate eviction followed by an untimely death would work better.
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siralgenon
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I'm not condoning standing up on the rapids at all but re: the waterfalls. Now the boats have doors and higher sides I think it would be pretty hard to fall out of one if you did stand up.
Steve74
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Trouble is, we all understand that but I suspect the vast majority of the public will assume you'll get soaked. It's a pity that Francis has left as this is the perfect candidate for another one of his short safety videos! And even more perfect considering he was Australian!
