Splashdown (log flume)

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Splashdown
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Entrance sign for the attraction.
Castles N' Coasters
Coordinates 33°34′18″N112°07′09″W / 33.57162°N 112.11911°W / 33.57162; -112.11911
Opening date1991 (1991)
General statistics
Type Log flume
Manufacturer Hopkins Rides
Lift system2 lift hills
Drop30 [1]  ft (9.1 m)
Duration3.5 minutes
Height restriction36 in (91 cm)

Splashdown is a log flume located at Castles N' Coasters, a theme park in Phoenix, Arizona. It is noted for its two drops, as well as many other special features. The whole ride is themed after a logging expedition through Polynesia. Splashdown is also known for narrowly being dodged by the nearby Desert Storm roller coaster. [2] [3]

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Theme and experience

At the beginning of the ride, the "logs" disembark through a "logging town" with buildings such as banks or other stores. The logs then approach a tunnel. This tunnel has waterfalls and small geysers decorating the outside. The tunnel and ride narrowly turn and climb the first, smaller hill. After sliding down, the logs pass two realistic sculptures of African elephants that squirt water just above riders' heads. While turning again, the logs pass wrecked pirate ship, a Polynesian village, small gardens, and fountains. Eventually, the logs go up the largest, most notable hill, do a U-turn and take a steep plunge, does yet another U-turn, passing by the wreck once more before returning to the boarding dock. [4] [5]

Features

Incidents

On November 27, 2015, a 12-year-old boy fell from the log flume while standing on the ride. His foot apparently got caught and he fell striking his head. He was left with serious injuries throughout his body, especially major head trauma. [6] [7]

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