Voyaging into Greater Capacity

Challenge:

Increase capacity and safety features of an existing water ride.

Creative Solution:

Emerald Park’s Viking Voyage demonstrates how creativity in design and engineering can enhance existing attractions. After the ride was open for five years, the theme park decided to refurbish the ride’s boats, making improvements not only in aesthetics but also in guest safety and comfort. WhiteWater supported the theme park on the installation of hydraulic lap bars and removable floorboards for easier maintenance.

These changes not only made for a more comfortable ride for guests aboard the Viking Voyage but helped to increase the ride’s capacity by 30%. With increased capacity, more guests could ride the attraction at once, resulting in reduced wait times for the attraction furthering helping to increase guest satisfaction. This creative upgrade shows how theme parks can extend the life of their rides while improving overall performance and visitor experience.