Illuminated and visitor-free Onride on the Rapid River „Excalibur - Secrets of the Dark Forest“ at the Movie Park Germany in Bottrop-Kirchhellen. The „Speed Rapid River“ system of the Swiss company Intamin AG was opened in 1996 under the name „The Neverending Story“. From 2005 to 2017 the attraction was called „Mystery River“. Since the second renovation in 2018, the attraction is operated under the name „Excalibur - Secrets of the Dark Forest“. This time, it's about the sword Excalibur, which has disappeared and must be rediscovered by the visitors as they pass through the magical river and the dark forest. In the waiting area, the visitors are received by the wizard Merlin via a projection that tells them that the sword Excalibur has disappeared and must be recovered. Below the screen is a sword holder on the wall - without a sword.
After the visitors have boarded the boat, it is pulled up via a conveyor belt, where on four successive screens the magician Merlin appears and says: From this you are on your own. The rippling creatures of the dark forest lurk on the banks of this magical river. Your courage will guide you. Follow the stream. Hold on tight and stay firm. Afterwards the ride starts on the artificial river and then past the big stone face, the giant mushroom, the unicorn and under the tunnel to the cobwebs forest. The boat then passes over a long and large eel that splashes water over its mouth. It then follows a section of deforested trees and suspended skeletons, before it goes back into the building. After a short drive in darkness, you pass an illuminated ivory tower, at the base of which is the Excalibur. Thus, the missing sword has been found again. Water fountains appear in celebration and the soundtrack is played. Finally, King Arthur thanks the visitors, who stands next to the river with the sword in their hand: My knights! You made it. You have regained Excalibur and defeated the power of the dark forest.
The ride was recorded in favor of the better sound with a camcorder without water jacket in a boat unoccupied by visitors.
Manufacturer: Intamin AG
Type: Speed Rapid River
Height: 6 m
Boats: 16
Number of persons per boat: 9
Drive type: conveyor belt
Subject area: Dark Forest
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7 май 2019
