World's First Launched Log Flume Coaster | Catapult Falls Ride at SeaWorld San Antonio 2024

[@samm4192]

Trim brakes on a log flume is wild

[@Beezo732]

Looks like something straight out of Rollercoaster Tycoon! How awesome!

[@knightwolf3511]

when you can make a rct 2 but newer but don't then rct world came out... then planet coaster took over there so much new things they could add on to the games but rct1 and 2 where very limited

[@AKKIO_DEEZNUTZ-]

@@knightwolf3511roller coaster tycoon 3 was good I grew up on the game too though so it could just be nostalgia blind

[@TubeCody]

I certainly agree

[@TheMaverick987]

Its a decent prototype that shows the potential that this model could have. If it gets put in the hands of the right park.

[@bleuaqua8102]

Maybe a replacement for Snake River Falls @ Cedar Point

[@PatThePerson]

universal or disney can do something universal can do a jaws attraction where it uses the launch to run away from jaws disney can come up with something like a finding dory attraction

[@TheMaverick987]

@@PatThePerson I think the ship has sailed on a new Jaws attraction. It's a very old IP that's not as relevant as it used to be and wouldn't bring as many people to the park as others.

[@carlosmarx2380]

@@TheMaverick987 they should do a sharknado ride then hahaha

[@Dridgeism]

Yeah effectively a proof of concept...but including a launch for a singular trimmed airtimeless hill is a bit underwhelming haha

[@andrewmcleod9312]

This ride looks amazing !! 3:55 That hoist looks frighting asf LoL THank you so much for the video. God bless and all the rest !!!!!!

[@pumpnix]

lol Texan here: Anyone wondering why or curious the 🐻 crossing sign was spelled “Bexar” is referencing the county San Antonio is in Bexar County - but most non native Texans don’t know that it is pronounced as bear 🌈⭐️

[@SEAJustinDrum]

This looks like the perfect combo of chill floaty time and things happening. It will fill in a lot more when the plantings take hold. Just needs some time.

[@Drebe73]

Wish the lift towers on these types of attractions would be themed to the attraction.

[@jamiebancroft706]

The lift tower could be themed to look like a giant tree trunk.

[@TesserasNerfRoom]

Journey to Atlantis in San Diego is a perfect example

[@JohnS-ki2zf]

HA theming at a sea world park? They would never.

[@TesserasNerfRoom]

@@JohnS-ki2zf go search up Journey to Atlantis at San Diego lol

[@mattwilliams1168]

Looks like a pretty fun ride, it's a good theme away from great. I bet it would attract more attention if they didn't just set up some tents as a theme.

[@rmannayr2129]

THAT'S A BIG SPLASH!

[@hakimboulboul9912]

This look amazing !

[@SacTownLions0]

That whole first part before the launch should be a dark ride.

[@just-sayin67]

Very cool - thank you!

[@meghanmarymullozzi849]

Keep Being Groovy Adventurous Person with Your Love For Adventure Forever. & Thanks for sharing Everything With Everyone & Me.

[@Loopyguy]

Rode this in 2024. I feel lig flume like attractions are a dynamic part of amusement parks. Happy to see a return.

[@jeffjennings5320]

Pretty neat concept

[@TulsaPoolBoys]

Awesome footage, so clear! This definitely maes us want to visit.

[@Jace-qp8ej]

Most log flumes are designed with specific water management and ride mechanics to minimize the amount of water that splashes onto riders. Here are a few reasons why many log flume rides don't get you excessively wet: Water Channel Design: The flume's water channel is often designed to guide water away from the riders, using gravity and strategic angles to direct water flow. Splash Zones: Rides may include designated splash zones that are positioned away from the seating areas or strategically located to control when and how much water splashes onto riders. Ride Speed and Motion: The speed and motion of the boat can influence how much water is splashed. If the boat moves smoothly and at a controlled speed, it tends to create less turbulence, resulting in less water being splashed out. Drop Shape and Height: The shape and height of the drops influence the splash created. A more gradual drop may allow water to flow more smoothly, while steep drops may create larger splashes but are often designed to minimize this effect. Seating Design and Placement: The design of the seating and how passengers are positioned in the flume also plays a role. Some rides have higher sides on the boats or barriers that help shield passengers from large splashes. Water Levels: The water levels in the flume can be maintained at specific heights to control the amount of water that can splash onto riders. Overall, the engineering and design considerations involved in creating log flume rides aim to provide a fun experience while keeping riders dry, or at least not completely soaked, which enhances overall enjoyment.

[@scottgrayson1209]

This is in San Antonio, TX. Getting splashed would be a bonus. 🥵

[@TravelersParadise]

We were at SeaWorld in San Antonia last year, too bad we missed this ride.

[@carlavision6143]

That log ride looks really cool and fun! Really enjoyed your video.

[@dakotahmote2659]

Got to ride it a couple of days ago on a HOT summer day and my group loved the ride. Went on it three times. For this being the first, it has great potential to make it longer, more of a story line and just better overall! Give it a A- Also, the water was actually sorta cold and refreshing!

[@OrlandoStreets]

This looks really fun. I'd love to see this in Orlando!

[@sportsygirl8]

This looks like a fun flume coaster. It seems like all the flume coasters are less roller coaster element and more log flume. Journey to Atlantis is one of my examples. The only coaster part of it is when you go inside the 2nd time and it's real short. Can't complain though these flume coasters are a lot of fun. I would love to ride this thing.

[@pixiearro]

Thank you for sharing that! I loved the Bexar crossing! That park is actually the home park for my platinum pass. I live near Tampa now, so I go to Busch Gardens, Adventure Island and Sea World Orlando now. I may have to make a special trip back to SA to try that coaster!

[@GIGeorge23]

cool idea but seems a bit light on themeing

[@jamiebancroft706]

@@GIGeorge23 the theming is so very sad.

[@TheOnlyBongo]

The funny thing is that it's clear they tried to put some effort beyond just landscaping with rocks and trees, but they put so little effort into the scenery that it looks worse than if they would have tried to go generic lol. I suspect the area will look a lot nicer when the trees start to grow in and envelop the ride more (Something that is happening with the Hagrid coaster at Universal's Islands of Adventure), but that just makes me wish there was more foliage to better do that currently whilst the trees try to grow in.

[@JAXXNCREATED]

It is a seaworld park, they dont go crazy with theming most the time, if this was at an actual theme park it'd make sense to theme it more

[@wkycardfan]

Didnt you see the Bear crossing sign???

[@Graphics_Card]

@@JAXXNCREATEDSeaworld Orlando has left the chat

[@anthonyvo1963]

Log Flume Coaster ride is awesome place

[@TheGarbalosafamilyAdventures]

That ride looks fun

[@Kingvlogs156]

This thing has been down the majority of the summer lol. I go every week to this park.

[@cadenb4207]

i think this was pretty much expected as soon as it was announced

[@oosthakker]

Because of the elevator?

[@johnnyr8603]

I live in Orlando and we have a ride called Infiniti Falls here at SeaWorld. We have the same exact issue every week when I go to the park as a passholder I can never ride because the ride is constantly being shut down whether it’s because of a few raindrops or maintenance issues. Very unfortunate. Sorry to hear Texas is having this problem too.

[@ChristopherKing-q6d]

A lot of reasons really, not just the lift hill. ​@oosthakker

[@ChristopherKing-q6d]

​@@johnnyr8603I heard. I keep up with everything about seaworld because it's my favorite theme park to go to.

[@rmannayr2129]

CATAPULT FALLS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@danielleharrison5765]

That's cool I never seen a ride that lifts up like an elevator

[@patrikdunker5681]

Look up "Energylandia Speed water coaster", its in Poland. Awesome ride!

[@jonathanfactor6688]

Great ride

[@laureenscott6851]

I love it

[@317russ]

I'm not a fan of water rides or Sea World in general, but this looks like a fun ride

[@johnnyr8603]

Here at SeaWorld in Orlando, we have infinity Falls. The ride is constantly being closed down due to either the weather or maintenance issues. You could be waiting in line for two whole hours sometimes more and by the time you get to the front, they tell you the ride has been closed. It’s unfortunate because they close it so many times they might as well just permanently shut it down at this point because it’s barely opened! Hopefully the one in San Antonio doesn’t close as much as ours!

[@stevehumphries8070]

Went on it twice last week with no issues.

[@Jbow3607]

Looks dope as an outsider

[@m.hreels9822]

That poor dog is gonna eat all the food before her 🐶 😂

[@ytzpilot]

The best part was the finger wiper 😂

[@glutenskababe]

does anyone know how the launch system works?

[@NicholasNormand]

Haven’t been back to sea world to c all the new stuff

[@groovyroses]

Now that looks fun. Its type of ride that you can get cooled off on a very hot day. Just a question, how come to the two geysers don't work?

[@jennifermcneil8349]

Very cool

[@phroobar]

So did they run out of money on the REI gift card they used for theming?

[@lafraiseauboisdormant2417]

so nice

[@dimas44444]

Feels like this ride just needs some theming.....

[@demolicious1]

nice, but this is a family ride! need bigger drops!

[@EssGeeSee]

Need to come back in 15 years when all the plantings have matured.

[@IsaiahCarcano]

Have fun seaworld my tio got stuck on the elevator

[@andy31793]

Are rides like this beginning to prove that we can actually begin to praise the wonderful things on this planet without abusing the creatures in it?

[@ccoleman9309]

That ride is as exciting as driving through a puddle on I-95.

[@m.hreels9822]

I bet he left her a surprise in that bag 😂

[@LinusCello75]

Could this system be used for a white water raft ride? I could see this being themed by Disney using Moana. After racing away from pirates, descend to realm of the deep (indoors and black lights), and geyser back to surface with elevator.

[@coastervelocity3899]

Potentially! Intamin has been getting pretty creative with raft rides. In Europe they opened one up that has a tilt table, rotating elevator lift, half pipe, and a drop-track sequence

[@johnnyr8603]

Yes! Look up Infiniti Falls from SeaWorld in Orlando. They already have this. I ride it all the time minus all the times when they have it closed because they close it a lot. But basically it’s it’s a rafting ride and when you get to the elevator part it takes you up and you go down a slide.

[@DaveStafford-j1c]

Wake me up when it's time to get off😢😢

[@SeanReigle]

That's a lot of security cameras.. something happen?

[@MichaelPetersenprideboy]

no if one camera is down the whole ride is down

[@knightwolf3511]

the lift could have been a fire watch tower

[@jessicahutton82]

I wonder if this could end up being sponsored by Coloman

[@GiraffeLady85]

Looks like a fun ride with new elements. But water and technic/electrics dont go that well together so we will see how this wil be in the future. Think it Will be a lot delayed because of technical problems

[@scottyjbd]

Hmm, seems costly for not doing a whole lot more than a log flume out of the 70s. It could use more track up high like the ones of yesterday, a good chunk of the fun is riding up high for a few minutes

[@bragnonymous]

For the money they wasted on that launch and idiotic elevator lift, they could have built the entire Knotts Berry farm Log ride, including the mountain.

[@SlushysSecret]

That’s including the launch

[@susangirardi3655]

So?

[@E59th]

Exactly, they seem like unnecessary gimmicks.

[@_PROXIMITY_MINE_]

Sure they’re unnecessary but it’ll generate a lot more publicity/revenue than your average log flume, I’d much rather go on a launched log flume than a basic one

[@SlushysSecret]

@@_PROXIMITY_MINE_ themed would’ve made it looked a lot more appealing leading to more revenue

[@titus3984]

Le layout manque d'interet mais le marketing etais surtout sur le flume lancées et la drop quasi vertical donc Six Flags a eu la superbe idées de la trimer

[@stephanmuller9410]

Das ist ja eine coole wildwasser bahn in den USA sowas müssten die auch hier bauen in Deutschland :)

[@natisha200]

How Awesome yes with scorching weather like this its unbearable to breathe

[@RJNL90]

The launch seems fairly pointless. Why not launch up the hill instead of the lift that they have?

[@HELLFACTBOY99]

❤❤❤

[@rickpontificates3406]

Too bad it doesn't launch up a big hill at the beginning. The elevator ride to the top at the end is kind of a let down.

[@jimlawton4184]

Thats weird. I didnt see a SINGLE Bexar!

[@mischaraine1645]

How is this World's First? Looks very similar to the old flume at Busch Gardens Tampa.

[@captainkirk4519]

That lift is just asking for trouble.

[@quintopia]

This is more like a shoot the chute than a log flume

[@some-rando]

Hope you didn't wait in line too long for that.

[@iPhoneFactoryYT]

why would they incorporate a launch track in a log flume

[@hayleeTC]

A log flume ride? That launches? 😂

[@jeroenafca165]

Its not the first, walibi belgium got a triple launch watercoaster for a few years MACK rides

[@lanceflx63]

A flume ride where you don’t get wet….looks like un themed Disney ride.

[@MannyEmm]

It’s an ok ride…kinda boring. If you are to have a catapult left, make it higher, then, have them suspended there for 10 seconds before the big drop, then have a big splash, where everyone gets soaked after the drop. Then, have a gift shop which sell $40 towels.

[@suelenegracia3726]

Bro designed the whole ride

[@Ana-i6g1q]

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[@DiscoverGuy]

DINGHY SLIDE

[@michaelt3885]

Jesus is the only way into Heaven. Please ask Him into your life. Make Him your Lord & your Savior. One day, YOU will go to Heaven. Amen

[@ParkerSmith-wh3vv]

Temu log flume

[@chem525]

Like a starter model. Should have had launch up big hill. I'm not a fan of the ghetto elevators.

[@HELLFACTBOY99]

First Comment 📍

[@jamesfulmer7080]

If you think this a good ride, then you are easily impressed

[@johncunningham1889]

This has some cool tech but it looks like a wasted opportunity. The launch seems misplaced, like it launches randomly, and for no reason, doesn't lead to anything particularly cool, just a strange bunny hop and then it's done. The vertical lift is cool but feels so bare. The big drop seems wasted because it leads to another bunny hop rather than a true splashdown section, and the theming is basically nonexistent. What little theming is there is super lame. Feels way too "modern minimalist" like they are tying to be like a cool modern campground or something. Idk, it seems like the cooler aspects of the technology were completely wasted in the actual execution.

[@faizibhatti3792]

Em 1st here 🎉.

[@Narutoadit2313]

Welcome to

[@mitchkatz4918]

the long track to get to the elevator well is so boring its like another line before the final run. If it had some small hills een to work up to the hill then an elevator well doesn't really add anything but a boring two part ride. I'll pass.

[@AKKIO_DEEZNUTZ-]

I think they used all there money on the ride and forgot to theme it.

[@blainewilliams394]

Bexar crossing

[@m.hreels9822]

How is this girl not overweight yet?

[@GoPSErockets]

I

[@jacobdunn4995]

That ride looks like it's sucks for anyone over 8

[@jamiebancroft706]

After 3 years of hype. This was an incredibly disappointing ride. Not thrilling at all.

[@adventureswithjonah2513]

Bro this is a family ride. Don’t expect it to be an icon

[@thehapagirl92]

Well that’s disappointing

[@CC-sv9fs]

⁠​⁠@@adventureswithjonah2513Even for a family ride, just go to Disney to go ride Pirates and you’ll get a better drop, family experience.

[@jamiebancroft706]

@@adventureswithjonah2513 it's just the marketing was very misleading.

[@Jace-qp8ej]

⁠@@jamiebancroft706 Most log flumes are designed with specific water management and ride mechanics to minimize the amount of water that splashes onto riders. Here are a few reasons why many log flume rides don't get you excessively wet: Water Channel Design: The flume's water channel is often designed to guide water away from the riders, using gravity and strategic angles to direct water flow. Splash Zones: Rides may include designated splash zones that are positioned away from the seating areas or strategically located to control when and how much water splashes onto riders. Ride Speed and Motion: The speed and motion of the boat can influence how much water is splashed. If the boat moves smoothly and at a controlled speed, it tends to create less turbulence, resulting in less water being splashed out. Drop Shape and Height: The shape and height of the drops influence the splash created. A more gradual drop may allow water to flow more smoothly, while steep drops may create larger splashes but are often designed to minimize this effect. Seating Design and Placement: The design of the seating and how passengers are positioned in the flume also plays a role. Some rides have higher sides on the boats or barriers that help shield passengers from large splashes. Water Levels: The water levels in the flume can be maintained at specific heights to control the amount of water that can splash onto riders. Overall, the engineering and design considerations involved in creating log flume rides aim to provide a fun experience while keeping riders dry, or at least not completely soaked, which enhances overall enjoyment.

[@richardcuadra5824]

How is this considered a coaster but a lot of people believe that Larson loops are not? I count Larson loops as coasters if a log ride with a weak launch and a bit of track is a coaster, then Larson loops should count too.

[@JosefKohler-jk2wl]

Ive rode log lume rides but i perfer rapids

[@Bigbadbones86]

Pretty big let down if you ask me.

[@roblund2057]

No thanks haha looks terrifying but fun

[@wakeywarrior]

Zero theming.

[@Xhadp]

Jeez, Seaworld you really need to learn how to do theming and then up it on top of that. Minimalism can work for it but this ain't it chief.

[@twistedstyles]

Yawns ... 🥱

[@sibannac_sevol8250]

Very uninspired

[@anonyfamous42]

Boring AF 😂

[@austyn_904]

that’s it? and it has trim brakes… smdh 🤦