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Thursday, June 4, 2015

The Seven Seas Boat Cruise

When Alpine Village was rebuilt using custom scenery, the Seven Seas Boat Cruise received a beautiful refurbished exterior. In addition, it was the only attraction in that land to get major enhancements to the ride itself. In the original version, guests were taken on a cruise through five major scenes, each depicting a unique time period or location from around the world. In the new version, there were major changes to the ride layout. The final scene, depicting a castle in Transylvania, was completely removed, and two brand new scenes were added. Also, three small drops were added to the ride to increase its excitement.

Panoramic view of the Seven Seas Boat Cruise exterior.


View of the Seven Seas Boat Cruise from the river.


The queue winds its way through the Bavarian style architecture that makes up the exterior of the attraction.


Slow moving boats will take guests on a cruise around the world.


Raise your hand if you like this ride.


Nighttime view of the ride's exterior.


Another view at night.


Inspired by a CS set of neon tributes to RCT3 players, "Shyguy's Gin Joint" is added to the attraction.


In a small alcove inside Shyguy's Gin Joint, a photo of the pre-custom scenery version of the Seven Seas hangs on the wall. Nearby is a painting of a familiar character.


Guests can view the interior of the Seven Seas ride while sipping drinks served at the "Joint"...non-alcoholic, of course.


Guests get ready to begin their trip through the seven seas. Shyguy's Gin Joint can be seen in the rear.


The first destination...the Middle East.





Next, a gun fight breaks out in the wild, wild west.




Ancient Rome




The first drop.


As we pass by an old southern mansion, the residents of this graveyard seem quite lively.




The boat begins its ascent to the new upper level.


Next stop...an Egyptian tomb.




The top of the ride's second drop.




Splash down!


The final scene takes us to a tropical paradise.




The ride's final drop.




Next stop...Alpine Village.


And so ends our journey across the seven seas.


Take a ride for yourself.


A final, aerial view of the Seven Seas Boat Cruise.

1 comment:

  1. Aaahh, those memories... You did a fantastic job there. I tip my hat to you. ;)

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