Rainy days make for wet rides

Dudley Do-Right's Ripsaw FallsOn rainy days like today, staying dry while out at the parks can be difficult. You can try an umbrella or a poncho, but the best bet is to find an indoor attraction and make the most of it. It’s one of the few chances to really enjoy a long line.

Sometimes, though, staying dry is not the ultimate goal. Plenty of rides require no rain at all to leave guests walking away soaked. One of my favorite rides that falls into this category is Dudley Do-Right’s Ripsaw Falls at Islands of Adventure.

A log flume ride through a cartoon world, Dudley Do-Right’s Ripsaw Falls culminates with a double-dip drop that can leave riders with a wet seat and maybe a wet shirt. It’s a lot of fun and would normally be no big deal for everyone in the park. It’s not until the ride’s almost over that things begin to get interesting.


Getting wet at Islands of Adventure

Located on the bridge above the ride are the controls to water cannons pointed directly at the riders as they make their way to the off-ramp. For a mere quarter, non-riders can super-soak the people below with three shots of at least a couple gallons of water that can’t be avoided. It’s anything but fun if you’re on the ride. It’s pure fun if you’ve got a roll of quarters. I don’t recommend sticking around for too long, though. Some of your victims may come looking for you.

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2 Comments for “Rainy days make for wet rides”

  1. 1. akeorlando says:

    Dudley’s is one of my favorite rides as well! I worked at the Studios before Islands even opened, and during employee preview I would ride that thing over and over! Very fun!

  2. 2. Orlando Visiting says:

    I thought Popeye got you wet (and it certainly does), but I’ve never got so wet as on Ripsaw…

    Love watching the logs come down the big slide at the end.

 

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