Wild Waves Theme & Water Park · Operating · 2003
Riptide
Waterslide · Wild Waves Water Park
A fast water slide with banking turns and a soaking run-out.
At a glance
Key facts for Riptide.
Type
Water ride
Status
Operating
Subtype
Waterslide
Opened
2003
Land
Park
Specifications
Sourced stats for Riptide.
Ride profile
Water ride · Waterslide
- water
- waterslide
Experience
Waterslide
Spec sheet
Min height
4'
Specs source: wildwaves.com
History
Sourced timeline and background for Riptide.
Timeline
2003
Riptide opens
Background
Riptide joined the water park expansion era with twisting flumes beside Pacific Plunge.
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Sources & official links
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- Riptide — official ride pagewildwaves.com(opens in a new tab)
- Wild Waves Theme & Water Park — official sitewildwaves.com(opens in a new tab)
- Wild Waves Theme & Water Park on Coaster AtlasPark page
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