Rumba Rapids Removal Begins at Thorpe Park

Following Thorpe Park’s announcement that Rumba Rapids will be leaving the park, visible signs of its removal have already begun to take shape. Construction walls are steadily going up around the attraction, with white barriers now surrounding the ride’s entrance and sections of the nearby viewing area. By next Saturday, during the annual passholder day, it’s expected that the remaining viewing areas will also be sealed off, likely hidden behind additional walls.

Closer inspection of the ride suggests that early dismantling work is already underway. The exit stairs are in the process of being removed, possibly to allow easier access for construction teams and equipment. Despite this, parts of the ride remain intact for now—several boats can still be spotted within the track, including one positioned on the lift hill and two resting beneath the bridge.

Elsewhere, the ride itself shows clear signs of being left dormant over the winter months. The water trough has developed a green hue, a result of it sitting untouched for an extended period. This contrast between the remaining elements of the ride and the ongoing removal work really highlights that Rumba Rapids is now in its final days.

While it’s always sad to see a long-standing attraction come to an end, there’s a growing sense of anticipation around what could eventually replace it. Hopefully, the area won’t remain unused for too long—fans will be hoping for a quicker transformation than what happened with Logger’s Leap, which stood abandoned for years before its eventual removal.