Log flume (ride)

It was not until Karl Bacon of Arrow Development got involved and studied hydrodynamics that the use of water flow in an amusement ride was fully exploited.

Log flumes proved to be extremely popular and quickly became staples at amusement and theme parks throughout the world.

In a typical course, the boatful of riders floats through a small section of channel upon leaving the station, then engages a lift hill that takes them on a winding course in the water-filled trough.

Additionally, the exit path from the ride may cross over or go near to the flume, such that departing riders are drenched by the boat currently en route.

Log Chute at Mall of America's indoor park Nickelodeon Universe contains sections within a large rocky structure and some out in the open.

Tiana's Bayou Adventure at Magic Kingdom and Disneyland is a re-theme of the versions of Splash Mountain that were located at those parks, reusing the same flume layout.

The second lifthill lifts up higher with audio playing in the back and then an exciting drop occurs and the riders return.