History
This type of amusement ride became relatively common at amusement parks across the UK and the USA in the mid-20th Century. They are based on the Old Mill–style of indoor water-chute attraction developed in the USA in the early 20th century. The name 'River Caves' name stems from the fact that most of these rides were themed around subterranean caverns, with styrofoam stalagmites and stalactites housing detailed displays from around the world, through time and from myth and legend.
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