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 This ride was a revolutionary ride
when it first opened in 1995.
Back then the thrill ride market in the U.K. was flooded with pirate
ships, magic carpets and enterprises.
This was one of the
earlier major thrill rides that paved the way for rides like The
Samurai, Vortex and Maelstrom, much like Nemesis paved the way for
other great thrilling coasters to come about. It is a little bit of
a shame them that this one now seems a little lost in the
mix.
Like most of Chessington, this
ride has some great theming. This does help distinguish it from the
image this ride could have as a fairground ride, and give more of a
sense of occasion when riding it.  The themings also good as it means this ride is solidly
built in to the ground, which stops it being relocated to Thorpe
Park. I think this ride is better at Chessington, because to be a
good family park you need something to entertain the more daring
members of the family.
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