This is a ride I do have some annoyance directed towards. It's not towards the ride experience itself, it's just how highly rated this ride seems to be. I've seen quite a few examples where this ride has been voted the UK's number one water ride, or seen it touted as a top contender for number one water ride. My opinion is that makes this the most overrated ride in the country.

It's what is known as a splash boat ride. It takes place in a large boat that in this case follows a simple path up a chain lift then down a drop into a pool of water creating a big splash.

I've been on quite a few examples of big splash rides on splash boats or water coasters, including rides such as Hydro at Oakwood, and the Lost River at Flamingo Land. Both of these are better rides than this, but don't get ranked as highly. This is probably because they're at less popular parks.

What makes Thorpe Parks one unique is the theming of the area and the queue line. It's a good imaginative theme of a 50's rock n roll American town that's been hit by a giant tidal wave.

The ride itself is really a one trick pony. That's not necessarily a bad thing. I can think of quite a few rides that fall into that category but are still great rides because they offer such a good trick. This rides trick, the big splash is a pretty good one, and creates a fun and memorable experience, as long as it's a warm dry day and you don't mind getting wet. I think it is a fun and novel attraction, just not ranked as high as it sometimes made out to be.