Sail along a tropical river past the pirate inhabitants, before your boat crashes down from the top of Pirate Falls…
Sail along a tropical river past the pirate inhabitants, before your boat crashes down from the top of Pirate Falls…
| Theme Park | Legoland Windsor |
|---|---|
| Park Area | Pirate Shores |
| Type | Log Flume |
| Audience | Families |
| Opened | March 1996 (as Pirate Falls) 2010 (as Pirate Falls Dynamite Drench) 2014 (as Pirate Falls Treasure Quest) |
| Manufacturer | Zamperla |
| Extras | Q-Bot On-Ride Photos |
Splashing down Pirate Falls
Pirate Falls is one of the most popular rides at Legoland Windsor, especially on a hot day when queues can easily reach an hour or two, visitors eager for a cooling soaking.
The log flume has been a staple at the park ever since it opened in 1996, and is one of the better themed examples. Boats float through a concrete water channel, past several different scenes featuring Lego model pirates and their accoutrements.
The ride’s drop comes at the climax of the ride, as boats first climb up into an enclosed pirate cabin, before crashing down into the splash pool below. Just in case anybody managed to stay dry, a series of water sprays provide a wet welcome back down to ground level.
Unlike many of Legoland’s rides which are specifically aimed at younger children, Pirate Falls appeals to the whole family. Despite its advancing years, it is well cared for and hasn’t lost any of its appeal. Avast, me hearties!
Ride entrance
Off on a pirate adventure
Lego pirates
The splash down finale
Sailing down river
Party with the pirates
Take a gentle boat ride through the pirate lands
Ride station
Pirate Falls Treasure Quest
Pirate graveyard
Sailing along the lake
More Lego pirates
Pirate swordfight
Legoland's tribute to Disney
Climbing up to the pirate cabin
Inside the pirate cabin
Splash!
Pirate Falls in the days before the Treasure Quest retheme
