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In late 2019, the ride was closed for annual maintenance. The Rocky Hollow Log Ride was the first ever log flume to have roofs installed on them to prevent guests from standing up. The log ride was the last attraction to reopen post the Thunder River Rapids accident.

During this closure, many of the tunnel sections were demolished due to safety concerns and bars were added to the logs (like a cage) to prevent guests from standing and falling out. The ride didn’t reopen until the start of 2018. Unlike other rides and attractions at the park which were constantly being inspected and tested, Rocky Hollow Log Ride remained dormant and was blocked off by a wall. The ride was closed after the Thunder River Rapids Ride accident in 2016. It re-opened on 20 April 2016 having received the 'all clear' from independent and Worksafe Queensland inspectors. The Rocky Hollow Log Ride closed on 16 April 2016 due to an accident. The ride’s second and tallest drop would also soon later be rebuilt. Bob Seow Tan, Dreamworld's General Manager of Engineering & Technical confirmed that the first and smaller drop of the ride would be rebuilt due to corrosion on the ride. The ride was closed in May 2004 for a refurbishment for one of the ride’s drops. Since opening, the Rocky Hollow Log Ride, alongside, Thunder River Rapids Ride, were the park’s most popular attractions, surpassing the popularity of Tower of Terror, The Giant Drop and Cyclone. The ride was constructed in-house by Dreamworld with assistance from overseas engineers. Since its opening, the ride has been refurbished several times which includes the reconstruction of both drops. The ride was one of the park's original attractions. Shortly, a log flume and a paddle steamer were introduced, being called the Rocky Hollow Log Ride and Captain Sturt Paddlewheeler respectively. During the construction of Dreamworld, John Longhurst, Dreamworld’s creator, wanted the park to include rides that would satisfy all age groups.

The Rocky Hollow Log Ride opened with Dreamworld on 15 December 1981. History Early planning & construction (pre 1981)

1.1 Early planning & construction (pre 1981).

“We were sat in the back row and the boat went underwater for two to three seconds. You’re not supposed to hit the water that way. We got a fair dunt when we hit the water. John is now demanding an overhaul of the ride and has hit out at park staff who were slow to respond to the break-down. The family were then trapped underwater briefly as they were tightly strapped in by a safety bar, reports the Daily Record.

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The 36-year-old said his kids were left in shock after they heard a “snapping noise” and plunged down the slope at the North Yorkshire resort on Friday. READ MORE - Tripadvisor names Edinburgh restaurant and food experience in 'best in the world' list The carriage then plummeted backwards 30ft back into the lake at the bottom of the ride. John Mulvaney was on Flamingo Land’s “showpiece” Lost River Ride with sons Cian, six, and Owen, four, when the log flume suddenly stopped its steep ascent. An Edinburgh dad has told of his horror after a malfunctioning roller coaster sent him and his children hurtling backwards down a steep slope into a pool.