Ride attraction having animated figures
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1. A ride attraction comprising:
- a vehicle path having an actuation position;
a vehicle movable on the vehicle path;
an animated figure adjacent to the vehicle path;
a waterfall separating the animated figure from the actuation position of the vehicle path;
a diverter for diverting the waterfall away from the vehicle path; and
an actuator for moving the animated figure through the waterfall towards the actuation position.
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Abstract
A ride attraction has vehicles on a vehicle path. An animated figure over or on one side of the vehicle path is concealed from the path, and passengers in the vehicles on the path, by a waterfall. As the vehicles approach the waterfall, a diverter closes off the waterfall or diverts the waterfall into sidewalls creating an opening and exposing the animated figure. Simultaneously, the animated figure moves forward through the waterfall, or the plane of the waterfall, and approaches the oncoming vehicle. The sudden emergence and movement of the animated figure from a concealed position behind the waterfall adds to the excitement of the ride attraction.
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1. A ride attraction comprising:
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a vehicle path having an actuation position; a vehicle movable on the vehicle path; an animated figure adjacent to the vehicle path; a waterfall separating the animated figure from the actuation position of the vehicle path; a diverter for diverting the waterfall away from the vehicle path; and an actuator for moving the animated figure through the waterfall towards the actuation position. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. A method of operating an amusement ride attraction comprising the steps of:
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moving a vehicle on a vehicle path to an actuation position; creating a waterfall between the actuation position and an animated figure; and moving the animated figure through the waterfall toward the actuation position. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9)
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10. A ride attraction comprising:
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a vehicle path having an actuation position and a drop section; a vehicle movable on a vehicle path; a waterfall positioned over and across the path between the actuation position and the drop section; and a diverter for diverting or stopping the waterfall when the vehicle approaches the actuation position.
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