General info
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Category
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TypeBoat Ride
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StatusRethemed
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Opened1990
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Closed2005
Description
Prof. Burp's Bubble Works was family dark boat ride in comical style, where guests would travel through a soft drinks factory including a tunnel fountain finale.
History
The attraction was designed and built by Sparks Creative Services and was partly located above the Vampire roller coaster, opened the same year. The theme was developed by Tussauds park developer John Wardley and Siriol Animation.
The animatronic figures of Professor Burp and his dog Fizzy were built by Farmer Studios.
A year after opening, the boats by Leisurtec were replaced by WGH Transportation due to many of the original boats sinking.
For the 2006 season, the ride was revamped and sponsored by Imperial Leather. All references to soft drinks were replaced by soap products and the characters of Professor Burp and Fizzy were removed, with the ride renamed 'Bubbleworks'.
Rethemed Versions:
- Professor Burp's Bubble Works (1990-2005)
- Bubbleworks (2006-2016)
- Gruffalo River Ride Adventure (2017-present)
Statistics
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Number of vehicles28 vehicles
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Seats (per vehicle/theatre)4 seats
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Ride duration6 minutes