So we all probably know that River Rogue Keelboats (//http://www.dlrpmagic.com/guidebook/disneyland-park/frontierland/river-rogue-keelboats/) haven't been open for a long while now...
And now, I've just belatedly noticed they're not even listed on the current park map. So no Keelboats from now until at least November, when the current map ends? And since I doubt they'd reopen for winter, no Keelboats for 2012 at all?
I guess refurbishments elsewhere, longer park hours, etc, have their price, especially for a company so deeply in debt, but still it's a shame after such a valiant effort to bring them back from the brink just 5 years ago...
Just thought this shouldn't go unmentioned!
They've come back once before, I wouldn't be surprised if it comes back again!
Well I for one would be saddened if they have finally been scuttled :( They were a great way to rest my weary feet and let my imagination run wild as I floated down the river through Frontierland ;)
This is a bit off-topic, but why is there a massive floating platform on the river near the Keelboat docks?
That's probably the pontoons used for emergency evacuation if the tunnels are not available.
Quote from: "Josh"This is a bit off-topic, but why is there a massive floating platform on the river near the Keelboat docks?
They've been there since the Molly Brown "incident" (or possibly before), for riverboat evacuation. They really should be themed or at least hidden by now. Hopefully after the riverboats they'll be able to improve the rivers themselves.
There are several areas that could do with sprucing up, especially the adult moose? with green algae covered horns, just some soapy water would do that I would guess. Litter picking on a regular basis would help and the covered wagon is falling apart. And the biggie, the geysers! How great would it be to see them working again! This is the year of "dreams" and "magic" after all!
I hope they don't remove them completely! I've only been on them once in my visits and they really are a hidden gem in Disneyland Park. I think they are a better way to get a real feel of Rivers of the Far West and get up close to scenes along the way. Return the Keelboats! ;)
Well the problem of this hidden gem is that it so well hidden a lot of people don't know where to look for them.
I have been to dlp several times now but never and I mean never ever I saw any sign of the keelboats.
Maybe they just have again no captains...i just hope we see them return soon. i.just love this little things. i would also love a return of the canoes.
I know the Mark Twain and Molly Brown's captain have to have a full pro mariners licence even to drive a boat on a rail! maybe the keelboats are the same and DLRP have decided it is an expense that is unjustified? Shame though because I love to ride on them!
As far as I know, the Keelboats are being refurbished and they will return. That's what they told me on the telephone Customer Care Service.
As much as I love the keelboats (and miss the Canoes), I fear they could be gone forever. After all, they existed at Disneyland, Magic Kingdom, and Tokyo Disneyland and they have been missing from those parks for at least a decade now. I fear Paris may have the same fate?
I hope you are wrong, but who knows? (Nice to see hear from you Dave)
Quote from: "davewasbaloo"As much as I love the keelboats (and miss the Canoes), I fear they could be gone forever. After all, they existed at Disneyland, Magic Kingdom, and Tokyo Disneyland and they have been missing from those parks for at least a decade now. I fear Paris may have the same fate?
I would even say, I miss the canoes more! The canores at anaheim was one of the best attractions for me. OK I get a totally red head and I needed a little break but it was sooooo much fun to get around the island!
Thanks Capt. Still in recovery mode and sorry I missed you in Paris. I hope I am wrong, but I suspect they are gone.
Reibi, I agree, and at DLP they were particularly good as there was a hidden cave and some rapids areas. I only rode them once, but I remember people misbehaving and using language barriers as an excuse. I suspect this, as well as budgets are the reason they are gone.
Hidden caves? Where abouts Dave?
Under big thunder mountain - between the ride and the waterfall - the canoes would go past them and the falls, encounter rapids and then you would go through the arch.
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Potentially some good news, the current closure list suggests that the Keelboats will be open after February 15th :o
QuoteFebruary 2013
River Rogue Keelboats
1st to 15th
Closures and Refurbishments - DLRP Magic! (//http://www.dlrpmagic.com/calendar/closures-refurbishments/)
Quote from: "Festival Disney":bump:
Potentially some good news, the current closure list suggests that the Keelboats will be open after February 15th :o
QuoteFebruary 2013
River Rogue Keelboats
1st to 15th
Closures and Refurbishments - DLRP Magic! (//http://www.dlrpmagic.com/calendar/closures-refurbishments/)
The website has changed, it's still closed. :(
Quote from: "DisneyManiac"Quote from: "Festival Disney":bump:
Potentially some good news, the current closure list suggests that the Keelboats will be open after February 15th :o
QuoteFebruary 2013
River Rogue Keelboats
1st to 15th
Closures and Refurbishments - DLRP Magic! (//http://www.dlrpmagic.com/calendar/closures-refurbishments/)
The website has changed, it's still closed. :(
The hope has gone :lol: :(
Quote from: "Festival Disney"The hope has gone :lol: :(
For now...
I hope they are open as we go on the 25th February and would love to ride the keel-boats again
I fear they will never be in operation again, if i recall correctly there was an accident with the attraction in one of the American parks. Since then, the attraction basically has been banned from all the parks.
Quote from: "vdBurg"I fear they will never be in operation again, if i recall correctly there was an accident with the attraction in one of the American parks. Since then, the attraction basically has been banned from all the parks.
Yeah, I think one set on fire!
Quote from: "DisneyManiac"Quote from: "vdBurg"I fear they will never be in operation again, if i recall correctly there was an accident with the attraction in one of the American parks. Since then, the attraction basically has been banned from all the parks.
Yeah, I think one set on fire!
One of the boats in California capsized. No fire was involved. Also, the accident happened 10 years before the DLP attraction was put back in operation again in 2007 so it's unlikely to be the reason for its current closure.
Quote from: "DGRavenswood"Quote from: "DisneyManiac"Quote from: "vdBurg"I fear they will never be in operation again, if i recall correctly there was an accident with the attraction in one of the American parks. Since then, the attraction basically has been banned from all the parks.
Yeah, I think one set on fire!
One of the boats in California capsized. No fire was involved. Also, the accident happened 10 years before the DLP attraction was put back in operation again in 2007 so it's unlikely to be the reason for its current closure.
No Keelboat has caught fire, but Molly Brown caught fire in 2005, forcing her evacuation. The Keelboat were used to evacuate her
Quote from: "ford prefect"No Keelboat has caught fire, but Molly Brown caught fire in 2005, forcing her evacuation. The Keelboat were used to evacuate her
Sure, but that has nothing to do with the Keelboats' closure.
A few websites have falsely assumed that the event caused their reopening in 2007. Even when the attraction isn't operating, at least one Keelboat is kept ready in case a Riverboat or BTM needs to be evacuated by water.
Quote from: "DGRavenswood"Quote from: "ford prefect"No Keelboat has caught fire, but Molly Brown caught fire in 2005, forcing her evacuation. The Keelboat were used to evacuate her
Sure, but that has nothing to do with the Keelboats' closure.
A few websites have falsely assumed that the event caused their reopening in 2007. Even when the attraction isn't operating, at least one Keelboat is kept ready in case a Riverboat or BTM needs to be evacuated by water.
True, I was correcting an inaccurate post and pointing out where the confusion may lay with regard to keelboats and their involvement with fire!
I had no ideas this attraction existed, after quote some visits to the parc. Could someone give me an update about this ride? :-) I suppose it is gone and forgotten by now ..?
You can find some info and pictures here: http://www.dlptoday.com/2007/07/17/keelboats-river-rogues-live-up-to-their-name/
Quote from: Ceh on April 23, 2017, 12:25:27 PM
I had no ideas this attraction existed, after quote some visits to the parc. Could someone give me an update about this ride? :-) I suppose it is gone and forgotten by now ..?
As far as I know and have heard, it isn't operating anymore.
Quote from: Ceh on April 23, 2017, 12:25:27 PM
I had no ideas this attraction existed, after quote some visits to the parc. Could someone give me an update about this ride? :-) I suppose it is gone and forgotten by now ..?
Find here a full front row ride-through of the "River Rogue Keelboats". This was filmed in 2008, shortly before they seized operations:
https://youtu.be/r-WaeU7GtV4