Water Coaster Explained – Theme Park Definition

A water coaster blends coaster mechanics — chain or powered lifts, drops and banked track — with the soaking finale of a water ride. Boats or coaster-style cars are hauled up lift hills and sent through dips before braking sharply into a trough of water that throws up a wave. Mack Rides is the dominant maker of the modern water coaster, with installations like Poseidon at Europa-Park, and the type is popular because it delivers coaster pacing plus a refreshing splash on hot days.