A system may include a virtual reality system configured to present one or more virtual objects via an electronic display. The system may also include one or more inflatable objects that correspond to the one or more virtual objects, such that the one or more inflatable objects matches one or more shapes of the one or more virtual objects. The system may also include a processor configured to cause at least one of the one or more inflatable objects to inflate based on feedback from the virtual reality system.

A forked flume segment for a waterslide is provided. The forked flume segment includes a flume slide entrance which receives at least one flume slide entry element. The at least one flume slide entry element launches at least one of a rider, a sliding object or a combination thereof with a pre-defined momentum. The forked flume segment also includes at least two flume slide exits which lead into a first flume slide exit element and a second flume slide exit element respectively which are mechanically coupled to the at least one flume slide entry element via an intermediate flume slide element. Further, the forked flume segment includes a gate mechanically coupled to an actuating device, wherein the gate guides at least one of the rider, the sliding object or a combination thereof towards one of the at least two flume slide exits upon actuation by the actuating device.

A forked flume segment for a waterslide is provided. The forked flume segment includes a flume slide entrance which receives at least one flume slide entry element. The at least one flume slide entry element launches at least one of a rider, a sliding object or a combination thereof with a pre-defined momentum. The forked flume segment also includes at least two flume slide exits which lead into a first flume slide exit element and a second flume slide exit element respectively which are mechanically coupled to the at least one flume slide entry element via an intermediate flume slide element. Further, the forked flume segment includes a gate mechanically coupled to an actuating device, wherein the gate guides at least one of the rider, the sliding object or a combination thereof towards one of the at least two flume slide exits upon actuation by the actuating device.

An inflatable water slide, an entertainment device, and a pool are provided. The water slide comprises a slide body that includes a first inflatable chamber having an inclined top surface. The water slide also includes a water spray device located on top of and extending along the inclined top surface of the slide body, and the water spray device is adapted to spray water onto the inclined top surface of the slide body. The entertainment device includes the inflatable water slide and an elongated slide sheet connected to the inflatable water slide. A pool may include the water slide of the present disclosure. The inflatable water slide, entertainment device, and pool of the present disclosure enable water to be sprayed onto the slide body more effectively than in conventional designs, thus preventing situations where water cannot be sprayed onto the slide body.

An inflatable water slide, an entertainment device, and a pool are provided. The water slide comprises a slide body that includes a first inflatable chamber having an inclined top surface. The water slide also includes a water spray device located on top of and extending along the inclined top surface of the slide body, and the water spray device is adapted to spray water onto the inclined top surface of the slide body. The entertainment device includes the inflatable water slide and an elongated slide sheet connected to the inflatable water slide. A pool may include the water slide of the present disclosure. The inflatable water slide, entertainment device, and pool of the present disclosure enable water to be sprayed onto the slide body more effectively than in conventional designs, thus preventing situations where water cannot be sprayed onto the slide body.

A ride system includes a flume providing a flow path of a water ride and configured to accommodate a buoyant ride vehicle. The ride system also includes a support element extending into the flow path and at least partially submerged within the flow path. Moreover, the ride system includes a driving mechanism configured to actuate the support element such that the support element moves relative to the flow path in response to a control signal. The support element is configured to contact the buoyant ride vehicle to control movement of the buoyant ride vehicle along the flow path while the support element is being actuated. Further, the ride system includes a controller configured to generate the control signal based at least in part on a location of the buoyant ride vehicle in the flow path and a timer controlling activation of a show element.

A ride system includes a flume providing a flow path of a water ride and configured to accommodate a buoyant ride vehicle. The ride system also includes a support element extending into the flow path and at least partially submerged within the flow path. Moreover, the ride system includes a driving mechanism configured to actuate the support element such that the support element moves relative to the flow path in response to a control signal. The support element is configured to contact the buoyant ride vehicle to control movement of the buoyant ride vehicle along the flow path while the support element is being actuated. Further, the ride system includes a controller configured to generate the control signal based at least in part on a location of the buoyant ride vehicle in the flow path and a timer controlling activation of a show element.

A system may include a virtual reality system configured to present one or more virtual objects via an electronic display. The system may also include one or more inflatable objects that correspond to the one or more virtual objects, such that the one or more inflatable objects matches one or more shapes of the one or more virtual objects. The system may also include a processor configured to cause at least one of the one or more inflatable objects to inflate based on feedback from the virtual reality system.

A system may include a virtual reality system configured to present one or more virtual objects via an electronic display. The system may also include one or more inflatable objects that correspond to the one or more virtual objects, such that the one or more inflatable objects matches one or more shapes of the one or more virtual objects. The system may also include a processor configured to cause at least one of the one or more inflatable objects to inflate based on feedback from the virtual reality system.

A ride feature is disclosed using conjoined bowl structures formed of multiple bowl structures attached to each other. In a two bowl embodiment, the ride vehicle rides about at least a portion of a periphery of a first bowl structure and then about at least a portion of a periphery of a second bowl structure before exiting the ride feature. The ride vehicle may exit the conjoined bowl structure from either the first bowl structure or the second bowl structure. In alternative embodiments, the conjoined bowl feature may be comprised of more than two conjoined bowls, the bowls may be of different diameter, and/or the bowls may have a constantly decreasing or increasing diameter.