Le Scoot Log Flume
| Industry | Amusement ride |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1975 |
| Headquarters | Williamsburg, Virginia , United States |
Le Scoot is a log flume attraction located in the New France section of Busch Gardens Williamsburg, designed with a mountain and sawmill motif.
Ride experience
Guests board the "logs" and are carried up a conveyor belt lift hill that passes underneath another segment of the ride. Upon reaching the summit, the log descends slightly before making a sharp turn, weaving alongside the lift hill of InvadR. As it glides past treetops, the channel broadens to resemble a pond, with rails ensuring the log remains on course. A small conveyor then elevates the log to prevent collisions ahead of a steep, high drop that generates rapids from turbulent water currents. The log navigates a turn near a sawmill, narrowly avoiding contact with Alpengeist, where riders hear a safety announcement advising them to "remain seated." Inside the sawmill, another conveyor lifts the logs to avoid collisions before they plunge over the largest drop into a pool of water. A final modest hill helps drain excess water and guides the logs close to Alpengeist's zero g roll element. During peak times, a pendulum mechanism separates logs into different queues and returns guests to the loading area.
History and operation
Since its debut in 1975 alongside Busch Gardens Williamsburg, this ride has utilized 450,000 gallons of water maintained at swimming pool quality standards. In 2006, there was speculation about removing the log flume due to its drop height being less thrilling compared to contemporary roller coasters. A refurbishment in 2015 added a computerized control system, replaced worn fiberglass parts, and treated the steel framework to prolong its service life.