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ATA › Gallery › Pictures from the Past › Congo River Rapids
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 A photo from 1987 shows the Grand Canyon section of the ride that gave it its original name. The same picture can be taken now from the photo point just as you enter Gloomy Wood. The picture is a completely different one these days...
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 A map of the route of the Grand Canyon Rapids before development of Katanga Canyon began. The route has not changed at all since construction.
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 A photo of the Grand Canyon Rapids taken in 1989.
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 This shot from the late 80's shows the newly-installed Monorail travelling above the Grand Canyon Rapids.
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 The old style red boats, which were phased out over a number of years.
     
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