Italy·Water ride
Escape from Pompeii
Roman-temple-themed shoot-the-chutes boat ride with indoor fire effects and a dramatic splashdown.
Water ride
Moderate thrill
42"
min height
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Escape from Pompeii stats
- Manufacturer
- Intamin
- Model
- Shoot the Chutes
- Opened
- 1995
- Track length
- 1,100 ft
- Top speed
- 40 mph
- Height
- 50 ft
- Drop
- 50 ft
- Duration
- 4 min
Escape from Pompeii is a 50-foot water ride at Busch Gardens Williamsburg that reaches 40 mph and drops 50 feet. It was built by Intamin, opened in 1995 and lasts about 4 minutes. Riders must be at least 42 inches tall.
Before you ride
Very wet splashdown; theatrical flames and loud effects.
Expert tip (Nov 2026)
Choose a middle seat if you want the temple scene without the worst edge spray.
💡 Fun facts
- Ruined Roman temple
- Indoor pyrotechnic effects
- Large boat
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