French theme park Futuroscope works on new attractions and a water park
Futuroscope announced a 2024 expansion of Futuropolis featuring La Rivière des Bûcherons, a compact log-flume-style water ride with a lift and splash. The ride was part of a wider family-focused package with new attractions, a children’s cinema and Aquascope.
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In October 2023, Futuroscope outlined a substantial wave of additions for the 2024 season. One of the clearest changes for families was planned for Futuropolis: La Rivière des Bûcherons, listed in W8baan as Lumberjacks river. Looopings described it not as a headline thrill ride, but as a compact water ride with a short lift, a handful of turns and a splash moment. That modest scale is exactly why the news mattered. Futuroscope is best known for media-driven and futuristic experiences, yet this project added a physical, easy-to-understand family ride to a children-focused area. The log-flume-style attraction was announced alongside a new swing ride, a cinema aimed at younger visitors and other entertainment. For guests, the message was that the park’s 2024 season would not revolve only around Aquascope or the delayed large Mack Rides water attraction. Futuroscope was also filling out the main park with smaller, repeatable family experiences. For enthusiasts, the announcement showed the resort broadening its identity beyond screens and spectacle.