The Wave (Originally The 7up Shockwave) is an

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, located at

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in Tamworth in the United Kingdom. The ride operated with stand-up trains from 1994 until the end of the 2023 season. Shockwave was retired as a Stand-up coaster on the 5th November 2023. It March 2024, it was announced the ride would be rethemed to 'The Wave' and feature sit-down trains from ART Engineering, lowering the height restriction from 1.4m to 1.2m in the process. The ride is located within the park's Adventure Cove themed area.

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