Walibi Belgium ready for its transformation!
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It's almost as if they're the same type of coaster made by the same manufacturer or something.
CrashCoaster
CF Legend
Yet with completely different trains.
Coaster Hipster
Giga Poster
Dat second half is nuts. So... much... airtime!!!!
For those who wonder how Intamin got a hold on RMC's drugs, here is my attempt to share some insight. Back at EAS 2018 last September, I talked to Camiel Bilsen who is Intamin's new young coaster designer. The new designs are a team effort but he's played a decisive part in the bolder approach we see now. I remember him telling me that Intamin's competitors are "doing left and right crazy elements" and that his company has to go beyond unspoken rules to "stay on top of the game". Now I truly see what he meant!
That's what the young guy did on NL2 back as an engineering student. It's a wonderful story that he's now able to share his vision and passion on real life, high scale projects like this!
Fantastic job Intamin and Walibi! So excited for this <3
For those who wonder how Intamin got a hold on RMC's drugs, here is my attempt to share some insight. Back at EAS 2018 last September, I talked to Camiel Bilsen who is Intamin's new young coaster designer. The new designs are a team effort but he's played a decisive part in the bolder approach we see now. I remember him telling me that Intamin's competitors are "doing left and right crazy elements" and that his company has to go beyond unspoken rules to "stay on top of the game". Now I truly see what he meant!
Fantastic job Intamin and Walibi! So excited for this <3
oriolat2
Giga Poster
I think Walibi and Intamin just outdid themselves with this coaster! I just love that Intamin strikes back with their megas ONCE again. It's almost funny that this is at the Goliath's sister park, yet this one is balls-to-the-wall crazy!
When I thought the mega would be made by Mack and be gentle and graceful, wham! Hats off to Walibi, for sure!
When I thought the mega would be made by Mack and be gentle and graceful, wham! Hats off to Walibi, for sure!
CrashCoaster
CF Legend
Here is the full layout overview/stats/Onride POV by Looopings:-
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Mega Poster
Now I need a tissue, screw that, a whole box is needed.
Matt N
CF Legend
This is in Belgium, isn't it?
JoshC.
Strata Poster
Coaster Hipster
Giga Poster
On the French forums, KingRCT3 noted a suspiciously similarity between Expedition GeForce and Walibi Belgium Hyper's drops:
Even the support structure, the whip of the drop look alike. Considering both coasters are manufactured by the same company (obviously), I wonder if this is some sort of subtle homage Intamin is paying to one of their iconic rides - 2021 will be EGF's 20th anniversary after all!
Even the support structure, the whip of the drop look alike. Considering both coasters are manufactured by the same company (obviously), I wonder if this is some sort of subtle homage Intamin is paying to one of their iconic rides - 2021 will be EGF's 20th anniversary after all!
b&mfanboy123
Mega Poster
Good point, but G-Force's drop has a more aggresive banking going inward and then back out, while the new one aligns and then continues on.On the French forums, KingRCT3 noted a suspiciously similarity between Expedition GeForce and Walibi Belgium Hyper's drops:
Even the support structure, the whip of the drop look alike. Considering both coasters are manufactured by the same company (obviously), I wonder if this is some sort of subtle homage Intamin is paying to one of their iconic rides - 2021 will be EGF's 20th anniversary after all!
Antinos
Slut for Spinners
This is absolutely incredible! What they're doing isn't so much of a reinvention, but they're subtly manipulating the track in various areas to achieve a certain effect. As seen in that video, just a subtle shift in profile is all it takes. The Gravity Group did this with Mine Blower's barrel roll entrance, which provides a good pop of air throughout the roll, and it explains the bizarre airtime on Goliath's overbanked turn.
I guess this puts a conclusive end to all the "Walibi Belgium builds only shuttle coasters" joke.
To be honest, I was a bit back-and-forth on whether I liked that or not.
To be honest, I was a bit back-and-forth on whether I liked that or not.
Chris Brown
Mr CoasterForce 2016
This looks insane, as said the last 1/3 of the ride is just bonkers, just gotta try work out which is best between this and the Parc Astérix coaster, think this is slightly edging it for me at first glimpse.
I'm a little sad this and the Asterix cred aren't the other way around just to keep up the shuttle thing going.
It actually looks like a good coaster though, Walibi's expansion over the last few years and into the next few is just incredible.
TilenB
Strata Poster
Only that the coasters are supposed to open in 2021.
