Walibi parks
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Re: Walibi parks 2012
Oh I thought I read it was leaving? Hmm, interesting. At least it means they're aiming to re-open it (but does mean I have to go back, urgh), hope it gets a good re-theme like the boomerang. They should just take down Robin Hood and the SLC of death though. I am intrigued to see how the park progresses with this new branding.
Oh I thought I read it was leaving? Hmm, interesting. At least it means they're aiming to re-open it (but does mean I have to go back, urgh), hope it gets a good re-theme like the boomerang. They should just take down Robin Hood and the SLC of death though. I am intrigued to see how the park progresses with this new branding.
Lofty
CF Legend
Re: Walibi parks 2012
Hmm. I sincerely hope to god that they get the new trains. The new trains on Speed of Sound were actually great. Not one head bang and seeing as it's a Boomerang, that's quite something.
I actually loved the park, no idea why, I just really enjoyed the place. It's got a bit of a retarded flow and layout, but apart from that, it's a nice little place.
Their entertainment is going to grow and grow too. With more shows planned for next year and an even bigger Halloween Fright Nights event, they're spending a lot of money on the aesthetics and ents. I know this from having a meeting with some of the park's management staff. They were absolutely lovely people and you could see their enthusiasm for the place, which was so refreshing.
Hmm. I sincerely hope to god that they get the new trains. The new trains on Speed of Sound were actually great. Not one head bang and seeing as it's a Boomerang, that's quite something.
I actually loved the park, no idea why, I just really enjoyed the place. It's got a bit of a retarded flow and layout, but apart from that, it's a nice little place.
Their entertainment is going to grow and grow too. With more shows planned for next year and an even bigger Halloween Fright Nights event, they're spending a lot of money on the aesthetics and ents. I know this from having a meeting with some of the park's management staff. They were absolutely lovely people and you could see their enthusiasm for the place, which was so refreshing.
Crazycoaster
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Re: Walibi parks 2012
Would those pure metal lapbars not hurt though?!
Would those pure metal lapbars not hurt though?!
Jake
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Whoops, http://rcdb.com/1093.htm
They don't hurt at all...
My lap is a lot less sensitive than my FACE anyway, so I'd rather have a bit of discomfort there than something punching me in the face (not that there is any with these, but still <3).
Whoops, http://rcdb.com/1093.htm
They don't hurt at all...
My lap is a lot less sensitive than my FACE anyway, so I'd rather have a bit of discomfort there than something punching me in the face (not that there is any with these, but still <3).
D1993
Hyper Poster
Re: Walibi parks 2012
^ Those definetly look like an improvement from the old trains!
I dont understand why parks who have exisiting vekoma trains (which would be the majority of vekomas) still keep the trains, when surely they know the ride is painful and vekoma does indeed supply newer designed trains for at least their SLC's and Boomerangs etc.
^ Those definetly look like an improvement from the old trains!
I dont understand why parks who have exisiting vekoma trains (which would be the majority of vekomas) still keep the trains, when surely they know the ride is painful and vekoma does indeed supply newer designed trains for at least their SLC's and Boomerangs etc.
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Re: Walibi parks 2012
^ It's a company called "Schäfer Amusement Technology" that have made them, they seems to be pretty similar to the new ones on Teststrecke, and if they ride the same then they should be awesome.
One problem though that they might have. Since the have a higher seating position compared to the original trains they might be problems with forces which the ride was not designed for which could in time destroy the track/trains unless properly maintained...
^ It's a company called "Schäfer Amusement Technology" that have made them, they seems to be pretty similar to the new ones on Teststrecke, and if they ride the same then they should be awesome.
One problem though that they might have. Since the have a higher seating position compared to the original trains they might be problems with forces which the ride was not designed for which could in time destroy the track/trains unless properly maintained...
andrus
Giga Poster
Re: Walibi parks 2012
A little bit bumpy and not so much airtime, but still a very solid ride. I assume it was a lot better in the past though?
I think Python's trains are great! They're spacious and can fit a tall person like myself without problem, unlike the new Vekoma trains on Speed of Sound..
Yes I've ridden the new trains for Stampida, but not the old ones. I really enjoyed the ride though-lofty- said:
A little bit bumpy and not so much airtime, but still a very solid ride. I assume it was a lot better in the past though?I think Python's trains are great! They're spacious and can fit a tall person like myself without problem, unlike the new Vekoma trains on Speed of Sound..
Lofty
CF Legend
Re: Walibi parks 2012
Last post on here which is off-topic, I do apologise, but;
The old trains were fantastic. SO much airtime. A really great ride. Comfy seating, yeah, it was slightly rough, but come on, it's a woody. It wasn't enough to write home about. The first drop, your arse never touched the seat, now, it's just terrible.
Also, worth mentioning is the double up, ****, so much pain is lumbered on to you at that point, it's literally agonising, it throws you into the restraints. It used to be amazing with so much air at that point. Oh well, they've well and truly **** the coaster over <//3
andrus said:Yes I've ridden the new trains for Stampida, but not the old ones. I really enjoyed the ride though-lofty- said:
I think Python's trains are great! They're spacious and can fit a tall person like myself without problem, unlike the new Vekoma trains on Speed of Sound..
Last post on here which is off-topic, I do apologise, but;
The old trains were fantastic. SO much airtime. A really great ride. Comfy seating, yeah, it was slightly rough, but come on, it's a woody. It wasn't enough to write home about. The first drop, your arse never touched the seat, now, it's just terrible.
Also, worth mentioning is the double up, ****, so much pain is lumbered on to you at that point, it's literally agonising, it throws you into the restraints. It used to be amazing with so much air at that point. Oh well, they've well and truly **** the coaster over <//3
KristofWB
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Re: Walibi parks 2012
Yes, there is. The Spinning Coaster plans are now on hold. Walibi Belgium confirmed that they will re-open Turbine next season. Construction and renovations on Turbine have already begun. For 2012, Walibi Belgium will re-open Turbine together with a brand new themed zone around the coaster and the parks log-flume FlashBack. Turbine will also be re-themed after the logflume (FlashBack is themed as a 1869 factory that hides a machine that makes people younger). The projectname for this brand new zone is 'The Fabulous Area'.
Martyn B said:
Yes, there is. The Spinning Coaster plans are now on hold. Walibi Belgium confirmed that they will re-open Turbine next season. Construction and renovations on Turbine have already begun. For 2012, Walibi Belgium will re-open Turbine together with a brand new themed zone around the coaster and the parks log-flume FlashBack. Turbine will also be re-themed after the logflume (FlashBack is themed as a 1869 factory that hides a machine that makes people younger). The projectname for this brand new zone is 'The Fabulous Area'.
KristofWB
Hyper Poster
Re: Walibi parks 2012
There is not that much known yet. Only that Walibi Holland will open a new 4D-theater, showing the 'Rokken Roll' movie that is now already playing in Walibi Belgium and Walibi Sud-Ouest. It is also rumored that Walibi Sud-Ouest will get a new waterride in 2012.
Walibi is also negotiating with French kidsnetwork Gulli and Belgian TV-channel RTL-TVI to start with an animated Walibi TV-show about 'The Music Battle' for 2012.
Martyn B said:
There is not that much known yet. Only that Walibi Holland will open a new 4D-theater, showing the 'Rokken Roll' movie that is now already playing in Walibi Belgium and Walibi Sud-Ouest. It is also rumored that Walibi Sud-Ouest will get a new waterride in 2012.
Walibi is also negotiating with French kidsnetwork Gulli and Belgian TV-channel RTL-TVI to start with an animated Walibi TV-show about 'The Music Battle' for 2012.