Oaks Amusement Park has reopened AtmosFEAR after closing it due to an incident that left 28 guests upside-down for roughly 25 minutes. Zamperla and an independent inspector have given the go-ahead for the attraction to resume operations, but it will only function in 180° or 260° modes for the time being instead of its full 360° mode. Source![]()
Firefighters rescue 28 people stuck upside down on Oregon ride
The AtmosFEAR ride, which opened in 2021, operates like a pendulum, with the capacity to swing riders completely upside down.news.sky.com
How does it get stuck like that, I would have thought stafety systems would have been in place to get it back down at the very least? Would gravity have been impossible/unsafe?
Interesting how they have a new door into the batching/first preshow roomFinally got an update on Hex from Towers. A new behind the scenes video hosted by Bianca has been published by the resort giving a look behind the scenes at all the updates and changes. Currently scheduled for an Autumn opening.
More details came in this afternoon: The worker was doing maintenance work on one of Taron’s trains when they were apparently struck in the head by a moving vehicle. He was pronounced dead at the scene before ambulance could arrive. The park also put out an official statement:
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Phantasialand on Instagram: "Wir sind erschüttert. Fassungslos. In tiefer Trauer. Das tödliche Unglück eines geliebten Kollegen, das eine klaffende Lücke in die Phantasialand-Familie gerissen hat, lässt uns sprachlos zurück. Euer Mitgefühl und die
15K likes, 699 comments - phantasialand on March 26, 2024: "Wir sind erschüttert. Fassungslos. In tiefer Trauer. Das tödliche Unglück eines geliebten Kollegen, das eine klaffende Lücke in die Phantasialand-Familie gerissen hat, lässt uns sprachlos zurück. Euer Mitgefühl und die einfühlsamen...www.instagram.com
Phantasialand is still set to open for the season on Thursday, but wether some form of tribute to the deceased worker will be held is unknown
PLEASURE BEACH RESORT’S Big Dipper and Grand National receive landmark plaque in UK first
Two iconic rides at Blackpool’s Pleasure Beach Resort have scooped a prestigious award – making Pleasure Beach the first attraction in the UK to receive this honour.
ACE (American Coaster Enthusiasts) has awarded the Big Dipper and Grand National rides Rollercoaster Landmark Plaques; a special recognition reserved for rides of historical significance.
Only 48 coasters in the world have ever received Rollercoaster Landmark plaques, and Pleasure Beach is only the second park in Europe to be given the awards – the 49th and 50th respectively.
The only other European coaster to be awarded is Rutschebanen at Tivoli Gardens in Copenhagen.
Pleasure Beach is also the second park in the word to receive two Rollercoaster Landmark Plaques at the same time; the first being Kennywood in Pennsylvania, USA.
61 members of ACE Europe travelled from across the globe (including the US, Belgium, Germany, Canada, Portugal, Netherlands, Czech Republic and Slovenia) to Blackpool, Lancashire to personally present the plaques to Pleasure Beach board directors, James Cox and Andy Hygate.
The plaques are a permanent historical marker which will be put on display at Pleasure Beach Resort, aiming to educate park guests about the extensive history of the rides.
ACE Communications Director Derek Perry said: “ACE members are extremely excited that the Big Dipper and Grand National are now ACE Roller Coaster Landmarks. I can't think of two more deserving wooden coasters which reside in the same park. This unique duo has the perfect mix of exhilarating drops, thrills and classic charm.
“With two ACE Roller Coaster Landmarks and all the other fantastic attractions at the park, Pleasure Beach Resort is a must-visit destination for enthusiasts from around the world!”
Amanda Thompson OBE, CEO of Pleasure Beach Resort, said: “It’s an honour to receive the ACE Rollercoaster Landmark Plaques for both Big Dipper and Grand National. These rides hold a special place in the hearts of our guests and we’re proud that the importance of their heritage has been recognised.
“The blend of our modern, industry-leading rides like ICON and Valhalla, with these older, one-of-a-kind rides is an integral part of Pleasure Beach Resort’s identity and something that we believe truly sets us apart.”
Founded in 1978, ACE is the largest and longest-running organisation for rollercoaster enthusiasts, with more than 7,000 members worldwide.
The world-famous Big Dipper is over 100 years old, celebrating its centenary year in 2023. Grand National opened in 1935 and is one of only two single-track wooden racing coasters still operating today.
Guests can receive discounted entry to ride these iconic coasters and more by booking in advance online at www.pleasurebeachresort.com
Doesn't make them less painful unfortunatley....ACE has awarded the Big Dipper and Grand National rides Rollercoaster Landmark Plaques; a special recognition reserved for rides of historical significance.
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Who tf decided lets run it over rather than just pick it up, hope it damaged the beltsAn unfortunate (but cuddly) incident befell Heide-Park today. A plush elephant fell on the track for the Mack powered coaster Grottenblitz and got lodged beneath the front car of the train. No injures were reported among riders, but the plush elephant sadly did not survive the slow-moving collision. The plush elephant is survived by whoever its owner is.
Doesn't the Shanghai Pirates do something like this?Disney has submitted a patent for a two-dimensional guiding system that would allow boats on water rides to turn to face specific show scenes as opposed to always be locked straight ahead, while still being propelled by the waterflow as opposed to any other method of propulsion. The vehicle would be fitted with a square bogie that would come in contact with ride elements placed underwater, allowing the boat to turn any which direction the ride designers so choose. According to the patent, this solution would allow for tighter turns and more control over the riders’ point of view while maintaining the traditional flume set-up.
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Disney Patents Next Generation of Water Flume Ride; Showcases Moana-Style Implementation
Disney has filed a patent for a next-generation water flume ride that would allow for more dynamic show scenesblogmickey.com
I believe Shanghai Pirates uses two sets of wheel assemblies that ride along independent guide rails, so it needs to have space for two separate tracks whenever Disney wants the boat to turn to face a specific direction:Doesn't the Shanghai Pirates do something like this?