Small News From The Theme Park Industry

[Matt N]

If these accusations are true; these Schwarzkopf coasters are having a rough few years for safety, aren't they?

Jetline derailed, Quimera derailed, All American Triple Loop slid back down the lift hill, and now these accusations about Hollenblitz... that is quite a few incidents and/or safety concerns in a short time period.

 

[Boodangy]

^ Wait, Höllenblitz is built by Schwarzkopf? I know it was refurbed by Gerstlauer but I haven't heard that it was built by Schwarz.

 

[roomraider]

If these accusations are true; these Schwarzkopf coasters are having a rough few years for safety, aren't they?

Jetline derailed, Quimera derailed, All American Triple Loop slid back down the lift hill, and now these accusations about Hollenblitz... that is quite a few incidents and/or safety concerns in a short time period.

Except Hollenblitz isn't a Schwarzkopf. It's mislabeled has his in quite a few sites but the great man himself had nothing to do with it.

Some ex employees at Stein did help with construction but not Schwartzkopf.

There's a good explanation in this thread

https://www.reddit.com/r/rollercoasters/s/sjcDWHuhdy

 

[Matt N]

Ah…I’ve just realised that I was confusing Hollenblitz with Alpina Bahn!

Ignore what I said above…

 

[Marsden10002]

Bounce at Oakwood had an emergency stop activated yesterday which injured riders

Oakwood Theme Park ride closed after incident leaves people injured

Several visitors reported suffering back pain following an 'emergency stop' on the Bounce Ride

www.google.com

This park really needs to get its act together. With Bounce and drenched out of action, the park has very little to offer . . . .

 

[VonRolland]

Bounce at Oakwood had an emergency stop activated yesterday which injured riders

Oakwood Theme Park ride closed after incident leaves people injured

Several visitors reported suffering back pain following an 'emergency stop' on the Bounce Ride

www.google.com

This park really needs to get its act together. With Bounce and drenched out of action, the park has very little to offer . . . .

oakwood yet again injuring guests

 

[LightningColossus46]

For anyone who heard rumors on reddit or screamscape, Knoebels has no obvious damage after a pretty massive storm last week, and Twister is running just fine. One small construction area has under a foot of standing water. Parts of the surrounding area still have damage and obvious signs of flooding. Looks like the park escaped another storm...Jazzland could never

 

[Ollie]

oakwood yet again injuring guests

Footage of the incident at Oakwood released by the park themselves!

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1811835002293801208

 

[Niles]

Here is a POV for "Midnight Flyer" opening at Santa's Village, its Vekoma's new Horus layout for their family coaster.

 

[Niles]

Taunus Wunderland have opened their Mack powered coaster Gobbi Express, the coaster is a relocation that used to be called Galaxie Express and operated for just a year closing in 2004.

It looks a tad bit to chill on the first two laps but does pick up for the third.

They have put effort into the building and area which is nice to see.

Here is a POV.

 

[Peet]

Taunus Wunderland have opened their Mack powered coaster Gobbi Express, the coaster is a relocation that used to be called Galaxie Express and operated for just a year closing in 2004.

It looks a tad bit to chill on the first two laps but does pick up for the third.

They have put effort into the building and area which is nice to see.

Here is a POV.

So it was in storage somewhere for 20 years!?

 

[Leon_K]

It looks a tad bit to chill on the first two laps but does pick up for the third.

Almost fell asleep watching the first lap of this POV.

 

[cookie]

Disney’s Hollywood Studios is now testing a single rider line for Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance. Apparently it skips several of the pre-shows including the rebel transport sequence, but it definitely has use for re-rides.

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1812882027223609743