Toverland | Fenix | B&M Wing Coaster

[JoshC.]

Some more details:

New: darkride scene Fēnix
“Last winter we added more experience to the new Avalon theme area,” says head designer Peter van Holsteijn. In Avalon, the famous wizard Merlin, together with his ally Fēnix, ensures that good magic dominates. However, the evil ice witch Morgana is lurking. “Anyone taking a ride in the spectacular roller coaster Fēnix will come into contact with Morgana and her ice-cold followers in the mysterious dark ride scene. Morgana has been transformed into an evil ice dragon and Fēnix has to brave her before being able to make a flight through Avalon. From now on, visitors starting at 132 cm can ride the impressive roller coaster.

And some concept art:

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An interesting story. Again, not sure it's what I'd have necessarily thought would go there, but can't deny it looks pretty cool!

 

[Phantasiastisch]

An overview with pictures of all improvements and additions that were made during the last winter closure.

https://www.toverlandfansite.nl/nieuwsberichten-2019/zomerseizoen-2019-wat-is-er-allemaal-veranderd

 

[CrashCoaster]

They're even improving the aesthetics of the trains!

https://twitter.com/x/status/1111919794561970176

Raptor is currently the only other wing coaster with theming between the cars.

 

[Hixee]

Raptor is currently the only other wing coaster with theming between the cars.

What do you mean? Theming between the cars?

 

[Crazycoaster]

On the parts connecting the two carriages (The bit in the second picture).

 

[CrashCoaster]

On the parts connecting the two carriages (The bit in the second picture).

That's what I was trying to say, thanks.

 

[CrashCoaster]

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=2232989360077235

So the pre-show looks slightly disappointing:-

Video by zerogreviews.

 

[Lofty]

Slightly dissappointing? The **** was you expecting?

This is literally how I expected it to be, and it looks great. Much better than the plain black walls.

 

[Ethan]

To be completely honest, I did expect them to at least theme the side walls. The actually creature and smoke effects look lush but I'm pretty neutral about it.

 

[roff]

Yeah.. it looks alright in the video because of the low light, this is a better look at the first part:

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The dragon is really cool though!

 

[Geeky Pastimes]

Got on this today, agreed that the dragon looks ace, the shadowy figures are just weird, like a load of props left in a corridor. Doesn't detract from the ride at all, but definitely left us wondering what was going on.

 

[JoshC.]

A few concept arts / early sketches for Fenix have been shared by Peter van Holsteijn, Toverland's chief designer. An early sketch had seen plans for an Inverted coaster instead of a wing.

(Images sourced via that Dutch website with 3 o's)

 

[VonRolland]

Hope they theme the building fully especially the green slab on the brake run