CSLKennyNI
Giga Poster
The pull through test has now made it to the corkscrews. Source: @Eftelwesley
Efteling Replacing Python.
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CSLKennyNI
Giga Poster
Phantasiastisch
Mega Poster
The idea that the Python will survive the next 20-30 year makes me a bit sad because until then no worthy themed replacement will be built on that lap of ground. In my opinion the Python should be themed bc it doesn't fit in the park anymore now the Efteling has become a themepark who's in the top 5 of European themeparks.
Although, the decisions which has been made about the ticketsystem for the Python and Symbolica could meet the lack of theming in the queue. The station building of the Python could be themed though, just like some theming inside the helix.
It's 1 coaster without theming and it doesn't fit with the rest of the park.
I don't count the Bob coaster because I feel like he's gonna get removed soon. They don't put much effort in it to make it operational again. A worth replacement is probably the best thing the Efteling can do.
It's just how I feel about it.
Although, the decisions which has been made about the ticketsystem for the Python and Symbolica could meet the lack of theming in the queue. The station building of the Python could be themed though, just like some theming inside the helix.
It's 1 coaster without theming and it doesn't fit with the rest of the park.
I don't count the Bob coaster because I feel like he's gonna get removed soon. They don't put much effort in it to make it operational again. A worth replacement is probably the best thing the Efteling can do.
It's just how I feel about it.
CSLKennyNI
Giga Poster
So they've put the track at the bottom of the first drop back into place. The paint has been stripped off the ends of the tracks where the gap is. And temporary small bits of metal have been put under the rails to connect the track sections.
@plaetjesmakers
@plaetjesmakers
SilverArrow
Certified Ride Geek
and this is how they're fixing the gap
I'm slightly confused. Maybe it's fine.
I'm slightly confused. Maybe it's fine.
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vaugc002
Hyper Poster
I watched this without sound, and their facial expressions don't inspire confidence
Kinda like "hey it should work, we think, maybe"
SilverArrow
Certified Ride Geek
Oh well, stranger things have happened on python.
GuyWithAStick
Captain Basic
Oh man, this whole SpaceX thing is getting out of hand!
CSLKennyNI
Giga Poster
The track was completed today. Testing will begin soon. From Efteling's Facebook.
Here you can see the difference in the thickness of the spine of new track (left) compared to old (right).
Here you can see the difference in the thickness of the spine of new track (left) compared to old (right).
CSLKennyNI
Giga Poster
The completed and painted up connection between the old and new track.
Station and queueline still under construction.
SilverArrow
Certified Ride Geek
First full test run today (video from efteling's facebook)
Crazycoaster
Giga Poster
I’m glad to see they’ve actually smoothed a lot of the profile out, it should hopefully ride much better, especially the entrance into the corkscrew and the helix.
CSLKennyNI
Giga Poster
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Matt N
CF Legend
Awww! I think that is possibly the cutest thing ever! Surprised they didn't choose a tamer ride like Vogel Rok or something, though.
CSLKennyNI
Giga Poster
Haha. You might want to review the date from which this will be available.
It's a very well produced and convincing video. They seem to have fooled quite a number of people. Great job by Efteling's PR team.
Matt N
CF Legend
Well done, Efteling! Although I'm pretty gullible anyway, so...Haha. You might want to review the date from which this will be available.
It's a very well produced and convincing video. They seem to have fooled quite a number of people. Great job by Efteling's PR team.
CSLKennyNI
Giga Poster
And Python has now reopened.