Europa Park | Piraten in Batavia Rebuild | 2020
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CSLKennyNI
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^ Yep what Pear said. There has not been a repaint. The drone footage shows it as normal and I was last in the park myself only 3 weeks ago and it looked the same as ever.
Blue Fire however will have some changes in the form of a new sponsor (sort of): Nord Stream 2 - although the gas pipeline is owned by Gazprom.
Therefore the Gazprom building has been cleared out and is being refurbished to be the "Nord Stream 2 Dome" (with a new slide inside) Blue Fire will receive a new entrance and redesigned indoor queue section through the building.
Screenshots from the new EP Weekly series on the park's Youtube channel.
Blue Fire however will have some changes in the form of a new sponsor (sort of): Nord Stream 2 - although the gas pipeline is owned by Gazprom.
Therefore the Gazprom building has been cleared out and is being refurbished to be the "Nord Stream 2 Dome" (with a new slide inside) Blue Fire will receive a new entrance and redesigned indoor queue section through the building.
Screenshots from the new EP Weekly series on the park's Youtube channel.
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Pear
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The photos you posted are not working @CSLKennyNI
CSLKennyNI
Giga Poster
Ah okay, I have fixed the pictures in my previous post.
The newest Europa-Park Weekly episode offered some insights into the new Piraten. One of the designers talks about their sources of inspiration; which included first and foremost the original ride and its design plans and notes, trips to the Netherlands to get a sense of the architecture and history, research into Pirates, and 18th century architecture and tribes in Jakarta, Indonesia (Batavia). They wish to play homage to the old ride and its spirit, variations of some old scenes will return along with completely new ones to tie in the new backstory about Bartholomeus van Robbermund, the adventurer who after his experiences in Batavia eventually goes on to start the Adventure Club of Europe (the overarching story linking Voletarium, Rulantica, Hotel Kronsar, Snorri Touren & Madame Freundenrich).
They also touch on the difficulties involved in using the same footprint as the old ride to create the new one with all the modern attraction and safety systems and requirements. The building is taller and has raised roof sections to accommodate new ventilation and sprinkler systems for example.
Some screenshots from the video:
The entrance for Piraten is now adorned by this new stained glass window - originally the concept art showed the window as featuring the ACE logo however they seem to have decided to with the historically more fitting VOC (Dutch East India Company) instead.
They show off the first room of the queueline. In the new story this is a former VOC building that local pirates have taken over and turned into their bar (as seen in the first teaser video the park produced last year introducing the new ride story). Before the re-opening of the ride this section of the queue will house a preview centre for park guests to give a taste of what to expect. The designer mentions the next room of the queue takes you backstage in "the bar" where there will be some kind of surprise.
The newest Europa-Park Weekly episode offered some insights into the new Piraten. One of the designers talks about their sources of inspiration; which included first and foremost the original ride and its design plans and notes, trips to the Netherlands to get a sense of the architecture and history, research into Pirates, and 18th century architecture and tribes in Jakarta, Indonesia (Batavia). They wish to play homage to the old ride and its spirit, variations of some old scenes will return along with completely new ones to tie in the new backstory about Bartholomeus van Robbermund, the adventurer who after his experiences in Batavia eventually goes on to start the Adventure Club of Europe (the overarching story linking Voletarium, Rulantica, Hotel Kronsar, Snorri Touren & Madame Freundenrich).
They also touch on the difficulties involved in using the same footprint as the old ride to create the new one with all the modern attraction and safety systems and requirements. The building is taller and has raised roof sections to accommodate new ventilation and sprinkler systems for example.
Some screenshots from the video:
The entrance for Piraten is now adorned by this new stained glass window - originally the concept art showed the window as featuring the ACE logo however they seem to have decided to with the historically more fitting VOC (Dutch East India Company) instead.
They show off the first room of the queueline. In the new story this is a former VOC building that local pirates have taken over and turned into their bar (as seen in the first teaser video the park produced last year introducing the new ride story). Before the re-opening of the ride this section of the queue will house a preview centre for park guests to give a taste of what to expect. The designer mentions the next room of the queue takes you backstage in "the bar" where there will be some kind of surprise.
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VonRolland
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CSLKennyNI
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No problem. The episodes are currently only in German with French subtitles sadly.
I believe work is continuing at the moment, same as with Phantasialand and Tripsdrill's construction projects, although I have seen a few claims that Batavia work has slowed a bit however haven't seen any confirmation of that.
CSLKennyNI
Giga Poster
I know the press release from when they announced the delay to start of the season mentioned the shows being ready, but interesting to see they are still rehearsing since the trend thus far in the time of corona seems to be that shows won't open/aren't planned to open. Certainly the announcement from the Plopsa Parks today, as posted in the Coronavirus thread, mentions shows will stay closed. I wonder how Europa plan to tackle that issue.
Really hope Euro Tower has finally received new windows though. The old ones are so worn and scratched its not easy to look through or take pictures. The past number of off-seasons its been talked about but never happened. When I used to be the ride op there soooo many guests complained about them. "You're not cleaning them enough!" Had to explain no amount of cleaning could sort that. ?
Really hope Euro Tower has finally received new windows though. The old ones are so worn and scratched its not easy to look through or take pictures. The past number of off-seasons its been talked about but never happened. When I used to be the ride op there soooo many guests complained about them. "You're not cleaning them enough!" Had to explain no amount of cleaning could sort that. ?
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CSLKennyNI
Giga Poster
Europa Park's blog has offered up an amazing look at the interior theming that has been built by Universal Rocks!
blog.europapark.de
Bereit zum Entern, Piraten! - Der offizielle Europa-Park Blog
Verborgene Ecken in den zwielichtigen Vierteln Amsterdams und lebendige Gassen in der indonesischen Koloniestadt Batavia. Dazwischen tropische Landschaften mit Wasserfällen,...
blog.europapark.de
VonRolland
Giga Poster
I have to say that rock work and interior detailing looks so good and cannot wait to ride, I don't suppose the light further up is the same company that made Phantasialand's lights for Taron/Raik? Do we have any idea on ride length at this time or what effects may be used?
CSLKennyNI
Giga Poster
Robers Leuchten (did Klugheim's lanterns) have done work for Europa Park before so quite possibly.
Ride length/time should the same as before the actual layout hasn't changed. Modern media and effects will be used. But what exactly or how is still a mystery. Kraftwerk who specialise in show controls, media, audiovisuals and FX are involved.
CSLKennyNI
Giga Poster
Europa Park just had a French and German livestream on Facebook which showed off the completed entrance and first room of the queueline for Piraten in Batavia.
VonRolland
Giga Poster
Now that does look goood
SilverArrow
Certified Ride Geek
Had no idea Europa had a horse show so that's cool! I guess they still have to exercise the horses show or no show so might as well practice.
CSLKennyNI
Giga Poster
Michael Mack shared on Twitter another look at the new Piraten entrance. The sign is actually the original one which survived the fire and has been restored.
And a comparison to the old entrance - a marked improvement!
The latest EP Weekly episode took a look behind the scenes of the Decorations and Props Workshop which included some decorations and figures.
Must say the faces look quite good on these, considering these are the more basic figures they will use alongside the advanced audio animatronics like the example one displayed in the preview centre last year.
And a comparison to the old entrance - a marked improvement!
The latest EP Weekly episode took a look behind the scenes of the Decorations and Props Workshop which included some decorations and figures.
Must say the faces look quite good on these, considering these are the more basic figures they will use alongside the advanced audio animatronics like the example one displayed in the preview centre last year.
Lofty
CF Legend
Me when I realise most of the parks are going to be closed for the remainder of 2020.
VonRolland
Giga Poster
See what happens ey, I wouldn't be so pessimistic