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Europa Park | Voltron | Mack Rides Stryker Coaster | 2024

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Was not expecting for that launch to go beyond vertical!
There’s actually a reason for that. In the documentary they explained it’s because you need more power to get a train up 90 degrees while on the other hand beyond vertical is for the launch the same as for example 70 or 80 degrees but upside down. This doesn’t matter for the launch as long as it’s not straight up 90.
 
There’s actually a reason for that. In the documentary they explained it’s because you need more power to get a train up 90 degrees while on the other hand beyond vertical is for the launch the same as for example 70 or 80 degrees but upside down. This doesn’t matter for the launch as long as it’s not straight up 90.
would it be because vertical the magnets carry the whole weight of the train and need to have the power to lift it where as less than / over vertical puts some of the weight on the track and less on the power of the LSM?

(I have no idea how this stuff works btw I would just love to know how it does)
 
I don't suspect ^that's a hot take at all. IMO, Europa Park (similar to Kings Island, oddly enough) has a deep lineup, but they don't really have THE coaster there. Wodan, Silver Star, Blue Fire are all good rides, but I consider them all 7/10's basically. Voltron should definitely fill that role as the clear #1 in the park.

I still have reservations as to just how good Voltron will be, but in my rankings at least, it should have enough juice to be the best there.
 
would it be because vertical the magnets carry the whole weight of the train and need to have the power to lift it where as less than / over vertical puts some of the weight on the track and less on the power of the LSM?

(I have no idea how this stuff works btw I would just love to know how it does)
Yes, thats basically the reason. Any less than vertical requires less power to launch the cars.
 
The first launch is weird.
Not a fan at first sight, but I am very curious. Can't wait to go the EP again when this opens..
 
This is definitely going to be their best coaster, and I cannot wait to ride it.

100% and its exactly what Europa need. It's a lovely park but they've been lacking that stand out for me. I'll definitely be visiting as soon as this opens, it's my most anticipated in Europe at the moment, even above BGCE and Toutatis.
 
They have a new blog post up detailing every one of the 7 inversions:

Inverted Top Hat

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Even if it looks a bit like that: When launching from the station, the 105° Launch does not go into a loop, because that would be round or oval. Instead, an inverted top hat awaits. The car climbs (more than) vertically, stands overhead, and then drops vertically.

Descending Roll

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Past the Tesla Tower our coaster rushes into a downward roll. The car initially travels in an ascending direction and then turns at the highest point to finish the roll in a steep descent.

Immelmann

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The Immelmann is a classic roller coaster element, named after the German aviation pioneer Max Immelmann. First comes a half loop upwards, followed by a half roll.

Inverted Stall

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The Inverted Stall is a very special element. At a height of 32 meters, passengers are overhead for a proud 2.2 seconds and experience a unique feeling of weightlessness.

Dive Loop

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The Dive Loop of the new coaster is also affectionately known as the "washing drum" - because the passengers are whirled through properly. The element is a reverse Immelmann, so first comes a half roll, then a half loop down.

Falling Roll

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You feel almost weightless in the first part of this inversion as you are gently turned upside down. But suddenly the load increases and the passengers are pressed forcefully into the seat as the car drops straight into a tight steep curve.

Corkscrew

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The Corkscrew, in German "Korkenzieher" is a vertical screw. The car rotates once around its own axis, crossing two other rails at once.

Translated with DeepL, here's the full German post.
 
This looks fantastic.

But I still think Silver Star and Wodan are going to be the best coasters in the park. :p

Will be pleasantly surprised if I'm wrong though!
 
They put the sponsor... in the name of the ride? Not just a subtitle, that wasn't good enough?

Oh dear Europa...
I actually think it was tastefully done as i can't imagine anyone (unless looking specifically) will notice anything in the name aside from Voltron
 
They put the sponsor... in the name of the ride? Not just a subtitle, that wasn't good enough?

Oh dear Europa...
Silver Star...
Blue Fire Megacoaster powerered by Nord Stream 2

Now compare this to Voltron, its been tastefully done & I don't think many will care/notice really
 
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