Phantasialand | F. L. Y. | Vekoma Launched Flying Coaster | 2020
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JoshC.
Strata Poster
I think some have this conspiracy theory of sorts that the track isn't finished, and to those the lack of flags hints to that being the case.
Of course, it's completely neither here nor there whether track is finished or not. Not like the ride is going to open any sooner.
bob_3_
Giga Poster
Americans... Germany doesn't really like plastering their flag on everything, it's not really something you see often.
Anyway, I'm going to celebrate the finished track of Fly, I remember those first pieces going in... 2 years ago? It must be such a moment for the teams working on this.
Peet
Giga Poster
Just had a trip down memory land into the depths of this topic; it went vertical in July 2017:
First track installed early August. I loved re-reading the debate about whether it's a 2018 or 2019 attraction!
kai phillips
Roller Poster
Only to see how long theming this thing will take now.
Phantasiastisch
Mega Poster
This is the view you would see if the Rookburgh gate next to Maus au Chocolat was open.
The access road becomes rather narrow between the building of the 4D theater and the themed wall of Rookburgh.
The access road becomes rather narrow between the building of the 4D theater and the themed wall of Rookburgh.
If I recall correctly, it's a tradition from the construction industry that's older than the concept of national flags itself. Wikipedia suggests it was originally used as a ritual to please the tree spirits whose wood had been used in the construction of the building, which means it predates the arrival of Christianity to the countries it originated from. If it's indeed a Scandinavian tradition, it even predates the Norse religions, which had nothing of the sort, but spiritism was common before then. We're talking early dark ages in that case. Nice to see that traditions can hold on for so long.
roff
Roller Poster
Now that the track is closed we can finally move back to wall updates.
The right part of the big wall is getting it's first layer of concrete:
Also a brand new part of facade-framework has gone up over here:
So expect a lot of exciting wall adventures in the next couple of weeks.
Source: Phantafriends
The right part of the big wall is getting it's first layer of concrete:
Also a brand new part of facade-framework has gone up over here:
So expect a lot of exciting wall adventures in the next couple of weeks.
Source: Phantafriends
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The Iron Brick
Roller Poster
The walls are being built little by little ... But where will the hotel be? In the walls for the capsules or in another place?
CSLKennyNI
Giga Poster
Those are just themed facades.
For the speculated hotel layout read this from the previous page:
A closer look at this corner from the most recent pictures shows that they are working on concrete foundations there; and the surface being covered seems larger than if it was just another themed façade wall. So perhaps another block of rooms will go there (which also would serve as a thematic backdrop and hide the admin building behind) with a bridge connecting it to the rest of the hotel over the track where it dips down inbetween the overbank and the Zero-G Roll.
IF that theory is correct then from the full picture you get an overview of how the hotel fills this part of Rookburgh. There's the main building on the left with the stairwell, lift shaft and presumed restaurant (the black metal frame for the roof has now been added) forming. The gap left between for the rooms to be stacked up in. And the raised streetside area (not visible in this pic) directly beside is presumably where the entrance/lobby will be.
The concrete structure that has formed right in the middle; in the midst of the all those supports (and with a F.L.Y. fly through) is presumably another block of rooms similar to the small one from the concept art.
And then as I said there could be a connecting bridge rom there to another block of rooms on the right on the edge of the site.
Phantasiastisch
Mega Poster
I have been thinking for a while now about what this gap will be... Someone a suggestion?
CoasterCrank
Roller Poster
I have been thinking for a while now about what this gap will be... Someone a suggestion?
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I think it's just some kind of 3D-structure to loosen up the facade a little bit.:emoji_nerd:
...or maybe is it perhaps another access to rookburgh similar to the door on wuzetown-wall?:emoji_confused:
But when I look at the photo I find the gap in the wall more interesting and wonder what will arise there...
lostfrequentie
Roller Poster
Huray our wall themed darkride is backNow that the track is closed we can finally move back to wall updates.
The right part of the big wall is getting it's first layer of concrete:
Also a brand new part of facade-framework has gone up over here:
View attachment 5070
So expect a lot of exciting wall adventures in the next couple of weeks.
Source: Phantafriends
curious to see how it will develp
CSLKennyNI
Giga Poster
A look the remaining support sections yet to be installed.
Other general views around the outside of the site.
Similar to how Taron's logo changed its colour and aesthetic from the trademarked version to the version used by the park - F.L.Y.'s has also been tweaked.
Could Wuze Toilets be coming soon to Wuze Wall?
Other general views around the outside of the site.
Similar to how Taron's logo changed its colour and aesthetic from the trademarked version to the version used by the park - F.L.Y.'s has also been tweaked.
Could Wuze Toilets be coming soon to Wuze Wall?
IngloriousNuke
Roller Poster
First they will launch a making of video series. When that is launched count +- 6 months till opening. 1 video a month. With a big opening spectacle like klugheim.
So prepaere seeing some video's september this year. (that is what i think)
So prepaere seeing some video's september this year. (that is what i think)
CSLKennyNI
Giga Poster
What extensive teasing? They have new model as a tease. Its mentioned on the map for the first time ever. But otherwise nothing else has changed since the intital announcements. The information boards inform guests that a coaster and hotel are being built but there's no new info and more than anything they are just replacements of the previous signage in the park which are now gone due to the new Wuze facades.
Otherwise its still radio silence from the park on the project - especially compared to the amount of videos and blog posts released during Klugheim's build (from August 2015 to opening in June 2016).
At the end of the day if they announced "Autumn 2019" but then as with Chiapas they're struck down with prototype technical issues and it ends up being 2020 people will be more pissed off than if they announce it when they are completely certain its all ready to go.
Also announcing a late 2019 or even a 2020 opening would potentially deter some people from visiting or booking a stay this summer so I find it understandable that they keep quiet until closer to the time.
And to be fair when the park say "It will open when its finished"; they are technically being very straight forward and honest with us.
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VikingsAf
Mega Poster
I still don't know why everyone is trying to map the way they announced/build anticipation for Taron/Klugheim onto how it will be for Fly/Rookburgh. I mean, it was nice, bit it could aswell be that they just open the coaster and then start marketing with some video series... or that they''ll do 7 videos on 7 days. Everything is possible