Small News From The Theme Park Industry

[Howie]

Thanks to that ever-reliable source of info Ladbible for this snippet of comedy gold:

German Amusement Park Forced To Shut Down Ride Because It Resembles Swastika

The ride has only been at the park for a few weeks

www.ladbible.com

 

[SilverArrow]

Apparently Wodan's lift chain has snapped. There are pics floating about but don't have them to hand.

 

[Matthew Fair]

Thanks to that ever-reliable source of info Ladbible for this snippet of comedy gold:

German Amusement Park Forced To Shut Down Ride Because It Resembles Swastika

The ride has only been at the park for a few weeks

www.ladbible.com

Done some poking around but I can't work out what make or model this is

 

[Geeky Pastimes]

Apparently Wodan's lift chain has snapped. There are pics floating about but don't have them to hand.

Here you go. From Reddit.

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[davidm]

Done some poking around but I can't work out what make or model this is

Do your damn research you might just learn something.

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[Geeky Pastimes]

Must have been scary seeing that chain fall towards you if you were in that train.

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[CrashCoaster]

How long does it usually take to replace a roller coaster chain?

 

[Thekingin64]

Thanks to that ever-reliable source of info Ladbible for this snippet of comedy gold:

German Amusement Park Forced To Shut Down Ride Because It Resembles Swastika

The ride has only been at the park for a few weeks

www.ladbible.com

Done some poking around but I can't work out what make or model this is

@roomraider mentioned this ride somewhere in this forum back when it opened. Italpark Tekno planes I believe, still cant believe it even opened in first place! Looked fun enough though.

 

[UP87]

How long does it usually take to replace a roller coaster chain?

I saw pictures of them working with a crane on Wodan in the evening. They seem to have a replacement chain on store. Wodan should be up and running again quite soon.

 

[Hixee]

Yeah, I should think that replacing the chain itself is reasonably straightforward. Checking/repairing/replacing anything else that might have been damaged during the incident may take a longer, I suppose.

 

[Nicky Borrill]

Would they even replace the entire chain if one link has failed yet the rest of the chain is within it’s rated life expectancy?

 

[ManiaMuse]

Well they've fixed the chain apparently and it is sending round empty trains now.

Staff not letting people into the queue yet though. Will see if they open it or not today. Luckily got a ride first thing yesterday before it broke.

 

[Matt N]

Well they've fixed the chain apparently and it is sending round empty trains now.

Staff not letting people into the queue yet though. Will see if they open it or not today. Luckily got a ride first thing yesterday before it broke.

Wow, that was quick; well done Europa!

 

[Pokemaniac]

Would they even replace the entire chain if one link has failed yet the rest of the chain is within it’s rated life expectancy?

I assume they would have to test whether the one link failed because of something unique, or if other links were on the brink of failure too. So a thorough inspection of each link, in other words.

Besides, it may be that curling the chain up like that could bend some links in ways they weren't designed for. Another reason why the entire chain would need inspection. At that point, putting in a spare chain they know is fine would probably be a lot faster and cheaper.

 

[ManiaMuse]

And it opened up again about an hour ago. Got lucky again because I stuck around until they opened the queue and pretty much walked on. Now it has the biggest queue in the park.

 

[SilverArrow]

They're lucky it didn't damage the wood structure too much then. Would have thought having a big metal chain flailing about could have caused some damage!

 

[Matthew Fair]

Hasbro to buy Peppa Pig owner Entertainment One for $4bn

The US toy maker will expand its entertainment portfolio with other preschool brands including PJ Masks.

www.bbc.co.uk

Wonder if this will have any impact on what Paultons can do in the future with Peppa Pig land...

 

[Matthew Fair]

New £75m Water Park To Open In The UK

It will be huge competition for the rest of the country's attractions

www.ladbible.com

LadBible with the scoop once again

 

[CrashCoaster]

Swastika flat ride no longer resembles a pair of spinning swastikas:-



Source.

 

[Matthew Fair]

Swastika flat ride no longer resembles a pair of spinning swastikas:-

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Source.

Damn, they have just had to half this ride's capacity because of some dead Austrian bloke...