Small News From The Theme Park Industry

[Boodangy]

^ Wait, Höllenblitz is built by Schwarzkopf? I know it was refurbed by Gerstlauer but I haven't heard that it was built by Schwarz.

 

[roomraider]

If these accusations are true; these Schwarzkopf coasters are having a rough few years for safety, aren't they?

Jetline derailed, Quimera derailed, All American Triple Loop slid back down the lift hill, and now these accusations about Hollenblitz... that is quite a few incidents and/or safety concerns in a short time period.

Except Hollenblitz isn't a Schwarzkopf. It's mislabeled has his in quite a few sites but the great man himself had nothing to do with it.

Some ex employees at Stein did help with construction but not Schwartzkopf.

There's a good explanation in this thread

https://www.reddit.com/r/rollercoasters/s/sjcDWHuhdy

 

[Matt N]

Ah…I’ve just realised that I was confusing Hollenblitz with Alpina Bahn!

Ignore what I said above…

 

[Marsden10002]

Bounce at Oakwood had an emergency stop activated yesterday which injured riders

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This park really needs to get its act together. With Bounce and drenched out of action, the park has very little to offer . . . .

 

[VonRolland]

Bounce at Oakwood had an emergency stop activated yesterday which injured riders

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This park really needs to get its act together. With Bounce and drenched out of action, the park has very little to offer . . . .

oakwood yet again injuring guests

 

[LightningColossus46]

For anyone who heard rumors on reddit or screamscape, Knoebels has no obvious damage after a pretty massive storm last week, and Twister is running just fine. One small construction area has under a foot of standing water. Parts of the surrounding area still have damage and obvious signs of flooding. Looks like the park escaped another storm...Jazzland could never

 

[Ollie]

oakwood yet again injuring guests

Footage of the incident at Oakwood released by the park themselves!

https://twitter.com/x/status/1811835002293801208

 

[Niles]

Here is a POV for "Midnight Flyer" opening at Santa's Village, its Vekoma's new Horus layout for their family coaster.

 

[Niles]

Taunus Wunderland have opened their Mack powered coaster Gobbi Express, the coaster is a relocation that used to be called Galaxie Express and operated for just a year closing in 2004.

It looks a tad bit to chill on the first two laps but does pick up for the third.

They have put effort into the building and area which is nice to see.

Here is a POV.

 

[Peet]

Taunus Wunderland have opened their Mack powered coaster Gobbi Express, the coaster is a relocation that used to be called Galaxie Express and operated for just a year closing in 2004.

It looks a tad bit to chill on the first two laps but does pick up for the third.

They have put effort into the building and area which is nice to see.

Here is a POV.

So it was in storage somewhere for 20 years!?

 

[Leon_K]

It looks a tad bit to chill on the first two laps but does pick up for the third.

Almost fell asleep watching the first lap of this POV.

 

[cookie]

Disney’s Hollywood Studios is now testing a single rider line for Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance. Apparently it skips several of the pre-shows including the rebel transport sequence, but it definitely has use for re-rides.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1812882027223609743

 

[JoshC.]

Not sure of the original source, but apparently Simworx are retrofitting their Immersive Superflume technology onto a UK ride, set to open this summer:

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I expect this will go to London Dungeons' boat ride, which has been closed for a while for a refresh. No reopening date is advertised, but summer seems likely.

In any case, I can't think of any other ride which fits the bill.

 

[Matt N]

Not sure of the original source, but apparently Simworx are retrofitting their Immersive Superflume technology onto a UK ride, set to open this summer:

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I expect this will go to London Dungeons' boat ride, which has been closed for a while for a refresh. No reopening date is advertised, but summer seems likely.

In any case, I can't think of any other ride which fits the bill.

It could be Lost River Ride at Flamingo Land. That ride is apparently getting some kind of bizarre overhaul that’s involved shortening the lift hill…

 

[TPoseOnTantrum]

Not sure of the original source, but apparently Simworx are retrofitting their Immersive Superflume technology onto a UK ride, set to open this summer:

Was on their blog, dated from March; https://www.simworx.co.uk/2024/03/12/simworx-gears-up-for-year-ahead/

 

[JustLarry]

The tunnel/immersive that Simworx developed was in partnership with Interlink Rides . They built the original one at TransStudio..... so who has an Interlink flume in England ? I saw the one in Great Yarmouth has been removed.

 

[cookie]

ETF Ride Systems has been sold. The current owner is retiring at the end of the month but was apparently unable to find a successor within the company, and so it has been sold to a third party, which hasn’t been disclosed at this time.

Nederlandse attractiebouwer ETF Ride Systems verkocht: eigenaar met pensioen

De bekende Nederlandse attractiebouwer ETF Ride Systems heeft een nieuwe eigenaar. Oprichter en algemeen directeur Ruud Koppens (67) gaat deze maand...

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[VonRolland]

ETF Ride Systems has been sold. The current owner is retiring at the end of the month but was apparently unable to find a successor within the company, and so it has been sold to a third party, which hasn’t been disclosed at this time.

Nederlandse attractiebouwer ETF Ride Systems verkocht: eigenaar met pensioen

De bekende Nederlandse attractiebouwer ETF Ride Systems heeft een nieuwe eigenaar. Oprichter en algemeen directeur Ruud Koppens (67) gaat deze maand...

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That doesn't sit well with me somehow

 

[cookie]

ETF Ride Systems has been sold. The current owner is retiring at the end of the month but was apparently unable to find a successor within the company, and so it has been sold to a third party, which hasn’t been disclosed at this time.

Nederlandse attractiebouwer ETF Ride Systems verkocht: eigenaar met pensioen

De bekende Nederlandse attractiebouwer ETF Ride Systems heeft een nieuwe eigenaar. Oprichter en algemeen directeur Ruud Koppens (67) gaat deze maand...

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And extracts from the Dutch chamber of commerce reveals the new owner to be…

Intamin!

Limburgse attractiebouwer ETF Ride Systems hoort voortaan bij attractiebouwer Intamin

Attractiebouwer ETF Ride Systems is overgenomen door een bekende naam uit de branche. Afgelopen week werd duidelijk dat de fabrikant verkocht is aan...

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[cookie]

Efteling will be investing 8 million euros in renovating their river rapids ride Piraña over the winter months, including adding new theming elements such as more rockwork around the course and tons of new water effects. The renovation will also allow the park to repair cracks in the concrete trough, replace all four water pumps, and ensure the ride uses its water more sustainably and reliably. The work is expected to be completed in Spring 2024.

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Efteling investeert 8 miljoen euro in opknapbeurt Piraña: dit gaat er veranderen

De Efteling steekt maar liefst 8 miljoen euro in wildwaterbaan Piraña. Om ervoor te zorgen dat de bekende waterattractie nog jaren meegaat, is de...

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Piraña reopened in late June with these new theming elements and effects, as well as with an exclusive gift shop called 'Cascada'

Kom een ritje in de vernieuwde Piraña maken

Wildwaterrivier Piraña heropent officieel zaterdag 29 juni! Kom jij de nieuwe waterspuwende Inca-goden bewonderen?

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Efteling-waterbaan Piraña weer open na onderhoudsbeurt van bijna acht maanden

Efteling-bezoekers hebben wildwaterbaan Piraña bijna acht maanden moeten missen vanwege een grote onderhoudsbeurt. Vandaag gaat de populaire...

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