Djurs Sommerland | T-Rex Family Coaster | Mack Powered Coaster | 2022

[TheCoasterCruiser]

I just want to clarify, that the planning approval you speak of were never meant to be taken as a literal 5-year plan for the park. It’s more of a “if they want to do this, they now can” sort of thing. And so, everything in there should be taken with a pinch of salt. For instance, according to the documents, the park should have gotten a drop tower in 2019, but instead they got the Intamin Gyro Swing. The documents also mention a steel coaster with a height of 30-35 meters for 2020, but that certainly didn’t happen either.

 

[STMOE]

Was their 5 year plan posted anywhere? This is the first time I've heard about it!

Its never been official from the park. In 2017, Djurs Sommerland applied to the Municipality for a supplement to the approval for the expansion of the amusement park in the period 2019-2023. These papers are online.

I just want to clarify, that the planning approval you speak of were never meant to be taken as a literal 5-year plan for the park...

Yes, this is an important nuance to consider. Its a framework plan where installations not are to exceed the noise tresholds and stay within enviromental demands.
But some of the planning where pretty specific or within the framework. So hopefully a woody is still on the drawing board

 

[Niles]

Some pictures of current progress from CoasterClub Demark:
Source: https://www.facebook.com/CoasterClubDenmark

 

[STMOE]

Small update; the dinosaurs are being shipped to Djurs.

 

[TPoseOnTantrum]

Djurs Sommerland has officially announced Dinosaurland for the 2022 season, not sure what the new coaster's name is;

https://www.facebook.com/CoasterClubDenmark/photos/a.234522683317453/3715568111879542

 

[Coaster Hipster]

I'm a bit curious about what led Djurs to pick a different manufacturer this time. Was Intamin never considered because the park already decided on a ride type the Liechtenstein guys do not provide?

Djurs literally ressurected Intamin's Suspended Coaster model after a 14 year hiatus even though Vekoma offered a reliable, proven design alternative. Maybe Mack's e-powered offering make that much more sense from a business standpoint..

 

[richardcrete]

not sure what the new coaster's name is;

"T-Rex Family Coaster":

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=1635395803334737

 

[oriolat2]

I'm a bit curious about what led Djurs to pick a different manufacturer this time. Was Intamin never considered because the park already decided on a ride type the Liechtenstein guys do not provide?

I am sure Djurs is really aware of the capabilities of each manufacturer. If you want an intense coaster (even a family one), you go to Intamin. If you want a quality powered product, you go to Mack (or even Zamperla).

Maybe the costs associated with developing a prototype didn't justify Djurs sticking to Intamin when Mack has already a tried and tested model. I, for once, am not really impressed by this addition, but I am sure Djurs will pull it off nicely.

 

[Niles]

Trains have arrived on site and some more pictures of the coaster.

Source: https://m.facebook.com/CoasterClubDenmark/

 

[Niles]

Brilliantly themed train for the new coaster:





Source: https://en-gb.facebook.com/djurssommerland/

 

[Niles]

Some more pictures of the progress on the site:

Source: https://m.facebook.com/EuropeanCoasterKings/?refid=13&__tn__=,g

https://m.facebook.com/djurssommerland/?refid=13&__tn__=%2Cg

 

[Gazza]

I'm a bit curious about what led Djurs to pick a different manufacturer this time. Was Intamin never considered because the park already decided on a ride type the Liechtenstein guys do not provide?

Djurs literally ressurected Intamin's Suspended Coaster model after a 14 year hiatus even though Vekoma offered a reliable, proven design alternative. Maybe Mack's e-powered offering make that much more sense from a business standpoint..

It's not a "different" manufacturer anyway, they have Skatteøen.

 

[Niles]

The coaster as well as the new area will open April 30th, hear is a peek at the onride:

Here is the add for the new area to:

 

[TPoseOnTantrum]

 

[JoshC.]

Area did indeed open yesterday and looks nice:

Lotsa pictures: https://coasterfriends.de/freizeitp...sommerland-dänemark.16361/page-3#post-1236838

 

[Joelpagett]

I think it will look a lot better when the plants have settled in. I think it looks a bit un-inspiring in comparison to the editions they've had over the past few years, but it's a great looking family coaster so should tick the box for younger guests - and who doesn't love dinosaurs.

 

[STMOE]

Unofficial YT POV of the coaster.. as mentioned above, not sure why they didn't go the extra mile on getting the theming up to par. Several bare or sparse areas / outlook points. Overall good addition for attendence and spreading crowds.