Phantasialand | F. L. Y. | Vekoma Launched Flying Coaster | 2020
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Peter Immelmann
Mega Poster
Would truly be great. But I think that's far from being clear at this point.
Speaking of it, I was wondering if we could find some vague hints to guess whether it will be 2020 or 2021. For instance, is there anybody out that follows the construction closely enough to have some feeling about whether they now pursue construction in the same speed than before the Corona shutdown in February? I know it's probably hard to asses but maybe one can find some indication whether they are running the construction with full capacity or not. The thing is, if they decided to postpone opening to 2021 I could imagine that they wouldn't push for sticking to the original schedule but would reshuffle things whenever possible and economically beneficial. Any observations that help us here?
Speaking of it, I was wondering if we could find some vague hints to guess whether it will be 2020 or 2021. For instance, is there anybody out that follows the construction closely enough to have some feeling about whether they now pursue construction in the same speed than before the Corona shutdown in February? I know it's probably hard to asses but maybe one can find some indication whether they are running the construction with full capacity or not. The thing is, if they decided to postpone opening to 2021 I could imagine that they wouldn't push for sticking to the original schedule but would reshuffle things whenever possible and economically beneficial. Any observations that help us here?
Im am quite certain that its going to be 2021. Judging from the current state of construction, they might have planned a June/July opening like for Taron. But with the limited capacity due to Covid 19 + to minimize outgoing cashflow they appear to have it slowed down as much as they could to open in a new season. Maybe Winter 2020 if restrictions are gone, but otherwise it will most likely be 2021.
As they do not make test rides anymore, I assume that every ride check is complete and "TÜV geprüft", so the ride is allowed to carry guests. You don't normally plan such things half a year early, so this is a big hint for the planned opening date.
Ahh, so this isn't in the Berlin section of the park at all, but a newly opened Cardiff section!
JoshC.
Strata Poster
That explains why Phantasialand loves its dragons so much - they've all be leading up to this!
Peter Immelmann
Mega Poster
Wait, is that something you assume or actually observe? That was my whole point...
If they have slowed down significantly, I guess I can safely abandon my hopes for this year (and consider celebrating the annual disappointment day...
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These are mostly minor works. Installing a lamp does not take much time, neither does the placement of the zeppelins. We do not know about the state of the hotel on the inside, but all I see is some finishing work on the outside.
The Test rides can be mostly done by the park staff and Vekoma, and Vekoma will most likely be already contracted.
From what I can observe, it looks like the park has kept the work going on what they already contracted, and did not issue any more contracts.
The Test rides can be mostly done by the park staff and Vekoma, and Vekoma will most likely be already contracted.
From what I can observe, it looks like the park has kept the work going on what they already contracted, and did not issue any more contracts.
Flying Pilot
Mega Poster
Much faster, but still slow. The question is, will the Jurasiccoaster at Universal open earlier than Fly? ?
VonRolland
Giga Poster
Gonna be mighty close
Phantasiastisch
Mega Poster
Small update
Now I only see one Zeppelin anymore.
some nice shots taken through the Wuze Wall door.
Sources are in the pictures.
Now I only see one Zeppelin anymore.
some nice shots taken through the Wuze Wall door.
Sources are in the pictures.
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Peter Immelmann
Mega Poster
Nice black-and-white/color effects, makes the construction site look a bit less chaotic. On the other hand, it gives it that sober, futuristic touch, that it won't have in reality I suppose.
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CSLKennyNI
Giga Poster
Phantasialand will be extending their season this year after its delayed start due to COVID. No November 3 week closure/off season. Uninterrupted opening until the end of Wintertraum on 24 January 2021.
CSLKennyNI
Giga Poster
March or April they open depends when Easter is.
cookie
Giga Poster
Wonder if they still intend to close River Quest as scheduled or if they're going to attempt to have it open as long as the climate allows it.
Powermax90
Roller Poster
So will be interesting what will happens to Rookburg tough?...
The extra 3 week opening is being marked as the “summer season”, so I would assumed river quest would be open as it’s always open during the whole summer season, and then would presumably be closed 1st day of wintertraum for maintenance.