Small News From The Theme Park Industry

[Munchy Road Hippopotamus]

The big dipper had a massive layout change after twenty years.
So half of the ride is not original.
Didnt stop me really enjoying its 90th birthday though.
Pop, cake, candles and everything.

And this is why this forum is awesome, because I think the Big dipper is a bag of old rubbish and was the most painful ride experience I've ever had. An awful coaster that I'd have to be dragged on in the future. But people like different things!

 

[rob666]

Dont sit over a wheel!
Easy to say, not always easy to do, but it does make a very clear difference!
The cars flex for a little comfort...but not over the wheels.
Same on the National.

 

[roomraider]

Some interesting concept art for the proposed Zhangjiajie: High-altitude extreme experience park which has been given aproval.

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Zhangjiajie is a stunning place to visit and i'd love to go again. If this gets built it will put it way back up the list.

 

[CrashCoaster]

That's a ****ed up Sky Loop (or knock-off)... I'm guessing that's just the concept art and not the actual thing.

 

[Lofty]

This park can **** entirely all the way off. No chance would I go up there ?

Looks incredibly thrilling, but yeah, not for me.

 

[Tonkso]

Pretty sure I've seen this done before.

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[emoo]

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What the hell is this??

 

[Fi]

It’s like Glenwood Caverns on steroids! Love the concept, suspect the reality would be terrifying!

 

[Lofty]

It appears that Booster Bike at Toverland has received brand new trains.



Source

 

[UP87]

They only ever had one train. They bought a second one (the new one in the picture) to minimize downtime as this coaster is open all year. The old one will not be replaced but receive some updates. As far as I know Booster Bike can only do one train operations.

 

[roomraider]

What the hell is this??

I believe it is a Sunkid Biga Coaster

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[Rein]

Ah right. Thank you very much @Rein!

It finally arrived:

http://www.teaconnect.org/images/files/TEA_200716114909_367224_585154.pdf

 

[CrashCoaster]

Blackpool Central Pier caught fire this morning:-

https://twitter.com/x/status/1284045990576693249

 

[Matt N]

Oh dear, that’s awful. Is Blackpool Central Pier the one near to the Pleasure Beach with the Reverchon mouse on it?

 

[CrashCoaster]

Oh dear, that’s awful. Is Blackpool Central Pier the one near to the Pleasure Beach with the Reverchon mouse on it?

No that's South. Central has the Ferris wheel, and is virtually opposite the tower.

 

[JammyH]

This is devastating news. 2020 makes me feel sick honestly.

Do we know anything more about the cause of the fire? Could it have been arson?

 

[Peet]

More bad news for what must be an already struggling business BUT they are most likely insured for this and the damage seems to have been limited to a small area which I believe is here:

 

[FarleyFlavors]

No that's South. Central has the Ferris wheel, and is virtually opposite the tower.

Nah. The tower is pretty much halfway between the north and central piers.

 

[i.d.b]

More bad news for what must be an already struggling business BUT they are most likely insured for this and the damage seems to have been limited to a small area which I believe is here:
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The Waltzer which would have predominantly been made of wood has been destroyed.

 

[Leon]

Oh no that was an amazing waltzer very very quick it will be sorely missed as i used to have a ride every time i went to blackpool.