Ha wow, back to the park it first operated at back in 1982, like it's travelled the world and come home! I'd love to get this cred as I never rode it at Mingo but it's kind of legendary amongst the Yorkshire folk.
Hmm, I'm going to take this one with a grain of salt here. The article rcdb links doesn't seem to suggest that this is going to be a relocation and it also makes it sound that the ride is going to be a lot larger than I would imagine Bullet is. The only bit that connects the two is that the new ride is also going to be called Wiener Looping.
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What I find interesting about this is that Prater is practically multiple park units within itself; almost everything is owned by separate showmen companies and at least one ride manufacturer (correct me if I'm wrong, but I do believe that Funtime runs the Starflyer). The only exception to this is the Wiener Riesnrad, the major ferris wheel from 1897, which is owned and operated by the park. Based on what is read in the article, this could likely be only the second attraction built and operating under park ownership. If the hype train doesn't already impress, then this factor would surely raise an eyebrow.
Thanks for the confirmation. Interesting. I'm guessing it's a non-travelling model like the new gerst. Any more tidbits to share?
Looks like it'll be a brand new coaster. Bullet isn't going anywhere.
Outside of the article and RCDB's subsequent updates, we are presently in the dark about what this is. Construction is slated to begin around September and they are aiming to have the coaster open by early 2022. And of course it will be called Wiener Looping.Thanks for the confirmation. Interesting. I'm guessing it's a non-travelling model like the new gerst. Any more tidbits to share?
Yes, I was aware of all that I was specifically asking Roomraider if he had any further information he could give as he has good sources of coaster information.
Afraid not at the moment all I know is its a custom design for the park. Not even got a manafacturer. I would assume it's non travelling as well.Thanks for the confirmation. Interesting. I'm guessing it's a non-travelling model like the new gerst. Any more tidbits to share?
Interesting, thanks. Definitely one to watch I think!
I'd imagine it's not going to be a travelling model either, going by the bit in that article that mentions the coaster is going to extend over public areas as well.
This is coaster related. MonsieurSky is already known to be working the promotional art for the Wiener Prater coaster project and it's a small world anyways. He's a guy who does media promotion for lots of new park projects in Europe, was involved with Icon at BPB back in the day for instance, really cool job. Yes, this is a coaster.
Do you know if it is still scheduled for 2022 or not?
rcdb says 2023.
Ah must have been delayed then as the original article said 2022.
