JoshC. Posted October 20, 2019 Report Share Posted October 20, 2019 And we have some plans... Source So, we have a 34m tall, two launch, 4-5 inversion Mack spinning coaster coming to a park which is like a 45min drive from Calais. Awesome! It's located next to the park's Mack Supersplash and is partially over water. The lake is used for pedal boats at the moment so I assume this is the end of them. As much as I'm looking forward to this, given it's in such a prominent location, I hope it doesn't ruin the vibe of the park. pluk and CharlieN 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted October 20, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2019 Is that a cobra roll? VOM! Plus 1 for not sure if keeping in with the park's aesthetic... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshC. Posted October 21, 2019 Report Share Posted October 21, 2019 18 hours ago, Benin said: Is that a cobra roll? VOM! There's a bit of a debate whether it will be a cobra roll or a banana roll, but in the grand scheme of things, it'll be equally spinny and vom-inducing really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshC. Posted October 22, 2019 Report Share Posted October 22, 2019 There's also suggestions that this will be called Robo-Spinner Here's a fan made mock up of the layout, with a spinning version and a non-spinning version: That start gave me a headache just watching it. CharlieN 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt 236 Posted November 10, 2019 Report Share Posted November 10, 2019 Last weekend I had my first visit to Plopsa, which was certainly one of my more interesting trips this year but maybe not for all the right reasons. Day started fairly well. Entrance area looks pretty and reminds me a bit of Parc Asterix in some ways. The hotel on the right hand side is coming along nicely. We did the World Of Plop dark ride, which was simply charming and reminded me of attractions such as Dream Flight and Elf Ride. Even Matt Wise liked it. Sadly things didn’t continue this way as the weather got considerably worse and remained wet and windy for almost the whole day. This resulted in Anubis and Heidi (amongst other attractions) being closed. We did a couple of attractions including the water coaster, which was ok before having a lunch remembered for the wrong reasons. We chose the Pirate Grill, where we waited ages to get served and there was no clear instructions either. I went for a burger and it was disgusting, thought I was going to be sick eating it. Probably the most expensive yet dreadful park meal I have had to date. Maybe tops P.A now. We did some other rides including Victor’s race and K3, these were ok with the latter being my favourite “Operating” coaster. We also did another wave surfer type ride and Draak, which took ages to load. Plopsa had some of the worst park operations I have seen, least when I went. Some big rides had just one staff member doing everything. The dinosaur flume though is great. I love the theming, scenery and rockwork they have done here and the landscaping around there is great. One of my favourite flume rides out there and probably my favourite thing I did in the park. The teacup castle looks great too. As the day went on, we kept checking to see if either major ride were to open, but we were out of luck. They stayed closed almost all day, not only down to poor weather, but they also used their respective areas for scare zones. This doesn’t seem logical. The one around Heidi was the better of the two scare zones, but they were both poor and make last year’s Fright Night mazes look like Tulleys Farm. we left the park an hour early in the end as there wasn’t any reason to stay as we’d done everything else we wanted. I don’t know if I have been very unlucky, but I was somewhat disappointed by Plopsa when I visited. The park had it’s redeeming features, but there were so many negatives too, including operations, quality and experience. Despite this I will probably go back again one day, but not until they open the spinner. Maybe I’m in the minority here. Least we had Peaj’s teacup though. Mattgwise 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshC. Posted November 13, 2019 Report Share Posted November 13, 2019 On 11/10/2019 at 11:40 PM, Wicker Matt said: We chose the Pirate Grill, where we waited ages to get served and there was no clear instructions either. I went for a burger and it was disgusting, thought I was going to be sick eating it. Probably the most expensive yet dreadful park meal I have had to date. Maybe tops P.A now. I have never had a problem with the food at Plopsa parks (Pirate Grill was decent during my visits), but I agree it's very expensive. Especially given how bog-standard the options are, it's crazy how costly the food options are/ On 11/10/2019 at 11:40 PM, Wicker Matt said: As the day went on, we kept checking to see if either major ride were to open, but we were out of luck. They stayed closed almost all day, not only down to poor weather, but they also used their respective areas for scare zones. This doesn’t seem logical. The one around Heidi was the better of the two scare zones, but they were both poor and make last year’s Fright Night mazes look like Tulleys Farm. Heidi does have operating conditions which means it can't operate after 6pm anyways (noise and all that), so that'd be one reason. I guess the other reason being it makes sense to have the scare zones by the scariest rides. On 11/10/2019 at 11:40 PM, Wicker Matt said: I don’t know if I have been very unlucky, but I was somewhat disappointed by Plopsa when I visited. The park had it’s redeeming features, but there were so many negatives too, including operations, quality and experience. Despite this I will probably go back again one day, but not until they open the spinner. Maybe I’m in the minority here. I'd say bad luck is definitely one thing; anyone would struggle to enjoy any park when their two major attractions are closed. With Plopsaland that issue is highlighted all the more for us as enthusiasts since they're really the only two decent thrill rides there. They do suffer with weather related downtime quite a bit too since they're so close to the ocean (less than 2 miles!). It's really crazy. On 11/10/2019 at 11:40 PM, Wicker Matt said: Plopsa had some of the worst park operations I have seen, least when I went. Some big rides had just one staff member doing everything. This is the one thing which really sticks out to me though. I've visited Plopsaland 3 times, and never had any issues with the operations. Everything was simple, quick and efficient. One man ops is incredibly common on many (bigger) rides in Europe. A shame it wasn't great - I hope it was just an off day partially down to the weather and such rather than something that's becoming the norm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted November 13, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2019 Sounds like one of those days, spite and cred anxiety never help trips... I've never had issues with food either, but I'm usually scoffing one of their BBQ sausages in the entrance.. I did try the pasta once and it was adequate... Think I've heard similar things from others mind... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt 236 Posted November 13, 2019 Report Share Posted November 13, 2019 The 6pm thing with Heidi actually makes more sense now that I think about it, especially with all the issues they had with it before it was scheduled to open. Probably also why they put a Scarezone there too. I guess every so often we will get that park where we are heavily spited of rides that are a major draw for us and me so far, Plopsa has been that park. I was really hoping to get Heidi and Anubis, but had to leave accepting the Flume was my favourite and being spited two major Creds. chances are, I probably visited on one of their more supposed off days purely because of the weather. I will give them another chance one day given I have only experienced 60-70% of what the park can offer. the Bratwursts were apparently noticeably better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattgwise Posted November 13, 2019 Report Share Posted November 13, 2019 9 hours ago, JoshC. said: I have never had a problem with the food at Plopsa parks (Pirate Grill was decent during my visits), but I agree it's very expensive. Especially given how bog-standard the options are, it's crazy how costly the food options are/ The food really was diabolical, all of us there pretty much thought the same, especially the Pirate Grill. €21 for a drink and burger (if you can call it that) and chips. And €3 for a CAN yes CAN of coke is daylight robbery, and to top it all they add 20 cents (so actually €3.20) on without telling you you get it back for recycling the can! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshC. Posted November 13, 2019 Report Share Posted November 13, 2019 19 minutes ago, Mattgwise said: And €3 for a CAN yes CAN of coke is daylight robbery, and to top it all they add 20 cents (so actually €3.20) on without telling you you get it back for recycling the can! The recycling tax is very common (maybe even law?) in a lot of western European countries. Not something that's really advertised as it's taken for granted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pluk Posted November 14, 2019 Report Share Posted November 14, 2019 On 10/22/2019 at 8:24 AM, JoshC. said: There's also suggestions that this will be called Robo-Spinner Here's a fan made mock up of the layout, with a spinning version and a non-spinning version: That start gave me a headache just watching it. Adverse camber turns X2 to start. Just stop it. JoshC. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattgwise Posted December 21, 2019 Report Share Posted December 21, 2019 Plopsaland's official coaster concept. Offride and Static POV. Looks good and has some awesome looking and rare features. I will return in 2021. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshuaA Posted December 21, 2019 Report Share Posted December 21, 2019 Looks like a really fun time, can't go wrong with a Mack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshC. Posted December 22, 2019 Report Share Posted December 22, 2019 Looks like a great coaster for sure. 6-7 inversions (depending on if the Banana Roll counts as 1 or 2) is mental really. I stand by my earlier point from when the plans came out re the fact that this will completely change the feel of Plopsaland. This is a monster of a coaster going over a lake pretty much in the centre of the park. Plopsa is quite a quaint park as it is, so this could really ruin that, and I'm not sure I'm ready for this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted December 23, 2019 Author Report Share Posted December 23, 2019 Looks vomtastic. Not convinced on inversions and spinning, not one bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshC. Posted May 30, 2020 Report Share Posted May 30, 2020 Foots have been placed: Various sources, but these came via Coasterforce. Hard to know how much work will take place whilst the park is open given this is almost slap bang in the middle of the park and would almost definitely require the closures of pathways and the like for construction to continue. Still really not keen on the location of this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshC. Posted July 3, 2020 Report Share Posted July 3, 2020 Some shots, with all footers complete: Source: https://www.facebook.com/pg/themeparkmagic1/photos/?tab=album&album_id=746845186144740 Vertical construction is due to start in September. I've said it before, and I'll say it again: I hate the location of this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshC. Posted August 7, 2020 Report Share Posted August 7, 2020 It's largely been forgotten that Plopsaland are finally set to open their hotel this year. Here's how it looks at the moment: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshC. Posted December 30, 2020 Report Share Posted December 30, 2020 Track is complete: Their Spinning Sunday series (of which this video is the 9th) is worth a look for loads of updates of construction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Doyle Posted December 30, 2020 Report Share Posted December 30, 2020 9 hours ago, JoshC. said: Track is complete: Their Spinning Sunday series (of which this video is the 9th) is worth a look for loads of updates of construction. The more I look at this, the more I share your dislike of the location as it really will wreck the current feel of that lake. Nonetheless, whilst I find this and Time Traveller to look very gimmicky, this certainly looks to be a good solid edition to the coaster scene on the continent and seems a good fun coaster. Its all about now if it has a NINETY FIVE FOOT TALL LOOP!!* *god that Time Traveller announcement video was something else Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshC. Posted January 15, 2021 Report Share Posted January 15, 2021 Soooooo, The Ride to Happiness, presented by Tomorrowland, anyone? CharlieN and Matt 236 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted January 15, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 15, 2021 I don't think I'll be very happy after riding it [/obviousjoke] I initially thought it would be another Studio 100 show but it... Isn't? Like. I'm so confused by this. Why are they doing a Walibi? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt 236 Posted January 15, 2021 Report Share Posted January 15, 2021 Tbh I’ll be happy to ride almost any coaster this year given the state of everything right now! That name is certainly quite a spin (pun intended) on your typical coaster name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlesberg Posted January 15, 2021 Report Share Posted January 15, 2021 I’m definitely getting Eurovision fire saga vibes from this 😂 That aside I actually really like it, it has quite a euphoric feel to it (whether the ride will actually be like that, we’ll see). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattgwise Posted January 15, 2021 Report Share Posted January 15, 2021 Dreadful name for a ride built in a dreadful place, ruining the views of that lovely green lake! Truly dreadful! Just hope the ride is decent! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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