JoshC. Posted July 4, 2020 Author Report Share Posted July 4, 2020 https://kanaalz.knack.be/nieuws/walibi-heropent-op-een-kwart-van-z-n-capaciteit/video-normal-1616365.html Some details about Walibi Belgium is the above article: The park lost approx €15m during Belgium's lockdown. Like some parks here, they hadn't yet opened before the Lockdowns started, and only opened on Wednesday The new Intamin Mega is a €25m investment in total, and the ride is on track to open in April next year That is of course part of a €100m investment plan of the park. This plan was to take place between 2018-2023, but the park have confirmed this will now be finished by 2025. I don't think that's totally down to Covid either, as plans for last year and this year had been delayed Compaigne des Alpes, the parent company who own all Walibi parks as well as Parc Asterix, took out a €200m loan during Lockdown Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JoshC. Posted July 11, 2020 Author Report Share Posted July 11, 2020 We have some lovely dark green track onsite: The animation released at IAAPA in 2018 showed red track, but I believe that was just for ease of show. I'm under the impression the layout is unchanged. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JoshC. Posted July 25, 2020 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2020 This has been going up quickly... From Theme Park Magic, Facebook The first drop is going to be magnificent imo Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Matt Creek Posted July 26, 2020 Report Share Posted July 26, 2020 Well that escalated quickly. First drop looks great, hopefully the rest of the ride will follow-suite. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JoshC. Posted August 1, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2020 Ladies and gentlemen, introducing the world's first non-inverting cobra roll.. https://www.instagram.com/p/CDWovGEhNev/?igshid=18cphty7y76is Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Benin Posted August 2, 2020 Report Share Posted August 2, 2020 It looks like some weird Planet Coaster thing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mark9 Posted August 3, 2020 Report Share Posted August 3, 2020 On 8/1/2020 at 6:21 PM, JoshC. said: Ladies and gentlemen, introducing the world's first non-inverting cobra roll.. https://www.instagram.com/p/CDWovGEhNev/?igshid=18cphty7y76is I really enjoyed the twitter enthusiasts trying to make it a meme yesterday and failing miserably. JoshC. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Martin Doyle Posted November 15, 2020 Report Share Posted November 15, 2020 Trains now on track for the new Intamin mega coaster. The rumoured name for this thing going around seems to be "Mata" and the theming will be heavily african inspired. This aswell as the new Plopsa spinner seems to make Belgium must do next season.....assuming this blasted pandemic and the restrictions that come with it ease off ofcourse Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mattgwise Posted November 15, 2020 Report Share Posted November 15, 2020 Certainly looks to be another solid coaster from Intamin. 2021 is definitely Intamins year. Will certainly be interested in a Belgium trip if things allow it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Matt Creek Posted November 16, 2020 Report Share Posted November 16, 2020 This honestly looks incredible. Belgium is now back towards the top of my bucket list. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JoshC. Posted November 16, 2020 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2020 Trains look great. Ride looks great. Theming looks great. Everything looks great. I've heard the rumours about Mata being the name, but some people seem unconvinced. I'm not sure it's the best name out there, so hoping for something else. But yeah, very much looking forward to this. Martin Doyle 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Martin Doyle Posted November 16, 2020 Report Share Posted November 16, 2020 48 minutes ago, JoshC. said: I've heard the rumours about Mata being the name, but some people seem unconvinced. I'm not sure it's the best name out there, so hoping for something else. I dont see anything the Mata with that name at all... *crickets chirping Ok I will leave Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JoshC. Posted December 30, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 30, 2020 The name is confirmed to be Kondaa It made its first test run a couple of weeks back: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?ref=external&v=381612839605104 It's also expected that it will form an entirely new area (which Walibi Belgium call Worlds), rather than being an extension to the neighbouring Exotic World. All very exciting stuff. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mattgwise Posted December 30, 2020 Report Share Posted December 30, 2020 Very exciting stuff indeed. Will actively be looking to visit here now. This looks to certainly be a top 5 Europe COASTER, Maybe even top 3! Seems to have a colossus esque sounding peak to the lift hill! Martin Doyle 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mark9 Posted December 30, 2020 Report Share Posted December 30, 2020 Can't wait to go through passport control and get my Belgium stamp to ride this. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Martin Doyle Posted December 30, 2020 Report Share Posted December 30, 2020 To think that this is the same company that gave us the abomination known as Rita!! Next year looking all set to be intamins year with this,Velocicoaster and Pantheon all scheduled to open. This very well could be the best of the lot!! Whether it tops Untamed for my top euro coaster remains to be seen should I be able to get out there, but certainly looks like it shall put up a fight. Cant wait to hopefully get to ride it!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Benin Posted January 3 Report Share Posted January 3 Lol Rita isn't even the worst coaster Intamin have built. Every company has poor coasters, Intamin have had to buck their ideas up with the emergence of RMC and Mack particularly (is it any wonder the new Intamin trains have a stark similarity to the Mack ones?). Martin Doyle 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JoshC. Posted February 15 Author Report Share Posted February 15 Oh yeah, this is testing now. There's some videos about if you want to find them. But enjoy these pictures for now: https://www.facebook.com/walibibelgium/posts/10159130403846276 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Martin Doyle Posted February 15 Report Share Posted February 15 Maybe I am jumping the gun in what I am about to say, but so far the coaster has looked somewhat sluggish in its testing videos. Ofcourse it may well be different in warmer weather and indeed with riders onboard, but given its been testing a few weeks now, I would have expected it to start to quicken up a little by now. Still looks a solid coaster though!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mattgwise Posted February 15 Report Share Posted February 15 This literally looked to be one of my most anticipated coasters to get on in Europe for 21. But I have to agree it has seemed a bit sluggish and yes whilst coasters warm up and get faster I am not so sure the more I watch it. It is still going to be fantastic but think I am now more hyped for abyssus whereas it was the opposite until very recently. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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