Matt 236 Posted June 7, 2016 Report Share Posted June 7, 2016 Grona Lund is small'ish amusement park located in Stockholm which is probably the 2nd biggest park in Sweden [after Liseberg]. For 2017 the park will be building a giant new drop tower called Ikaros. The ride will be 95 metres tall [aprox. 311ft] and will be similar to Falcon's Fury as it will be using tilting seats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieN Posted June 7, 2016 Report Share Posted June 7, 2016 Will this be their 3rd drop tower? I feel like if this park gets one more decent coaster, it would have a much larger appeal. Something compact like a skyrocket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted June 7, 2016 Report Share Posted June 7, 2016 They could barely fit a Sky Rocket in... Unless this is spiting one of the shot or drop towers, this is a strange choice... Huge though, surely as big as their Starflyer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt 236 Posted June 7, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2016 I think they currently have two tower type rides [one of which may be the Sky Flyer]. As for where this is going, it's hard to say not knowing the park but the video suggest at least one of the existing will remain. Despite it's relitively tiny size [somewhere around 15 acres] it does boast a fair number of coasters including a Gravity Group woodie, A Schwartkopf like Knightmare and Vekoma suspended [amongst others]. There's also a decent looking traditional Ghost Traiin, Tunnel Of Love ride and numerous flat rides. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pognoi Posted June 7, 2016 Report Share Posted June 7, 2016 wasn't there plans not long ago of a B&M invert here? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted June 7, 2016 Report Share Posted June 7, 2016 Yep, dunno if those have been shelved for good though... It's basically a mix between Blackpool but in the space of Adventure Island... Twister is amazing, and Bla Taget will get old school ghost train fans going crazy over it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieN Posted June 7, 2016 Report Share Posted June 7, 2016 33 minutes ago, Matt Creek said: I think they currently have two tower type rides [one of which may be the Sky Flyer]. As for where this is going, it's hard to say not knowing the park but the video suggest at least one of the existing will remain. Despite it's relitively tiny size [somewhere around 15 acres] it does boast a fair number of coasters including a Gravity Group woodie, A Schwartkopf like Knightmare and Vekoma suspended [amongst others]. There's also a decent looking traditional Ghost Traiin, Tunnel Of Love ride and numerous flat rides. Not forgetting the Zacspin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted June 7, 2016 Report Share Posted June 7, 2016 The Zacspin is awful, forgetting it's existence is what keeps me going... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieN Posted June 7, 2016 Report Share Posted June 7, 2016 34 minutes ago, Benin said: The Zacspin is awful, forgetting it's existence is what keeps me going... True. Though I haven't ridden any 4d coasters, I don't think they're up to much. Are the S&S and Arrow 4Ds better than the Intamin ones? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlesberg Posted June 7, 2016 Report Share Posted June 7, 2016 2 hours ago, CharlieN said: True. Though I haven't ridden any 4d coasters, I don't think they're up to much. Are the S&S and Arrow 4Ds better than the Intamin ones? To be honest I actually enjoyed riding Inferno (an Intamin Zacspin in Terra Mitica), I found it to be rather forceful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshC. Posted February 22, 2017 Report Share Posted February 22, 2017 So Grona Land have submitted plans to build a B&M invert, at 115ft high and 700m long, along with what looks like 4 inversions. Christ knows how they've squeezed that in, but it looks really solid. Should open by 2020 apparently... CharlieN 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt 236 Posted February 22, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2017 I'm surprised and amazed a park like this can squeeze in another coaster given it's tiny size. Which at 15 acres makes even THORPE look massive in comparison. Still great to see the place gain another new coaster which means Sweden would receive two B&M coasters in three years as a result. Will be interesting to see what they remove to install this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted February 22, 2017 Report Share Posted February 22, 2017 Shame they didn't spite Insane tbh... It'll certainly change the area for sure, very different from the original design from ages ago mind... pognoi 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pognoi Posted February 22, 2017 Report Share Posted February 22, 2017 I was going to say, a B&M was submitted quite a while ago (9 years ago actually). It followed your typical invert of that period with a swooping drop into a loop % twist element, and looked also, quite good. A no limits player recreated the ride and named it mercury lampe if you want to look it up. Quite an interesting concept to be supported by glass like structures, and seemed to have a steam punk theme about it. I wonder what the new one is going to be like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmonkey Posted February 26, 2017 Report Share Posted February 26, 2017 Really want to get to this park - anyone going this year? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshC. Posted March 17, 2019 Report Share Posted March 17, 2019 So ground has broken on the B&M invert, which is now planned to open in 2021... Images from the park Given the layout of the park and compact nature, I imagine it'll be difficult for much construction to happen when they're open. But nonetheless, going to be one the most interesting projects to follow.. Mattgwise 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt 236 Posted March 18, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2019 This shall definitely be an interesting update. Phantasialand- We have many challenges when it comes to expansions Grona Lund- Hold my beer! Judging from the map, I’m guessing the buildings demolished housed former eateries and storage spaces, which I presume have been relocated whilst this mammoth construction is underway. Perhaps they will only be able to build outside operating hours? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshC. Posted August 8, 2020 Report Share Posted August 8, 2020 Not much of a construction update (though some supports and track are in place), but the new B&M Invert opening next year will be called...Monster https://www.iaapa.org/grona-lunds-monster-sized-challenge The park are also opening a New York themed area to go with the ride. For the time being, they also hid the main construction ares with temporary retro stalls: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshuaA Posted August 8, 2020 Report Share Posted August 8, 2020 Really cool investment for a cool park. How they fit it in, I will never know. Lets just pray B&M don't ruin the ride with their god-awful vest restraints. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlesberg Posted August 9, 2020 Report Share Posted August 9, 2020 14 hours ago, Ivsetti said: aren't these being used on all their new rides? There were two dive coasters that opened in China in 2018 that used standard restraints so I guess it’s still a possibility, though I recon it probably will use vests. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt 236 Posted August 9, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2020 Unless there’s redesign, the use of vest restraints is unfortunately imminent. Strangely I find some better than others, like those on Valkyria and Fenix, whereas those on Banshee and Valravn are simply awful. It’s quite surprising really that whilst most manufacturers such as Mack and Intamin have progressed with better restraints over the years, B&M’s have potentially taken a bit of a step backwards, but that’s just my opinion. I'm still curious to see how such a ride will fit into such a densely compact and landlocked park. Think Grona has it more difficult than Phantasialand as far as expansion is concerned. JoshuaA 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark9 Posted August 12, 2020 Report Share Posted August 12, 2020 On 8/8/2020 at 9:45 AM, JoshC. said: Not much of a construction update (though some supports and track are in place), but the new B&M Invert opening next year will be called...Monster https://www.iaapa.org/grona-lunds-monster-sized-challenge The park are also opening a New York themed area to go with the ride. For the time being, they also hid the main construction ares with temporary retro stalls: Looking forward to this immensely. I do love a B&M invert. Also hoping for the old restraint system which are perfect for the ride type. The new ones are ride destroyers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Benin Posted April 7, 2021 Report Share Posted April 7, 2021 I love baby B&Ms Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark9 Posted April 9, 2021 Report Share Posted April 9, 2021 I thought it was going to have 6 rows so 7 is a nice capacity boost. The swift first drop that made its debut with Oz'Iris makes me wish B&M hadn't stuck with the pre-drop for so long. I also like that big bulky support. This should be good. Might be one of the last B&M inverters to be built as well so I hope its a good one to bow out on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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