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MikeC

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Unfortunately another Fire has broken out at Europa Park. 
 

I wonder if Piraten In Batavia has been da again? This time the Fire started in the Austrian Section of Europa Park I believe this section is adjacent to the Scandinavian area where Piraten In Batavia is located.https://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=newssearch&cd=&ved=2ahUKEwjku6eO-c__AhVIh1wKHXZKD6IQxfQBKAB6BAgNEAE&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dailymail.co.uk%2Fnews%2Farticle-12211285%2FHuge-fire-breaks-Germanys-biggest-theme-park-after.html&usg=AOvVaw16FKoKiY98A2PwDoRKLh_x&opi=89978449

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The Austrian section is nowhere near the Dutch one; neighbours the Spanish area.

 

The Flume, AlpenExpress & Diamond Mine are the main victims, belief is that it broke out in one of the technical backstage areas of the Mine. Some of Spanish buildings also bore the brunt. Fortunately the fire was seemingly contained and didn't spread too far. Pics from inside the building below (TW for destroyed Log Flume).

 

 

However park reopens today. Tweet from Michael Mack shows some damage.

 

 

Troublesome though. Might not be so lucky if it happens again.

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Sad to see Europa is once again victim to another major fire. Kudos to everyone involved and lucky to see no one was hurt. 
 

The diamond mine was one of the best hidden gems of the park so is naturally devastating to see this place decimated like this. Not to mention the severe damage to Alpen and the flume. 
 

I have every faith the park will rise from this, as previous times have shown. But as to whether they fully restore (with updated elements) or change things completely, we shall have to sit back and see.

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And we have some new POVS of the almost complete (and updated) Alpen Express & Wildwasserbahn.

 

 

 

I can pinpoint the start and the end of where the Diamond Mine used to be in the Alpen video. :( 

 

it still isn’t complete, but what they have done is still astounding, especially when a park on the edge of Greater London still has a similar ride SBNO

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That inverted LIM launch on Voltron is ridiculous! It looks amazing though, like a catalog of every optional extra Mack Rides offers. And I think Mack took the weak launch coaster critisim personally as Voltron has dual blade LIMs which sound like they are more punchy than they were previously.

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I recently went back to Europa for an express trip. Contains spoilers. 
 

The Croatian area looks splendid. So much lavish theming around the courtyard and buildings and nicely integrated into nearby areas. 
 

Voltron looks the part with its photogenic angles and immense queue and station building. I especially like the water effect in the queue and the Teslas in the station are interesting. 
 

Sadly I wasn’t a big fan in the ride, I just found it surprisingly rough and jerky on my first go, the second half is better. Although my second ride was a noticeable improvement, my first impression remains cemented for now. Much prefer the likes of Blue Fire & Euromir.

 

I went into the Austrian area with open expectations and whilst it (naturally) doesn’t live up to the since destroyed hall, I like what they’ve done to the area. The cool and interesting walkways around the area, amongst the interactions with both rides are lovely. I also like how the finale of the trail is similar to that of the Diamond mine.

 

I like what they’ve done, which has given new life into the area, especially since rebuilding the original setup probably wouldn’t have been possible. 
 

Rest of the park (albeit brief) was a joy as always, from the near immaculate grounds and ride selection to even random entertainment. Did Snorri Touren for the first time and was a delight. 
 

 

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