pognoi Posted March 14, 2017 Report Share Posted March 14, 2017 River quest was having a lot of problems at the end of last season, and I dont remembering reopening from about mid october. It's quite possible they took the opportunity to just close it and do even more work to it, finding an excuse to do some more face lifting here and there? Even if this isnt the case, things like this show why this is such a well held park. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobF Posted March 15, 2017 Report Share Posted March 15, 2017 11 hours ago, Matt Creek said: Some sad news today at Phantasialand via-Love oopings as a 58 year old employee has been killed whilst trying to service the Winjas Coaster. Thoughts are with his family. Sad news indeed, thoughts also with the family, I wonder if this involved the actual ride lift mechanics or a stand alone inspection platform/hoist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Benin Posted March 25, 2017 Report Share Posted March 25, 2017 In happier news, Phantasialand have been VERY busy bees over winter, with the new entrance (and other theming) for River Quest, Chiapas getting a new entrance bit and lots of new other bits and bobs as well: More found at https://www.rideonblog.com/vor-ort/phantasialand/2017/25-märz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joegibbon Posted March 26, 2017 Report Share Posted March 26, 2017 River quest looks so much better than when I was there a few years ago. I'm glad they've added more theming as it looked quite bare compared to all the other rides there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt 236 Posted March 26, 2017 Report Share Posted March 26, 2017 It's great to see how much theming they've added to all their rides this off season, especially River Quest which has needed more theming too. Apparently they're also concealing the former RFA site is getting a new fence constructed to block the view from the monorail attraction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshC. Posted March 31, 2017 Report Share Posted March 31, 2017 Coming 2018 presumably Why are Phantasialand so good at making everything? More info over on loooooooopings http://www.looopings.nl/weblog/7334/Phantasialand-kondigt-nieuw-themagebied-Rookburgh-aan.html pognoi 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted March 31, 2017 Report Share Posted March 31, 2017 Steampunk AND Phantasialand are two words joining together which can only mean good things... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshC. Posted March 31, 2017 Report Share Posted March 31, 2017 Feel like this photo needs sharing, to emphasis the lengths Phantasialand go to... Also, on top of the River Quest overhaul and new pieces of theming around Chiapas and the Mexico area, they've done some tarting up around Africa, given Black Mamba some new seats and made Chiapas' switches "more comfortable", by using hydraulic cylinders instead of pneumatic ones (see here all you budding engineers - https://phantasialandblog.de/mission-off-season-chiapas-die-drehweiche/). Sad times as those switches were incredibly ridiculous </3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt 236 Posted April 1, 2017 Report Share Posted April 1, 2017 This sounds at exciting. A Steam Punk theme would work very nicely at the park, especially between Fantasy and Berlin. Will be interesting to see what this attraction/area actually houses, a dark ride, another Coaster and/or even a theatre as Fantasmica will need a new home eventually when Nighthawk and Hollywood are torn down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted April 1, 2017 Report Share Posted April 1, 2017 The day and night comment is the interesting thing, could mean a whole assortment of things, be it new hotel, new home for the theatre show or a general entertainment area... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshC. Posted April 6, 2017 Report Share Posted April 6, 2017 Looopings are reporting that Rookburgh could be a...Vekoma flying coaster? http://www.looopings.nl/weblog/7351/Nieuwe-attractie-Phantasialand-wordt-spectaculaire-flying-coaster.html Would be a disappointing ride choice in my opinion, especially over a dark ride which would likely be epic. But given how tight-lipped and secure Phantasia are over their future, I'd be surprised if correct rumours leaked out this early on.. If it is true though, I expect we'll see Phantasialand management swing their full force of hatred towards fansites forever more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted April 6, 2017 Report Share Posted April 6, 2017 It's rumour so out there it's likely true... Wonder what changes Vekoma would have in store for a new gen Flyer, the one I rode was ok until the vertical loop made me really ill (but I had similar on Tatsu, so it wasn't solely responsible)... Given how awesome new Vekoma is going so far, a Flyer would be an interesting direction... Would suit the steampunk theme too... Besides, their new ridiculous dark ride can replace Nighthawk and Hollywood Tour... Getting a new coaster first makes sense if getting rid of one... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitchada04 Posted April 7, 2017 Report Share Posted April 7, 2017 If so it's probably this new contraption they're working on in Holland. The idea being the train is facing sideways, it'll then leave the station and twist into the flying position and in doing so also spin so it isn't going sideways. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt 236 Posted April 7, 2017 Report Share Posted April 7, 2017 TBH there's been a rumour before of a flyer being located in/around Berlin Street, so if everything can be added together I would say one being built is highly likely. Slightly surprised we may be seeing a Vekoma flyer (as opposed to B&M), but given how much they appear to have improved in recent years (even those new restraint styles) this should hopefully be an exciting one. Will be interesting to see what further attractions develop in/around the area and if/where Fantassima will relocate given Nighthhawk & Hollywood are probably on borrowed time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshC. Posted June 20, 2017 Report Share Posted June 20, 2017 Having trouble linking video so will link article with video in it: http://www.looopings.nl/weblog/7924/Phantasialand-kondigt-langste-flying-coaster-ter-wereld-aan.html Coming to Phantasialand for presumably 2018, F.L.Y. - the world's longest flying coaster and first flying coaster to feature a launch, because why not? Steampunk theme still looks likely too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted June 20, 2017 Report Share Posted June 20, 2017 Let's be honest, we all wished Air was like it was in the advert... Guess the question is will it still be that Vekoma.... THING? Or have they gone to B&M? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieN Posted June 20, 2017 Report Share Posted June 20, 2017 Here's the direct link to the video on YouTube: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LK_ Posted June 20, 2017 Report Share Posted June 20, 2017 I've ridden Firehawk at Kings Island which is a Vekoma Flyer and it was surprisingy good, no doubt this will be better because of Vekoma's updated designs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlesberg Posted June 20, 2017 Report Share Posted June 20, 2017 Great! I first find out I'll be going to this place in July (hooray!) ... Then I find out it's one year too early, unfair I'm very good at missing out on new attractions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt 236 Posted June 20, 2017 Report Share Posted June 20, 2017 Well it looks like it won't be too long until I return to Phantasialand then. certainly an interesting yet impressive move from the patk, opting for another coaster and choosing a flyer with a launch. I guess the two selling points compensate things when Nighthawk gets spotted, given it's one of the longest indoor coasters in the world. I'm wondering what else will feature in the Rookburgh area, given it's massive footprint and the original 'different experience by day and night' tagline has little correlation to a flying coaster at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshC. Posted June 21, 2017 Report Share Posted June 21, 2017 9 hours ago, 'Airtime Falcon' said: Then I find out it's one year too early, unfair I'm very good at missing out on new attractions How will you cope with only the likes of Taron, Black Mamba, Chiapas, Maus au Chocolat, Winjas, River Quest... to keep you entertained? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshC. Posted August 1, 2017 Report Share Posted August 1, 2017 WE HAVE VERTICAL CONSTRUCTION! Source - https://forum.nolimits-exchange.com/comments.php?DiscussionID=4789&page=23#Item_14 Pretty much confirms Vekoma too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshC. Posted August 1, 2017 Report Share Posted August 1, 2017 WE HAVE VERTICAL CONSTRUCTION! Source - https://forum.nolimits-exchange.com/comments.php?DiscussionID=4789&page=23#Item_14 Pretty much confirms Vekoma too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattgwise Posted August 1, 2017 Report Share Posted August 1, 2017 Wow they don't mess about do they. Interesting that this flyer is using their newer suspended coaster track. I'm wondering if the trains will be two across seating rather than the four across of some of the older flyers as the track doesn't look any wider than the suspended coaster style. Still at least that's the smoother Vekoma Track. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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