June 12, 201510 yr comment_211154 I still think don't think that this coaster looks outstanding. Sure, the theming is top notch but the actual ride looks far too short and I can't imagine it being any better than The Swarm in terms of coaster quality to be honest. That probably sums up my opinion of dive coasters in general rather than this particular ride though.
June 12, 201510 yr comment_211160 I think it looks fab. So different to any other dive coaster <3 Aside from the obvious lack of turn before the lift hill, what actually makes the layout different from say, Oblivio? Aside from the parts being in a different order of course... I wouldn't really say that this is pushing the Dive Machine concept any further than has already been done...
June 12, 201510 yr comment_211167 I meant the support structure is so unique and a lot of us were so excited when we first saw the artwork months ago. To me that's the sign of a good ride, something that makes you curious and excited. I just love the detail. How all the theming seems to "work" and power the lift hill itself. Everything about this ride feels magical, well at least to me it does anyway.
June 12, 201510 yr comment_211168 Whilst the ride isnt pushing the boundary on Dive Machines, it has given a nice shove in the standard for theming rides (especially B&M's). From the highly articulated station to the lift structure which is the first kind of that theming I've ever seen in that form. Baron will likely be another great coaster at the park which will differ from the park's other coasters (even Pyphon). On a lighter note, Wikipedia suggest there will be another major ride on its way in a few years in the form of a dark ride (but that's Wikipedia though).
June 12, 201510 yr comment_211173 Probably Hartenhof which was supposed to be built in 2013 I believe. They've built the restaurant for it already just not the actual ride haha.
June 13, 201510 yr comment_211177 Please. Please! Now, I love Efteling. It's wonderful. But Alpengeist has a themed lift hill support structure. And Black Mamba is an incredibly themed B&M. This might well be magical and beautiful - it truly is - but it's not the first time this has been done.
June 13, 201510 yr comment_211184 Please. Please! Now, I love Efteling. It's wonderful. But Alpengeist has a themed lift hill support structure. And Black Mamba is an incredibly themed B&M. This might well be magical and beautiful - it truly is - but it's not the first time this has been done. I like to set the standards high you see. I'm often told how well themed I am.
June 18, 201510 yr comment_211485 So Baron is now testing with staff, and with music! Apparently the singing at the beginning comes from inside the tunnel which is amazing, however I don't know if that was just Google Translate misleading me.
June 18, 201510 yr comment_211486 Is it just me who's annoyed that the two wheels don't spin in the same direction? Surely they should?
June 18, 201510 yr comment_211489 They could just be testing them. They seem synced a bit off in some clips so the final version may be spin forward when on the lift hill and backward when the carriage is dropped.
June 18, 201510 yr comment_211490 The wheel thing is the first potential flaw I've seen in the ride, hopefully it's a tempory measure
June 19, 201510 yr comment_211526 Given how good the animatronic is in Villa Volta, the one for Baron should be insane... Urgh, I'm really tempted to go soon, even if it's just for the opening day... Shame I'm all booked up really...
June 19, 201510 yr comment_211527 Trying to persuade my friend to go back with me in September before uni! I REALLY hope I go, as I connect with this attraction more than I do usually.
June 19, 201510 yr comment_211540 This looks so good. Especially seeing as you get a free glass of milk.
June 22, 201510 yr comment_211766 Another testing video from the weekend: http://youtu.be/r3eQGezSwZE Loooooooopings.nl have also confirmed that there will be TWO pre-show rooms, the second of which will have the animatronic... Apparently there will be an English translation in the first room and some English lines too, which shows how the park has finally realised that we're ignorant British people and don't understand any of their story driven attractions...
June 22, 201510 yr comment_211771 Great to see in that video the wheels now spin in the same direction. Do like the sound of there being multiple preshows!
June 23, 201510 yr comment_211969 They still spin the wrong way though, should be the other way if it's to simulate the hoisting of the car up the lift hill. No doubt they'll fix it though.
June 26, 201510 yr comment_212098 One week remains... They're even changing the fencing: Before After Even that shows the difference some little changes can make to an area, the smaller fences look much better...
June 26, 201510 yr comment_212100 It looks so beautiful. I envy anyone who's riding this in the coming weeks (you know who you are). That attention to detail is superb and those nice fences do add a great finishing touch to the attraction. Why does that facade remind me of Europa Park? This is like an extreme opposite equivalent of Saw (awaits bashing or criticism quoting)
June 26, 201510 yr comment_212119 Is it just me or does the drop look smaller than Krake? So beautiful mind you. Going in 3 weeks for the midnight close!
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