June 26, 201510 yr comment_212122 That's because it is Baron is 98ft tall with a 123ft drop Krake is 135ft tall as is its drop. Hope that helps Either way this attraction is beautiful and I cant wait to see it some day
June 27, 201510 yr comment_212143 Thanks. I'm not holding out much from the ride itself if it's even smaller than Krake.
June 30, 201510 yr comment_212197 If you're available today from 11:45, there's a livestream of Baron 1898 as it's the media day today... Linky - http://www.efteling.com/baron-livestream
June 30, 201510 yr comment_212209 Haven't watched the POV, but looking forward to doing this tomorrow / Thursday / Friday...
June 30, 201510 yr comment_212211 Baron really does look fantastic. Too bad it's very unlikely I'll be able to ride it myself.
June 30, 201510 yr comment_212212 The official opening video (coverage starts from 21 minutes in, ride stuff an hour in)... I wish the UK parks did more events like this, opening ceremonies in general, rather than open the park with zero pomp to it...
June 30, 201510 yr comment_212214 Haven't watched the POV, but looking forward to doing this tomorrow / Thursday / Friday... Alright Benin
June 30, 201510 yr comment_212217 I wish the UK parks did more events like this, opening ceremonies in general, rather than open the park with zero pomp to it... Well Blackpool did kind of do an opening ceremony for Sky a Force this year with the cutting of the ribbon, park management being on site and the red arrows flying over, I'll that there. Even so, UK definitely needs more of these style things like Europa and much of America, I doubt WC16 & SW8 will open any opening fanfare that's a patch on this. Haven't watched the POV, but looking forward to doing this tomorrow / Thursday / Friday... Alright BeninI won't do my usual statement of 'I haven't been here' or 'I really want to go here soon' thing. (Matt Creaked)
June 30, 201510 yr comment_212224 I'm not getting carried away no matter how amazing the theming is. I just wish these smaller dive coasters had more to them. So short.
June 30, 201510 yr comment_212226 I guess. Don't get me wrong I think this looks wonderful I just feel a bit short changed with the duration of these smaller ones.
June 30, 201510 yr comment_212228 I'm not getting carried away no matter how amazing the theming is. I just wish these smaller dive coasters had more to them. So short. This sums up my thoughts on the ride, there is no question that the theming and presentation of the ride is second to none, but it really doesn't seem to offer an outstanding ride experience, although you can't judge a coaster from a POV. Personally I would much rather have a good, solid coaster with less theming than an average coaster which is heavily themed, but both would be nice!
June 30, 201510 yr comment_212229 Best POV I could find so far of before the lift hill starts! Oh and this one is HD!
June 30, 201510 yr comment_212233 I think a bigger DM wouldn't suit Efteling one bit... I prefer the smaller ones though, Shakira and Griffon did nothing for me... Plus it allows parks with more strict height ceilings or space issues to have one, which can only be seen as a positive... I'm sure the Dutch will love this as much as the Germans love Krake...
July 1, 201510 yr comment_212291 As an overall experience, Baron is quite possibly my favourite attraction. The ride itself is a little short, but great fun and very graceful. The theming, effects and story are perfect though. Others didn't love it as much as me, but each to their own. I think it depends on what you want from a coaster.
July 1, 201510 yr comment_212308 Looks a beutiful ride I'm struggling to resist jealousy right now jack & josh
July 2, 201510 yr comment_212319 Others didn't love it as much as me, but each to their own. I think it depends on what you want from a coaster. That's more the reaction I'm expecting from the majority of enthusiasts. A solid if unremarkable ride.
July 2, 201510 yr comment_212320 That's more the reaction I'm expecting from the majority of enthusiasts. A solid if unremarkable ride. That's certainly the best way to word it! I don't want to hype the ride up any more than enthusiasts already have, as I think I'll love it more than others. It's a solid ride that flows well. It's not the best, it's not exactly special, just a very well done ride which I enjoyed a lot.
July 2, 201510 yr comment_212322 Sounds like pretty much every other coaster at Efteling then, not breaking any top 10s, but will be solid and above all fun... Which is of course, what we want from rides... Fun, a few people tend to forget that...
July 2, 201510 yr comment_212326 Sounds like pretty much every other coaster at Efteling then, not breaking any top 10s, but will be solid and above all fun... Which is of course, what we want from rides... Fun, a few people tend to forget that... A few people and theme parks in general.
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