Ian-S Posted May 1, 2015 Report Share Posted May 1, 2015 Sickening. I love it <3 There's no point in me even commenting my opinion on this coaster anymore as it's always going to be positive. EDIT - I just watched the video again, and noticed this which I probably should have listened to before. This thing will be amazing. They also said something about the wheel will only turn while a car is being pulled up the lift hill, and it'll stop again once the car is released, or something like that. pognoi 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pognoi Posted May 1, 2015 Report Share Posted May 1, 2015 Yes the wheel will be like the cog spike wheel on a lift mechanism and will stop once the train has cleared the lift, or drop in this case. Pretty sweet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted May 4, 2015 Report Share Posted May 4, 2015 Special Delivery! Kerfuffle 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Altitude Posted May 4, 2015 Report Share Posted May 4, 2015 This ride is very green. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted May 8, 2015 Report Share Posted May 8, 2015 Testing, testing, 1, 2, 3... Cal, Celia Mae, InfernoMartin and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Altitude Posted May 8, 2015 Report Share Posted May 8, 2015 Can't wait to see a video <3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Altitude Posted May 9, 2015 Report Share Posted May 9, 2015 Celia Mae 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EC! Posted May 9, 2015 Report Share Posted May 9, 2015 I want to go there so bad now! The speed it takes on that immelmann is quite fast for a dive coaster which looks promising Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexander Posted May 9, 2015 Report Share Posted May 9, 2015 uh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Altitude Posted May 9, 2015 Report Share Posted May 9, 2015 https://twitter.com/KevinJPG/status/597037409369530368/video/1 Yaassss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshC. Posted May 11, 2015 Report Share Posted May 11, 2015 Reports are suggesting Baron is to open on July 1st: Seven and a half weeks. Then we can first take a ride in Baron 1898 Efteling's newest attraction. The spectacular vrijevalachtbaan is currently scheduled to open on Wednesday, July 1st, 2015, report different sources Looopings.That is exactly five years after George and the Dragon wooden coaster was inaugurated. In the days given for the official opening Efteling staff, journalists, guests and award winners a foretaste of the Baron. Efteling has the exact opening date of the dive coaster always kept secret until now. Did mention a poster on a German tourism fair in March 1898 already that Baron would be open "from July 2015" . "We naturally strive for an opening in the early summer" , responded a spokeswoman at the time. The next few weeks are used for making test runs, the adjustment of the track and the programming of the show effects in the station building. They want at all costs to prevent the attraction is not yet completely finished as the first visitors step inside. The first ride took place last Friday. Also this weekend there is plenty tested. Many workers do not celebrate Mother's Day, even on Sundays the train flew several times through the course. Saucey - http://www.looopings.nl/weblog/3821/Openingsdatum-nieuwe-achtbaan-Efteling-uitgelekt.html Exciting stuff! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt 236 Posted May 12, 2015 Report Share Posted May 12, 2015 Out of interest, what's the easiest/cheapest way to get to Efteling and what hotel is best to stay in? Would 2 days cover the park? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred Posted May 12, 2015 Report Share Posted May 12, 2015 Cheapest way is to drive there - very easy to eurotunnel and then drive (about 2.5hrs after reaching france). I stayed on their on-site hotel which is very reasonably priced. You'll easily cover the park on two days. I got a bit bored after the first day really, and just spent the second day constantly reriding their quality rides. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Altitude Posted May 12, 2015 Report Share Posted May 12, 2015 I'll post this here incase you MIST it. (Tickets to my stand up tour now on sale) pluk, JoshC., Ian-S and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted May 13, 2015 Report Share Posted May 13, 2015 2 days is enough, though not sure how the place deals with crowds (I'm led to believe the answer is not well)... Depends how long you spend in the Fairytale Forest of Forever as well... If you wanna fly, either Rotterdam or Amsterdam are the options for you... If you get connections right, probably takes over an hour to get from the airport to the park via trains and buses, which are both regular from Tilburg or s'Hertonbosch... AJ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AstroDan Posted May 13, 2015 Report Share Posted May 13, 2015 I agree. I got bored on day two - no disrespect to the park. 1 1/2 is probably spot on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Altitude Posted May 13, 2015 Report Share Posted May 13, 2015 ^ I would like to know this too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted May 14, 2015 Report Share Posted May 14, 2015 The park has its own hotel, and a holiday village, those would be the recommendation because they are fab (though I've not stayed at the village)... There's probably some cheaper hotels in the area, but that's what trivago is for... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AstroDan Posted May 14, 2015 Report Share Posted May 14, 2015 The village adjacent to Efteling is hideous but there are hotels within walking distance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Altitude Posted May 15, 2015 Report Share Posted May 15, 2015 This video shows that the station gates (in front of the train) are themed too and aren't just the usual B&M bars! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AstroDan Posted May 16, 2015 Report Share Posted May 16, 2015 It's a shame there is no indoor ride section on this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Altitude Posted May 16, 2015 Report Share Posted May 16, 2015 ^ I'm sure the pre-shows in the queue will make up for it! The theming in the station and the first part of the lift will be top notch though <3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AstroDan Posted May 16, 2015 Report Share Posted May 16, 2015 I am well aware that the theming will be excellent; but after Die Vliegende Hollander, it would have been great to have something inside given that it's quite a short coaster otherwise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Altitude Posted May 16, 2015 Report Share Posted May 16, 2015 Yeah I do agree on the length, a Baco-style show before the lift would have worked so well! Might sound weird but I can't wait to hear what sound effects they're going to use on the lift hill but also at the top. I see there's a bell there which I guess will ring as it glides slowly along the top? Hopefully there'll be a cool sound for when the chain releases on the drop though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EC! Posted May 16, 2015 Report Share Posted May 16, 2015 Baron 1898 looking graceful!! Truly stunning and beautiful coaster!! Cal 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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