EC! Posted June 26, 2015 Report Share Posted June 26, 2015 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AstroDan Posted June 27, 2015 Report Share Posted June 27, 2015 Thanks. I'm not holding out much from the ride itself if it's even smaller than Krake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted June 30, 2015 Report Share Posted June 30, 2015 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Altitude Posted June 30, 2015 Report Share Posted June 30, 2015 Kerfuffle, Ian-S and Matt 236 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt 236 Posted June 30, 2015 Report Share Posted June 30, 2015 So beutiful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshC. Posted June 30, 2015 Report Share Posted June 30, 2015 Haven't watched the POV, but looking forward to doing this tomorrow / Thursday / Friday... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kerfuffle Posted June 30, 2015 Report Share Posted June 30, 2015 Baron really does look fantastic. Too bad it's very unlikely I'll be able to ride it myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted June 30, 2015 Report Share Posted June 30, 2015 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... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deleted Users Posted June 30, 2015 Report Share Posted June 30, 2015 Haven't watched the POV, but looking forward to doing this tomorrow / Thursday / Friday... Alright Benin Mark9, Tom, Cal and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt 236 Posted June 30, 2015 Report Share Posted June 30, 2015 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) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kerfuffle Posted June 30, 2015 Report Share Posted June 30, 2015 Matt 236 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AstroDan Posted June 30, 2015 Report Share Posted June 30, 2015 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. Coaster 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AstroDan Posted June 30, 2015 Report Share Posted June 30, 2015 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Posted June 30, 2015 Report Share Posted June 30, 2015 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! OldFarmerDean 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Altitude Posted June 30, 2015 Report Share Posted June 30, 2015 Best POV I could find so far of before the lift hill starts! Oh and this one is HD! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EC! Posted June 30, 2015 Report Share Posted June 30, 2015 Some of the preshows when entering Baron. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted June 30, 2015 Report Share Posted June 30, 2015 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... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EC! Posted July 1, 2015 Report Share Posted July 1, 2015 Such an awesome shot and such a beautiful coaster!! Cal, Kerfuffle and pognoi 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.S217 Posted July 1, 2015 Report Share Posted July 1, 2015 Baron was fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshC. Posted July 1, 2015 Report Share Posted July 1, 2015 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt 236 Posted July 1, 2015 Report Share Posted July 1, 2015 Looks a beutiful ride I'm struggling to resist jealousy right now jack & josh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark9 Posted July 2, 2015 Report Share Posted July 2, 2015 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshC. Posted July 2, 2015 Report Share Posted July 2, 2015 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted July 2, 2015 Report Share Posted July 2, 2015 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... OldFarmerDean 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark9 Posted July 2, 2015 Report Share Posted July 2, 2015 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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