limecrusha1 Posted March 11, 2009 Report Share Posted March 11, 2009 I can't seem to find a topic on Flamingo land (yorkshire), so I thought I would start one.Has anybody been?It looks quite good and they have a new coaster opening july this year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treeis Posted March 12, 2009 Report Share Posted March 12, 2009 I think there new "el loco" coaster is an awesom new addition. Its a pity flamingoland is so far away though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Posted March 12, 2009 Report Share Posted March 12, 2009 I think it got lost when the forums had a problem. I like the fact that FL are installing developments after developments but I don't like the fact that they are installing this compact coaster which has the same layout. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew H Posted March 12, 2009 Report Share Posted March 12, 2009 Flamingo Land - If RCT was a theme park. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimR Posted March 12, 2009 Report Share Posted March 12, 2009 Where is Flamingo Land? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew H Posted March 12, 2009 Report Share Posted March 12, 2009 Where is Flamingo Land?Kirby Misperton, Malton, North Yorkshire, YO17 6UX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPBecca Posted March 12, 2009 Report Share Posted March 12, 2009 I'm hoping to go there this year when they have their new coaster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiteknuckle Posted March 12, 2009 Report Share Posted March 12, 2009 I have been there a few times in the past. Not a bad park, with some pretty good rides, especially Velocity, the Vekoma Motorbike launch coaster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimR Posted March 27, 2009 Report Share Posted March 27, 2009 What type of coaster is Mumbo Jumbo? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted March 27, 2009 Report Share Posted March 27, 2009 It's an S&S El Loco.Pictures from RCDB.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimR Posted March 27, 2009 Report Share Posted March 27, 2009 Ahh thanks once again James!Don't S&S have any other restraints? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted March 27, 2009 Report Share Posted March 27, 2009 They have over the shoulder restraints on their tower rides but they're a bit pants. Prefer them restraints to be honest, and they'd probably make this coaster feel a lot different to if it had full restraints Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aarron P Posted March 28, 2009 Report Share Posted March 28, 2009 If I can remember correct Mumbo Jumbo is supposed to have something like a 125 degree beyond verticle drop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted March 28, 2009 Report Share Posted March 28, 2009 Correct :)That picture of the layout is a bit unclear but I think its that straight down bit after the curve from the lift hill? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TraX Posted March 29, 2009 Report Share Posted March 29, 2009 Don't S&S have any other restraints?Were you hoping for something like B&M?? What they have are unique to them and very 'free'. S&S believe that it's pointless covering riders 'in cotton wool' making them feel totally secure, thus giving us their unique and comfortable restraint system.James, that is correct, following the lift hill and nippy turn around, the cars will move directly into the 112% degree drop.Nick Buckley, Flamingoland's Operations Director, on Steel Hawg Vs Mumbo Jumbo:"Steel Hawg is actually 111º - the 120 was an early design, and the S&S marketing people weren't quite as up to date with the engineering people when that coaster was launched. Ours will be 1º steeper than Indiana beach." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Posted March 29, 2009 Report Share Posted March 29, 2009 1-inch steeper, if it was 120 degrees that would a bit more impressive. I mean who notices a 1-inch difference? ^^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TraX Posted March 29, 2009 Report Share Posted March 29, 2009 Ahhh, the wonder of marketing! However, that small difference makes it the steepest and so all the public will hear, is that it's the 'world's steepest roller coaster' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted April 10, 2009 Report Share Posted April 10, 2009 I went last year and it was a great day out. First of all we got the Passes to skip the Queues using phones and got on Kumali 20 minutes later. For an inverted coaster and being young (I'm new to forum and I'm only 14) I have to say I was quite scared, It doesn't look that high until you get to the top of the lift chain, and it felt like it was going on forever. But then when it dropped I felt completely safe and liked the ride. The boomerang half-loop inversion was awesome but by the end I was almost falling out the seat which really terrified me Bigger restraints would be appreciated =D The On-Ride videos are also a great idea, I can't wait to get one on Saw.Then we went on Voodoo the pirate ship and it's much better than any of the others I've been on in the country. Followed shortly by the River Splash ride. Other than a big stop half way through it was a good ride, and watching all the animals was a great experience. The drop was good but Loggers Leap, Stormforce 10 and Tidal Wave were better in my honest opinion.Then my group went on the Vortex-type ride but I'm sad and have a huge fear of swing-rides after going on rush last year. They all said it was a good ride and it definitely made them all dizzy, so I suppose it's a must go-on if you don't mind them. Velocity. For me the best ride in the park, the feeling of being launched off in that awkward position was great and the photos were all quite funny, though it woulda been better with a nice inversion The wild mouse was pretty much Rattlesnake but without the theming but some of the drops were still fun: Note - Don't sit on the right when you have a heavier person on the left unless you want to be squashed. As my friends (again I don't like drop towers either) went on the Upwards Launch tower I watched and laughed when they got off and they all felt sick. I was also told that the lapbar really didn't feel safe when it launched and for a split second one was positive he was about to die (lol) Other than those we just went on them again but Velocity broke down when we got on for the second time. There was an inversion ship which was quite fun and also a Ripsaw kind of ride which I don't think went upside down but it was shut for most of the day so we didn't get on it :/ And I'm annoyed because I really want to go on Mumbo Jumbo =[ But Saw looks better tbh :L I don't know why I did this but just for anybody who plans on going there just to say which are the best rrides for adrenaline junkies Oh and the zoo is good as well ^^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam P Posted April 11, 2009 Report Share Posted April 11, 2009 From what I have seen and heard about the park I might try and get up there when their new coaster opens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake C Posted June 24, 2009 Report Share Posted June 24, 2009 on ride video of mumbojumbo and a bit of info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Posted June 25, 2009 Report Share Posted June 25, 2009 Looks **** and has a capacity that is ****. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rossafc Posted June 25, 2009 Report Share Posted June 25, 2009 I would like to visit, but only to ride Mumbo Jumbo and Velocity.Does anyone else find S&S seats really uncomfortable? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James6 Posted June 25, 2009 Report Share Posted June 25, 2009 I didn't untill I got stuck on Slammer at the top for about 10 minutes...So yes, now I do , But I didn't before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rossafc Posted June 25, 2009 Report Share Posted June 25, 2009 I didn't untill I got stuck on Slammer at the top for about 10 minutes...So yes, now I do , But I didn't before.They hurt my spin They need to add some sort of cushioning to the back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Posted June 25, 2009 Report Share Posted June 25, 2009 I can't stand the Slammer shoulder restraints, they give me back and shoulder aches. I once dislocated () my shoulder on Slammer but it feels better now....I mean I can't feel any pain. I wonder if it's permanently numb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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