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Ocean Odyssey opens at Marineland
Marineland in Ontario, Canada, recently introduced Ocean Odyssey, a new family ride from Zierer. The 6-metre-tall attraction features a giant purple octopus at its centre with a flying fish on the end of each of its 12 tentacles. Each fish seats two riders, who use a joystick to direct their car up and down hydraulically. “Ocean Odyssey is the perfect addition to our current selection of rides,” believes Marineland owner John Holer, "as it will very much appeal to families. I'm very careful when choosing rides. The most important factor is that it has to have wide appeal. Adults and children must be able to ride with few restrictions." The new ride is visually stunning with its Jules Verne-like theming. The octopus appears to emerge from a circular fountain of water that constantly sprays water
from the base of the ride. "Its design is very attractive," adds Holer. "The sound of water splashing into the pool beneath adds to its theming and matches our theme of marine animals, fish and octopi." Situated near Niagara Falls,
Marineland offers a variety of attractions including a dolphin, walrus and sea lion show, killer whales performances, unsurpassed viewing and interaction with beluga whales, wildlife displays and of course amusement rides.
www.marineland.com
Extreme coaster planned for Gardaland
“The most extreme and imposing rollercoaster in Italy” is now under construction at Gardaland, close to Lake Garda. The ride, by Bolliger & Mabillard (B&M), will open in 2011 and is believed to be the first of its kind, featuring seats suspended either side of the track.
In anticipation of the ride's arrival, Gardaland CEO Aldo Vigevani and the
park’s general director Danilo Santi unveiled a giant “egg” on site last month. Fans can follow the ride's progress via a webcam at
www.gardland.it
Return of the woodie at Gröna Lund
Described as the most difficult and complex attraction ever to be installed at the Stockholm city park, Twister will be the first wooden coaster at Gröna Lund in over 45 years when it opens next season.
Developed with The Gravity Group, the ride will be seventh rollercoaster at this, Sweden’s oldest amusement park. Extremely compact, it will nevertheless be a thrilling ride, featuring two ergonomic 12-seater trains. The coaster’s 15- metre-tall first drop and camelback hill will be visible from across the waterways of Stockholm, redefining the skyline of the park. In total the ride will feature 480-metres of track, and reach top speeds of 61km/h. Care has been taken to create a ride that adds to the charm of Gröna Lund without taking up much space at this tightly-packed city park. Also planned for 2011 is a remake of the classic ghost train “Blå Tåget,” which Twister will travel over the top of, as well as over and under the Jetline and Kvasten steel coasters. “Twister breaks new ground for wooden rollercoasters and is the perfect addition to our fantastic park,” says Gröna Lund ride manager Peter Osbeck. “Thanks to its unique yet classic design and state of the art custom made trains, it will appeal to coaster lovers of all ages, both thrill seekers and families." Construction on the “woodie” was due to begin on August 9 and is estimated for
The new ride will change the park’s skyline
completion just in time for the season start in May.
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