HONG KONG IN COLOUR!
Hair Raiser at Thrill Mountain
Hong Kong’s two big theme parks – Ocean Park and Hong Kong Disneyland – have each launched new lands within the last few weeks, and each is unashamedly bright, brash and full of fun.
Park World profiles the colourful Thrill Mountain and Toy Story Land
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elebrating the world of Luna parks and carnivals, Thrill Mountain is the latest part of Ocean Park’s HK$5.5 billion (US$700m/€540m) 10-year Master
Redevelopment Plan. This cluster of five high energy attractions high above the South China Sea is headlined by Hong Kong’s first and only floorless rollercoaster by revered supplier Bolliger & Mabillard (B&M). “Thrill Mountain is Ocean Park’s Christmas present for
Whirly Bird at Thrill Mountain
Flash at Thrill Mountain RIGHT: Rev Booster
thrill-seekers around the world,” highlights park chairman Dr Allan Zemen. “Guests not only get to enjoy Hong Kong’s fastest rollercoaster ride but also do so at the highest elevation in town dedicated to mechanical rides.” Situated adjacent to the Summit Station of the Ocean Express, Thrill Mountain covers an area of over two hectares (222,800 sq ft), spanning from the east part of the park to the west. Here flashing lights and fast-paced create a carnival atmosphere. Hair Raiser, the B&M floorless coaster, sends riders rushing through multiple inversions at speeds of up to 88km/h, experiencing forces of up to 4G in acceleration. Two 28-seat trains are used. Over 850-metres of bright yellow track is supported by red pillars, making the ride hard to miss. At its heighest point the ride stands 41.7- metres-tall.
Supplied by Chance Rides, Whirly Bird is a 32-metre- tall Aviator ride that gives guests spectacular views of the park and Aberdeen down below. Passengers can even control the position of their ride vehicle by using an in-car joystick. Aerial thrills are also provided on board Flash, a 22-8-metre Mondial Ultra Max 360º pendulum ride that opened around 12 months ago as a taste of what was to come at Thrill Mountain. Rev Booster is a 20-car/60-seat Musik Express style ride supplied by Visa International from Italy. Here strong musical rhythms are accompanied by sudden reversals in direction. Close by is Bumper Blasters, a bumper car track by fellow Italian manufacturer IE Park. A total of 24 vintage-styled cars are featured on a 22 x 13-metre-track.
These thrilling rides are complemented by attractions including the bungee trampolines, eight colourful games booths, the Clown Corner 300-seat dining hall including Italian, Japanese, Taiwanese and Indian cuisine, Refill Station ice cream parlour and the Drop Shop, where a wide range of carnival and masquerade party-themed merchandise is available.
Thrill Mountian’s Drop Shop (left) and Bumper Blasters (right)
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