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Thor’s Hammer at Tusenfryd


The latest 3D dark ride to be billed by its creators as an affordable answer to Spider-Man has opened at Tusenfryd, Oslo, Norway. Thor’s Hammer was realised from design to production in eight months by P&P Projects from the Netherlands and features the first next generation Multi Motion installation by ETF Ride Systems with a moving platform that allows the vehicles to roll and pitch. The attraction, which opened late last month, tells the story of Thor’s Hammer via a mix of themed sets and 3D media content. Hourly capacity is around 720. “We designed and built the scenery, 3D films, lighting, special effects, sound and music and off course show control” details P&P owner/art director Philipp van Stratum. “The integration of physical theming and 3D films, special effects and the motion ride system is amazing, and looks even better than we hoped for. P&P Projects is very proud of the project.” More on Thor’s Hammer in Park World’s annual dark ride round-up next issue.


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The new slide features Polin’s Natural Light Effects


Polin launches Sphere


The signature orb element


Following its introduction of the concept in November at IAAPA Attractions Expo in Orlando, Polin Waterparks & Pool Systems is about to put its first Sphere slide into use in Turkey. Located at Aqua Fantasy in Selcuk, Izmir, the 4-in-1 attraction features a combination of tried and tested Polin rides connected by tube slides including a Space Boat, Navigatour and Uphill Navigatour. The signature feature, however, is a 6m (19.6ft) sphere section, the perimeter of which riders rocket and whirl inside a two- person tube before shooting out through a tunnel at the bottom. Finally, after a ride through the orb, they splash out into a pool below. The attraction also includes Polin’s signature Natural Light Effects – as seen above in stunning detail – and Magic Shine finish (glossy on both sides). A large hotel and spa complex on Turkey’s Aegean coast, Aqua Fantasy began working with Polin several years ago when it expanded its waterpark offerings. It has named the new Sphere complex the Super Combo. “We are excited to work with Polin on another unique project,” declares


Aqua Fantasy waterpark co-ordinator Askin Altiparmak. “We are confident to predict that the Sphere’s appealing orb shaped design, multiple slide route and ride experience will make it one of the most popular attractions in our park.” Over the next 12 months, Polin is due to commission further Sphere slides at facilities in France, Tunisia, Ukraine, Croatia, Russia, Turkey and Thailand. A giant 4-person Magic Sphere is currently being installed at Cartoon Network Amazone in Thailand, set to open by the end of the year.


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