Ride Previews
parkworld-online.com
German parks spring into new season
Two multi-million euro rides opened in Germany over the last weekend of March, kicking off spring in fine style. One is a fearsome- looking rollercoaster, whilst the other is a richly-themed water ride with a few
hidden surprises – but they do have a few things in common. Both were
designed in Switzerland, and both are a lot of fun. Here, direct from Park
World’s memory card, are our first exclusive shots. Full features, interviews and more images to follow next issue
FLUG DER DÄMONEN HEIDE PARK
ermany’s first wing coaster was officially opened to the general public on Saturday 29 March following a very smooth construction process that saw the main structure in place by late last year. This, Heide Park’s second B&M construction (following the dive coaster Krake), joins an attraction line-up featuring eight other rollercoasters. It also enjoys the distinction of being the third B&M Wing Coaster in Europe, the other two as sister Merlin Entertainments properties Gardaland in Italy and Thorpe Park near London.
G
Guests riding Flug der Dämonen (Flight of the Demon) experience a 772m-long twisting layout featuring with five inversions, a wing over drop, high speed camelback, revolution roll, panorama curve, Immelmann, pretzel and over-banked turn, plus a descent below ground level. The ride also features several thrilling near-misses with adjacent buildings and coasters including the Schweizer Bobbahn (Mack Bobsled) and Big Loop (Vekoma Corkscrew). “The premiere rides were a great success and I am very pleased with the positive response,” says Heidi Park Resort general manager Sabrina de Carvalho. “I am convinced €15 million for Germany’s first wing coaster is exactly the right investment. The season can now begin!”
flug-der-daemonen.de
BELOW RIGHT: Opening day crowds
32
APRIL 2014
Page 1 |
Page 2 |
Page 3 |
Page 4 |
Page 5 |
Page 6 |
Page 7 |
Page 8 |
Page 9 |
Page 10 |
Page 11 |
Page 12 |
Page 13 |
Page 14 |
Page 15 |
Page 16 |
Page 17 |
Page 18 |
Page 19 |
Page 20 |
Page 21 |
Page 22 |
Page 23 |
Page 24 |
Page 25 |
Page 26 |
Page 27 |
Page 28 |
Page 29 |
Page 30 |
Page 31 |
Page 32 |
Page 33 |
Page 34 |
Page 35 |
Page 36 |
Page 37 |
Page 38 |
Page 39 |
Page 40 |
Page 41 |
Page 42 |
Page 43 |
Page 44 |
Page 45 |
Page 46 |
Page 47 |
Page 48 |
Page 49 |
Page 50 |
Page 51 |
Page 52