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Mystic Timbers & Santa
Cruz Beach Boardwalk The latest projects from Daniels Wood Land
that border the park, culminating in the discovery of the secret that are hidden within the abandoned premises of the Miami River Lumber Company. DWL designed and installed the scenic elements,
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which resembles an abandoned lumber mill, for the queue line and in the ride. Reclaimed wood, antique equipment, and animated props, such as swinging lockers and dropping signs, envelop the riders at the end of the ride and was part of Kings Island’s successful ‘what’s in the shed’ marketing campaign. DWL also created the mysterious crashed truck and the ride billboard; a large overhead sign which firsts sets the scene for the attraction from the outside. DWL swung an
aving opened in March, Kings Island’s newest wooden roller coaster, Mystic Timbers, is a high-speed ride through the mysterious forests
antique cannon and smashed it into the hood of the 1960’s Chevy pickup to create the authentic damage. In May, the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk completed a multi-million dollar expansion adding new games and attractions. For Fright Walk, a spooky walk-through attraction which extends under the Boardwalk, DWL fabricated and installed two large fibreglass gargoyles perched atop real log pilings. They guard the entrance and are positioned in front of castle rock facade with iron gates and an illuminated sign. They also created the facade for The Vault, a laser maze challenge experience. Visitors will pass under a massive steel arched Boardwalk sign, fabricated by DWL, which established the new main entrance. DWL had just one week to get all the themed elements installed so the Boardwalk could open for Memorial weekend.
Pégase Express
Parc Astérix Guests of Parc Astérix are set for a thrilling and whimsical ride into Greek mythology this summer, with the opening of Pégase Express, a brand new roller coaster designed by Jora Vision for the French resort company Compagnie des Alpes. Along with the Compagnie des Alpes team, Jora Vision had the unique task of envisioning a story, which would dip in to the Astérix universe, while being its own unique entity. The coaster, manufactured by Gertslauer, is located
within the ancient Greece themed section the park. A great deal of the attraction’s storytelling occurs in the queue and loading station, which exist inside the monumental Gare Montparnassos, a nod to the famous Parisian train station as well as the eponymous Greek mountain. In true Astérix tradition, guests will encounter countless jokes and references in its concourses and ticket halls. Magazine stands nod to current
publications, ticket booths of antiquity showcase familiar modern-day commuter struggles (is there another strike?). Posters even announce an upcoming tunnel to Londinium. “The strength of our design team, I believe, is the
synergy between different expertises,” explains Jan Maarten de Raad, CEO of Jora Vision. “For Pégase Express, we had architects, illustrators, graphic designers and a creative director working together. It is key to us that our designs — which come with new innovations and challenges each time — are feasible, technically as well as budget-wise. We plan construction and execution costs right from the preliminary design phase. If you look at photos of Pégase Express, you’ll see only a few differences with the concept design. That makes us very proud indeed!”
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