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rkworld-online.c New drop tower ride for Gardaland I
taly’s Gardaland theme park has installed a new drop tower ride ahead of its planned opening in June 2024. Last week, Gardaland took delivery of the
25-metre-high purple octagonal tower for the new ride, which is confirmed to be a drop and twist tower. Guests will experience a “ritual chant surrounded by
glistening symbols [and] spectacular lighting effects”, Gardaland owner Merlin Entertainments said in a press release. When riders get to the highest point of the attraction,
they will plummet through dense clouds of smoke. Before this, they will move up and down the tower several times, repeatedly rotating around the axis. “We can’t wait to inaugurate this attraction that is
destined to become a new icon of Gardaland,” said Sabrina de Carvalho, divisional director of Gardaland. “Thanks to its impressive set design and light
and sound effects, our guests will be involved in a memorable experience. “It promises to be not just a fun experience but also
a real adventure, which will spark the imagination and guarantee excitement for our visitors.” The three pieces that make up the new attraction,
weighing a total of approximately 22,000kg, have been assembled and hoisted into place by two cranes. The new ride is equipped with a hydraulic system, meaning its gondola can be controlled via a state-of-
the-art touchscreen control panel. Gardaland Resort contains the Gardaland
amusement park, the Legoland Water Park, a Sea Life aquarium, and three hotels. It welcomes nearly three
million visitors a year. In 2022, Gardaland opened the world’s first
Jumanji-themed ride, based on Sony Pictures’ $2 billion film franchise.
Emerald Park shares glimpse of Tír na nÓg coasters I
reland’s Emerald Park has shared a first look at two new coasters opening in May as part of the new Tír na nÓg land.
The new coasters are part of Emerald Park’s
Tír na nÓg development, its first fully themed and immersive land. An opening date for the €22 million land will be revealed next month. The 6.5-acre land is a first for Emerald Park. It
will house two coasters and a classic ride, a Zierer Waveswinger. Both new coasters were made by Vekoma Rides, the Dutch roller coaster specialist. One is a Suspended Thrill Coaster, offering a
top speed of 90 km/h, a track length of 750m, and five inversions. The other is a Family Boomerang. This includes a maximum speed of 60km/h, airtime hills, dives and turns. Additionally, there will be new F&B outlets and
retail spaces, all inspired by Tír na nÓg. In Irish mythology, Tír na nÓg is one of the names for the Celtic Otherworld. “Today marks a monumental leap in Emerald
Park’s journey as we unveil the trains on our two new roller coasters at Tír na nÓg,” said Charles Coyle, general manager of Emerald Park.
16 “This milestone not only signifies our dedication
to creating fully themed and immersive experiences but also represents the culmination of years of hard work and innovation. “As we continue to push the boundaries of imagination, we’re looking forward to seeing our
guests embark on an unforgettable adventure this year.” Jora Vision, a leading design and production
company, worked on the theming strategy for the Tír na nÓg project.
MARCH 2024
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