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Small News From The Theme Park Industry

Will said:
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Any new creds?

I confess I'm hoping not...

EDIT: M&Ds has a new Big Apple. ****'s sake.
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No details yet. I'd imagine the vast majority of current rides are owned by the old leaseholder, so we could be looking at a completely new line up. Will keep an eye on their fb for details and may pop over for any notable changes.
 
Alton Tower's have announced 2022 events! The usual's we've had in previous years such as Mardi Gras, Oktoberfest, Scarefest & Fireworks however a new event called 'Festival of Thrills' will run 4th April to 6th May.

The description goes; 'Celebrate the Resort’s awesome rollercoasters as they reawaken this spring at the Resort’s Festival of Thrills! With serious speeds and heart-pumping loops, twists and turns, guests can join the chosen ones on Wicker Man, brave Oblivion’s iconic vertical drop and enjoy G-forces greater than a space shuttle on the legendary Nemesis. To heighten the excitement, each of the Resort’s big 7 rollercoasters will have its own live music playing out at this adrenalin-inducing event!'

What this actually mean's is anyone's guess...
 
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God only knows, but they've piqued my interest with that, so doing something right. I prefer 'celebration of hardware' to random made-up event with slightly random seeming theming, so needless to say I'll check this out at some point :)

(You just know the live music will be awful and I'll be praying for the real music back though :D )
 
Thekingin64 said:
No details yet. I'd imagine the vast majority of current rides are owned by the old leaseholder, so we could be looking at a completely new line up. Will keep an eye on their fb for details and may pop over for any notable changes.
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www.dailypost.co.uk

Funfair set for major revamp as leisure group takes back control of site

The site in Towyn has been run by tenants for 15 years but will now undergo a major revamp
www.dailypost.co.uk www.dailypost.co.uk

Looks like we are looking at a full line up change for tir prince.
 
Bellewaerde intends to remove Keverbaan (the Zerier Tivoli that’s been at the park since 1981) by the end of 2022 in favor of a new ride that may come in 2023. This was expressed by park officials during a meeting with local residents, but there’s no word on what type of ride would be the coaster’s replacement.

Source:
www.looopings.nl

Bellewaerde Park gaat klassieke Keverbaan na ruim veertig jaar afbreken

De Keverbaan van het Belgische pretpark Bellewaerde Park gaat binnen afzienbare tijd verdwijnen. Het attractiepark in Ieper neemt waarschijnlijk na...
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Some ongoing news...

Ride to Happiness at Plopsaland stalled earlier today at the high point of the ride, with 7 riders on board.


At time of writing, the train and riders are still in situ; nearing on 4 hours since the incident happened:

https://www.facebook.com/1412338745701213/posts/3073095839625487

Looks to be a complicated procedure, no doubt not helped by the current weather conditions (I believe De Panne has similar stormy weather to England at the moment).
Hopefully everyone on board is warm and well and there's no health complications that arise.
 
Projektion said:
Balder closed until the end of Summer at the earliest for retracking due to wood rot
www.ttela.se

Lisebergs "Balder" drabbat av röta

En av Lisebergs mest populära åkattraktioner, berg- och dalbanan Balder, har drabbats av röta i träbrädorna, skriver <a id="link-mQDZQq0BtgIudMIi" href="https://www.gp.se/ekonomi/br%C3%A4dorna-ruttna-i-balder-attraktionen-st%C3%A4ngd-i-sommar-1.66357499">GP.</a>
www.ttela.se www.ttela.se
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Why does wood rot only seem to happen to the pre-fabs, I wonder? If I'm remembering correctly, wasn't Colossos at Heide originally closed down for similar reasons?
 
Matt N said:
Why does wood rot only seem to happen to the pre-fabs, I wonder? If I'm remembering correctly, wasn't Colossos at Heide originally closed down for similar reasons?
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It doesn't just happen to pre-fabs, other woodies are just easier to rip it all out and retrack it traditionally rather than ordering then awaiting track from Intamin
 
Projektion said:
Balder closed until the end of Summer at the earliest for retracking due to wood rot
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Having just booked a trip to Sweden for my first visit to Liseberg, this is disappointing news :( With TTD being closed all season and me planning to go to Cedar Point later in the year, that's two big spites guaranteed already.
 
Matt N said:
Why does wood rot only seem to happen to the pre-fabs, I wonder? If I'm remembering correctly, wasn't Colossos at Heide originally closed down for similar reasons?
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The article says that due to a construction error (or design error, the term can mean both things), water has been accumulating underneath the rails of the coaster, causing rot. Presumably, it's the running strips of metal or possibly the glue laminate that causes the problem: water can seep into wood through capillary forces, but the structure needs to be able to dry out again to prevent rot. For one reason or another, the coaster rails were not able to dry properly, and rot set in. The cost of replacing the rails is quoted as 30 million SEK, or about £3 million.
 
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