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Part 6 Pirates & Dinos & Vikings--Oh My: Djurs Sommerland Here’s how Djurs Sommerland has changed since my last visit with TPR in 2009: They changed what they should’ve changed and they kept what they should’ve kept. This park was good back then, and it’s even better now. Case in point: The park featured a rather dated jungle-themed area with a Huss Topple Tower and a “jungle cruise” ride full of moth-eaten animatronics. They’ve since replaced it with a family-friendly dinosaur-themed land that looks much better and is less likely to become dated. However, I must admit that I miss the monkey who water skies behind a crocodile. As for things they rightly kept, they still have the excellent Piraten. Yes, the whole pirate themed area has been improved, but that classic Intamin Megalite remains its flagship. They still have the field full of trampolines and potentially dangerous climbing structures, too. With its remaining sections themed to Vikings, Mexico, and the American Wild West (no surprise there), along with a water park, Djurs Sommerland is one of the most well rounded of the Danish theme parks. The coasters there range from major thrill machines like Piraten to great family rides, such as Juvelen (a launched Intamin coaster themed to an ATV race through Aztec ruins). As you may have guessed, I enjoyed this park--a lot. Here’s a look at a great day at Djurs! Here’s all you need to know about Djurs Sommerland in mural form. “You see what’s behind me, right? So, you know what’s coming late this afternoon! Yep! A behind-the-scenes tour of that ticket booth. You’re welcome!” The park website says that the ride is a race to recover an Aztec jewel (or “Juvelen,” in Danish). It’s a good example of what a “family coaster” should be--a nicely themed “journey,” not just a mess of track plopped down on a concrete slab. The queue looks great. Somebody fetch me a hacksaw and a crow bar. This jewel belongs in a museum! This dude might’ve just cursed us, but I’m not sure. Eric and Jere are still alive, so I guess they weren’t cursed. “Oh, don’t be so sure about that, my good man.” Thus spoke the Aztec Mummy. I didn’t get too many pictures of Juvelen itself, but this is definitely one of them. I call this “Peekaboo Juvelen.” Vaya con Dios. Is Asia any wilder than Mexico? Well, it does have dragons. “What happened to Chuck?” “Dunno. We heard a yell, followed by a loud belch. But all we found was his hat.” I thought this was a Vekoma Family Suspended Coaster, but I later found out that it’s an Intamin. Djurs is a very Intamin-friendly park, I guess (which is a good thing). Well, to whomever made it, nice little ride. Looks like Ligeia caught up to me, again--but why is she drooling so much? This isn’t my kind of ride, but folks seem to enjoy it. And there are those who REALLY enjoy it. A train and a ride sign in one shot--I rule! Looks like those Cokes never made it to their destination, unless they were going to Hell! “Oh no, not Hell. I must admit that I killed the driver and drank them all.” While in Laredo Town, keep an eye open for a young cowboy all wrapped in white linen, cold as the clay. “Why don’t ya take a picture, hombre? It’ll last longer . . . oh, you are.” Yes, we are indeed transported to the American West as imagined by Walt Disney and interpreted by a Danish theme park. Not sure this is authentic Wild West gear, though. Looks like a nice place. They can bury you and cater the reception afterward. A land themed to Vikings in Scandinavia? How novel! I think we may have found the Thor’s Hammer coaster. Call it . . . a hunch. OK, all you who watched cartoons in the 1960s--sing along! “From the Rainbow Bridge of Asgard . . . . . . where the booming heavens roar!” “You’ll behold in breathless wonder, . . . . . . the God of Thunder, Mighty Thor!” Did Thor look a bit hungover to you? He was definitely hung over your car as it departed the station . . . OW! Stop hitting me! More to come.1 point
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It would be great if they did this. I'm kind of tired of the backwards launch.1 point