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Walibi Belgium Discussion Thread
SharkTums replied to Dark Vampire's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
Looks great for them! The waterpark was definitely looking a little old school so this is a nice update! -
Orlando Options- what would you do?
SharkTums replied to BitterOldHag's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
Yeah, I pretty much agree with Bill. It seems like SeaWorld is your best choice. -
^Oh! Great question which I can answer! The lockers were great! Better than VelociCoaster in a few ways... - Bigger locker - Bigger locker area (not as cramped) - More lockers (so you're not waiting for a locker instead of waiting for the ride which I've seen a few times on VelociCoaster) They use your magic band/ticket and it was a fast process. If you don't have a band/ticket (phone bluetooth app doesn't work as of now) they give you an RFID card. There's also a little lighted cubby ON the bike itself where I would put my phone and keys. No metal detectors or anything so you can bring stuff with you as long as it's small.
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Yeah, it just takes some practice to get on it if you have big legs or a big build. Most people have not ridden a real motorbike coaster like this before. That's the problem. They think they have! They think Hagrid's is a motorbike but it's not at all. This Vekoma version is the real deal and you lay down like on a sport bike. I saw people yesterday refusing to get in the proper riding position and then getting angry that they couldn't fit. If you can't get in the position or you have VERY large legs, just go ride in the back modified seats, no big deal.
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It's a capybara and it's amazing!!! World's largest rodent!! I definitely want to go back to this park. I think a lot of us just weren't in the mood for the cold and rainy weather at the end of the trip. The park was beautiful and had some really interesting ride. I think one full size coaster to replace the boomerang and we'll be back for sure!
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RIP Mindbender at West Edmonton Mall
SharkTums replied to tndank's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
We've been trying to figure out was there any notice to this removal and we just missed it or was this kind of out of the blue? Seems like they could have made an easy years worth of rent had they announced this and all the coaster people would have made the trek! I will add to what others have said, it was an amazing and crazy intense ride. I do have to wonder though, can you imagine in this day and age had a roller coaster derailed and killed three people I can't imagine it would be back open six months later!!?? And then stayed open another 30 years after that! Here's our video from our one visit a long time ago featuring the even more insane backwards car as well! -
PortAventura Discussion Thread
SharkTums replied to Shockwave's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
^Yup, heard the rumors. I think it would be a good thing at this point. -
Tusenfryd Discussion Thread
SharkTums replied to Shadowforce's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
Exciting! Thanks for the update! -
Lightwater Valley Discussion Thread
SharkTums replied to larrygator's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
^The Toad Hole!!! So freakin weird! -
Lightwater Valley Discussion Thread
SharkTums replied to larrygator's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
The ride was unique, but also brutal and bizarre. I can't imagine it wasn't hurting people or requiring way too much maintenance. -
Tusenfryd Discussion Thread
SharkTums replied to Shadowforce's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
Great to see so much progress! -
LEGO Roller Coasters and Rides
SharkTums replied to JimmyBo's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
Amazing! Big Lego fan here and their sets are only getting crazier! ^Jim reached out to me and I gave him permission to post this here.