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Kolmården Discussion Thread
TPRrickard replied to robbalvey's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
Totally agree! Remember what Lisebergs original plans for Helix were? Good thing Helix happened and Green Fire didn't. But considering Wildfire uses basically all the length+terrain it can, it would be a shame if anything at all was compromised. It's pitch perfect right now in my opinion. Disagree with all my soul , I think the first concept for Helix looked like a good first spot contender for the Nr.1 steel in the world. Not that Helix as it is now isnt very good but the first concept was insane, tallest in Europe etc. Pretty hard to know I guess! Helix is a case of Jack of all trades - master of none, and I just have a feeling that Green Fire would have been a one trick pony with its drop, not to mention Liseberg as a park would be ruined for a long time. Like 'Liseberg' said, Green Fire would have become a coaster with a park around it. -
Kolmården Discussion Thread
TPRrickard replied to robbalvey's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
Totally agree! Remember what Lisebergs original plans for Helix were? Good thing Helix happened and Green Fire didn't. But considering Wildfire uses basically all the length+terrain it can, it would be a shame if anything at all was compromised. It's pitch perfect right now in my opinion. That's a big relief. In that case, I'll be hoping for a mid/late-summer 2016 opening at the earliest! -
Kolmården Discussion Thread
TPRrickard replied to robbalvey's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
^^ For now, I'll just pretend Wildfire was never announced to avoid being completely disappointed. The worst possible outcome is compromising layout/height to satisfy länsstyrelsen. This is probably just me, but not having Wildfire being build at all would be less of a disappointment than compromising the entire ride. Just the thought of it makes me depressed. I'll stay pessimistic and keep telling myself we're looking at zoning plans and a multiple year delay, even if it's exaggerated. Just no more disappointment, please. -
Kolmården Discussion Thread
TPRrickard replied to robbalvey's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
I'm honestly not very optimistic. There will definitely be changes to land and surroundings, and this would probably be an immediate negative from the Land and Environment court. At least from what I've been told, they are pretty sensitive about these things. Let's hope they reconsider, a 2016 opening would be great! -
Kolmården Discussion Thread
TPRrickard replied to robbalvey's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
I would honestly rather wait a few more years for a Wildfire with it's original layout, instead of a modified and sterilized layout that is approved by Länsstyrelsen. As long as the zero-g stall remains untouched, I'll be happy. This entire opposition is really because of neighbourhood conservatism, which I completely understand, I would also be sceptical in their position. The way I see it there seems to be no real environmental or noise related issues, so I hope for the project to continue shortly (probably won't though...). If noise should be a problem, I seriously wouldn't mind a some noice reduction tunnels! Still, this is very depressing, living about an hour from Kolmården. I thought I'd be riding my first RMC, but this is obviously not happening anytime soon... -
Lemonade. Rough coaster with amazing forces, or astonishingly smooth coaster with lack of forcefullness?
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Your guilty pleasure ride
TPRrickard replied to DanTheBooker's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
I'm probably one of the few who really enjoyed Big Apple Coaster/Manhattan Express, lots of excitement! -
Kolmården Discussion Thread
TPRrickard replied to robbalvey's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
All the hype was real! I'm still in shock, it feels so good to live in Sweden right now! -
Liseberg Discussion Thread
TPRrickard replied to viking86's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
Wow, all the Wildfire hype is really cloaking the Helix testing! It's a shame. Helix deserves some recognition! -
Kolmården Discussion Thread
TPRrickard replied to robbalvey's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
How about Big Bad Wolf returning to Kolmården? -
Kolmården Discussion Thread
TPRrickard replied to robbalvey's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
I'll be having class at 10, it really hurts. -
You Might Be A Coaster Nerd If....
TPRrickard replied to PCW_Nut's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
"It's an inversion, not a loop." -
Canada's Wonderland Discussion Thread
TPRrickard replied to BDG's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
A B&M giga coaster! I've really been hoping for this! -
Theme Park Review in JAPAN! 2011
TPRrickard replied to robbalvey's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
Fuji-Q is looking better! Looking forward to see a POV! -
Intamin 12 looper [NL]
TPRrickard replied to Loefet's topic in Roller Coaster Games, Models, and Other Randomness
Wow, great work! Looking forward to seeing one of these in the future! -
Photo TR : Gröna Lund and Liseberg, May 2011
TPRrickard replied to robinschroder's topic in Photo Trip Report Archive
15 minutes only for Twister!? Lol, when I was there the que was like 3 hours... Awesome report by BTW! -
Gröna Lund Discussion Thread
TPRrickard replied to Tobias94's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
I didn't know about this event. But thats ok because I'm going to Gröna Lund in a few days! The coaster looks awesome! Just look at the hairtime! Amazing footage! -
Dania Beach Hurricane Declares Bankruptcy
TPRrickard replied to digidoc's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
I saw this on my way to Bush Gardens. It's so sad it shut down. I hope another park will buy it. -
Gröna Lund Discussion Thread
TPRrickard replied to Tobias94's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
Twister is looking awesome! I can't wait to ride it! -
Liseberg Discussion Thread
TPRrickard replied to viking86's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
Awsome footage! Looking forward to riding it!