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  1. Somebody asked me how can they invest at this rate considering that Efteling, having more than twice the numbers, can only invest 35 million. Well, entrance fees are high for PHL (still worth every Euro) and Germans are known for spending a lot of money on their day away. And indeed, ad the fact that they invest a lot of their profits and is makes more sense.

  2. With that being said, I understand that they are a necessary evil, and are probably here to stay for a while. Still does not mean I have to like them.

     

    Are they necessary? How come 99% of major European parks haven't implied those measures? Or perhaps it is a cultural thing:

     

    I firmly believe the inside the box security measures are mostly techniques for parks to help cover their as$es from a liability standpoint, when and if anything happens. Yes, these devices prevent a very specific certain kind of danger, but if someone wants to harm someone at a park, or immediately outside, they will.

     

    I don't know if it really is true that you get sued a lot faster in the US than in Europe, however if so that could be the main reason for parks to do this.

     

    I don't have anything against it, however it is a shame the world in in such a state parks feel it is necessary. I know there are a lot of crazy people out there, not only terrorists. I do like the fact that I can walk up to the gate at Efteling without any checks, if feels a bit more relaxed.

  3. I thought this is interesting enough for this separate thread.

     

    As far as I aware of the majority of US parks have put in place a variety of security measures, with at least Disney going all the way: metal detectors at the entrance, bag checks & pat downs when in doubt. Let's leave metal detectors at the rides out of this as they serve another purpose (for those are too stupid to oblige to park rules). Now, what I am wondering, do you think is really makes a different? Does it make visiting any park at all safer? Or is it just a false sense of safety?

     

    I know the big names as CP, Universal and Disney are very interesting for those idiots who are willing to harm people. However, will it actually prevent anything? F.e. in Paris there are checks before entering the main plaza in front of the parks. The do check your bags (kinda) and do random full scans. However if I wanted to something bad I might as well could do it in the long line at the checkpoint... When leaving the park all guests are separated from the publicly accessible area by one fence. It comes down to if you want to do bad...

     

    Security also depends on what part of the world you are in. Robb & Elissa have been to almost every continent, maybe they know how it is in Asia and South America? I know the UAE-parks don't have any visible security measures and most of the European parks either. Efteling, with about 5M visitors, already informed the public that are not planning on increasing security to a visible state at the gates.

     

    I know we are not specialists, but I am wondering what you all think and how it is in different parts of the world. Does it make any difference or not?

  4. Again, people can make fun of my appearance as much as they want. That still won't change the fact that we are very successful on social media, have a great life, a wonderful family, and we enjoy what we do.

     

    I was re-reading your posts and exactly THIS is the problem for some. They simply can't stand to see someone is having the life they are wishing for. If they don't like TPR for that they should just stay way. Nobody is forcing them to stay engaged. Something to do with respect.

     

    Also, some just need to get laid more I guess

  5. ^I completely disagree about public transport. Sure it's a better option than trying it in the US, but if he can rent a car that's much easier than trains and waiting for buses/taxis. Most of the parks don't have their own train station (or it's a bus/taxi ride away) and with an ambitious schedule it will be easier to have your own car.

     

    The only country in the world I would do public transport for a roller coaster trip is Japan and even there, there are times when you're looking at a $40 taxi ride to/from a park.

     

     

    Not advice, just backing up this opinion... so true! Also, public transport can be pretty expensive. Renting a car and sharing those costs really is cheaper. Also, for example (what Elissa says): bus from nearest train station to Walibi is about 20/25 minutes. Efteling is also 20/25 minutes. Excluding waiting time.

  6. Can I offer you a piece of advice? On a personal note, as I am not admin or moderator...

     

    Just let it go. With every reply you post you are not making this thread less disturbing/awkward/weird/(slightly) insulting.

     

    Oh and well laugh or cry... don't know

  7. We are inching closer to $5k! Can our TPR crew make this happen? https://www.gofundme.com/jackcrouse

     

    Let's hope so.... no... better way to put it: I am sure of it. Great way to show that it is actually a real community - minus the obnoxious people - who care for each other and by that can help someone out within our possibilities. Great way to get TPR involved R&E!

     

    I am currently unemployed so I can't donate anything at all, however the next best thing I can do is respond to this thread and sharing this on social media. For everyone who wants to help but is not in any financial position to do so at all, keep in mind that spreading the word is the least we can do!

     

    I don't know if it is private or that I just missed this, but what happened to Jack that got him - and his family - in this terrible and scary situation? Not looking for details, was just wondering in general.

     

    PS Can you donate from overseas as well? Makes it easier to spread the word for me.

  8. The bitching about the price is weird. If you would put all that luxury in one private trips it would cost a lot more. Just do the math! So for the package (including ERT, onsite property, meals etc.) that was always included I think it is fairly cheap. So yes, it is a lot of money in general, but not for what you get. It can be done cheaper if you wish to go on real budget style (cramping people in vans, minimum amount of meals, cheap motels) however don't choose to go on one of the TPR Tours in that case. It is like saying that nice new Mazda 6 is too expensive. You get what you pay for! Have to say if the 6 would be a TPR Tour it would come loaded with all options free of extra charges.

  9. In my personal opinion this is NOT a wingcoaster. Mack and Walibi can say whatever they want, it doesn't mean it is a real wing coaster. A wingcoaster is a B&M Wingcoaster or a the Intamin Wing Rider Coaster.

    Just to clarify, Wing Coaster is Intamin's name for Skyrush style coasters where some seats are out over the side.

     

    Wing Rider is Intamin's name for coasters like Furious Baco where all seats are out over the side

     

    I know Just tried to explain what in my opinion an wing coaster is... as model or type of ride in general and so why I have mixed feelings with Lost Gravity.

     

    Anyone knows when usually the first test runs will be?

  10. ^Wow you really sound like the Dutch forums, not that there is something wrong with that each their own opinion.

     

    They didn't overhype anything in my opinion, in the end it's up to yourself how much you expect. This is unique in Europe as there is nothing like this in Europe. In the end it's al a marketing ploy by Walibi, you get much more attention if you can claim something is unique then to go around screaming you get the next generic coaster. They also don't lie on the winged part, these seats don't have anything above or below you and that's how manufactures sell the winged coasters.

     

    It depends on what you think is a wing coaster. For me there has to be track in between the seats and there as to be seats on both sides off the track. Any manufracter can say whatever they want, it doesn't make it the truth. (Just as less as me saying something that is the truth no matter what, as you said, gladly you can have different opinions.) So that makes this not a wing coaster (as type of product) and neither does it make the Intamin wing coaster a wing coaster, however the Intamin winger rider coaster is a wing coaster according to my theory.

     

    I know it is marketing... I have a degree in marketing... and one of the first lessons is not to claim anything you can life up to. Surely you can spice up the truth a bit, but Walibi claimed to much in Dutch media. Don't get me wrong, I think it as really a decent ride... it is just 'mweeh' compared to the 'crazy wild ride' Walibi kept on shouting out. Again, still looking forward to riding it.

  11. ^Wow you really sound like the Dutch forums, not that there is something wrong with that each their own opinion.

     

    They didn't overhype anything in my opinion, in the end it's up to yourself how much you expect. This is unique in Europe as there is nothing like this in Europe. In the end it's al a marketing ploy by Walibi, you get much more attention if you can claim something is unique then to go around screaming you get the next generic coaster. They also don't lie on the winged part, these seats don't have anything above or below you and that's how manufactures sell the winged coasters.

     

    It depends on what you think is a wing coaster. For me there has to be track in between the seats and there as to be seats on both sides off the track. Any manufracter can say whatever they want, it doesn't make it the truth. (Just as less as me saying something that is the truth no matter what, as you said, gladly you can have different opinions.)

     

    I know it is marketing... I have a degree in marketing... and one of the first lessons is not to claim anything you can life up to. Surely you can spice up the truth a bit, but Walibi claimed to much in Dutch media. Don't get me wrong, I think it as really a decent ride... it is just 'mweeh' compared to the 'crazy wild ride' Walibi kept on shouting out.

  12. New trains are here, and it looks good! It is a wing coaster like Intamin's, how did they get away with that?

     

    If you look at the previous posts, this picture has already been posted like three times.

     

    But on another note, these trains are like really short, so they're more like a wing-infinity coaster.

     

    In my personal opinion this is NOT a wingcoaster. Mack and Walibi can say whatever they want, it doesn't mean it is a real wing coaster. A wingcoaster is a B&M Wingcoaster or a the Intamin Wing Rider Coaster. All seats are beside the track and there is track between the middle seats. So, this and the Intamin Wing coaster are not wing coaster in my opinion. Walibi kinda overhyped this ride. Sure it looks like a decent and surely fun ride to ride, however not the 'crazy and unique ride' that the park claimed. Most European fans seem to have mixed feelings. Still, I welcome any new ride and I am going to pay the park a visit... but will be Goliath a lot more than Lost Gravity I guess.

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