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At least they are calling it a looping thrill ride, and not a coaster It looks like a great addition! I haven't ridden any of these yet, but they sure look like a lot of fun.

Plopsaland De Panne Six Flags New England or Six Flags Over Georgia?

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Cedar Point Europa-Park or PortAventura?

Nigloland - August 2017 Hello everyone! August 7th and 8th 2017, I went to France for my first ever time to Walygator Parc and Nigloland. I spent the first day in Walygator Parc and the second day in Nigloland. On August 8th, I visited Nigloland. I heard some great reviews from this park, but I always try to keep my expectations as low as possible, to avoid disappointment. And wow, this park is absolutely gorgeous! It has some good theming, and I really loved the atmosphere in the park. Of course, the main reason I visited this park was because of Alpina Blitz, the Mack Mega Coaster. It is clearly the best ride in the park, but Nigloland has much more to offer. New for last year was a 100 meter (328 ft) tall drop tower, that is located in a medieval castle. The weather forecast for the day was pretty bad with lots of rain and high winds. But it did not rain one bit. it was cloudy for most of the day, but in the afternoon even the sun came out. This resulted in very low crowds, and thus also in low queue times. Almost every ride was a walk-on, except for Alpina Blitz with a 10 minute wait. Alpina Blitz (9/10) Alpina Blitz is clearly the best coaster in France. It is packed with airtime, and the awesome trains make it even better. Like all Mack Mega Coasters, it is also very re-rideable! I liked it more in the front seat, where you get ejector airtime all the way. Whereas the back seat gives you more very strong floater. Also, I greyed out about four of my nine rides during the high force turn after the first drop, which was something I had never experienced before. Like almost every ride at the park, it is nicely themed. It did have a bit of a rattle though, which was a bit surprising. But apart from that, Alpina Blitz is just butter smooth. Overall, it is a fantastic coaster that I would rank just in my top 10! Schlitt'Express (5/10) This has to be the smoothest Wild Mouse I have ever been on! These coasters are always lots of fun. It is now my second favourite Wild Mouse, after Matterhorn Blitz at Europa-Park. Bobsleigh (4,5/10) Bobsleigh is a Schwarzkopf Boblsed which holds up really well. There was more force than I expected, which is great. On top of that, it was well themed. Spatiale Expérience (4,5/10) Spatiale Expérience is a really fun “Eurosat-style” indoor coaster. It is not as rough as Eurosat, but not much smoother either. It has some very nice theming, though. Gold Mine Train (3,5/10) It is one of the best Mack Powered Coasters I have done (and I have done quite a few now). Once again, it has some very nice theming. There even is a little indoor section that I didn't expect. Also, it interacts very well with the park's log flume. And I got 3 cycles instead of the usual 2, thanks to the awesome operator! It is a very fun ride, but not quite my cup of tea. Chenille (1/10) Just your standard Wacky Worm, nothing special. Although this one gives you 4(!!) cycles. Welcome to Nigloland! It is the park's 30th anniversary. First impressions: what a beautiful park. Great views as soon as you enter the park. All aboard the Nigloland train. First, we'll head of to the Canadian Village. Just cruising around. Pirate ship thingy. What a great and relaxing atmosphere this park has. I love it! You can take a Canadian boat ride around the lake. Are you brave enough to encounter the Grizzli? It was a very busy day at the park.. Time for a ride on the park's log flume. Just a one drop special, this one. Great theming in the station. Next up was Gold Mine Train. It interacts beautifully with the log flume. I love little areas like this. Anyone for a ride on the antique cars? What a beautiful park it is. Grand Prix is much like Autopia at Disneyland Paris, but without the massive queue. Both hands on the wheel, please. Thank you. Yes, they have an African Boat ride at Nigloland. Who doesn't like a relaxing boat ride? No questions, please.. Which one is taller? Just a random flying dragon.. It is time for the park's massive 100 meter (328 ft) tall drop tower! Ow, that looks smaller than I expected.. Okay, that is more like it! Donjon de l'Extrême, which means The Keep Of the Extreme. It only has lap bars! Awesome! That guy in the middle seems to love it a bit too much, I guess.. Plummeting down at 115 kph (72 mph) in just 3 secondes. The park's Dark Ride. It is time for a meeting in the air on Air Meeting. I really like these kind of rides. And suddenly, we are in Las Vegas. JukeBox is themed after a.. Well, a JukeBox. What a lovely area! There is also a Statue of Liberty in France. Believe it or not, but there is a massive coaster in this building. Flying apples, only at Nigloland. The real reason why we got here. Slowly climbing its lift hill. It is Alpina Blitz! Hands up if you love the Blitz! Alpina Blitz rising towards the sun (somewhere behind the clouds).. In my opninion, the best coaster in France! Don't scream too loud, mate. Hairtime! Rising out of the trees. The area around the coaster had (once again) a very nice atmosphere. Aaaand into the brakes. Happy riders in front of the park's Ferris Wheel. Floater in the back, ejector in the front! Even more airtime! You can get real close and personal with Alpina Blitz. Threatening clouds, but that doesn't stop the Alpine Expedition. This ride is just awesome! It's such an impressive coaster to look at. Going full speed. The exit of the ride goes right over the lift hill. This is excellent for those lift hill enthusiasts out there! Airtime filled from start to finish! More of these please, Mack! This is where gravity takes over. Flying high on the Blitz! Who doesn't love some gorgeous Mack curves? Get ready to grey out! It is such a beauty! Some close up airtime. The first drop is great! It is time for a ride on the tractors. The park's giant Ferris Wheel. Sadly, no beer today.. Schlitt'Express has to be the smoothest Wild Mouse I done! These rides are always lots of fun. Wacky Worm! Hold your horses. Next up, Bobsleigh. Going up its Spiral Lift. It was a fun ride. Welcome to yet another Dino walkthrough. T-Rex hates push ups.. It is a nice little attraction, nothing too special. One last look at Alpine Blitz to end this report. Thanks for reading, I hope you enjoyed it!

Here are some pictures I took during my last visit to France. -) The new drop tower at Nigloland, called Donjon de l'Extrême. -) The Zierer kiddie drop tower at Nigloland

Thanks for the report! It is great to see what other things the park has to offer besides Lech Coaster. I can't wait to visit next year!

This is gold!

^Awesome! I stayed twice at a resort hotel, but the other times I also booked a hotel nearby (within 15 minutes). The only downside of this is that you don't get the Extra Magic Hours.. Anyway, I hope you have a great time!

Hummus Mirabilandia or PortAventura?

I am really liking this report! Thanks for sharing.

- Park Ticket / Season Pass - Wallet - A hat - My phone - If I'm doing a Photo TR, a camera - Bottle of water

Europa-Park, any day. OzIris or Black Mamba?

Update Belgium: Anubis: The Ride Germany: Taron Denmark: Dæmonen Spain: Shambhala France: Alpina Blitz The Netherlands: Goliath Sweden: Helix

1 - Viktor's Race (Plopsaland De Panne) 50 - Goliath (Walibi Holland) 100 - Silver Star (Europa-Park) 150 - Monster (Walygator Parc)

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Walygator Parc - August 2017 Hello everyone! August 7th and 8th 2017, I went to France for my first ever time to Walygator Parc and Nigloland. I spent the first day in Walygator Parc and the second day in Nigloland. On August 7th, I visited Walygator Parc. I've heard some stories about it being terrible and that it was a park run by zombies, but to be honest it wasn't too bad. Yes, it is probably my least favourite park, but it was "better" than I expected it to be. Probably because my expectations were very low. Also, the park has some of the worst operations I have ever seen. 10 minute dispatches were no exception. Granted, everything was a 2-3 train wait at the most, but oh man those dispatches were awful. And because they only have one train on every coaster and only a few boats on the rapids and the log flume, that surely doesn't help either. Overall, I had a fairly good time (most likely because of Monster) at one of the most bizarre parks in Europe. Monster (8/10) It is a cloned and pre-owned B&M, but Monster is just pure awesomeness. It is probably one of the most intense coasters I've done. The first half of the ride is very good, but after the MCBR (without midcourse brakes yaaay!) it just gets insane. The corkscrews are fast and furious and the final helix pulls some great forces. Also, Monster was very smooth. And you even get some airtime before the final corkscrew. The only downside is that this ride has got zero theming, and I love theming. Hence why I don't rate this coaster higher. But the ride itself is excellent, and it's great to have this ride as my 150th coaster! Comet (4,5/10) It is a fun little Vekoma with a few inversions, but nothing to shout about. It was surprisingly smooth for an old Vekoma, though. Anaconda (3,5/10) Well, what is there to say about this ride? It was horrible. It was rough, but not as rough as Bandit, so I'll give it that. Anaconda's layout is also very boring. There is no speed (not even at the bottom of the first drop), no airtime, no nothing. Family Coaster (1/10) Just your standard Wacky Worm. Nothing special. Welcome to Walygator Parc! Nice little fountain at the entrance. The park's Wave Swinger is the first ride you will see. It has lots of different European countries on it. Walygator Parc has also a classic Tea Cup ride. Most of the food stands were closed during my visit.. Some more classic rides. At least they have got some theming in the park. They also have a boat ride on their lake. You can meet the sheriff of the park. How awesome is that?! And suddenly, you are in Hawaii. The Saloon was fairly busy at noon, because this was pretty much the only one that was actually open. They even have a little dark ride. Nothing special, but at least they have got one! The children's log flume. No, we are not in Ferrari Land. I have to admit, it looks nice. I probably should mention that the weather was very good that day. Acro-Games, were you can do Acro while Gaming.. Welcome, to Jurassic.. uhm.. I mean, Dino World! Which one is bigger? They also have this awesome Rapids! This was probably my second favourite ride at the park, behind Monster of course. More dinosaurs! They also have this little family ride in Dino World. It is definitely the best themed area of the park. And gets you absolutely soaked! Children have to wear life jacket's on the rapids, and I can definitely see why. Hello, big guy! It has great theming! Terror House - a walkthrough Haunted House. The park's S&S Tower is themed to a Space Shuttle, I guess.. Launching! Going up or down? Guess we will never know.. Anyone for a Waly Game? G-Lock'ing around.. Loop the loop! I spy with my little eye some B&M goodness! Next up, it's time for Comet. Comet climbing its lift hill. It is such a classic, and surprisingly smooth for its age. The brakes hit pretty hard, though. There is a great Illusion show behind that wall. It doesn't really fit in with the space theming, but hey.. At least they have got a show! And to be honest, it was actually very good! Something, somewhere went terribly wrong.. Always love these water slides, especially on a hot summer day! The log flume's station looks pretty good. That moment before the splash.. Skloosh! Les Jeux de Waly. The time has come to ride Anaconda. Those are very brave people who hold their hands up.. Hurray, we survived. Just barely, but we survived. At least the trains were somewhat comfortable. It looks alright, though. Just hold on.. Trust me, it is the only option.. Anaconda through the trees.. The moment when gravity takes over. Which one is worse; the coaster or the Nicki Minaj song? Wacky Worm! This was the other place in the park were you could get something to eat. At least it looks good. It is time for Monster! My expectations were pretty high for this ride, after hearing how awesome Raptor is. The Monster is going up. Plummeting towards the ground. Perfect Zero-G! Cobra Roll'ing around. The corkscrews are insane! I loved it! Who needs a roof nowadays? Lots and lots of steel! Awesome helix! Monster doing its thing. What a fantastic coaster it really is! Aaaand into the brakes. Monster behind the green stuff. No brakes!! Happy riders! What a massive looping! Some parts of the park look good, while other areas look like there hasn't been anyone for months.. I've got no idea what is behind these rocks.. They also have this Pirate Ship. Who doesn't like some good fountains? One last look at Monster to end this report. Thanks for reading! I will soon upload my report from Nigloland.

Alpina Blitz - Nigloland What an awesome coaster! Trip report coming soon.

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Montu! Raptor (Cedar Point) or Monster (Walygator Parc)?

^^A clock has got a face with no eyes, and hands with no arms. Fits perfectly with the name Time Traveler.

Coke! Alpina Blitz (Nigloland) or Storm (Etnaland)?

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No, I think 36 is the most I've done. Do you think Wildfire at Kolmarden is the best coaster in Europe?