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Quicksilver Express Worlds of Fun?

Thank you! Yes, I really love the theming of Baron as well. It's just so "not magical" for the Efteling, if you know what I mean. And that makes it even more special. It is awesome, indeed! Theming makes a ride so much better. Thank you! I haven't ridden White Lightning yet, so I really don't know if there's any difference. The layout is not 100% identical, so I guess there will be a slight difference

No. Do you think that Cedar Point is better than Six Flags Magic Mountain?

That looks awesome! Thanks for sharing.

Twisted Colossus Mirabilandia?

Plopsaland De Panne - April 2017 Hello everyone! On April 3th 2017, I visited Plopsaland De Panne to check out their brand new GCI Woodie, Heidi The Ride. It has been a few years since I last visited this park, and I have to admit that Plopsa is really stepping up their game. They are investing in some bigger rides, which they really were lacking a few years ago. Also, the theming has become much better, I mean the new area looks fantastic. But enough talking, let's check out the report! Anubis: The Ride (8/10) This is a fantastic coaster! The launch surprises me every single time, it is so powerful. You start nice and gently, and then suddenly the launch kicks in and you're off for a totaly kick-ass ride. The airtime you get on the tophat after the launch is just insane, you really are flying over it. Also, the theming is great; The station looks awesome, and so does the queue. The only 'problem' I have with Anubis is that it is not the smoothest coaster out there. It's fine in the front, but in the back it's just not that great. I don't know why, maybe it's because the back seats are placed higher than the front seats, my guess. Don't get me wrong, it is still the best coaster in the park, even in Belgium, but just don't ride it in the back. Heidi The Ride (7/10) This ride proves that a coaster doesn't need the most impressive stats to be a very fun and great ride. And that's what this coaster is! It is just pure fun, from beginning to start. It's full of airtime, some crazy twists and it is so well paced. The drop is good, nothing too spectacular. It's better in the back ofcourse. The airtime is just everywhere on this ride. It literally is so much fun. The ride isn't too intense, but that's okay because it's still a family park, and the families seemed to love it! I have to admit that I was a bit disappointed with the theming of the ride. Yeah, it looks fantastic from outside but in the queue and station there wasn't much theming at all, unlike Anubis. Overall, I think it is a fantastic coaster for a park that is more geared towards families. It really is the coaster this park needed, a very fun 'big' family coaster. SuperSplash (5/10) The airtime after the drop is acually pretty decent. It just takes the boat so long to go back to station after the splash, it's 4 minutes at least. You don't get that wet either, which is a good thing. Draak (3,5/10) A Mack Powered Coaster with some great views of the log flume below it. But the ride itself isn't that great. It's just helix after helix, after helix, with here and there a little bunny hop. I know, it's supposed to be like that. But it's just not my kind of ride. Rollerskater (2,5/10) Just another Vekoma Junior Coaster, nothing special. Although this one goes through a washing machine. Viktor's Race (2/10) Your standard Tivoli Coaster. At least this one has a bit of theming. Welcome to Plopsaland De Panne! The park map, with on the left the new area and the new coaster, Heidi The Ride. I probably should mention that the weather was great that day. You will find this fountains in every Plopsa park. The indoor area of the park, called Maya Land. In some way, this reminded me a lot of Arthur in Europa-Park. It has some very nice theming. If you want to slide, this is the place to be. A fun flat ride for the families. You can learn how to drive a car at Plopsaland, isn't that great? The crowds were actually pretty light that day. The longest I waited was about 25 minutes for Heidi, and that's not bad at all! Vleermuis was closed. It's nothing special, and the queue can get insane for this ride. The entrance to the castle. The new area of the park. Doesn't it look great? The entrance to Heidi The Ride. You can get real close and personal with Heidi. #WhatsInTheShed It's actually pretty hard to take some good photos of Heidi. Turning around, for some more airtime! Beautiful theming, that's how I like it. A small carousel completes the area very well. The fences and the tunnel didn't bother me at all. It actually makes the ride better, I guess. I mean, I'd rather look at a fence or a tunnel than a parking lot. Hairtime! The entrance plaza for Heidi. Lost and lots of wood. Coming down the first drop. Some riders getting ready to climb Heidi's hill. For those lift hill enthusiasts out there. Twistyy! Aaaand into the brakes. It really is a beautiful area. Rollin' out of the station. Climbing the lift hill. Crazy fun, the two words that describe this coaster. Plopsa did a great job with this ride! A look inside the queue-building. As I said, not that much theming inside. It's so much fun and it's full of airtime. I really liked it. The station of the log flume. Great weather for a little sprinkle. Look at that. Great theming! Next up was Draak (Dragon). This is not the only helix of the ride. A look behind the castle. Conquer the dragon! Heidi looking over the back of the park. Just another flat ride. If you need a wash, this is the place to be. Little boat ride. Next up was Viktor's Race. At least, it has a decent theme. Heidi photobombing the swans. It's not possible to get the swan boats next to the splash. That's a shame.. Some great views from up there! No, we're not at Disneyland. Next, SuperSplash. It's a Mack err.. SuperSplash! Some random people going down the big drop. Airtime! Skloosh! After the splash, it's a really long way back to the station. But seriously, a very long way.. Here you see the boat. Now you don't. Great theming! No questions, please. It's a beautiful park, isn't it? Wickieland! For those who doesn't know, Wickie is a viking. This area has a Splash Battle and, in case you didn't notice, a Disk'o Coaster. (No, it's not a coaster) Even the lanterns are themed! Are you ready to Invade? More theming! It's actually one of the few flatrides that I really like. The park is also home to a fairground area. It's home to a Wave Swinger, called Wienerwalz. And a carousel, called Carrousel. Original, I know. The tractor ride of the park. What's that blue thing towering above the tractor ride? Plopsaland is also home to a water park, called Plopsaqua. Het bos van Plop (The forest of Plop), the park's dark ride. It's finally time for Anubis! This is what I call great theming. It's all nice and gentle, until the launch kicks in. Dive Loop! Some random people enjoying their ride, I guess. Great ejector airtime on that hill! Anubis through the trees. Who doesn't love some nice curves? An underneath shot for you all. Aaaand into the brakes. Curving into the last inversion. Falling down. Still the best coaster in the park! One last photo from Anubis to end my day. Thanks for reading. I hope you enjoyed it.

Wicked Cyclone Worlds Of Fun?

^I went to Plopsaland De Panne today, to try out Heidi. And wow, this is is a very fun ride! Full of airtime, well paced and some great theming. Definitely the ride this park needed. Full trip report from Heidi and the rest of the park is coming up tomorrow.

9/10 Efteling

Goliath - Walibi Holland

10/10 Heide The Ride @ Plopsaland De Panne

Update: Gold Rush The Monorail of the park will run right through the structure of Gold Rush. Passengers of the monorail will soon see how riders will be launched at 95 kph. "Yesterday the monorail made its first testrun since the construction of Gold Rush", says a spokesperson. "And it did fit perfectly between the supports." There will also be a special viewpoint from a few meters high, next to the station. That viewing area is almost completed. Also, the station building is almost finished. Soon the train will be put on the track. Gold Rush opens on Thursday, April 13th. Source

^What an awesome video! Europa-Park never disappoints. Can't wait to try this out.

Diamondback Gröna Lund?

Hades 360 Fårup Sommerland?

Vampire Valleyfair?

Togo

Kärnan looks so awesome with the finished tower Can't wait to be back there this year (and check out Kleine Zar)!

^Thanks for the updates! It's great to see how this is coming along.

9/10 PortAventura World?

Comet Hansa Park?

Flug der Damonen Lake Compounce?

7/10 Green Lantern

^Those are some great photos and some very interesting facts. Thanks for sharing!