larrygator Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 I hope it remains a traditional ghost train, also. I really enjoyed this one during TPR Scandi Tour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfc Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 ^Agreed. That was a good one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noporian Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 Has tpr ever been to Linnanmäki? / Are they going to go? / Are there going to be videos? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jedimaster1227 Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 (edited) ^Theme Park Review has been to Linnanmaki several times over the last ten years. Here are some photo reports from their more recent visits: http://www.themeparkreview.com/uk2006/linnanmaki/linnanmaki1.htm http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/photo.php?pageid=173&linkid=6791 You can also see footage from that first trip on the Coaster Expedition Volume 8, with info on that DVD here: http://www.themeparkreview.com/videos/volume8.htm Edited July 5, 2013 by jedimaster1227 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StealthFan Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 Has there been any updates on the ghost train? Is it even open again yet? I can't say I remember it too well but I do remember the egg ride! I hope that is still there. -Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noporian Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 Has there been any updates on the ghost train? Is it even open again yet? I can't say I remember it too well but I do remember the egg ride! I hope that is still there. -Craig It's an amazing witch themed ghost train with awesome effects. (wind, back pokers, knacking) TPR must go there the next scandi trip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StealthFan Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 ^Back pokers actually built into each car? That's different, can't say I've been on a ghost train with cars that do that I've only experienced drop towers with back pokers. Would deffinetly be interested to try this out if I get a chance, I am a fan off a good ghost train. -Craog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noporian Posted July 6, 2013 Share Posted July 6, 2013 ^Back pokers actually built into each car? That's different, can't say I've been on a ghost train with cars that do that I've only experienced drop towers with back pokers. Would deffinetly be interested to try this out if I get a chance, I am a fan off a good ghost train. -Craog The ride is by Gosseto, same guys who made the new Blå Tåget. The wind, back pokers and everything is a nice addition to the ride experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anac0nda Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 Funny thing: just when this thread got bumped back up, I finished my training to operate the new Ghost Train called "Kyöpelinvuoren Hotelli". Kyöpelinvuori is the living place of witches and Hotelli mean Hotel (you guessed it!). There are always 2 people operating with one as operator and one in the platform loading the cars. The cars hold 4 people with wind effects, backpokes and vibrating seats for every person. The effects nullify the "close my eyes and ears" -manouveur often seen done by the scared because you can't block out the sense of touch! But they do their job and sometimes manage to scare me too What I especially like about the ride are the sounds! The ambience playing in the housed queue and platform as well as inside the ride are very well made, and the same applies to the effects inside. I won't spoil them all but my favourites are a pair of duelling witches battling over the ownership of the hotel as well as two witches bathing in a sauna (adding a Finnish touch ). However I've heard mixed reviews from the GP. Some say it's boring and that there's too much "nothing is happening" -moments, but I think it's also worth mentioning that the queue has been full every single day (that's about 20-30 minutes of waiting, about the average in Linnanmäki). Compared to the old one which had hardly ever ANY queue I'd say this is a successfull investment. Sadly I have no pictures of the ride yet, but here's the operating panel. We fooled around a bit with the touch screen and discovered a Google Translate-Finnish-version of the main screen. It was hilarious! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larrygator Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 Funny thing: just when this thread got bumped back up, I finished my training to operate the new Ghost Train called "Kyöpelinvuoren Hotelli". Kyöpelinvuori is the living place of witches and Hotelli mean Hotel (you guessed it!). There are always 2 people operating with one as operator and one in the platform loading the cars. The cars hold 4 people with wind effects, backpokes and vibrating seats for every person. The effects nullify the "close my eyes and ears" -manouveur often seen done by the scared because you can't block out the sense of touch! But they do their job and sometimes manage to scare me too What I especially like about the ride are the sounds! The ambience playing in the housed queue and platform as well as inside the ride are very well made, and the same applies to the effects inside. I won't spoil them all but my favourites are a pair of duelling witches battling over the ownership of the hotel as well as two witches bathing in a sauna (adding a Finnish touch ). However I've heard mixed reviews from the GP. Some say it's boring and that there's too much "nothing is happening" -moments, but I think it's also worth mentioning that the queue has been full every single day (that's about 20-30 minutes of waiting, about the average in Linnanmäki). Compared to the old one which had hardly ever ANY queue I'd say this is a successfull investment. I look forward to the day when you post pictures of the new Ghost Train. I would like to add them to the Park Index. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anac0nda Posted July 20, 2013 Share Posted July 20, 2013 You asked for it, you got it Larry! Here's some pics: Let's start with a ride sign. Here's the new facade. There are two witches on the windows on the roof waving at customers to come in. The Monorail runs right by, and two of its supports are made to look like trees. There are also two crows sitting on one of the branches and they can be heard saying some funny Finnish phrases Here's the queue. The chain was added about a month after the ride opened, as it became clear that the overflow queue had to be directed away from the ticket booths which are located right across the plaza. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nrthwnd Posted July 20, 2013 Share Posted July 20, 2013 Next year, next year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anac0nda Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 Here's two pictures more with maintenance lights on (the queue and station area are actually very dark). Overview. The inside part of the queue takes about 15 minutes. And here's a close-up of a car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caffeine_demon Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 Rode it on the CF trip just a few days ago - great ride and great park! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfc Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 Looks good--I really liked this ghost train during the 2009 Scandi Trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anac0nda Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 Linnanmäki has just uploaded a new photo to their FB saying: "A hibernating Linnanmäki? Nope! Construction for the next season has already started and you can see the updates in Facebook." The photo is from where the junior bumper cars used to be (and until 2009 a HUSS Rainbow). It clearly shows a large hole dug in the ground, but if you look close enough, I think I can just make out a square-ish concrete block in the center. My fingers are crossed for a new ride of course, maybe even a drop tower! But we'll have to wait and see. It could also be something other than a ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon8899 Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 By this bad pic also hard to say if the concrete block is some kind of old foundation as the excavator could also have a jackhammer at its tip.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anac0nda Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 A new update in Facebook: "Even the strongest winds cannot tip The Pit, so it should be ready next summer! I wonder what will The Pit look like in a few weeks?" Interesting that they capsized The Pit... But it could also be the project they're calling it. If the concrete mold in the picture is the only one that there's going to be, it really narrows down the possibilities what it will be. Given the narrow space it was clear though that this wasn't going to be a giant ride of any sort - if even a ride at all. Still crossing my fingers for a good drop tower! But Linnanmäki also has to negotiate with the city when building big/tall rides, as they can't have the city's skyline change too much. I've heard that because of this the Space Shot is disguised as a "radio tower" in official documents and that the SkyLoop was planned to three different locations before it was accepted by the city. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharkTums Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 Interesting, keep us updated please! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_koppen Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 The foundation doesn't look that deep, so it's hard to make any guesses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gisco Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 doesn't look deep enough for a drop tower. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nrthwnd Posted December 14, 2013 Share Posted December 14, 2013 Wow, this park is really getting a variety of new stuff for next summer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anac0nda Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 Another Facebook update by the park: "One can hardly call it the Pit anymore. We're eagerly waiting for the publishing!" This is starting to look a LOT like a tower ride. The park already has a Space Shot, a panoramic tower ride and two kiddie towers, so are there any other tower rides than a Star Flyer and a freefall tower? I'm still hoping for the latter, as awesome as AtmosFear at Liseberg, but only time will tell. Maybe it could have a station as awesome as in Tivoli Gardens' Star Flyer? Also I've heard some rumors about the press release being on Valentine's Day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_koppen Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 Hmm, interesting. Can't wait to go back to our lovely neibourgh country again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noporian Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 Another Facebook update by the park:"One can hardly call it the Pit anymore. We're eagerly waiting for the publishing!" This is starting to look a LOT like a tower ride. The park already has a Space Shot, a panoramic tower ride and two kiddie towers, so are there any other tower rides than a Star Flyer and a freefall tower? I'm still hoping for the latter, as awesome as AtmosFear at Liseberg, but only time will tell. Maybe it could have a station as awesome as in Tivoli Gardens' Star Flyer? Also I've heard some rumors about the press release being on Valentine's Day. Why would they build a wooden frame for a tower ride? I think this looks more like a tall control booth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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