John Thorp Posted July 25, 2006 Posted July 25, 2006 Hey TPR Guys. I and a group of people from various UK park forums have just returned from an absolutely superb regional Germany trip, taking in Cologne, Dusseldorf Kermis and Phantasialand. I'll have a photo update or two for each (I took alot! of photos along the way, and some others are planning on videos), but even though it was our last destination, I'll kick of with... Phantasialand This park is truly fantastic - I think even somewhat prefer it to Europa Park, which still remains fantastic. First of all, Black Mamba is a true experience. The theming, the detail, the design, the sound system, the... erm... authentic staffing. It's jaw dropping. I think it's an improvement on some of the stuff at IOA, all held together in one absorbing corner of the park. It also helps that the coaster is absolutely mental, with the front seat at least battering Nemesis. It's like the new kid in the class who is better at everything, and has nicer clothes!!! We stayed in the six person executive suite at the Hotel PhantAsia. We didn't deserve it, it was luxury to the extreme. We had, amongst other things, a letter from the manager asking us to call if we needed anything, our own private table at the restaurant, lovely fluffy dressing gowns, a private suite lift, and three balconies. The fact the park is small but packed, and the hotel is built onto it is a major bonus in relation to the idea that we could, and indeed did, go back to doze in the afternoon. To be perfectly honest, it felt wrong at first just going into the park when we had the suite at our disposal. I'm sure you're all aware of what the park has to offer, but I'll take the time to run you through a few photos [/u] Afterwards, we all went back and chilled in our robes in the suite, and drank till' we broke the vending machine. We considered ringing the private line to get the hotel's cuddly Panda mascot to the room, but alas, it was not to be. Gave you these cool little 'sofa pagodas' to sit and get drunk in! In the evening, the park were hosting an event called 'Asia Nights', which esentially involved turning the back area of the park into a giant Chinese beer garden. The drinks were cheap, they had shows on, lit it up lovely, and then for a finishing touch. Here is the view from the bathroom balcony towards Riverquest, an awesome rapids drop ride, and the general spookiness of Mystery Castle, or 'Mystery Car Sale', as the German's like to say. The rather lovely view from one of our three balconies overlooking the equally lovely pool. This is the quaint and atomspheric entrance to the park. Main Street miniature. Hotel PhantAsia... it's gorgeous. Some of Wuze Town's great theming. I love Wuze Town, it's like a hypnotically fun shopping mall where everything's free... apart from the annoying locker system. Winjas Fear. An amazing coaster. Oh look, it's Wuze Town. Home of 'Wozl's Duck Washer' and 'Wuzi's Wabi Wipper'. Oh, and Winjas Fear and Force. If they're not two of the best family coasters in the world, they're the best coasters themed on an ancient race of tiny women in the world. Black Mamba... safe in the knowledge it's better than Nemesis. Here's Black Mamba and the 'Deep in Africa' area... it's just awesome. And the lines were never longer than 20 minutes. Here's Black Mamba's first drop. This bit is suitably brilliant. Here's the view of the Chinese section of the park from the room. Spot the Panda!
trustkill22 Posted July 25, 2006 Posted July 25, 2006 Very Good TR John. And I like that saying with the new kid and the clothes.
okinawaboy11 Posted July 25, 2006 Posted July 25, 2006 Wow, that pretty much out did Disney themeing.
Ben Posted July 28, 2006 Posted July 28, 2006 Herewards be videos and photos from the trip: Dusseldorf Kermis: http://ben.someaddress.net/stuff/dusskermis06.wmv Phantasialand: http://ben.someaddress.net/stuff/phantasialand.wmv (Achtung Baby! There's naughty words on the soundtrack!) Enjoy Spinning Racers. A Maurer Sohne spinning coaster. All round good fun. High Energy - Zierer Starshape. A cross between a Mondial Top Scan and a Mondial Ultra Max. All round Mondial-Hybrid without actually being Mondial. Mondial Madness! Huss Frisbee Power Tower 2, it's Tower of Terror in disguise. Shhh. Two of the others in our group managed to get cars, whilst we failed. The sign alone beats any other fair I've ever been to, for quality. Eurostar. This travels?!?! Airwolf. A Top Scan on steroids. Shake, operated by the most awesome guy ever Giant Giant GIANT Wheel Alpina Bahn, a Schwarzkopf classic A final shot from the huge road bridge beside the fair Up the lift hill. The building you go through is probably the only disappointing part of this ride where theming is concerned. It looks a bit unfinished with bare concrete and just a couple of plastic bones for theming. Black Mamba's rather lovely drop Black Mamba's second, or is it fourth, or is it...erm, it's some inversion along the line. I lost count. Black Mamba, from the Condor River Quest Mystery Castle to the left. Mystery River Quest element to the right. Nice little family boa...argh, Monster! View of the Hotel PhantASIA swimming pool and generally awesome theming all round, from one of our balconies. Hotel PhantASIA Fo Shizzle My Pand-izzle I have no idea what it was called, but it was a fun little ride and great for catching some photos of Wuze Town and Winjas. Winjas! Amazing little duelling Maurer spinners with some awesome trick-track sections. Colorado Adventure, The Michael Jackson Thrill Ride
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