Construction going on at Bakken.

[Dane]

Hello Everyone,

 

Today I was at Bakken and took some photos of the construction work going on there. They have removed the old Fireball ride and the kiddy car ride. The teacup ride is still there.

 

There have been made no official press reports of what they are actually building yet. Maybe some of you guys out there might have some idea of what they are constructing. I have no idea! The only thing that I am certain about is that is probably some sort of ride or two.

 

To give you guys a description:

• There were around 8 footers placed in a octagon shape.
  The footers were about 5 feet by 5 feet wide.
  The width of the octagon was about 25-30 yards.
  There was some more work being done on the side of the main area.

 

I guess the pictures give a better description of what I am taking about.

 

Maybe someone out there knows whats going on, I have no idea. Please post any ideas here.

 

Thanks,

 

Dane

The other construction site in the background.

More markings for rides.

They have also painted the teacups in the teacup ride.

More piles of dirt.

Changed view.

Laying down the concrete pad. More lovely footers being dug out.

Digging out for the footers.

The construction site.

[Johnny Upsidedown]

They are getting and Intamin Accelerator coaster. Looks to be almost 80 feet tall, most likely it is one of the newer versions of the launched coasters that are lower to the ground with lots of switch backs.

Go here http://www.themeparkdenmark.dk/nyhed.php?id=577

[Dane]

Hello,

 

Sorry that I did not mention this in my original posting. I highly doubt that it is the rocket coaster, as the local politicians have bowed down to local complaints about noise that will be generated. Additionally, a forestry protection agency, I think the ones that control the forest around Bakken have been commending the project.

 

The local planning permit for the coaster says that the coaster was to be placed where the current flume ride is. This is not where the current construction is going on, that is the reason why I do not think that it is the coaster being constructed. But something else.

 

Sorry,

 

Dane

[Airtime&Gravity]

I think I remember reading a while ago that this will be a Kanoen clone. However, if it is not a rocket coaster, I anticipate a euro-fighter as they seem to be what every park wants to add these days. Whatever it is though, it should be a lot of fun.

[Steffen_Dk]

^I don't think that you should expect a launched coaster. I'm pretty sure that this idea has been scrapped, and it would be weird to try again!

 

But a Euro-fighter - hmmm...... That could be a possibility. Or some kind of spinner would be cool..

 

I'm really looking forward to seeing the further construction

[Sebio]

The German magazine Kirmes & Park Revue announced in an IAAPA Show report that Bakken will add a Preston & Barbieri Splash Battle this season.

[SharkTums]

^I love that magazine! Makes me wish I could read more than English and French! Great pictures though.

 

I don't quite get all of these parks putting Splash Battles in. It's an okay ride, but not very high in capacity, can't run it more than half the year because of the weather, etc.

[Steffen_Dk]

I really don't hope that they're installing a splash battle. Legoland Billund is already doing that, and I think it would be a shame to have 2 similar rides in one year