Beeja Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 Alrighty! My second TR and this time, the pictures in the right order! So we (three friends and myself) went to Phantasialand. We had a great day, the weather was just fine and the park was not crowded. So the queues were not long, the longest (Winjas Fear and frontseat Black Mamba) was 20 minutes! Ha! Anyway, you'll find more details with the pictures but first I gotta tell a little story about River Quest, the rapids. Some of you may know that you can get very wet in River Quest. The first time we did it, we were in a boat with 6 people. We came out wet, but still acceptable. A couple of hours later we went for a second ride. This time we sat in a boat with 9 people (the maximum). These 5 German boys were laughing at me because I wore a plastic poncho. I thought "you will no longer laugh when we're at the end..." And yes, faith was on my side! One boy, the one laughing the most, got really soaked! He looked like he just got out of a shower with his clothes on! Haha! Now, this is nothing spectacular, I know. But the spectacular thing happened after the last wave that soaked him completely... So our boat was running really slow at that time, as we were almost at the end. At a certain point, we almost stood still, next to a wall. And guess what the boy does?! He steps out of the boat, on the little wall, and walks along to some kind of emergency exit! WTF?! Totally insane, IMO. And totally stupid since we were almost at the end... Maybe this story isn't that spectacular, but I was stunned! Now enough bla-bla, here come the pics! Enjoy! Time to say goodbye! Annemie is all "Why do we have to wait until she's done taking her stupid photo's..." Because I have the car keys, smart pants! Liesbeth, Annemie and I are in this car. But as we're going down at light speed, you can't tell... In the middle of Wuze Town is the Tittle Tattle Tree, home of some random birds. There they go! Spinning faster and faster! Two very good rollercoasters with very good effects. I admit that I screamed "HOLY SH*T" several times! Time to go to Wuze Town to check out the Winjas! Leonoor goes for "Bench: The Ride" Since we were soaked from the log flumes, Annemie and Liesbeth decided to dry their clothes on Mystery Castle. Here's the proof of the insanity! Time for another ride on the log flumes! Four insane people in one boat... Camels! Not scary but so ugly... And that's why these have no eyes! So they don't have to see each other! Hm... Okay. A man shaving hairy spider-legs... Really scary! I wanna get out!!! Gaahh!! There he is! More frightening than ever, with that new dots-and-stripes look! A nice little harbour... Now where's that shark?! Ah! Hollywood Tour! Mister Hitchcock welcomes us! Annemie and I enjoying the ride, although it was a bit too calm for rapids! We came out dry! Time for another calm attraction: Walzertraum with drooling skull! Full speed! Here's Sinbad! And the bird Rok! They escaped from the Efteling... You do get a nice view on this Gondelbahn. You guys look way too excited for getting swallowed! Time for something calm! How about the "getting swallowed by a giant monster"-attraction? According to some faces, there must be something wrong with this pizza... In line for the pizza... Where's the theming?! This is boring as hell! Lunch time! Leonoor keeps a table for us, since there were so many people around... See?! Told ya! Watch out, guys! That Inca-dude in front of you has a bad temper... Here's the entrance to Talocan, the insane top-spin in hell! So insane that we didn't ride it, we were all too scared... In this pic, Black Mamba looks like a sightseeing tour in Africa! But we all know better... At this point, my tummy went "whoomp"! I liked it sooooo much... Black Mamba "on the rocks" Another rollercoaster and my very first B&M! Finally!!! For those about to hit the brake run: we salute you! (seriously, this pic is taken just before the brake run, how stupid...) Down it goes! Wheeee! Lots of "twist and turn" on this one! Yes, I mean it. A really good Vekoma! How come they can a only build a few good rollercoasters?! Time for a rollercoaster! It's Colorado Adventure, it's Vekoma and it's sooooo good! Another new friend! But it looks like he's feeling a bit strange with my attention... First order of the day: log flumes! Liesbeth and I go: "Row, row, row your boat!" We took a little d-tour to Berlin (notice how empty the park is!) Here I am with my new friend, crazy sort-of-dog mascotte! This is the main entrance road but it looks like not many people can find it... Here we are! Let the fun begin! Annemie is all "I'm still tired so turn that camera away from me!" Liesbeth also looks excited! On our way to Germany! That stupid smile on my face means "Yeah baby! I'm gonna ride Black Mamba within a few hours!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the ghost Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 nice TR. I laughed a few times. I really like the pictures of Mamba. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hansrubens Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 Great report. Seems like you had a lot of fun that day. I can see that a weekday in april is the best time to go to Phantasialand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groteslurf Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 Great report and some very funny captions. I love the AC/DC parody comment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larrygator Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 Nice captions. Oh I miss Winjas, only a little over 2 months before I return with TPR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik Johnson Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 I really need to go to Europe for these parks. Anyone want to sponsor me for the TPR Europe trip? Thanks for posting this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Mike Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 Very nice trip report! Glad you had a fun time. Hopefully you have some free time when The Big Mike Road Show 2008 visits Phantasialand or a Belgium Park in June and July. Peace, Big Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Mike Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 Oh yeah, BONUS POINTS for anyone who has Calvin as thier avatar! I have 6 Calvin and Hobbes collection books. Peace, Big Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nrthwnd Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 Great trip report, thanks for sharing it! And this is one of The Parks I am so much looking forward to, on the TPR Europe tour, starting late June. Your great photos are making me even more excited, that I am going to actually be there, lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beeja Posted April 23, 2008 Author Share Posted April 23, 2008 Thanks for the comments, everyone! Glad you all liked the report! @ hansrubens: a weekday in April is indeed a good choice to go to Phantasialand. And it's also much cheaper. We bought our savings tickets online, they only costed €19,50 instead of €31! And we got new tickets for free since there was a special offer "pay once, enjoy twice"! That offer ends this month, but the savings tickets are also available for May! @Big Mike: thanks for the bonus points! I have all the Calvin and Hobbes books, including Sunday Pages and Lazy Sunday Book! And yes, I think I might have some free time when The Big Mike Road Show 2008 visits Belgium! I presume that will be when TPR comes to Europe? Man, I wish I had the money to come along but I really can't afford it. So it would be very nice to meet you and the gang in Belgium! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moose Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 ^It's not the Big Mike roadshow coming in June/July, it is the TPR Europe Trip with Big Mike also appearing on the second stage. He likes to think he is headlining the tour, but it just isn't the case. Great update. This is a place I have always wanted to go to, and soon I will! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Mike Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 Darn, I thought it was The Big Mike Road Show 2008 and 68 Big Mike groupies??? I look forward to meeting you and now I will go find all my Calvin and Hobbes books to see which ones i have! Peace, Big Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
signal Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 That looks like a pretty good park. Great TR! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattnz Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 Great TR. Phantasialand looks like a beautiful park with some excellent themeing. I love that the old suspended Schwarzkopf dark ride is still operating after all these years. Has Colorado Adventure finally dropped the sub-name 'The Michael Jackson Thrill Ride'!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machtin Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 ^No, they haven't dropped the sub name. And I don't think they will anytime soon. He's still the godfather of the ride, inaugurated and rode it himself. I can still see the photographs in the German newspapers. Even if there had happened some dubious things about your godfather in the past, he'd still be your godfather, wouldn't he? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beeja Posted April 30, 2008 Author Share Posted April 30, 2008 ^Michael Jackson Thrill Ride or not, it is a good rollercoaster! And I find it kind of funny that it has this sub-name! It was running two trains that day, so almost no queue! No bad comments on Michael J this time! ^^That old Schwarzkopf ride is still running good! I was a bit surprised by that. On the other hand, the puppets and other thingings inside are a bit worn with age... But hey, it's still good fun! @ Big Mike: I also look forward meeting you! I really hope I have some free time then, but I think I will @ Moose: I know it's the TPR Europe Trip that's coming in June/July. If I knew this on time, I even would've come along. But I'm a new member here so I just found out about it last month. And I don't have the money right now... But I did started saving money to come to the States next year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machtin Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 ^I didn't say anything against the ride. Actually, I'm quite fond of this ride. And I also think that it's rather respectable of the park to stick to the ride's godfather after all. I agree with you on the old Schwarzkopf darkride. It has its own special feel to it and the song they play inside is an absolute classic! There has been some persistent speculation that the ride might be taken down for a new ride. But this rumour has been around for some years now and nothing has happened. I hope that it will still be around for some time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Mike Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 ^^ You are my official riding partner when we meet up! Peace, Big Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Mike Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 I liked this trip report so much, I read it again! Peace, Big Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyD Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 ^ I can't blame you Mike, it is a good TR! Really enjoyable TR, and another attractive female coaster enthusiast, what is this world coming too?! I was even more impressed when I read this was only your second TR, good work! Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moose Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 I liked this trip report so much, I read it again! Peace, Big Mike Stop flirting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Mike Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 Geeeez Moose You are all over me in this thread. lol Beeja like coasters, Calvin and Hobbes, Bruce Springsteen from MY home state, and even referenced my all time #1 song in the world (acdc). Plus she is cute and my Official riding partner and interpretor! Peace, Big Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moose Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 I'm sorry Big Mike. To all the single ladies out there, Big Mike is a really great guy with a heart of Gold. Note his T-shirt is also gold in color. I believe he may even have that shade of gold trade marked now. (Team Larry, hush your mouth) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Mike Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 Thanks Mr. Moose! That was very nice of you to say! I like you Mr. Moose, your ok in my book. Remember my gold GAP shirt too? lol Peace, Big Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beeja Posted May 7, 2008 Author Share Posted May 7, 2008 Guys, please... Stop the compliments, you're making me But I'm also glad that me and my TR are approved! Big Mike: I sure hope that you will wear something gold when we meet!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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