Kooky Posted March 5, 2012 Share Posted March 5, 2012 the first artworks of the trains were published: source: http://www.ep-fans.info/?id=3626&lang=& Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vacoaster09 Posted March 5, 2012 Share Posted March 5, 2012 Beautiful!!!! Very Regal Looking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCalCoasters Posted March 5, 2012 Share Posted March 5, 2012 I love how elegant, yet intimidating the trains look. GCI really has done a really great job theming their trains as of late. Troy, Apoc, Joris and now Wodan all have Greta looking trains! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cal1br3tto Posted March 5, 2012 Share Posted March 5, 2012 So perfect. The only thing better would be if each of the trains are somehow different (which I'd imagine is possible). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgeT Posted March 5, 2012 Share Posted March 5, 2012 Just wondering, are the lines/crowds really bad during the summer? And is Europa Park a "more than one day" park? Hi Schotcher ! Europa is a two...maybe even a three day park ! During the summer and holiday time the park will be packed...but Europa is famous for very fast operations Need more advice ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramius Posted March 5, 2012 Share Posted March 5, 2012 Europa is in summer and holiday time at least a three day park! Just think at the 10 rollercoaster and an average waiting time of 45 minutes then it takes 7.5 hours only for the rollercoasters. And there are so many more attractions ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schotcher Posted March 5, 2012 Share Posted March 5, 2012 (edited) Thanks guys! I'll have to think about if I really want to go 5 hours out of my way for one day of Europa Park (Of course the answer is yes) Edited March 5, 2012 by Schotcher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iplf Posted March 5, 2012 Share Posted March 5, 2012 Just wondering, are the lines/crowds really bad during the summer? And is Europa Park a "more than one day" park? I was at Europa park on one of the busiest days of the year (holiday in both Germany and France, first nice weather, weekend) and even though the park was packed (even the streets were extremely crowded) they managed to clear pretty much every line (even though most were longer than the provided space) in 1 hour or less. My respect for Europa Park doubled that day. I would have had a horrible experience in 99% of all theme parks, but Europa park pulled it off. However, with the amount of rides EP has, you definitely need 2 or 3 days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AstroDan Posted March 5, 2012 Share Posted March 5, 2012 Just to add weight to the 2/3 day thing. I have not spent less than 2 days / 3 nights there on any visit since 2005. And ideally, 3 days / 4 nights. They have 11 coasters now, and with masses of shows too - and all that food to try! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgeT Posted March 5, 2012 Share Posted March 5, 2012 Hmmm...I wouldn`t say you NEED (!) so many days...it`s just that you won`t run out of things to to for three days...but if you concentrate on what you like the most, then it can totally make sense to go there for "just" one day...of course Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AstroDan Posted March 5, 2012 Share Posted March 5, 2012 Hmmm...I wouldn`t say you NEED (!) so many days...it`s just that you won`t run out of things to to for three days...but if you concentrate on what you like the most, then it can totally make sense to go there for "just" one day...of course It depens. If you are all about "credits" then sure, you can go to any park for one day. But f you like the atmosphere, the general scene... the park. Then more time is needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgeT Posted March 5, 2012 Share Posted March 5, 2012 Well...it had this "Go there for several days or forget it" tone...and all I wanna say is that it`s MUCH better to be there for one day that NOT to be there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TDR62 Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 Seeing as that the discussion has moved to this topic I feel it would be a good time to ask. For those people from the UK. What is the best way to get to the park in your experience? I have been looking and certainly it appears that flying in: Switzerland, France and Germany are all viable in terms of distance. In terms of accommodation also, and this is for all; what is the cheapest and (bearing in mind student budgets) likely to be the most pleasant: a) Staying at the parks on-site camping (added complication therefore of bringing camping gear), b) Staying in Rust in a B+B (not sure what availability and pricing are like August/September), c) other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AstroDan Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 Seeing as that the discussion has moved to this topic I feel it would be a good time to ask. For those people from the UK. What is the best way to get to the park in your experience? I have been looking and certainly it appears that flying in: Switzerland, France and Germany are all viable in terms of distance. In terms of accommodation also, and this is for all; what is the cheapest and (bearing in mind student budgets) likely to be the most pleasant: a) Staying at the parks on-site camping (added complication therefore of bringing camping gear), b) Staying in Rust in a B+B (not sure what availability and pricing are like August/September), c) other. London Stansted - Karlsruhe Baden with Ryanair is the easiest on the other side, with a direct shuttle which you can book in advance from the airport to EP. Accommodation - Camp Resort (Log Cabinm, Tipi or Chuck Wagon) costs from €25 (£21) per person per night. Off resort is also available - Guesthouse Mama or Elzpark in Rust are both very reasonable and within walking distance. Try www.booking.com and type Europa-park. August is a good month to go - although it's busy, the park usually opens till 8 or 9pm, and there are loads of events on, such as on Saturday nights the Portugal Beach Party till 1am with Atlantica running and loads of drinks and music. There's also the Summer Show at Colosseo. And, even if you aren't staying in them, you can still eat and drink at all hotels on resort. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spinning man Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 Great coasters international have just posted on their facebook page that Wodan has made it's first succesful run around the track. Can't wait to see test footage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ernierocker Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 Hmmm...I wouldn`t say you NEED (!) so many days...it`s just that you won`t run out of things to to for three days...but if you concentrate on what you like the most, then it can totally make sense to go there for "just" one day...of course You are speaking as a local who has been to the park multiple times. The original question was asked from someone who hasn't been to the park before (or I am assuming this is the case). I would certainly want to spend multiple days (at least 2) if/when I finally get out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spinning man Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 Here here! From CGI's facebook page. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larrygator Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 (edited) Hmmm...I wouldn`t say you NEED (!) so many days...it`s just that you won`t run out of things to to for three days...but if you concentrate on what you like the most, then it can totally make sense to go there for "just" one day...of course You are speaking as a local who has been to the park multiple times. The original question was asked from someone who hasn't been to the park before (or I am assuming this is the case). I would certainly want to spend multiple days (at least 2) if/when I finally get out there. Agreed. I have been to Europa twice with TPR for a combined 2.5 days and I still haven't seen everything. Edited March 7, 2012 by larrygator Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toasty82 Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 Wodan @ night: Source: http://de-de.facebook.com/europapark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
televisedconfession Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 This is hands down the sexiest coaster of the year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ernierocker Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 This section of the park is going to be incredible once everything is up and running this year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgeT Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 (edited) So...just came home from seeing Wodans first test runs in person. There will be a few videos in about two...maybe three hours...a few german coasterfans are putting their video shots together. I`ll post the links here ASAP. Greeds...GeorgeT EDIT : Earlier than expected...but there will be another one later with a shots of the area under Atlantica ! (Better video now on Page 108 !) Edited March 7, 2012 by GeorgeT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJeXeL Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 Thanks for the link. From the parts we could see the train looked to be flying through the course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgeT Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 (edited) Here`s another angle (from the parking lot) : (better video now on page 108 !) These were the first rides...and it was COLD...! If I imagine this going even faster...which is quite realistic... Edited March 7, 2012 by GeorgeT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoasterCard Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 There are 2 things I noticed when watching this video: 1.) It hauls ass 2.) It seems much more quiet I'm not sure if the second one is due to the recording distance from the coaster or if the nylon wheels are making a huge difference in the noise level. Whatever it may be, the ride looks amazing; a real winner for Europa! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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