Nrthwnd Posted March 22, 2018 Share Posted March 22, 2018 ^^^ The whole thing looks AMAZE-ing! Especially that part of the queue! I bet the music is going to be pretty Can-Can Spectacular, hmmm? Oooo I wish there were plans to come back to this park. Looking forward to how it all works out, and it's opening! The cars look hot, too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philrad71 Posted March 22, 2018 Share Posted March 22, 2018 Looks great - and with anything Europa, you know they are going all out on theming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nrthwnd Posted March 22, 2018 Share Posted March 22, 2018 ^ I have the feeling, I already want the soundtrack of this one, if they put one out! Listening to some inspiration....opened the year of my birth! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norwegian coasterfan Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 This looks great ^Theres some music in this video EDIT: I can’t seem to embed this tweet so i’ll just post the link https://twitter.com/europa_park/status/976805323867648002?s=21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nrthwnd Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 ^ The music in it is part of the world famous "Galop Infernal" by Offenbach (1858), which everybody knows, but not everybody knows who wrote it. The video looks great! Awesome way to promote the coaster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dombot Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 That lead car is spectacular. Go Europa! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfc Posted March 28, 2018 Share Posted March 28, 2018 This is looking kind of like another Guardians of the Galaxy scenario: a retheme that seems really weird at first glance, but as more info about the new theme and ride gets released, the more I can get behind the idea. Hopefully it will end up like Guardians in that it ends up being really cool and different after everything's said and done. Hmm--while I like the original Eurosat, it always seemed odd to have a "space-themed" coaster in the park's version of France. I like what I'm seeing here for the "CanCan" coaster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MayTheGForceBeWithYou Posted March 28, 2018 Share Posted March 28, 2018 ^I think it was originally a nod to the fact that the European Space Agency's headquarters are in Paris, so it would have made sense for France to get the indoor space coaster (and then for Russia to get another coaster themed to their space program). But like I said, I really don't mind the change if it works, and everything that's coming out strongly implies this will actually turn out really well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slendyglowstone Posted March 29, 2018 Share Posted March 29, 2018 I like the Visionary Theme they are going for, like the cancelled Discovery Bay at Disneyland Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dombot Posted March 29, 2018 Share Posted March 29, 2018 I like the Visionary Theme they are going for, like the cancelled Discovery Bay at Disneyland What's funny is that's actually the first thing that popped into my head when I saw the concept art. That and the pseudo Universe of Energy ride being refurbed right next to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The tourist Posted March 29, 2018 Share Posted March 29, 2018 awesome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiorell Posted April 2, 2018 Share Posted April 2, 2018 Of course, the theme has nothing to do with the Disney parks - which lend their theming from Jules Verne, the Eiffel Tower (both of french origin) or the world exhibitions (which happened 1855, 1867, 1878, 1889, 1900 and 1937 in Paris - granted, the first one was in London). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarlaKoaster Posted April 10, 2018 Share Posted April 10, 2018 New new Can Can picture courtesy of EP's Facebook page. There's red track in the foreground, and grey/black track towards the top of the picture which looks like original track to me, not sure. Perhaps the red track will all be towards the bottom of the ride and there will be scenic elements and it will be lighter (which is why the track is coloured). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norwegian coasterfan Posted April 10, 2018 Share Posted April 10, 2018 ^It is the old track. I think they said that they will remove and replace certain sections at a time to make sure that everything line up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCT3Bross Posted April 10, 2018 Share Posted April 10, 2018 I've been following the Eurosat project off and on. But there are two thing still not clear to me. 1. Is this a re-tracking of (most) of the coaster or are they redesigning it? and 2. If it's re-tracking why not just re-theme it? AKA why was it necessary to re-track? I read some articles but they where hinting either way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarlaKoaster Posted April 10, 2018 Share Posted April 10, 2018 Thanks Norwegian coasterfan, I thought it might be that I've been following the Eurosat project off and on. But there are two thing still not clear to me.1. Is this a re-tracking of (most) of the coaster or are they redesigning it? and 2. If it's re-tracking why not just re-theme it? AKA why was it necessary to re-track? I read some articles but they where hinting either way. 1. It's replacing the track, but they will keep the layout as close to the original as possible 2. The ride is nearly 30 years old so I guess it needed repairs, plus it was quite rough for some people Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCT3Bross Posted April 11, 2018 Share Posted April 11, 2018 Thanks Norwegian coasterfan, I thought it might be that I've been following the Eurosat project off and on. But there are two thing still not clear to me.1. Is this a re-tracking of (most) of the coaster or are they redesigning it? and 2. If it's re-tracking why not just re-theme it? AKA why was it necessary to re-track? I read some articles but they where hinting either way. 1. It's replacing the track, but they will keep the layout as close to the original as possible 2. The ride is nearly 30 years old so I guess it needed repairs, plus it was quite rough for some people See this is why I'm confused. It hints towards change. Am I to see that like they did with the Python in the Efteling? (basically smoothing out the ride). I don't know I just find that statement confusing. About the ride being rough and in need of repairs, I can see that. It may have been 8 years since I rode it but I still remember it being jerky, also the fact that I shared my seat with a larger person helped me to remember that ride, with the restrains being so far away I might have been able to squeeze myself out of it. (Am so glad the new trains don't seem to share that problem.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norwegian coasterfan Posted April 11, 2018 Share Posted April 11, 2018 ^ This is the new layout Source Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nrthwnd Posted April 11, 2018 Share Posted April 11, 2018 ^ Man, I would love to see this put into something Vancouver already has for it..... Currently known as Science World, with an OMNI-MAX cinema in the orb. (o; An EXPO86 World's Fair Legacy Bldg. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kooky Posted April 22, 2018 Share Posted April 22, 2018 ^It is the old track. I think they said that they will remove and replace certain sections at a time to make sure that everything line up The black track you see in the picture is indeed the old track. They mentioned that they need to replace small parts of the track at one time to maintain the static of the the construction. But they will replace all the track piece by piece. And yes it was necessary because the ride was planned for about 20 years of lifetime and I think some track parts needed to get refurbished. And they add a second station for VR rides, so they have now two rides in one. They will use most of the original layout but they said they will add two new elements. In one interview one of the Mack's even mentioned one thing will be worls first. But not sure if he means an element on the ride or something about the theming (maybe an 360 degree projection). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JordyC Posted April 23, 2018 Share Posted April 23, 2018 Europa-Park allows visitors to skip the line for a fee Visitors of Europa-Park can now skip a queue for a fee. The German theme park has introduced a paid skip-the-line system for the virtual reality roller coaster Alpenexpress Coastiality. Who wants to experience the roller coaster Alpenexpress with virtual reality, normally pays 2 euros per ride. Due to the low capacity, the waiting time can increase considerably. Recently, visitors can also opt for a Coastiality+ Pass for 6.99 euros. With that they no longer have to wait in line. There are four different virtual reality films, each with its own theme. The VIP passes are available at the main entrance, at various information kiosks in the park and via the special Coastiality app. Europa-Park was until now one of the few theme parks in Germany where no paid skip-the-line system was active. In parks like Movie Park Germany, Holiday Park and Phantasialand, it has long been customary that guests can pay to skip queues. Source Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharkTums Posted April 23, 2018 Share Posted April 23, 2018 I only hope this leads to more skip the line offerings at the park!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob_92 Posted April 24, 2018 Share Posted April 24, 2018 I only hope this leads to more skip the line offerings at the park!!! Out of interest, why would you hope for this? It goes completely against the philosophy of the park and the Mack family, and operations are some of the best in the world so the queues are never slow moving anyway. Paid fastrack would have an impact on the main queue lines, this is not something the park want. Also on busy days they need as many people in queue lines as possible as the park would not be able to cope with more people on the narrow pathways and in the restaurants/shops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted April 24, 2018 Share Posted April 24, 2018 (edited) Out of interest, why would you hope for this? When I am flying across the world to visit a park and I have a limited amount of time, I want to spend that time RIDING not standing in line watching other people ride. The lines move fast, yes, but I've stood in plenty of "fast moving hour long lines" and Europa and as much as I love the park, I would have a much better visit if I didn't waste so much time standing in lines. It doesn't have to be a "paid" service. Disney has done just fine with their system being free and fair for over a decade now... Edited April 24, 2018 by robbalvey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharkTums Posted April 24, 2018 Share Posted April 24, 2018 ^THAT!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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