gisco Posted October 8, 2013 Share Posted October 8, 2013 ^ Thank you!! I doubt that Helix haven't made such a big impact on attendance this year, sure the influx of enthusiasts have been pretty low due to Helix, but I doubt that it would make that much difference in the total attendance number. The main issues as I see it were the weather, it have been too good this summer, people rather spend their free time at the beach than at Liseberg when the weather is really hot and sunny, but the thing is that I have never seen such a busy season ending at Liseberg ever, the cooler but still dry weather have drawn loads of people during the later weekends of the season. Sure the advertising campaign earlier this year with crying children, etc. which rubbed a lot of people the wrong way which then didn't go to Liseberg just because of it and also the global economics have played a big role of course. More updates will come when I get the time to do one I understand but find it interesting that the weather being too good can effect attendance. I guess I'm hoping for really good weather when TPR visits next year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
appleboy007 Posted October 8, 2013 Share Posted October 8, 2013 Liseberg, looks absolutely charming. Park wide, there is such incredible detail and a genuine feeling of fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nrthwnd Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 Definitely on of my "Must-Revisit-Again-and-Again Parks" List. As is Grona Lund - and Europa - and Phantasialand - and Efteling. 2006 TPR Tour Add-On. 2009 TPR Scandi Tour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lond Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 The TPR markings on Balder is still visible /// Marcus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deguy123 Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 I can't wait to visit this park on Scandi 2014! Just bought my airfare, so I'm offically going June 2014! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wood Dragon 1988 Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 Great update, this such an amazing looking park! I really wish I could go on the Scandi Trip next year. Balder is looking old! It sounds like these Intamin wooden coasters are holding up just fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nrthwnd Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 The TPR markings on Balder is still visible /// Marcus Fantastic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markysharky17 Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 I, so excited for this ride even though I will probably never ride it. I'm hoping that some park in the US will by one of these. And that little midget coaster at SeaWorld San Antonio does not count. I want something like BlueFire in Orlando or at a park like Carowinds or Bush Gardens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heideparkfanclub6622 Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 Looks Awesome I will look forward Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heideparkfanclub6622 Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 It Looks awesome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jray21 Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 Nice report! The whole thing is looking great. Can't wait to see more next year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loefet Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 Thank you everyone!! I understand but find it interesting that the weather being too good can effect attendance. I guess I'm hoping for really good weather when TPR visits next year!People think that spending time at the beach is better use of great weather than going to theme parks, the difference isn't as big as if it would have been crap weather all summer. Just the notion of rain in the forecast may even put several people off, so just some slight rain is in my view the best weather here in Sweden to really have a great day out in a park. Balder is looking old! It sounds like these Intamin wooden coasters are holding up just fine. It did it's 10:th season this year, and I think it become better and better as the years have progressed, it have been really flying this year New update to follow... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loefet Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 Helix Update - 2013-10-13 So today we had the opportunity to have a quick drive past Liseberg, and boy were we surprised of what we saw. Onto the images!! We start by doing a left to right overview of the building site. They are working away on the turnaround at the second launch Second launch footers under way These footers are now more or less done at this point Still haven't fixed a new support for Lisebergbanan The fake rock covering of the power station is complete, looks great More new footers for the turnaround before the "essess" into the in-line This area looks great after they removed all the fencing that have been there almost all season This will be the floor underneath the tracks in the station, it's really far up so there is a massive drop into the first corkscrew On a different note, they have started work on the ice-skating rink that will be available once the winter season starts 5 weeks from now Now onto the really interesting bit (even though we technically took these images before the ones above ), the launch track was moved into the buildings behind the staging area, but since then they have received a nice delivery with SUPPORTS!! I'm touching Helix <3 Loads of small ones These two and the one to the right of them are for the first launch Parts of some massive supports Can't wait to see them in their proper spot Another small one Nice light green colour These two will go right before the first corkscrew, I reckon More RCS stuff, looks like they also have brought their own box to guard the entrance to the staging area once they start to move stuff into the park This will conclude this update, one of the tags that was present on all pieces. I was really surprised on the amount of stuff that have arrived since last week alone, so what can we expect for next update? We just have to wait and see, until then, have a great time!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_koppen Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 Awesome as usual! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lond Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 Timelapse of the construction of Helix. [youtu_be]http://youtu.be/mX2H9XwqvvQ[/youtu_be] [youtu_be]http://youtu.be/1XOZs8iD0XI[/youtu_be] View as HD. /// Marcus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jew Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 Really can't wait to see photos of the vertical construction! Looks to be quite the undertaking with how intertwined everything is on the hillside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loefet Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 (edited) ^ You don't have to wait much longer. The Helix Erection have started!!! The first support have been put into place, looks to me that it's for the up-part for the first corkscrew!! Can't wait to see more of this. According to the comments from the park, then we might have the first piece of track going in tomorrow!! A few more images and the source for the one below: http://projekthelix.se/forsta-pelaren-pa-plats/ Helix have started to point towards the sky!! Edited October 16, 2013 by Loefet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcjp Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 Weeeee!! Nice to see that. I'm expecting this ride to be pretty good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterfreak101 Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 Great news! This should be a lot of fun to watch now that's is going up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loefet Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 If you look closely on the big webcam image just now, then you can see faintly that there is one support standing and another one laying down next to it. They are on the right edge, straight underneath the hub of the big wheel. Link to big mountain web cam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gisco Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 We should see a lot more going up quickly with all the supports they have delivered already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loefet Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 ^ By the looks of the lot they had this weekend then they had enough for the first turnaround at least (out of the station to the end of the first launch), as well as some for the second launch, judging by the numbers on the supports that were there. And judging by the comment that the track may be started tomorrow, then they might have received a few shipments since the last update (must have really since there weren't any track pieces on site except for the launch bit's that is). Will see if it's possible to get some images myself soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loefet Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 Just got a text from my brother saying that the first piece of track have been installed, I think he have his camera with him, so there will be pictures soon EDIT: Images!! First piece of track installed New stuff arriving, no tri-track as I can see The launch pieces are ready to be installed Supports!! They have done plenty since yesterday The first piece of track is ready to be installed And it's off Helix is flying More supports are that have been transported to the building site Getting closer! Touchdown!! More action at the second launch area Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_koppen Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 I'm so freaking excited that I can't sit down! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vekoma_fan Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 From Liseberg's FB-page Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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