coasterfreak101 Posted December 10, 2013 Posted December 10, 2013 ^Funny, my first funicular was the Quebec City one back in 2006 (I think it was then), and then my second was Magic Mountain's in 2010! Great to see them spending the money to add something that isn't so much an 'attraction' as it is a means of improving the guest experience for all. Liseberg just seems like such a quality park with management who've really got their heads screwed on just right - definitely need to get here soon!
Loefet Posted December 10, 2013 Posted December 10, 2013 ^ I'm not sure how long this funicular have been in the planning (they haven't really made an official announcement of it yet here in Sweden), but it's really nice to see them to make an effort to help the people that need some extra assistance. One of the things that is really different about Liseberg compared to other posts, are as said in an earlier post, that they are owned by the city, and run in a "non profit" fashion, where the profits will come back to the people in the surrounding area and other visitors in terms of investments, lower prices, give free tickets to those who can't afford their own, etc. So I really hope that this ownership will last and not try and turn Liseberg to a profit driven park like most other, since there is so much love going on around Liseberg. This funicular will also make it easier for Liseberg during the winter season, since at the moment there isn't a path up the mountain (never really is during the winter season) but they runs a minivan for everyone that can't take the escalator up to the top. Edit to add: Won't ride it - I'm not disabled. Just old. Well, sure it's aimed to the disabled ones, but as Andreas said at the convention, these things improves the visit for all people not just the disabled ones, so you will be more than welcome to ride it Who knows Robb might try and get some ERT on it on the upcoming trip
Ap0ptosis Posted December 10, 2013 Posted December 10, 2013 From what I heard, he said that it will be built next year. How do you interpret that? Ready for the 2014 season? Built during the season? Built after the next season for christmas and the 2015 season? Nice improvement nontheless
Loefet Posted December 10, 2013 Posted December 10, 2013 ^ I think that it will be done for the opening of the next summer season, so April 2014. Especially seeing that Helix is more or less completed in that section, and it would be unnecessary to dig up the hill again after fixing it up after the Helix construction. We just have to wait for the press release to be published.
Ap0ptosis Posted December 11, 2013 Posted December 11, 2013 New blog post. Liseberg is currently working on restoring the vegetation on the montain. Trees, boulders, bushes etc. Meadow flowers and grass will be planted in the dirt areas. Pictures in link.
TPDave Posted December 11, 2013 Posted December 11, 2013 Landscaping already?!? This is going to be really bedded in by the time the ride opens, very impressive!
cfc Posted December 11, 2013 Posted December 11, 2013 I had no idea they were planning on installing a funicular.
Loefet Posted December 11, 2013 Posted December 11, 2013 ^^ Seeing that they are digging up half of the hill-top due to Helix, then there is no time like the present to start work (as long as the temperatures allow for it). I guess that it have something to do with the last couple of years when the winter stayed on for a lot longer than planned, so that they only had a few short weeks to prepare the park for the start of the summer season, so starting early then there would be more time to finish of everything with time to spare. As a matter of fact, the first trees were put in several weeks ago, just before the behind the scenes tour. ^ Neither had I or anyone else outside the park until Andreas said it on the convention last week. As Ap0ptosis said on the previous page: Helix Blog Update - Landscaping have commenced New blog post. Liseberg is currently working on restoring the vegetation on the montain. Trees, boulders, bushes etc. Meadow flowers and grass will be planted in the dirt areas. Pictures in link. Images!! It's going to be close in a couple of years Working hard for your enjoyment This image gives me Lapland flashbacks, just the snow that is missing to get the full effect More tight trees
Ap0ptosis Posted December 11, 2013 Posted December 11, 2013 Thank you! I tried to include the images but didn't succeed. I am blaming the computer at work.....eh..no...I am not looking at the helix blog and some roller coaster forum at work, what do you mean?
_koppen Posted December 11, 2013 Posted December 11, 2013 Can't wait to see how this ride looks in a few years.
gisco Posted December 11, 2013 Posted December 11, 2013 Awesome, now we can get a funicular credit next year too!
Moose Posted December 12, 2013 Posted December 12, 2013 I love that the park is already landscaping the ride. I was concerned that that part of construction would slip and possibly never happen. The funicular is an awesome bonus.
Ap0ptosis Posted December 12, 2013 Posted December 12, 2013 II was concerned that that part of construction would slip and possibly never happen. As mentioned earlier in this thread, Liseberg has bought 200(!!) new trees to make up for the 85 they cut down. The new trees are obviously smaller. Still awesome though.
Myself Posted December 12, 2013 Posted December 12, 2013 Has anybody got a clue as to who is manufacturing the funicular? If it has been announced yet, that is.
Loefet Posted December 13, 2013 Posted December 13, 2013 ^ Nope, we know nothing at all, just what Andreas Andersen said on the convention linked above, which means that we know that they are going to build one, that it will go between the bottom of the park and up to the tower complex and that it will cost 2M€, nothing more.
rctneil Posted December 13, 2013 Posted December 13, 2013 Liseberg seem to be doing a spectacular job with this project. The ride looks epic and nicely designed. Really can't wait to get there and ride it!
Ap0ptosis Posted December 14, 2013 Posted December 14, 2013 Just some sweet Balder airtime to light up the winter darkness Source: Unofficial Helix FB page
Mrlittle Posted December 14, 2013 Posted December 14, 2013 I've been so impressed with the construction of this coaster. I'm envious of everyone who will get to ride it next year. I will get there one day.
StealthFan Posted December 14, 2013 Posted December 14, 2013 Just some sweet Balder airtime to light up the winter darkness Source: Unofficial Helix FB page That is pretty much an entire train of hairtime! -Craig
rcjp Posted December 14, 2013 Posted December 14, 2013 Look at the girl in the back of the second car. She just appears to be scratching her face as if nothing special was happening.
Ap0ptosis Posted December 14, 2013 Posted December 14, 2013 While at the same time, the guy in the back is nearly shitting himself
Guy T. Koepp Posted December 14, 2013 Posted December 14, 2013 Look at the girl in the back of the second car. She just appears to be scratching her face as if nothing special was happening. I was too busy checking out the uplift on her boobs. It's miraculous what good airtime can do for clevage.
TyRush Posted December 14, 2013 Posted December 14, 2013 Look at the girl in the back of the second car. She just appears to be scratching her face as if nothing special was happening. I was too busy checking out the uplift on her boobs. It's miraculous what good airtime can do for clevage. Hmmm I like your thinking sir
Ap0ptosis Posted December 19, 2013 Posted December 19, 2013 (edited) Liseberg just posted this AMAZING video: Edited December 19, 2013 by Ap0ptosis
RCT3Bross Posted December 19, 2013 Posted December 19, 2013 ^ That is some great footage indeed. The only thing going through my mind was: "this, this is the reason to visit Sweden in 2014." I can't wait.
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