Philrad71 Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 Thanks again for all the help, guys! I think that what we might do is to try and book a rental car out of Munich and then drive over to Europa Park for the day. Everyone has mentioned that this is by far the better park in Germany, and it certainly looks like it in the various trip reports I have viewed (especially with the addition of Blue Fire). Do you think that they will have the water rides open in late September/early October? I am going to guess that temps might not be all that warm, but I would certainly like to get on these during my visit! I also would have preferred staying at the Colosseo resort next door as it looks amazing, but we already have our hotel room booked in Munich for the entire five nights we are in Germany. It is going to be a very rushed trip to do Europa in one day, but I guess as long as the park is only open until 6:00 PM, that gives us plenty of time to drive back. I definitely have to visit at least one theme park while I am in Germany!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgeT Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 If you have to choose one park, it has to be Europa. And yes, all the water rides will be open... GeorgeT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Thriller Posted August 12, 2009 Author Share Posted August 12, 2009 ^^ That is a great plan. Just remember that in October, all the decorations are up and some of the rides are transformed for Halloween. Also, if you can, try staying as late as possible, cause when all the lights come on, it truly is the most beautiful thing ever. --James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themeparkman25 Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 Just to clear the air: I did not mean for what I said to GeorgeT to come off in a negative connotation, I said it simply because he is bluefireman! So if I offended, you or anyone else, I apologize. I meant only a good laugh about it and nothing serious. Jordan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgeT Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 Sorry James...but in the end of september or the beginning of october (that`s when he`s gonna travel, that`s when Oktoberfest will take place) there will be no Helloween decoration...and the park closes before it get`s dark...but of course things change in the END of Oktober... Greeds...GeorgeT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philrad71 Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 ^Thanks once again, guys. That is okay about the Halloween event. While it would be great to see, and as much as I would love to ride Silver Star and Blue Fire after dark...I will be most happy just to have been there and experience the atmosphere during the day. All I can hope for is decent weather on the day we visit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Thriller Posted August 12, 2009 Author Share Posted August 12, 2009 ^^ Really? I've been there at the end of September, and I saw some decorations. Maybe it was at the beginning of October. Sorry about that. ^ Even if there is a little rain. I'm sure you'll have a blast! Just be sure to hit Blue Fire first upfront. Silver Star has the shortest line in afternoon. Front rides are amazing when you lean forward on the first drop. Eurosat is also best upfront. The back seat can be pretty painful. Anymore questions, just ask them, I'm happy to help and I'm sure everyone who can would love to also. UPDATE: Walibi Belgium Once upon a time. Before heaven, hell, and earth was in existence. A little Walibi Kangerroo asked god if he can have a small portion of land out the outskirts of what well soon be called Brussels. God replied, "Walibi, you will have the land you wish." Millions of years later, Six Flags Belgium opened it's doors. Walibi watched as this park entertained millions. Walibi was mad. "But god! You said I could have that land!" "Sorry Walibi, I saw the future a little after I told you that, and I foresaw great terror in peoples lives. I saw all your rides broken down and horrible operations. I saw crappy food, fish smelling water that gives it's costumers Leptospirosis, E. Coli, a bad cause of Diarrhea, and typhoid." "But God! That's not my fault. That is just the company that runs ski resorts and have no experience running theme parks. Please give me a chance!' "Very well Walibi. I'll give you a chance." Six Flags sold their European Parks to Five Star Parks, then it was sold to Compagnie des Alpes, and Walibi was the star. ------------------------- Sadly, all the years they ran it, it started going WAY down hill. Rides would be down for months just rotting away. The operations was awful. Then when they build Vertigo, the whole park turned into one ugly park. This year would be my fourth year as a season pass holder. Tuesday was the first day I went this year cause I really never had a great time. (Except when I met up with Big Mike and TPR of course. Sadly the park was at it's worst then) I arrived at Walibi. The first thing I noticed, -Vertgio was gone. That GOD! Park actually looks pretty. -Park was spotless -Landscaping was superb -Staff was above par. Seriously, I've never seen better dispatch times with the exception of Disney and Europa Park. On Vampire, the parks SLC, they dispatched the train before the train out on the course even got to the final brake run. All the operators where running and smiling. The staff was fantastic! Food lines still where a little slow, but MUCH better than they where. The park seemed much less stricted. The prices where MUCH lower for the food. I was in shock. All I can say is, yes, some rides where down. Turbine is leaving. But this park got their act together. I was very impressed. I left with a smile. Good job Walibi. I hope you continue... Tomorrow is Bobbejaanland. Wish me luck. Even though that park doesn't really need it. It's already pretty awesome. Onto the pictures... --James I was playing with shutter on the train. Taking many many pictures of the track. When I looked through them I noticed something on the way left side of this picture. So I leave you with this picture of a turd on the tracks. Just because I'm mentally unstaple and need help fast. Thanks for reading! It is a sad skyline. I really hope they get something new! The only wet part of the rapids... They where doing TONS of landscapping! Awesome! These people now have Leptospirosis, E. Coli, a bad cause of Diarrhea, and typhoid!!!!! 1... 2... 3.... Even though it is cleaner and doesn't smell as bad. It still is gross when it splashes onto your face. This people will suffer from some waterborn diseases My mission is always to get Pictures of the index. Since I didn't know what pictures the index still needs for Walibi, I just took pictures of most of their major rides. Here is all that is left of Vertigo. Seriously, you wouldn't have ever noticed Vertigo was ever at the park. It was WIPPED off the face of the planet. Superb. Before I continue my day. I have to make a quick stop at the Cow Room Here is it in comparison to Werewolf. I hope they build a good coaster there. Anything would be could. This park needs it bad. Here are the three islands. That car ride isn't even there! What a bunch of liars! But it's about as big, if not a little bigger than the land Werewold is on. Oh boy I cannot wait to ride Vertig.... ohhhhhhhh Here's the park map! If that man doesn't stop you, the trashcan will! They were playing with Werewolf. Werewolf was down all day. Now with Turbine gone, this is probably the best coaster in the park. This part of the ride hurts your groin however. "*BANG* OUCH! F*cking Vekoma!" Having more fun with the shutter They cleared some tree's so the ride looks more new for some reason. Vampire DUH DA DUMMM! I love their tribute to Michael Jackson. I cannot wait to watch the sh.... ohhhhhh Just joking... hahaha This is there new 400 foot tall coaster! Exclusive shot! I'm having a blast! weeheee woohooo Lala I either had a great ride op. or the park isn't as strict anymore. Who knows? I'll try it again next time just to make sure. Great ride op. regardless! This is the hardest credit to get. But guess what? You can see her fata$$ from a few hundered feet up... This ride has a fat girl smashing grapes to make whine for us men. Good theming! Best name ever! Totally! This is the on crack chef who thinks he's a tea pot. wtf? I cannot wait to ride Buzzs..... awwwww This ride was kinda tilting to one side. But I'm glad they didn't shut it down since I wanted to ride it so bad... I cannot wait to see my phot..... ohhhhhhh It has some fun moments. Little airtime here and there. No where near as good as Colorado Adevnture or BTMR at DLP. This coaster is decent Here is what causes the smell of fish. What a second. FISH causes the smell. OMFG! sigh Moment of silence please I could look at this picture all day long. Woohooo! This is A.) My butt B.) A portal to another world C.) the entery to a space ship. Flip through the next few pictures really fast since it's like a flip book. Ooohhh Ahhhh Here is the overview since Vekoma Boomerangs are such unique rides. *sacrasim off* It's actually a pretty decent boomer This is the parks second best roller coaster now. Does that mean anything? First things first. Cobra You better run so you don't get run over by tons of crazy people. When this girl turns the key.... But wait, notice anything missing? But dang. The entery looks very clean and nicely landscaped. Nice improvement. I'm a really ready for a crappy time at one of the worst large parks ever. No comment needed. But I bet this actually does make women seem more attractive. Oh wait, that was a comment. Oh well. I'll start my day with some reassurance from the Brussels Subway authorities... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devol4 Posted August 15, 2009 Share Posted August 15, 2009 Hahahaha good pics james Can't believe Vertigo is just..gone... Like poof ahahaha But..it was always down so its no big loss... right? I never made it up to Walibi Belgium... but.. I think that's okay.. Went to Europa instead Anyways.. chyeah.. i got the dates.. i"m gonna be in germany from oct5 to the 15th.. gives me 10 days to hit holiday and europa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Thriller Posted August 18, 2009 Author Share Posted August 18, 2009 Update: Bobbejaanland Anddddd a wonderful day to TPR. I'm back in Germany. I've been to lazy to do an update. Forgiveness please. But here we are. Bobbejaanland. Where to begin. This is one of the most unique parks in the world. While Walibi Belgium has more of a teenage, ghetto feel to it. Bobbejaanland is a more well organized family park, with thrill rides. It was crowded today, however, but the park does a pretty good job getting people through their rides. Not the best, but decent enough. King Kong is their new ride. It's pretty tame, but a fun family ride. It more fun to watch then to ride. Enough of this chatty chat chat... chat chat chat... chatteddy chat... --James I end you with the symbol of Brussels as seen from the train. Ciao, and thanks for reading Goodbye Bobbejaanland! Anyone want a Rincky Tincky? My side is always the side that only gets a few looks down... And the loser gets soaked You get some floater airtime over these hills But you still have this one. And it's so splashtastic. This raft ride is gone. This slide is also awesome! I could do this for hours! Does that make me a kid at heart? Or just like weird as hell. There are people in there somewhere. It also does it backwards The cars swing up to 90 degress! I mean... 90 DEGRESS! Here is the sign again, just this one is pimped! Mambo is seriously awesome! Here is the um *cough* layout It's one of those whirl pool things I want some Poison! The good news is it doesn't smash your nuggets as hard. The bad news is who knows for how long. In the line however, the term "Family Park" is questioned. Here is the layout! Quick, call a friend so they can see it too! For you Chuck. Since trains go: "Chug a Chug a CHUCk a chug..." For you Scott! Confederates! And much much more! Mexicans! You get to shoot Women! Bench: The Ultimate Ride! This is actually the best shooting ride ever! Best. Ride. Ever. It's called "Random Barrel that Barely Spins in the Middle of the Pathway: The Ride" This ride is themed after corn! You actually ride in a huge corn! Trust me, I'm telling the truth! I demand clarification! Awww. No Molen Koggels today Koggelmolen! Oh yea, here is your overview. I call it, "Oki on the postcard" Down the first drop. In the back, this thing actually packs a punch. It's a vekoma. It has clowns... um... It's fun. I get to ride him on his butt!... Oh come on now guys. Grow up. "I'm depressed but I have to smile. Shot me!" I'll hehehaha Eat your hehehaha CHILDREN! hahaha Another shot of some ejector airtime. You know you want some! Including some here. Pretty decent Wild Mouse if you ask me. You actually get some ejector airtime right here. This is from the top. (Why does these last two captions sound naughty?) This is from the front. I actually still needed a credit at this park. The right track on Speedy Bob. It was ALWAYS SBNO when I was there. Not anymore This ride is one of those WFT?? rides that are awesome Here is the layout. It has indians in it... um... It's fun. It's a Vekoma. It has indians in it... um... It's fun. Phantasialand has Colorado Adventure: The Michael Jackson ride. Bobbejaanland has Dream Catcher: The Nantuck ride. What is that way over in the horizon? Dude, this monkey looks PISSED! Maybe Monkey Bobbe's.... Here is there new ride. Which has nothing to do with Bobbe's. Hangtime! And here. Some pretty high positive G's right here.... Here is failed attempt of a layout shot. I've failed. Sorry. These inversions are insane! Dis iz 500 feet tall! Da 3rd tallest n da whole world! Right here is when your butt begins its journey out of your seat. Look at THAT steel tree! Grandma Willow has seen better days... Since we all like Bobbe's. Here is Bobbejaanland. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larrygator Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 My mission is always to get Pictures of the index. Since I didn't know what pictures the index still needs for Walibi, I just took pictures of most of their major rides. James I think you are doing a great job. Although you got a picture of Buzzsaw at Walibi Belgium, but not the sign. Damn you! I generally find a couple of new ride photos in each of your reports that I add to the Park Index thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Thriller Posted August 18, 2009 Author Share Posted August 18, 2009 ^ You need a sign of Buzzsaw? I'll get a photo of that next time I go to Walibi again which will probably be in September. I'm just glad to be of help. --James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devol4 Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 Nice pics as always James! I needa better camera haha.. Anyways, the park looks sweet as.. Especially that insane swing contraption My heart starts beating wildly just looking at it.. Can't wait for more Meanwhile.. i'm attempting to gather the courage up to ride the screamer... I'm scurrrred! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Thriller Posted August 23, 2009 Author Share Posted August 23, 2009 ^ Thanks for all your comments Chris! I wish I could go back to California and we could meet up and go ride Screamer. And those days you come here I'll try seeing if I can go to Holiday or Europa. I just need to know the exact days. Update: Random Credit, death slides, and some culture I guess. Hey hey all, Just got back from a very random day down by the lake. There they have a fun playground with some killer equipment, boats, bikes, and food. But also not very far from the lake is a bazaar 'credit'. I say 'credit' since I do count it as a credit. Some people might not, but since it rolls and it coasts, I think it classifies. You all might now it as an Alpine Sled. Here in Germany they are EVERYWHERE! They are know though as Rodelbahns. Luckily I already had this credit since the line was about 2 hours. (Shock!) But the Killer Death Slide complex right next door was a huge shock for me. Last time I was here, they just had a worn down chairlift in it's place. Anywho, let's see how random a random day in Jolly Deutschland can get... --James Another random picture to end this random TR. I hope you enjoyed reading though. Till next time. They do go pretty fast and do lots of stunts though. They also have some races going on. I wonder what would happen if we suddenly closed that before that big full grown man up at the top comes down with his child? They also have one of these things. Great workout! If I screamed on a slide, it must have been insane. Sad thing is, I saw some four year olds go down before me without making a sound. Proves that I'm totally manly. This pictures doesn't show just how steep the slide is. It is to the point where you actually get some airtime going down. It is super steep slide that makes me feel excited... wtf is that? These however, made my day. A Death Slide Complex! Luckily I rode it a few years ago since the line was about 2 hours. (Not joking) This is a credit. Discuss! And you slide down through the forest as fast as you want. And the cable carries you far far away. You sit in this bobs and can control the speed with this handles. Enough of this randomness, let's look at this bazaar credit! EXCLUSIVE SHOT! Real Wieners! They also have a playground that has rock climbing walls and other stuff. Things where anyone can hurt themselves pretty bad It is so easy to spin and seems to keep its speed so well, you can get up to 2 rotations a second. It may not sound like much, but OMG it is. This thing is on crack! And you get pretty close to the ground... These are also found everywhere in Germany. Some are pretty fast and dangerous. Can anyone say Zipline! I heard 30,000 people come and watch bands play on this stage. I don't know which I find weirder, the fact 30,000 people would gather around this stage, or the fact that a band that could get that many people would even consider playing on this stage. You can rent these and ride all around the lake. If you find a huge hill to ride down, you might be able to count it as a credit. I dare you to pet it... I conquered the random rock! Take that random rock. (I need help, fast) I climbed the random rock I touched the random rock There is also this random rock nearby See, you look so manly jumping on the "Insanpleens" But with a much harder jump, you can get plenty of air. But this is why I'm here. The "Insanpleens". With a simple jump you can jump about 5 feet. This is what a stick looks like in Germany. Random enough for you? This is what a rock looks like in Germany... 038.MPG Here is a POV of the 'near vertical' death slide. It may not look like much, but it is freaking insane! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 James, that is so not a credit . There is one at Oakwood in Wales and I don't think I have ever met anyone that counts it as a credit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Thriller Posted August 23, 2009 Author Share Posted August 23, 2009 ^ Jeff Johnson --James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ash.1111 Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 Amazing shots there James! The park looks amazing! Big coasters, big water rides, detailed theming! mmmm I'd love to go there one day. PS... did you guys have any alcohol at your 'party'? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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