exmouse Posted May 25, 2009 Share Posted May 25, 2009 A couple of weekends ago I headed across the English Channel to check out Parc Saint Paul, Plopsaland and the massive Foire Du Tronne fun fair in Paris. Here's some of the photos from my trip to the fair. Unfortunately I was less than impressed by the fair, by far the worst I've been to in Europe. The atmosphere was non existant, and there was a nasty vibe on the Bumper Cars. In fact there was nearly a punch up on the Bumper Cars as a gang kept riding and picking on individuals. And I've never seen so many people puking on the rides. One guy puked on himself and went round hugging strangers. Any how, on with the pix. I leave you with a look at the rear end of the King of France. I still have no idea why this non looping coaster needs over head restraints. They spoilt the ride as you get bashed around the neck. It's a fiesty coaster that would be fun if it wasn't for those pesky over heads. Look out the King is coming. Well themed log flume. Although not up to Wild Wasser Bahn. Zamperla's take on the Star Flyer. Quality prizes on the Hoopla stall. Only in France. Me wondering if this is the best barrel roll element on any ride. Infernal Toboggan, the tunnel was crazy loud and filled with mist. Very cool addition to this bog standard coaster. It was only let down by the poor ride operation, German Showmen would be shaking their heads in shame. The King of France European Spin n Spew at its best. Can anyone spot the unique element on this not so off the shelf spinning mouse? A generic mouse Lost in translation. Mind you a lot of Chavy Brits wouldn't notice this mistake. A Booster Beater? Well it makes a much nicer noise. Nicely themed walk through. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wood Dragon 1988 Posted May 25, 2009 Share Posted May 25, 2009 Well, too bad it was the worst fair you've been to in Europe. If I ever saw pictures like that of a fair on the East Coast, I would be marking my calendar and selling my first born (if I had a first born) to attend it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exmouse Posted May 25, 2009 Author Share Posted May 25, 2009 I think I've been spoilt. Having been to the likes of Oktoberfest in Munich, Volksfest in Stuttgart, Goose Fair in Nottingham and Foire Du Midi in Brussels. I'd been wanting to go to Foire Du Trone for years, so may have over hyped it in my own mind. Hopefully the same won't happen when I go to Tilburg in July. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wood Dragon 1988 Posted May 25, 2009 Share Posted May 25, 2009 Goose Fair, Barcelona's April Fair, and the German Fairs definitely look amazing. I guess the whole "no rules" idea of European amusements makes most of their fairs far superior to the U.S. ones. Oh yeah, do you have any idea who manufactured "The King of France?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coastered Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 Oh yeah, do you have any idea who manufactured "The King of France?" "The King of France" is build by Soquet. http://www.soquet-rides.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jarmor Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 about the mouse...is it the drop before the brakes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBru Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 ...I don't see anything unique about the spinning mouse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exmouse Posted May 27, 2009 Author Share Posted May 27, 2009 about the mouse...is it the drop before the brakes? Yes, as far as I'm aware it the only off the shelf spinning mouse that has an extra drop immediately before you hit the brakes. I didn't ride it as the currency exchange rate is so rubbish it was to expensive to justify riding a fairly bog standard coaster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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