MrSum1_55 Posted June 29, 2019 Posted June 29, 2019 Comparing Taron to Maverick is comparing apples to oranges. They are great for different reasons. Maverick is intense and packed with forces. Taron is also intense, but it is more about the visuals than just the track layout. Airtime is a little sparse on both coasters, but Maverick's airtime moments are better.
Pedrinho Posted June 30, 2019 Posted June 30, 2019 ^ I agree. We rode Taron first in spring 2017. Ti was purely amazing. In July we rode Maverick and it blasted Taron down. Again in autumn we got back to Taron and it was kind of.. "Boring". Of course it wasn't really boring, but after Maverick it has lost some of its awesomeness. We're in the Maverick bandwagon.
Mr. B Posted July 17, 2019 Posted July 17, 2019 I have some free time on an upcoming business trip to Germany and after much debate between Europa Park (2.5-hour drive), Holiday Park (1-hour Drive) and Phantasialand (2.5-hour drive), I have decided to go to Phantasialand (this is plan unless someone can convince me otherwise). The days that I can go are Saturday, August 3rd or Sunday, August 4th. Does it make any real difference crowd wise which day I go? I know from a previous trip that many things in Germany are closed on Sundays and people seemed to stay home more, but I don't know how that may translate into crowds at amusement parks. Thanks!
BDG Posted October 17, 2019 Posted October 17, 2019 Looks like it's been a while since a Rookburgh update was posted here. This week will likely be the last time you get a glimpse of the flying coaster before the area opens. The hotel is now starting to encircle the ride, and the final soundwall is going up as well. For many months we had this view from the streets... ...while those curious enough to peek over the walls over the past few weeks were treated to this insanity: photos: Brian (CF), CLRUN4 (Ameworld), Mario M. (Coasterfriends), Xscaped (PA-community)
coasterbill Posted October 17, 2019 Posted October 17, 2019 Well damn... we'll be making our first trip to this park next Spring and this probably won't be ready so I guess we need to plan another trip to go back again a few years later and ride this and Chiapas some more. This is the cross that I bear.
Pedrinho Posted October 18, 2019 Posted October 18, 2019 Well damn... we'll be making our first trip to this park next Spring and this probably won't be ready so I guess we need to plan another trip to go back again a few years later and ride this and Chiapas some more. This is the cross that I bear. Hey Bill, when You're over here and have fun for a meet-up, PM me! We'd like to!
FirstDropJay Posted November 25, 2019 Posted November 25, 2019 Good Lord! First official Rookburgh trailer has just dropped: [youtu_be] [/youtu_be]
Pedrinho Posted November 25, 2019 Posted November 25, 2019 ^ And now think about that: All the last created things were in reality even better than the trailer was.. Holy $h1t!
coasterbill Posted November 25, 2019 Posted November 25, 2019 That looks great! Well damn... we'll be making our first trip to this park next Spring and this probably won't be ready so I guess we need to plan another trip to go back again a few years later and ride this and Chiapas some more. This is the cross that I bear. Hey Bill, when You're over here and have fun for a meet-up, PM me! We'd like to! I just saw this, will do!
DBru Posted November 25, 2019 Posted November 25, 2019 WOW I love everything about it. Did we already know this would have 2-across seating or is this new information? The new Vekoma’s are fantastic and this looks to continue that new tradition.
A.J. Posted November 25, 2019 Posted November 25, 2019 I love everything about it. Did we already know this would have 2-across seating or is this new information? The new Vekoma’s are fantastic and this looks to continue that new tradition. From what I understand, it will be two-across seating. Based on that prototype that they built however long ago, you'll board basically sideways, like Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey, and then the cars will rotate into the correct orientation.
Pedrinho Posted November 26, 2019 Posted November 26, 2019 (edited) I love everything about it. Did we already know this would have 2-across seating or is this new information? The new Vekoma’s are fantastic and this looks to continue that new tradition. From what I understand, it will be two-across seating. Based on that prototype that they built however long ago, you'll board basically sideways, like Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey, and then the cars will rotate into the correct orientation. Yeah, that's right. There will also be something like a pre show/dark ride part between boarding and the rotation of track and seats, introducing you into the story of Rookburgh/FLY. Edited November 26, 2019 by Pedrinho
DoinItForTheFame Posted November 26, 2019 Posted November 26, 2019 Holy crap... That looks absolutely amazing!! Can't wait to give this a go next time we are at the park!
Canobie Coaster Posted November 28, 2019 Posted November 28, 2019 All the near misses look incredible.
parktraveler008 Posted March 15, 2020 Posted March 15, 2020 Some new content with many breathtaking photos of Rookburgh I've found on this site: CLICK HERE This is my favorite - I love the industrial style so much.
KBrylczyk Posted March 15, 2020 Posted March 15, 2020 Some new content with many breathtaking photos of Rookburgh I've found on this site: CLICK HERE
KarlaKoaster Posted March 15, 2020 Posted March 15, 2020 That hotel facade is just incredible. I've never seen anything like it. It looks really classy despite being a wall of rust.
SharkTums Posted March 15, 2020 Posted March 15, 2020 So I'm assuming the virus will give them a reason to still not open it this year!
gardyloo! Posted March 15, 2020 Posted March 15, 2020 So I'm assuming the virus will give them a reason to still not open it this year! Sad but probably true yea
DoinItForTheFame Posted March 19, 2020 Posted March 19, 2020 So I'm assuming the virus will give them a reason to still not open it this year! #TooSoon! In all seriousness though... You're probably correct. Which is okay by me since our Germany trip got postponed till next year. Hopefully it will be open for our visit early in the year!
DoinItForTheFame Posted April 16, 2020 Posted April 16, 2020 Sooo, I just came across a video, on Facebook, of F.L.Y. testing.... And holy crap! It looks amazing. (I would link the video here.) However, I’m not sure if the page it’s on is allowed here.
Canobie Coaster Posted April 16, 2020 Posted April 16, 2020 I agree F.L.Y. looks amazing from the little I've seen.
KBrylczyk Posted April 17, 2020 Posted April 17, 2020 Sooo, I just came across a video, on Facebook, of F.L.Y. testing.... And holy crap! It looks amazing. (I would link the video here.) However, I’m not sure if the page it’s on is allowed here. Dude this thing looks like the anti-B&M flyer model. It's ripping through those turns! Not even Tatsu carries that much speed through the turns.
MrSum1_55 Posted April 17, 2020 Posted April 17, 2020 I have been to Phantasialand twice in my life. Both visits were two years apart. Rookburgh was under construction both times I went. My first visit to the park was in 2017. That was almost three years ago.
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