MrSum1_55 Posted June 29, 2019 Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedrinho Posted June 30, 2019 Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. B Posted July 17, 2019 Share 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BDG Posted October 17, 2019 Share 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) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COASTER FREAK 11 Posted October 17, 2019 Share Posted October 17, 2019 OH MY GOD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterbill Posted October 17, 2019 Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedrinho Posted October 18, 2019 Share 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FirstDropJay Posted November 25, 2019 Share Posted November 25, 2019 Good Lord! First official Rookburgh trailer has just dropped: [youtu_be] [/youtu_be] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedrinho Posted November 25, 2019 Share 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterbill Posted November 25, 2019 Share 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBru Posted November 25, 2019 Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.J. Posted November 25, 2019 Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedrinho Posted November 26, 2019 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoinItForTheFame Posted November 26, 2019 Share 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canobie Coaster Posted November 28, 2019 Share Posted November 28, 2019 All the near misses look incredible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parktraveler008 Posted March 15, 2020 Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KBrylczyk Posted March 15, 2020 Share Posted March 15, 2020 Some new content with many breathtaking photos of Rookburgh I've found on this site: CLICK HERE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarlaKoaster Posted March 15, 2020 Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharkTums Posted March 15, 2020 Share Posted March 15, 2020 So I'm assuming the virus will give them a reason to still not open it this year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardyloo! Posted March 15, 2020 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoinItForTheFame Posted March 19, 2020 Share 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoinItForTheFame Posted April 16, 2020 Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canobie Coaster Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 I agree F.L.Y. looks amazing from the little I've seen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KBrylczyk Posted April 17, 2020 Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSum1_55 Posted April 17, 2020 Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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