Nrthwnd 124 Posted September 20, 2020 Share Posted September 20, 2020 ...Yes, and for now they are only selling bundles of hotel room plus a 2-day-ticket, breakfast, three-course dinner and a F.L.Y. fast pass. Sounds like a good deal to me. Cost? I know my Euros. Link to post Share on other sites
cfc 76 Posted September 20, 2020 Share Posted September 20, 2020 Phantasialand's theming is often impressive (the area around Taron, their launched Intamin, looks great). Vekoma has been on quite a roll lately, and I hope their latest take on their "Flying Dutchman" coasters works out. Link to post Share on other sites
Dar 4 Posted September 20, 2020 Share Posted September 20, 2020 ...Yes, and for now they are only selling bundles of hotel room plus a 2-day-ticket, breakfast, three-course dinner and a F.L.Y. fast pass. Sounds like a good deal to me. Cost? I know my Euros. Yours for the bargain basement price of €400 during the week, €449 at the weekend! I've seen on a German fan forum that these packages are only temporary and you'll be able to just book a room and tickets in the near future Link to post Share on other sites
RCT3Bross 4 Posted September 20, 2020 Share Posted September 20, 2020 F.L.Y. Review: Manged to get two rides today, I have to say I did not expect the ride to compete with my most favorite coasters but it does. I mean the ride itself is on the tamer side, that was what I expected, but the theming there it has me. I didn't look up the queue before riding it and only saw some glimpses and I'm happy I didn't, For me the experience starts at the begging of the queue and if you get me this close to the ride in a well themed queue you instantly get bonus points, If I have to wait give me a distraction please. Then I entered the station and there I was sold naming the station Rookburgh Zentral Kai, Let's keep it that that means a lot to me and keep it at that. But seriously great experience. I didn't expect that the first launch would be my favorite, usually the second just goes all out but F.L.Y. you pick up speed by the second launch but by the time you're up the hill it's all for nothing, the first launch however you get to enjoy the fruits off. Music was great, I'm sure it's IMA Score again that's also a instant win for me, I love their work really do. As for the main feature the turning seats, I did not expect it to feel so natural, like you're making some weird double movements but it's so smooth, I don't know if placing it in corners helps, but great odd experience. All I can say now another great ride to the Phantasialand line up, really worth the years wait if you ask me. Link to post Share on other sites
Invertalon 7 Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 I can't wait to see this in person! The theming is again, top notch. Not to mention a fun, well rounded attraction for an already epic park. It's insane to think this park contains this along with Black Mamba and Taron... Plus others. Hoping we can make it back in 2021 for another Euro trip. Link to post Share on other sites
SharkTums 264 Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 I'm trying to decide if on our next trip to the park I would put our group in the new hotel, or stick with Ling Bao which we love so much! It's a hard call. Link to post Share on other sites
grsupercity 27 Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 Hopefully TRP can get a pov up in the next year or so. I really wanna see its layout! Link to post Share on other sites
SharkTums 264 Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 ^If we're allowed into Europe next summer then we're there! Link to post Share on other sites
Nrthwnd 124 Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 Ling Bao (and Bar) Hotel Rawks! Link to post Share on other sites
KBrylczyk 86 Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 Ling Bao (and Bar) Hotel Rawks! Dragon Bar was fantastic. There's a ton of (hazy) memories I have from that place. I was so sad in 2016 when it was closed for refurbs. Even though I don't drink anymore I'll still happily spend a few evenings in that place with everyone! Link to post Share on other sites
COASTER FREAK 11 14 Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 Do any of the other hotels have cool bars like Dragon Bar though? Link to post Share on other sites
Nrthwnd 124 Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 ^ Honestly, I think back on the 2010 Europe Tour, we were all in the newer African-themed hotel (sorry, forget the name of it). And they had a bar on the main floor with service outside in a gardened area. It was a nice spot for drinks and discussion. But the Dragon Bar was noisy, crowded... we loved that, too. Link to post Share on other sites
KBrylczyk 86 Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 On 10/19/2020 at 4:06 PM, COASTER FREAK 11 said: Do any of the other hotels have cool bars like Dragon Bar though? On 10/19/2020 at 5:51 PM, Nrthwnd said: ^ Honestly, I think back on the 2010 Europe Tour, we were all in the newer African-themed hotel (sorry, forget the name of it). And they had a bar on the main floor with service outside in a gardened area. It was a nice spot for drinks and discussion. But the Dragon Bar was noisy, crowded... we loved that, too. Hotel Matamba is the African-themed hotel and Nrthwnd is right, it's a lobby bar with a patio available. It's nice and the drinks are delicious but it's nothing compared to Dragon Bar. Really, is there ever a choice between "ground floor lobby bar" or "indoor/outdoor rooftop bar overlooking the park"? Link to post Share on other sites
Mr. Big 0 Posted November 6, 2020 Share Posted November 6, 2020 Hi Theme Park Review! My name is Victor, I'm a game developer for a small studio named Gurashop based in Spain and the United Kingdom, but most importantly, I've always been a hardcore theme park enthusiast from as early as 2006. Recently the team of Gurashop and I have been developing a new game for Virtual Reality named Rinlo. The game mixes first and third person views as you guide its main character, Agatha. Through a steampunk adventure defeating enemies, solving puzzles and exploring the vast environments of the game. - "But what does all of this have to do with Phantasialand? You Must be clearly in the wrong topic and the wrong website, mate!" Here is the important bit: We've partnered with Phantasialand to give away Two Free Tickets for the 2021 Summer Season as well as one Free Copy of the game. I can't think of a a better group of people who would benefit from a trip to the awesome new area of Rookburgh and a chance to ride F.L.Y. so I wanted to personally let you know about it To participate please head to our Twitter or Instagram posts and follow the instructions. We wish you luck! Let me know if you have any questions and I'll be happy to answer them. Good luck! Victor Link to post Share on other sites
Pedrinho 5 Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 Wow, I just learned that Taron has been cloned! https://rcdb.com/14947.htm Link to post Share on other sites
KarlaKoaster 27 Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 Yes, it started testing recently! There is also a near-clone of Cheetah Hunt (but with new style trains) in China too. I'm surprised custom layouts like this get cloned by Intamin as you'd think the original park would have exclusivity, but I guess China is a different market so it doesn't matter too much. Link to post Share on other sites
COASTER FREAK 11 14 Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 It's cool to see that layout more open and exposed. Taron is so well hidden. Link to post Share on other sites
DBru 43 Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 It's so bizarre seeing that turn after the second launch so high up in the air! I thought, "This can't be a clone...there's no way Taron is that tall!" But I guess it is. lol Link to post Share on other sites
SharkTums 264 Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 I can imagine the percentage of people in China that will ride this version who know about the Taron original is less than .01!!! 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Pedrinho 5 Posted February 5 Share Posted February 5 On 2/2/2021 at 10:33 PM, SharkTums said: I can imagine the percentage of people in China that will ride this version who know about the Taron original is less than .01!!! Totally get that. But I'm also a bit.. "Annoyed".. that the "unique" status of Taron is touched. I really like it, but what I liked most about it was the fact, that the whole combination of area, coaster, theming was completely unique. Worldwide. Now, this has been scratched somehow. And to be able to see the coaster as a whole piece ist somehow odd. One of the best things about Taron is, that you are never able to see more than half of the coaster at once. So this differs from Raptor and Orochi/Monster. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
A.J. 76 Posted February 5 Share Posted February 5 4 hours ago, Pedrinho said: Totally get that. But I'm also a bit.. "Annoyed".. that the "unique" status of Taron is touched. I really like it, but what I liked most about it was the fact, that the whole combination of area, coaster, theming was completely unique. Worldwide. Now, this has been scratched somehow. And to be able to see the coaster as a whole piece ist somehow odd. One of the best things about Taron is, that you are never able to see more than half of the coaster at once. So this differs from Raptor and Orochi/Monster. I have to disagree with you here... Taron hasn't lost its uniqueness. To all "normal" guests and 95 percent or more of enthusiasts, the Taron clone does not exist. I can't think of any other combinations of impressive theming, intricate rockwork, and two (!!) intertwined coasters (one of them being world-class) anywhere in the world - except for Phantasialand, of course! I'm not going to go to a random Sunac park in China to ride Taron, I'm going to go to Phantasialand! Why wouldn't I? Link to post Share on other sites
ElvisLuv 2 Posted February 6 Share Posted February 6 It is missing shooting up the waterfall and feeling the mist that Taron has. If I found a Genie in a bottle and my first wish was for more wishes. After wishing for health and wealth, one of them would be Phantasialand opening up a US park using the basic principles they have there, integrated hotels in highly themed areas. An Epcot World Showcase with thrill rides and in park hotels, yeah that's the ticket. Link to post Share on other sites
Nrthwnd 124 Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 ^ Location suggestion? I am a curious person. Link to post Share on other sites
Pedrinho 5 Posted February 8 Share Posted February 8 On 2/5/2021 at 3:48 PM, A.J. said: I have to disagree with you here... Taron hasn't lost its uniqueness. To all "normal" guests and 95 percent or more of enthusiasts, the Taron clone does not exist. I can't think of any other combinations of impressive theming, intricate rockwork, and two (!!) intertwined coasters (one of them being world-class) anywhere in the world - except for Phantasialand, of course! I'm not going to go to a random Sunac park in China to ride Taron, I'm going to go to Phantasialand! Why wouldn't I? I understand your point. If I'm there again (next summer, tickets purchased!), I will enjoy it as always. No question. For me, it's just odd to know that this masterpiece stands somewhere else without anything around it that makes the complete impression that Phantasialand provides. Or perhaps I am just undercoatered and need the lockdown to be over. Link to post Share on other sites
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