Nrthwnd Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 ^ Wow. It's just amazing how that park fits so many attractions into that somewhat limited area! IMhO, I think they "out-blackpool" Blackpool sometimes, lol. Can't wait to ride the new star flyer in a couple of years! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfc Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 As I recall from TPR 2009 Scandi Trip, a Star Flyer was planned for the new section they were hoping to build: Good to see that they can still incorporate at least some of those plans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharkTums Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 Should be an amazing view! Do we know the height of it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slem Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 There's an article from 2010 stating that the starflyer will be 90 meters tall, i.e. 10 meters taller than "Fritt Fall". So it will pretty much dominate the whole Gröna Lund skyline. Article: www.nyteknik.se/popular_teknik/smatt_gott/article268167.ece The article also says an architecual contest has taken place with the arichtectual firm Wingårdh as the winner. So I guess the final result will look something like this: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rollin_n_coastin Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 Extreme is getting replaced by a StarFlyer, I thought that was all ready known by now... Thanks Olov! I remembered the expansion art, like in Chuck's pic with the Tivoli Star Flyer concept art. So glad that they were able to find a home for it in the existing park. Maybe that invert will make its way over as well....on top of something else? ^, ^^^^^Those pics look awesome. Looking forward to seeing the final design. I'm happy that they are keeping the same height and putting some effort into the design. Six Flags sure hasn't done anything exciting other then putting up the basic towers with some paint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slem Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 ^ Not so sure about the invert. Gröna lund has a lot of residental houses as neighbours so they are quite limited when it comes to noise regulations and the like. And they have already used most of their available land along the boardwalk (where there's no neighbours complaining). So im guessing that it doesn't look too good when it comes to the invert.... :C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCalCoasters Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 Perhaps through the use of Polyurethane Wheels and Sand Filled Supports they could build an invert somewhere... Even if they can't I'm sure they have other plans just as interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyuk200523 Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 The concept art was for a neighbouring car park, the plans were never approved, I do believe they have given up on trying to build on that plot of land. So no inverter anytime soon.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_koppen Posted December 11, 2012 Share Posted December 11, 2012 The concept art was for a neighbouring car park, the plans were never approved, I do believe they have given up on trying to build on that plot of land. So no inverter anytime soon.... The plans were very much approved, the neighbors to the park got the plans cancelled afterwards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyuk200523 Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 The concept art was for a neighbouring car park, the plans were never approved, I do believe they have given up on trying to build on that plot of land. So no inverter anytime soon.... The plans were very much approved, the neighbors to the park got the plans cancelled afterwards. ?? If something is approved, how can it then be cancelled afterwards by the neighbours? Surely this is what the planning approval stage is for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_koppen Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 The concept art was for a neighbouring car park, the plans were never approved, I do believe they have given up on trying to build on that plot of land. So no inverter anytime soon.... The plans were very much approved, the neighbors to the park got the plans cancelled afterwards. ?? If something is approved, how can it then be cancelled afterwards by the neighbours? Surely this is what the planning approval stage is for? Because they raised hell about it, witch in the end made the politicians retract the approval. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyuk200523 Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 Ahh, ok, that makes some sense.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moose Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 Is this in the area where the park currently holds concerts, or is it right next to it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
per2012 Posted December 13, 2012 Share Posted December 13, 2012 Gröna Lund just released a teaser video of their new ride for 2013! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loefet Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 (edited) It's now official. Gröna Lund is getting a 121 meter tall (worlds tallest according to themselves) StarFlyer, and it will be called Eclipse. Image from Gröna Lund Facebook. Gröna Lund's new ride: THE WORLD'S HIGHEST STARFLYEROn April 27th Gröna Lund, the 130-year-old amusement park in Stockholm, will open their brand new ride -- the world's highest StarFlyer named Eclipse. Located at the waterfront, this 400 foot high StarFlyer will provide a breathtaking ride as you soar high above Stockholm. What is unique, exciting, new, a great experience, but still suitable for everyone? As Gröna Lund is to celebrate its 130th anniversary they searched high and low for a new sensational ride. The answer was Eclipse, the first StarFlyer in Sweden, and at 400 feet Eclipse will be the highest StarFlyer in the world. "We wanted to do something really spectacular for our 130th anniversary, and that's exactly what we've done. Building a sensational ride such as Eclipse to give as a birthday present to all of Gröna Lund's visitors is a dream come true", says Peter Osbeck, ride manager at Gröna Lund. Eclipse is a truly unique family attraction, with a height requirement of only 47 inches, but with an incredibly high excitement level. The question is not whether guests can handle the ride, but whether they dare to ride it. Eclipse has twelve swings with double seats, which hang from 26 foot long chains. If you ride the attraction at full speed, you reach an impressive 43 miles per hour as you soar high above Stockholm. "Not everyone will dare to ride it, but those who do will admire a fantastic view across Stockholm, thanks to the waterfront location. Luckily it has double seats, which means that you're not alone up there", says Osbeck. Facts about Eclipse Investment: MSEK 50 (USD 7.9 million) Location at Gröna Lund: Opposite the Main Stage (replaces the ride Extreme) Total height: 400 feet Maximum speed: 43 miles/h Ride time: approx. 2 minutes Height requirement: 47 inches Number of swings: 12 swings with two seats on each Capacity per ride: 24 people Capacity per hour: 600 people Weight: 210 ton Foundation: 700 ton Number of bolts: 80,000 Manufacturer: Funtime (Austria) Architecture from former times combined with Steampunk Eclipse’s design is inspired by architecture from the end of the nineteenth century, and usesthe Eiffel Tower as one of its sources of inspiration, with a color scheme of white and gold. The theme of the attraction follows the Steampunk style – a mix of nineteenth century architecture and science fiction with inspiration from Jules Verne and H.G. Wells. Interview with Gröna Lund CEO, and where the quote above comes from. Edited February 8, 2013 by ernierocker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharkTums Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 This is going to have the most amazing view! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ernierocker Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 Looks like the perfect addition for this park. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfc Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 What? They didn't go for a Windseeker? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vacoaster09 Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 Awesomeness. The name Eclipse > Texas Starflyer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XYZ Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 Eclipse looks great! I'm sure it will be amazing since it is at Grona Lund. Also, I love that teaser video, it looks like it is a teaser for a high budget movie not an amusment park. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darklingscribe Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 Incredible. Stockholm was such a beautiful city on the ground, I can't imagine how great the view will be from 400 feet in the air. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nrthwnd Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 Are we there yet? (Looks great. Awesome probable view.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jfruge Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 Soooooo.....do we have to wait to see which one opens first, TSS or Eclipse? Or can we just remember that everything is bigger in Texas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vacoaster09 Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 Given that video... I think it's clear which one is going to open first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carolinacaniac Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 I am so glad that I started putting some money away for the Scandi trip next year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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