hansrubens Posted January 24, 2011 Author Posted January 24, 2011 Day 6 - Phantasialand After a very short night I had the most difficult morning of the trip. I even heard that some participants went to the bar the night before! Despite the awesome hotel breakfast I really had to skip it. I think I only had a glass of orange juice. After that we headed over to Winjas and Black Mamba for some awesome ERT. Well that ERT session really helped me out. I felt reborn after that, especially the 30+ rides on the Black Mamba. Phantasialand is definitely a park that I love. It has some great/strange theming and very detailed throughout the park. Funny story. At lunch there was a guy I didn't see before on the trip so I asked him if he was on this trip.... and he said yes I'm the bus driver. I really couldn't remember him and I even took a picture of him the night before. On to the pictures. Our view = awesomeness Looperdeloop. First some Winjas ERT Great ride. 30+ rides on Black Mamba does this to your face. Michael Jackson is quite an experience too. Art shot fail. quite an achievement. Hang on Michael is about to get ya. There was a time when these two flumes were connected. Woohoo. I always forget which side is better. Heavy traffic. Geisterriskja is a bit back dated. Bored? I think this is the most impressive rapids I've ever seen. It can be wet too. We spent quitte some time in the new area. The area is really beautiful. The ride itself is a bit lame. The Bruhl soccer team. It's all about water. and nice theming. This part was fun. Whoops. Eventually everybody made it without getting wet. Even Chris. Talocan. I lost some change on this ride. Fire!! We don't need no water..... Next up Efteling!!
tiger01 Posted January 24, 2011 Posted January 24, 2011 I've heard all these things about that rapids ride that it is so amazing butI have never seen that drop before. So erm.. I'll be on the 10 o'clock flight to Germany then!
MrMorgan Posted January 24, 2011 Posted January 24, 2011 Thanks for those great memories! It was so hot that day! And, Germany won their World Cup game, I remember that too, (that's why I was wearing the flowery necklace thing). Oh, and I totally disagree with your comment saying that the water ride in the new area of the park is "a bit lame". It is ABSOLUTELY 100% lame! We took the long trek over after lunch at like 13:00, in the burning sun, and then discovered there was absolutely no way to get wet on the ride. What kind of water battle type ride is that???? LAAAAAAME! However, I do agree that the rapids ride is amazing. PS, Just to remind you, although I live in Germany, I AM American and I am nice.
robinschroder Posted January 24, 2011 Posted January 24, 2011 I'm very much a fan of Winjas, River Quest and Mystery Castle. And, as is mandatory with all large German theme parks, they have a deformed mouse as a mascot! I had no idea that new area existed, though!
DJeXeL Posted January 24, 2011 Posted January 24, 2011 Thanks for the pictures as this park is gorgeous. How does Phantasialand's themeing compare to Efetlings?
hansrubens Posted January 25, 2011 Author Posted January 25, 2011 ^^^ I know you're nice. I don't even have to ask that. That waterride is indeed 100% lame. The only way to get wet is to exit the boat and jump in the water. And yeah Germany played Argentina and they won easily. ^^ You were on this trip right? Have you skipped that side of the park? ^ Well the feel is totally different. Efteling is more elves and fairytales while Phantasialand has more.... well not exactly fairytales. I like the ride theming in Phantasialand much better. I do have some good memories from the Efteling since I visit that park from a very young age. ---Hans
robinschroder Posted January 25, 2011 Posted January 25, 2011 I guess I must have skipped that part by accident (maybe due to exhaustion by this point), although I did everything else the park had to offer - including the little show where you go into a very odd house where the laws of physics don't apply and a helper guy shows you some weird tricks! (That was at Phantasialand, right?)
larrygator Posted January 25, 2011 Posted January 25, 2011 I guess I must have skipped that part by accident (maybe due to exhaustion by this point), although I did everything else the park had to offer - including the little show where you go into a very odd house where the laws of physics don't apply and a helper guy shows you some weird tricks! (That was at Phantasialand, right?) ^I've been to the park three times and still haven't done that house.
DJeXeL Posted January 25, 2011 Posted January 25, 2011 ^^^Interesting. Thank you. Both parks look amazing.
GeorgeT Posted January 25, 2011 Posted January 25, 2011 Yes, Robin, it^s at Phantasialand....and it^s located in the Mexican Area. It^s called Casa Magnetica ! Greeds...GeorgeT
hansrubens Posted February 3, 2011 Author Posted February 3, 2011 Day 7 - Final day of the trip - Efteling Mmmm Efteling..... One of my home parks. Been here lot's of time before. I was excited for this visit though cause it was opening day of Joris en de Draak. Joris en de Draak is a very good addition to De Efteling. Now only a sub for the Python. I personally liked Water a bit better. This is maybe the most spread out park in the world, be prepared to walk a lot. Most of the theming in De Efteling is inspired by this guy. He gave the nostalgic atmosphere the park has today. ...Pictures!! Kill the dragon!!! The dragon is amazing. Don't come to close he will eat you!! Massive structure. The turnaround at the lake. It's racing and dueling. Whatever that means. It somehow ruined the midway part underneath Vekoma death machine. Not sure why I took this picture. Zoom Zoom Zoom. I guess it's allowed to make your own POV. Classic. I think it's on Hollands monument list. Bob. This must be the main reason for our visit. Come on Chris. Where is the poo poo? Mmm there must be a way to make that donkey shit. It's mine!! Final attempt. Last picture of the trip. Thanks everyone for having such a great time!!!!
Jeroen_twee Posted February 6, 2011 Posted February 6, 2011 I think it's on Hollands monument list. Would be weird, the Efteling isnt in holland
tiger01 Posted February 6, 2011 Posted February 6, 2011 Does that pony spit out coins then out of its bum? I got really confused. I may be visiting this park in the next two years.
vuurvogel Posted February 6, 2011 Posted February 6, 2011 ^It is a magic donkey and yes, you have to catch his number 2
Jeroen_twee Posted February 7, 2011 Posted February 7, 2011 Does that pony spit out coins then out of its bum? I got really confused. Read the story here. I may be visiting this park in the next two years. I'd like to see a tripreport.
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