cfc Posted March 15, 2012 Posted March 15, 2012 Legoland is letting out a little more info than BGW has on Verbolten. Those "snowmobile" trains look great. Perhaps 2012 is the "Year of Zierer."
SoCalCoasters Posted March 15, 2012 Posted March 15, 2012 Legoland is letting out a little more info than BGW has on Verbolten. Those "snowmobile" trains look great. Perhaps 2012 is the "Year of Zierer." Growing up as a ravenous Lego fan and absolutely loving that snowmobile set, this is a dream come true! Now when is Legoland CA getting this?
ambo100 Posted March 20, 2012 Posted March 20, 2012 It's really exciting to see a new attraction at Legoland. This is huge project for a Legoland park, I look forward to seeing more Lego theming in place.
Mechanic Posted March 20, 2012 Posted March 20, 2012 Being an avid snowmobiler, I absolutely LOVE that train.
TXman308 Posted April 19, 2012 Posted April 19, 2012 The ride runs a lot faster than I thought it would.
sammmmmy Posted April 20, 2012 Posted April 20, 2012 ^ Perhaps this gives us some ideas for what Verboltens speed will look like! But this seems like a seriously spot on choice for this Legoland. Hopefully we'll see it at the others sometime in the near future!
cfc Posted April 20, 2012 Posted April 20, 2012 Nice to see footage of the latest generation of Zierer rides in action--looks nice and smooth.
STR8FXXXINEDGE Posted April 20, 2012 Posted April 20, 2012 I'm surprised about how speedy it is. Looks like it's gonna be a great coaster.
chickenbowl Posted April 20, 2012 Posted April 20, 2012 ^ Perhaps this gives us some ideas for what Verboltens speed will look like! This is exactly what I though when I watched the video. Super cool!
MacKr Posted April 20, 2012 Posted April 20, 2012 A few photos were released in one of the local newspapers as well. The paper also says that Philippe Cousteau Jr. will open the area. First part of LEGO content coming in to the area Water Fall feature for the helix The 20m lift
SharkTums Posted April 20, 2012 Posted April 20, 2012 Q: What's cuter than a baby seal? A: A freakin Lego baby seal!!!!!
A.J. Posted April 20, 2012 Posted April 20, 2012 I prefer this - I can't wait to see this ride finished. I hope it's successful enough that variations spread to the other Legoland parks.
cfc Posted April 20, 2012 Posted April 20, 2012 Legoland is really going crazy with the theming for this ride--it looks great.
Milo1188 Posted April 23, 2012 Posted April 23, 2012 Is all the ice on the helix feature made of Legos?
SoCalCoasters Posted April 23, 2012 Posted April 23, 2012 Is all the ice on the helix feature made of Legos? I don't think so. Lego tends to make their surrounds using conventional materials, then once the basics are there, they add on the Lego flare. A good example of this is the Lost Kingdom area at Legoland California. The area could have the Lego models removed (Egytpian Statue, Airplane Pilot, Monkeys, Caravan, Scarab Beetles), and it could easily pass as another park's Egyptian Area. However, it's the Lego Flare they add that make the parks so unique and original. They've combined a normal theme park with Legos while managing to avoid breaking the bank. I've heard this is the largest expansion the Billund park has ever undergone. While I've heard a variety of numbers being thrown around regarding how the area has cost, I can assure you that the money has been well spent. I suspect Blackstone will probably kick money for Zierer coasters to several other parks if they do well at Busch Gardens Williamsburg and Legoland Billund. Legoland is known for adapting successful attractions to each of their parks. I could easily see these coasters adapted to a variety of themes. Perhaps Merlin will integrate one of these drop coasters into the new London Dungeon location over by the London Eye similar to Reaper: Drop Ride to Doom coaster. It could fit theme and ride system wise.
Norwegian coasterfan Posted April 29, 2012 Posted April 29, 2012 Today is opening day for Polar X-plorer Is anyone going?
robbalvey Posted April 29, 2012 Posted April 29, 2012 Hanno is out at the media day - should have some reports in soon!
cfc Posted April 29, 2012 Posted April 29, 2012 ^Same. Looking forward to getting a "sneak preview" of what Verbolten might be like. I'm pretty intrigued with how Legoland is theming this ride.
robbalvey Posted April 29, 2012 Posted April 29, 2012 Here is front seat POV of Polar X-Plorer! Zierer's first drop track roller coaster with elements that will be *similar* to Verbolten (but remember, this ride is designed for small childre!) What do you think?
TXman308 Posted April 29, 2012 Posted April 29, 2012 Awesome ride. The drop element just seems a little short (distance you fall), but for this coaster it's perfect. Hopefully we see more of these pop up at the other Legolands.
DATman Posted April 29, 2012 Posted April 29, 2012 Perfect kids coaster! Some fun elements, the drop track does enough to thrill but not terrify, and it just looks like a winner.
Gigalyte Posted April 29, 2012 Posted April 29, 2012 Yeah seams like it hits it's target audience, I was just hoping for more themeing especially in the drop track area that doesn't look to great imo maybe they're not finished. Also I'm not even tripping off the drop section since this is at Legoland what did you expect a freefall drop like LEx Luther lol, I just think the section after the drop could of been a little better it's seams very slow after the drop even for a kid targeted coaster imo. Overall I'm sure the kids will love it.
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