SoCalCoasters Posted December 6, 2012 Posted December 6, 2012 Perhaps Zamperla has redesigned the cars for the Volare? Has anyone ridden the one at Coney Island here after they did that extensive rehab on it? I heard it was much more tolerable.
SharkTums Posted December 6, 2012 Posted December 6, 2012 (edited) ^You're correct...they seem to not kill you quite as much as the older ones. I think a coaster like this will be great for Flamingo Land. It will be only the second flying coaster in the whole country right? It's a marketing dream even though it may not be a coaster enthusiasts dream...more like nightmare. I wonder if some of the UK Parks can pick up any cheap rides or coasters from Camelot? Edited December 6, 2012 by SharkTums
XYZ Posted December 7, 2012 Posted December 7, 2012 I wonder if some of the UK Parks can pick up any cheap rides or coasters from Camelot? If only Knightmare would come to Flamingo Land...
SharkTums Posted December 7, 2012 Posted December 7, 2012 ^Yeah, cause they did so well with their last Schwarzkopfs...
Thri!!er Posted December 7, 2012 Posted December 7, 2012 ^Yeah, cause they did so well with their last Schwarzkopfs... THIS.
CoNNoR Posted January 2, 2013 Posted January 2, 2013 Flamingo Land Is to get 3 new rides for the 2013 season, Flamingo Land has revealed that three “sensational” new rides will be coming to the park for its 2013 season.. More Information can be found at this website http://riderater.co.uk/2012/flamingo-land-to-add-three-new-rides-in-2013/" I personally think that this is a good move for FL as its my home park and the first park I ever went to, can't wait to find out what these rides are.
Nrthwnd Posted January 2, 2013 Posted January 2, 2013 I wonder if some of the UK Parks can pick up any cheap rides or coasters from Camelot? If only Knightmare would come to Flamingo Land... And put back a mountain around it! My wish.
David H Posted January 7, 2013 Posted January 7, 2013 ^ As someone who rode it as BMR-X at Kobe Portopialand, let me agree wholeheartedly with this! Not that I'd hold my breath for it.
CoNNoR Posted January 8, 2013 Posted January 8, 2013 (edited) Its been announced that Flamingo Land WILL be adding a Zamparela Volare to the former site of the corkscrew for the 2013 season the story reported as by riderater.co.uk (permission to post story on here has been granted) Flamingo Land will install a Zamperla Volare flying roller coaster for its 2013 season, this website understands. It will be positioned on the former site of the Corkscrew roller coaster, in the Metropolis area of the theme park. It will accompany the addition of two further rides this year, whose identities are currently unknown. The standard factory model Volare stands at approximately 20 meters above ground, which would not require planning permission from the local council. Their trains seat four people, with the ride having a maximum theoretical throughput of around 600 per hour. Rumors of the ride’s arrival have been circulating since late last year. EDIT An Example of the volare can be found on this link- http://rcdb.com/9205.htm?p=35974 Also I'm Guessing that Flamingo Land have bought the volare that previously belonged to Elitch Gardens as it seams on RCDB that it has moved park. Just a thought. Connor Walker Edited January 8, 2013 by CoNNoR
coastercrazy216 Posted January 8, 2013 Posted January 8, 2013 Well, now I know the source of tonight's nightmares. I hope you're happy Flamingo Land. I love Zamperla, but not when they make this coaster.
A.J. Posted January 8, 2013 Posted January 8, 2013 So, they're replacing a rough Vekoma Corkscrew with something...worse?
CoNNoR Posted January 8, 2013 Posted January 8, 2013 I personally couldn't pass judgement as I've never ridden one. I guess I'll find out come open season
larrygator Posted January 8, 2013 Posted January 8, 2013 Elitch's Flying Coaster is operating at Scream Zone in Coney Island.
SharkTums Posted January 8, 2013 Posted January 8, 2013 Yikes. What is Flamingoland trying to do to all of us!?!? Go back to the Vekomas! (Geez, never thought I'd say that!) But after their kiddie coaster that tries to kill you and now a Volare?!?!
hollinwp Posted January 8, 2013 Posted January 8, 2013 I've heard some volare's aren't necessarily horrible, I mean I heard the one in Finland is tolerable, I'm hoping that Zamperla can find a way to make it a better ride, its been a couple of years since the last one and I'm hoping for the park's sake that its much better!
larrygator Posted January 8, 2013 Posted January 8, 2013 I've heard some volare's aren't necessarily horrible, I mean I heard the one in Finland is tolerable, I'm hoping that Zamperla can find a way to make it a better ride, its been a couple of years since the last one and I'm hoping for the park's sake that its much better! Unless you heard about the insallations in Asia, you got some bad info. The one at Rye Playland = Horrible. Canada's Wonderland = Horrible. Scream Zone = Horrible. Sarkanniemi = Horrible. Wiener Prater = Extra Horrible.
cfc Posted January 8, 2013 Posted January 8, 2013 Sarkanniemi's Volare is the only one I've ever ridden, and I agree with Larry's assessment.
Meteornotes Posted January 8, 2013 Posted January 8, 2013 Hmm, I'm sensing a connection between "Volare" and "horrible". This may be a pattern. Seriously, this is a terrible move. These rides are among the worst contraptions ever invented. dt
cfc Posted January 8, 2013 Posted January 8, 2013 But they have their own song! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Am072uGCU8A
Shockwave Posted January 8, 2013 Posted January 8, 2013 Flying coasters are good selling points for parks, so I'm sure the marketing department will milk this for all its worth should it come to fruition. But in reality we all know this is an awful ride.
coastercrazy216 Posted January 9, 2013 Posted January 9, 2013 On a positive note, Flamingo Land does have the smoothest SLC in existence. I actually enjoy that ride. They seem to have pretty good luck with rides that historically are brutal. Maybe this will follow suite. I'm not optimistic though...
SharkTums Posted January 9, 2013 Posted January 9, 2013 Flying coasters are good selling points for parks, so I'm sure the marketing department will milk this for all its worth should it come to fruition. But in reality we all know this is an awful ride. Exactly.
_koppen Posted January 9, 2013 Posted January 9, 2013 Are they so horrible there not worth the credit?
Nrthwnd Posted January 9, 2013 Posted January 9, 2013 Are they so horrible there not worth the credit? Well, everybody (most) will still ride the thing for the credit value. And that's about it.
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