robbalvey Posted June 26, 2015 Author Posted June 26, 2015 I read an article a few days ago, when the Land and Enviorment court visited the park, who said a ruling would come during August. Even if they have gotten a preliminary yes now I don't think they can start building until the court have ruled a final yes. You can continue to listen to an article you read written by someone who I presume has no real connections to the park. Me? I'll listen to the dude that owns the park that called me tonight when they got the news.
_koppen Posted June 26, 2015 Posted June 26, 2015 I read an article a few days ago, when the Land and Enviorment court visited the park, who said a ruling would come during August. Even if they have gotten a preliminary yes now I don't think they can start building until the court have ruled a final yes. You can continue to listen to an article you read written by someone who I presume has no real connections to the park. Me? I'll listen to the dude that owns the park that called me tonight when they got the news. I do believe they have gotten the yes, I was simply stating that I don't think they will be allowed to alter the site of the ride until the court have made the ruling. The ruling may already have been made, it can usually take a few days over here until the document becomes public.
StealthFan Posted June 26, 2015 Posted June 26, 2015 Just got word from the park owners - they got their approval and everything is back on track! Oh that a shame it means I have to book a trip back to Scandinavia next year. Such a shame....
_koppen Posted June 26, 2015 Posted June 26, 2015 It seams more information is surfing! www.folkbladet.se/nyheter/norrkoping/domstolen-gav-klartecken-for-wildfire-8178065.aspx The CEO says that according to the original building plan the ride would have been finished already this fall. They are now going to update the schedule with RMC and Vekoma, but he feels hopeful for a late spring opening!
Werner Posted June 26, 2015 Posted June 26, 2015 Well this is AWESOME news! Was thinking about this as it will proberly effect my plans for 2016!
rcjp Posted June 26, 2015 Posted June 26, 2015 Great! Now, I assume it's a bit too late for a 2016 opening, right? Nope. They told me that are "back on track" and things will move forward as they were before. That's fantastic. Looks like this really might be my first RMC at last.
MattiasB Posted June 29, 2015 Posted June 29, 2015 Dear friends, We just want to say thank you for all your support. The best wooden roller coaster in the world will make it's debut in 2016 at Kolmården wildlife park. Reschedule your plans for 2016, Wildfire is back on track! We will keep you updated both here on themeparkreview.com and at wildfire.kolmarden.com See you soon, Mattias and Johan
Swede Posted June 29, 2015 Posted June 29, 2015 Just got word from the park owners - they got their approval and everything is back on track! Best news I heard in a long time.
gerstlaueringvar Posted June 29, 2015 Posted June 29, 2015 Dear friends,We just want to say thank you for all your support. The best wooden roller coaster in the world will make it's debut in 2016 at Kolmården wildlife park. Reschedule your plans for 2016, Wildfire is back on track! We will keep you updated both here on themeparkreview.com and at wildfire.kolmarden.com See you soon, Mattias and Johan I'm so glad to hear this news! Congratulations!
StealthFan Posted June 29, 2015 Posted June 29, 2015 The best wooden roller coaster in the world will make it's debut in 2016 at Kolmården wildlife park. 100% love the confidence behind this statement!
BlahBlahson Posted June 29, 2015 Posted June 29, 2015 Does this mean RMC is now slated for FOUR projects in 2016? -Dollywood -Kentucky Kingdom -Unnamed California -Kolmarden Can they manufacture everything? I know they had started on Kolmarden and then halted production...I assume DW's is in full production.
rcjp Posted June 29, 2015 Posted June 29, 2015 The best wooden roller coaster in the world will make it's debut in 2016 at Kolmården wildlife park. 100% love the confidence behind this statement! Haha me too! It certainly has the potential.
Brassinthegrass Posted June 29, 2015 Posted June 29, 2015 Does this mean RMC is now slated for FOUR projects in 2016? -Dollywood -Kentucky Kingdom -Unnamed California -Kolmarden Can they manufacture everything? I know they had started on Kolmarden and then halted production...I assume DW's is in full production. I'm sure they can, they almost double their factory last year.
thedazza Posted June 29, 2015 Posted June 29, 2015 Does this mean RMC is now slated for FOUR projects in 2016? -Dollywood -Kentucky Kingdom -Unnamed California -Kolmarden Can they manufacture everything? I know they had started on Kolmarden and then halted production...I assume DW's is in full production. Are Vekoma manufacturing Wildfire, or do they just act as agents when selling RMCs in europe?
gisco Posted June 29, 2015 Posted June 29, 2015 Looks like a return trip to the area might be in my near future.
larrygator Posted June 30, 2015 Posted June 30, 2015 Are Vekoma manufacturing Wildfire, or do they just act as agents when selling RMCs in europe? Vekoma only performs the sales duty in Europe for RMC?
_koppen Posted June 30, 2015 Posted June 30, 2015 Vekoma only performs the sales duty in Europe for RMC? I read that they also do the electrical (read: boring) stuff
larrygator Posted June 30, 2015 Posted June 30, 2015 Vekoma only performs the sales duty in Europe for RMC? I read that they also do the electrical (read: boring) stuff Technically they can do whatever RMC contracts out to other vendors, but to answer the original question Vekoma is not manufacturing
_koppen Posted June 30, 2015 Posted June 30, 2015 Technically they can do whatever RMC contracts out to other vendors, but to answer the original question Vekoma is not manufacturing I was simply saying that they do more than sell.
Turtle Wax Posted June 30, 2015 Posted June 30, 2015 I am so pumped to hear this! I originally wanted to go on the Scandi trip last year, but it wouldn't have worked out with work. Then I planned for 2015, but upon Wildfire's announcement delayed it till next year! I have been thinking I might have to delay it another year which would have been quite the bummer! Although I'm sure there's a reason to go back every year for those of you that have been!
BDG Posted July 9, 2015 Posted July 9, 2015 Earlier today, Vekoma posted this on their Facebook-page, along with a new render of the ride. We are back on track with Wildfire, The new record breaking Wood Coaster in cooperation with Rocky Mountains Construction. photos: Vekoma
DoinItForTheFame Posted July 9, 2015 Posted July 9, 2015 Am I the only one who noticed the Goliath like truss support on the first drop?? Maybe there is even more in store for this coaster than we think! A first drop with supports like Goliath would make this coaster look even more intimidating! Regardless, glad to see the coaster is back on track!
rcjp Posted July 10, 2015 Posted July 10, 2015 Earlier today, Vekoma posted this on their Facebook-page, along with a new render of the ride. We are back on track with Wildfire, The new record breaking Wood Coaster in cooperation with Rocky Mountains Construction. Haha I like how they said "in cooperation with Rocky Mountains Construction." as if RMC was just giving a little help with the ride
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