NEWS: Speed: No Limits relocating to Walygator Parc Sud-Ouest

[jedimaster1227]

Walygator Parc Sud-Ouest has confirmed that Speed: No Limits, formerly operated at Oakwood Theme Park will be the park's newest attraction!

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Southwest Walygator adventure takes on a new dimension!

Some dreamed it, some predicted it... We are beyond proud to announce the arrival of a brand new thrill ride!

Get ready to experience unprecedented and even stronger emotions.

Stay tuned to follow the build... ️

Don't hesitate to ask us your questions in the comments, we'll answer them very soon!

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Dismantling underway: Oakwood’s famous Speed: No Limits rollercoaster being taken apart in preparation for its move to France (Pic: JC Explores).

https://pembrokeshire-herald.com/125324/oakwoods-iconic-rollercoaster-finds-new-home-in-france/

One of Wales’ most recognisable thrill rides is leaving Pembrokeshire for good. Oakwood Theme Park’s legendary rollercoaster, Speed: No Limits, is set to begin a new life at Walygator Sud-Ouest in Roquefort, France.

After almost twenty years of dominating the skyline with its dramatic 97-degree drop, the steel coaster — built by German engineering firm Gerstlauer — will soon thrill a new generation of riders across the Channel.

First opened in 2006, Speed: No Limits was the UK’s first Euro-Fighter model, propelling riders down a beyond-vertical plunge at close to 60mph. It quickly became the pride of Oakwood and a must-ride for thrill-seekers visiting west Wales.

Confirming the move, Walygator Sud-Ouest’s Director of Marketing, Benoît Baylocq, said: “The former Speed rollercoaster from Oakwood Park will soon be joining our site. As of today, the public opening date for this new attraction has not yet been determined, as construction work has not yet begun. We are currently awaiting administrative authorisations before we can start the project.”

He added: “We will announce the official opening date as soon as these steps are completed.”

The park’s Director, Sylvain Chatain, said the new arrival will offer “more thrill than Boomerang”, currently their biggest ride, adding: “It’s time for Walygator to grow up.”

After thirty years of operation, the 20-hectare French park is undergoing major redevelopment — and the arrival of Oakwood’s famous coaster could be the headline attraction.

For rollercoaster fans, it marks the end of an era for Oakwood, but the start of a new chapter for a Welsh icon set to roar again in France.

 

For a look at the ride as it existed in its previous home, check out the POV below:

 

[Nrthwnd]

This is great! SPEED was an awesome coaster when I rode it in Oakwood, on two TPR tours. I think the first visit, when it had just opened in the park, I must have ridden it 15+ times! I loved it that much. Including the final double helix, which I fondly called "The Toilet Bowl," lol.

Great coaster and I'm glad it's heading somewhere else, to keep it going. 

2006 TPR UK Tour. With "The Bowl" on the left, there. 

A happy group, with myself included, heading back into the station.  TPR 2006 UK Tour.

Thanks to whoever took this shot back then! I forget who it was. 

[bert425]

while I didn't care for it (I'm just not a fan of the Euro Fighter coasters) , this makes me super happy to see.

 

and if you trust RCDB?   Treetops coaster is going to / has gone to Walygator Grand Est.

 

so maybe, just maybe. . someone will save Megafobia next!

[cfc]

I'm glad this ride is getting a second life. It was the first Eurofighter I ever rode.