Walibi Belgium Discussion Thread

[RCT3Bross]

So combining a Big Air coaster with a Mack Supersplash? I mean yeah they have the world first here but I'm not sure how much of a coaster this is, I mean we count Big Air's as credit right?

Anyways looks like fun. I'm in for a visit if this is it.

[BDG]

Some official photos of the park covered in snow this weekend:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

photos: Walibi

Edited September 24, 2015 by BDG

[BDG]

New in 2016:

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Mack PowerSplash

 

- 20-passenger boats

- LSM launch

- vertical drops forwards and backwards

- water splash

 

a total of 3 launches:

backwards launch to 50 kph (31 mph) ---> 25 m (82 ft) forwards drop

forwards launch to 80 kph (50 mph) ---> 35 m (115 ft) backwards drop

backwards launch to 100 kph (62 mph) ---> 45 m (147 ft) forwards drop

 

stats:

 

ride height: 45 metres (147 ft)

top speed: 100 kph (62 mph)

ride time: 70 seconds

cost: 8.5 million euro

 

 

source: Walibi + local press

Edited February 12, 2015 by BDG

[vacoaster09]

Very interesting!

[GwaziBSRider1]

Indeed, it is very interesting. I'd like to see an animation of it to really get a feel of it.

[vacoaster09]

I'd expect that this ride will splash into the water much like B&M coasters do... Just lightly skimming the water... however, the scoops (or whatever the mechanism they use) could be configured in a way to throw water back on to the boat, soaking riders, or out around the boat's perimeter, soaking spectators. The "skimming" would allow the car to not loose a lot of speed. It seems like the launch would only be in the station area. The boat would have to make it out and back to the launch area. The first backwards launch goes up 82 ft. The second backwards launch goes up 147 ft. So that second trip through the course will definitely provide a much bigger splash. I like the concept!

[RCT3Bross]

So they finally announced it. Seems like a fun ride, still I have my question marks if this could be counted as a coaster.

Anyway got some serious speed wich I didn't expect, kind off wonder how everything will work.

[_koppen]

That looks really awesome!

 

I like the idea of a turntable station.

[DJeXeL]

Loving that Mack is thinking outside of the box with their attraction concepts. Boats + LSMs can be nothing but great!

[KingRCT3]

I like the idea of a turntable station.

 

Did you know that idea was actually first introduced on... a Pinfari Wacky Worm in 1981?

 

Big Apple - Luna Park

 

I too think is a great idea (I used it in one of my concept), yet I think it's very complex - just as the overall ride actually. Walibi is taking a huge bet with that, while the crowd is only asking for a true, good, fun, reliable and re-rideable coaster. But if it works, it'll be fun, for sure.

[Geauga Dog]

So they finally announced it. Seems like a fun ride, still I have my question marks if this could be counted as a coaster.

 

It looks as if Mack took Intamin's Impulse coaster and added water. Since it has coaster elements I'd think it would be considered one.

[StealthFan]

Well this looks really interesting. I would like to see some more plans and concept art before I really comment on it but the idea behind the ride is most definitely unique.

[BDG]

First signs of construction...

 

 

 

photos: Walibi Belgium Actuality fansite

[BDG]

Markers on the lake...

 

 

Markers on the land...

 

 

Land clearing...

 

 

Wait... that's not where the new ride is going?!

 

 

Land is being cleared in two areas not related to the PowerSplash ride.

 

While some people are already dreaming of an additional new ride - perhaps for 2017 - a more sensible explanation is that the area will be used to store the parts and equipment for the PowerSplash. There's a handy access road nearby.

 

 

 

photos: yelle8 at Pretparken.be

[StealthFan]

 

Looks like the guy in the back of the boat doesnt do boats very well and is getting a bit sea sick

[K1ngdaKa88]

^LOL

[BDG]

Dam construction...

 

 

 

 

 

photos: Walibi

[StealthFan]

Best part of construction! Yay for lots of dirty and gravel!

[Paradox]

Hopefully this doesn't turn out to be another Vertigo.

[BDG]

 

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photos: Walibi

[Belgiumcoasterfreak]

This year, the park exists 40 years. On the summer nocturnes, they present this 'special' evening show. Enjoy!

 

[BDG]

Concrete!

 

 

 

 

photo: glenatii, Coastersworld

[StealthFan]

Is it me or is construction going very slowly on this project? Have they had any issues that we know off or is it just a case of them waiting for the winter to do the majority of the work?

[coasterkid124]

Wow, I'm glad that I stumbled upon this thread. I never realized this was getting built until today. Looks like a very cool concept, I would like to see how it operates when complete.

 

Don't mean to bump an old topic, but about the "Drop n Splash"; was it really cancelled? That was one of the products from IAAPA that I really wanted to see get built.

[_koppen]

Track production!

 

 

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