RCT3Bross Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BDG Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 (edited) Some official photos of the park covered in snow this weekend: photos: Walibi Edited September 24, 2015 by BDG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BDG Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 (edited) New in 2016: ---------------------------------- 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vacoaster09 Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 Very interesting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GwaziBSRider1 Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 Indeed, it is very interesting. I'd like to see an animation of it to really get a feel of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vacoaster09 Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCT3Bross Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_koppen Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 That looks really awesome! I like the idea of a turntable station. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJeXeL Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 Loving that Mack is thinking outside of the box with their attraction concepts. Boats + LSMs can be nothing but great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingRCT3 Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geauga Dog Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StealthFan Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BDG Posted April 5, 2015 Share Posted April 5, 2015 First signs of construction... photos: Walibi Belgium Actuality fansite Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BDG Posted April 19, 2015 Share Posted April 19, 2015 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StealthFan Posted April 19, 2015 Share Posted April 19, 2015 Looks like the guy in the back of the boat doesnt do boats very well and is getting a bit sea sick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K1ngdaKa88 Posted April 19, 2015 Share Posted April 19, 2015 ^LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BDG Posted April 21, 2015 Share Posted April 21, 2015 Dam construction... photos: Walibi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StealthFan Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 Best part of construction! Yay for lots of dirty and gravel! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paradox Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 Hopefully this doesn't turn out to be another Vertigo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BDG Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 + = photos: Walibi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belgiumcoasterfreak Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 This year, the park exists 40 years. On the summer nocturnes, they present this 'special' evening show. Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BDG Posted September 24, 2015 Share Posted September 24, 2015 Concrete! photo: glenatii, Coastersworld Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StealthFan Posted September 24, 2015 Share Posted September 24, 2015 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterkid124 Posted September 24, 2015 Share Posted September 24, 2015 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_koppen Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 Track production! Source Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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