Walibi Belgium Discussion Thread

[StealthFan]

That track is just gigantic. I don't think this can be compared to Divertical or Pilgrims Plunge at all I think this is something different and new.

[BDG]

Finally some photos of the completed ride...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

edit: Higher quality photos.

Edited March 21, 2016 by BDG

[viking86]

Wow I had completely forgotten about this one! I have to say, those vertical spikes look rather intimidating.

[KBrylczyk]

Can't wait to see how high the vehicle gets to the top of that forward spike. I'm pretty sure it'll be terrifying from the front row, especially since it curls away.

[theredskull84]

I'm also one of those that completely forgot this thing was being built! It looks pretty bonkers so far. Can't wait to see it in action.

[rcjp]

Those look way bigger than I thought. When I first saw the concept I wasn't really that interested bu now that it's built it definitely looks intriguing.

[jedimaster1227]

I'm still VERY curious to see how this ride works and behaves in real life as opposed to concept videos.

[DoinItForTheFame]

I have to say, those vertical spikes look rather intimidating.

 

Agreed! It looks much more intimidating than it did in the renderings.

[Henry M]

This ride looks great. Very risky but great! I have no idea how this will work and I will take my hat off (yes I am English) to the engineers if this ride works well. I have a feeling though it will be unreliable.

[BDG]

Pulsar will officially open June 4.

 

Testing in April.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

photos: Pretparknieuws & Pretparken.be

[RyanTPM]

^Thanks for posting the pictures. Didn't expect it to be opening in June, i thought it would be much earlier with Vertical Construction being done a while back, but i guess there's lots to do. I look forward to it opening!

[TheCoasterKid211]

Ok, WOAH. This just looks freaking awesome. Do we have more pics?

[RCT3Bross]

I like how the station is just a turn table. But I agree June 4th looks far for this ride.

[BDG]

Some new artwork...

 

 

 

 

 

 

The very first sketch of the ride...

Looks like someone at Mack had the idea for an "Aquaman The Escape".

 

 

 

 

 

And some new facts...

 

 

Queue:

 

- there will be a single-rider-queue and a fastlane-queue, in addition to a regular queue line

- there will be 2 preshows... but they're both part of the regular moving queue, you won't be locked in a room

- the first preshow uses projection mapping, and will make the room crumble

- the second room contains animatronics, showing you the "beating heart" of the ride

 

Boats:

 

- a boat weighs 7 tons, 9 tons fully loaded

- the enormous wheels of the boats weigh 200 kg each (440 pounds) and have a diameter of 90 cm (35 inch)

- these wheels are the largest ever used on a roller coaster

- minimum height to ride is 1m20 (47 inch)

 

Splash:

 

- it takes just 6 seconds to raise the water level for the final splash, by opening gates

- it takes 50 seconds to pump the water out of the basin

- the water level can be adjusted depending on the weather

- there will be a "splash zone" for those not riding

 

 

 

 

 

source: Themeparkfreaks

[BDG]

The lakeside of the station seems finished... only needs a logo.

 

 

 

 

 

One of the sides:

 

 

 

The towers:

 

 

 

 

 

Information booth:

 

 

 

 

 

Choose thy fate...

 

 

 

photos: Walibi Band

[coasterfreak101]

Question - if they had to enclose Turbine's spikes for the neighbors, how are they getting away with these ones out in the open?

[BDG]

Question - if they had to enclose Turbine's spikes for the neighbors, how are they getting away with these ones out in the open?

 

The park's arguments:

 

- guests face the other direction

- ride is located much further away

- the ride itself is nearly silent

[RyanTPM]

Good to see pictures of the station close up, it's looking really good!

[StealthFan]

I really like how on each side of the tank they have different generations of shuttle coasters. I think it looks really good.

 

I dont think I've missed them arriving so do we have any idea when the monster boats will be arriving at the park?

[DoinItForTheFame]

Splash:

 

- it takes just 6 seconds to raise the water level for the final splash, by opening gates

- it takes 50 seconds to pump the water out of the basin

- the water level can be adjusted depending on the weather

- there will be a "splash zone" for those not riding

 

I find this probably more interesting than I should but it's awesome to hear how adjustable the splash down will be!

[rosscoe]

Splash:

 

- it takes just 6 seconds to raise the water level for the final splash, by opening gates

- it takes 50 seconds to pump the water out of the basin

- the water level can be adjusted depending on the weather

- there will be a "splash zone" for those not riding

 

I find this probably more interesting than I should but it's awesome to hear how adjustable the splash down will be!

 

 

Same here, love the way you get the splash on the way down, but not on the way up or thats how it looked in the video!

[BDG]

Boats!

 

 

 

 

 

 

photos: Looopings

[FilmoreISnAZN]

[CoasterMateo]

^ That should go in the Cedar Point thread.

[julioot]

Interesting wheel sets.