- Details
Walibi Holland has released the latest instalment of their behind-the-scenes video series, Making Of: UNTAMED.
The previous wooden roller coaster Robin Hood is being rebuilt by Rocky Mountain Construction into a roller coaster consisting of a combination of wood and steel.
The original ride was built by Dutch manufacturer Vekoma and opened in 2000. On 1 July 2019, Walibi Holland will open UNTAMED as the first hybrid roller coaster in Europe.
- Details
Walibi Belgium held a Popcorn Day event at the Wijnegem shopping centre on 19 January to promote their new interactive attraction opening in 2019, Popcorn Revenge.
The new Erratic Ride at Walibi Belgium will feature Popcorn Revenge, a brand new IP from Alterface, and trackless Multi Mover vehicles by ETF.
Alterface’s recently launched Erratic Ride is the first non-linear mixed-media ride ever with dynamic scene changing, whereby players can determine the sequence depending on their ranking and preferences.
- Details
Parc Astérix launches a new 4D attraction in April 2019, Attention Menhir!
For the first time in its history, the theme park will offer a 4D film in a new theatre that can accommodate 300 people. Special effects will accompany the unique new film with an original script inspired by Albert Uderzo and René Goscinny’s famous comic book.
Lasting 15 minutes, this new experience will open to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the theme park.
- Details
Europe's first Sesame Street dark ride will open at PortAventura in 2019.
The popular theme park will debut a new attraction suitable for all family members, a Sesame Street themed dark ride located in SesamoAventura.
It will feature a 10 minute pre-show and a ride experience that lasts almost 6 minutes. Feel like a real detective as Grover takes you on an adventure full of challenges... but will you be able to help Grover solve his secret mission?
The ride has been developed by Sally Corporation and Sesame Workshop.
- Details
Tivoli Gardens will invest around 100 million DKK (€13.5 million) in new rides during 2019, as older rides are replaced with new ones.
New attractions include antenna-free Bumper Cars, and after 30 million rides The Odin Express roller coaster will be replaced by The Milky Way.
The children's roller coaster The Camel Trail will be replaced by a longer version, and the 3-in-1 Fatamorgana ride will provide even more thrills.
