The Ride to Happiness by Tomorrowland, a new Xtreme Spinning Coaster at Plopsaland De Panne, has now begun 'Trial Runs'.
Trial Runs of the €17.5 million roller coaster from the German manufacturer Mack Rides take place July 1 until July 21, with riders receiving a 'Certificate of Happiness'. As of July 22, the attraction will be officially open.
A creative team from the Belgian electronic dance music festival has worked with Plopsa on theming for the new attraction.
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Tomorrowland has also created an exclusive soundtrack based on the Tomorrowland Hymn composed by Hans Zimmer that is played during the ride.
The world's first Xtreme Spinning Coaster opened in the United States in 2018, with Time Traveler making its debut at Silver Dollar City.
Plopsaland De Panne is a family theme park near Bruges in Belgium. It features more than 30 rides and attractions for adults and children.
Popular attractions at the park include launch coaster Anubis: The Ride and wooden coaster Heidi: The Ride.
Key facts:
- Length: 920 m / 3018 ft
- Height: 33 m / 108 ft
- Launches: 2
- Inversions: 5
- Max. speed: 90 km/h / 56 mph
- 2 trains (16 people per train)
- Lap bars
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