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The new roller coaster Pitts Special is now open at PowerPark in Finland.
It begins with a vertical lift up to a height of 43.5 m (142.7 ft). From the top of the tower, each 8-seater train plunges at an 85-degree angle toward the ground at 100 km/h (62.1 mph). In total, the roller coaster has a length of 693 m (2,273.6 ft) and subjects riders to a force of 4.5 g.
Pitts Special is a custom Infinity Coaster from the German manufacturer Gerstlauer.
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Liseberg has begun the construction of their new Grand Curiosa Hotel at the southern end of the park.
The new Grand Curiosa Hotel is part of Liseberg’s expansion project and it's intended to open in 2023 celebrating the park’s centennial. The second part will be a year-round, fully integrated, indoor water park.
New renderings reveal the hotel’s logotype, and detailed images of the main facade. New drone footage over the building shows the outlines of the hotel.
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German theme park Tripsdrill has opened two new Vekoma roller coasters.
The two new additions are a Family Boomerang Coaster named Volldampf (Full Steam Ahead) and a Suspended Thrill Coaster named Hals-über-Kopf (Head Over Heels).
These new rides have intertwined layouts, which means that the tracks of both roller coasters cross several times.
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Tayto Park in Ireland has secured planning permission for two new Vekoma roller coasters.
Combining both a suspended coaster and a boomerang coaster, this will be a major expansion to the theme park near Dublin. Construction will take place during 2021 ready for the 2023 opening.
The roller coasters, which represent a total investment of €15 million by the park, will create 40 new jobs in the area.
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Disneyland Paris will begin a phased re-opening on July 15, with a reduced capacity, enhanced health and safety protocols and a new online reservation system.
Disneyland Park and Walt Disney Studios Park with their popular mix of rides and attractions, restaurants and shops, will resume most operations.
Disney’s Newport Bay Club hotel and Disney Village will also re-open on this date.
