The new coaster season is upon us

Published by Colin on 28th March 2007.

An update on some new rides that will be appearing this year in nearby parks:

The flying dutchman is the new water coaster at De Efteling (Netherlands). It looks like it has some really good themeing too. Photos of the press opening, a blurry on ride video and an outdoors video of the testing.

Phantasialand (Germany) are building Talocan which, from the looks of it, is a topspin with an aztec theme and a fire and water show.

Heide Park (Germany) are busy putting the finishing touches to Desert Race, a rocket (launched) coaster. Heide Park is on my must-visit list as I haven’t ridden the incredible [Colossos][6] yet.

And, finally, Walibi Belgium should be opening their cablecar/coaster hybrid [Vertigo][7] if they can get communication between cars to work.

[6]: http://www.rcdb.com/ig988.htm (Colossos (Heide-Park Soltau) [site language: English]) [7]: http://www.rcdb.com/ig3457.htm (Vertigo (Walibi Belgium) [site language: English])