Alpenexpress VR-Ride

[Islander]

This looks intriguing!

I'll be there the Monday after it debuts, so very interested to see what this is all about!

 

[AstroDan]

I am also going to be there before the end of the season and look forward to experiencing it!

 

[bluesonichd]

Just seen this on the bbc inc video...
http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-33988909

looks interesting, Never been to EP so hope one of the UK parks picks this up if it works

 

[Graeme]

From the 17th October there is a €4 charge for this...

http://www.europapark.de/en/park/attractions-shows/alpenexpress-vr-ride

Possibly a sign that the technology is working well, or are they just trying to reduce the demand slightly during one of their peak times?

 

[djtruefitt]

I believe that was always the plan, as I read about that before it had even launched to the public.

 

[AstroDan]

I thought it was charged anyway.

 

[Pedro]

At the moment it is free for Hotel guests, Annual Pass Holders, E'motion Plus card Holder (so everyone, as everyone can buy a E'motion card and upgrade it to an E'Motion plus)

 

[Graeme]

You can now buy a voucher for the day of your visit on the online shop http://www.europapark-shop.de/lshop,showrub,14454333245693,en,1445433325-5693,vr-ride,,,,.htm

Just booked mine for next week

 

[Enter Valhalla]

Am I the only one who thinks that this is a bit of a naff idea? It is slowing down loading times, something which this ride has always excelled with. It's also charged and I do think that if this wasn't at EP people wouldn't be speaking so positively about it.

 

[Graeme]

Having experienced it, it's far from naff, that's not just because I love EP.

Yes it does slow the main queue and makes it about a 20-30 minute queue, which is a negative thing.

The charge is worth it in my opinion

 

[Rob]

Am I the only one who thinks that this is a bit of a naff idea? It is slowing down loading times, something which this ride has always excelled with. It's also charged and I do think that if this wasn't at EP people wouldn't be speaking so positively about it.

I agree, I do not like it and I do not like the whole VR concept at all. Of course I would have to try it out to verify this opinion so I do hope EP are doing VR Alpen Express during the winter season.

I doubt this is a long term change to the ride though. I think it is the coaster than EP/Mack/VR Coaster have chosen to test and market the product on. And the charge will be to limit numbers, I'd imagine if it was simply free to all the queue would be massive seeing as it is only a few rows on the train.