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Efteling: General Discussion

The layout looks pretty good! And knowing Efteling, the themeing will be probably be top notch as well. Looking forward to the developments!
 
Splashdown seems wasted at the end though?

Looks great, if not a little slow?

Oh no wait, Merlin didn't build it, IT'S BRILLIANT WHY CAN'T MERLIN BUILD THINGS LIKE THIS

/sarcasm ;):D
 
It does look a tad slow but it's only a fan re-creation from plans and chances are some of it is guess work as the plans we have seen haven't been overly clear. Things won't quite be exactly right in the design meaning that the speed won't be totally accurate.

:)
 
I don't think this is 100% accurate either, isn't it supposed to drop straight off the lift without a turn at the top? Either way, it still looks good and will probably tempt me back to the park!
 
So, thought i would poke my head up to share something I recently discovered.

Either this is an existing piece of theming somewhere, or will pop up soon, if anyone has any light on this feel free to correct me.

Anyway, I love 3D art, and am a member of the training website "Digital Tutors", But I came across this tutorial while browsing.

http://www.digitaltutors.com/tutorial/887-Modeling-a-Character-for-3D-Printing-in-ZBrush

It's a tutorial to create a fantasy troll for 3D printing.
This tutorial was published on 7 Jan 2013, what's interesting is the description.


"In this tutorial we will sculpt and prepare a digital model for 3D printing. Throughout these lessons we will create a character that will eventually be milled out of polystyrene at over 40 feet tall for a theme park in Holland. We will cover all of the conceptual stages and prepare a high resolution version for a video rotation. Then we will process the ZTool and convert it to a known 3D printable format."

I assumed it would be for Efteling, I think the largest park in Holland since a 40 feet statue of a detailed troll must be costly, it also fits the fairy tale theme of the park.

he does say it's for "a photo opportunity" in the park, but I thought that was quite a generic statement, and a 40 ft high statue is hardly a good pose next to me size!

What i'm really asking is, does anyone know anything about this? Would love to know more! :) Could it even be theming for the new ride?

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I really hope I haven't ruined anyone's job by posting this.
 
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Some Efteling news :)

Today, Fata Morgana reopened after it closed for refurbishments several weeks ago. Most notable differences are that there is a projection added at the beginning of the ride, there are new movements and effects for the wizards and the 'tilting chamber' now tilts to a much higher degree. The lighting and sound have also been altered. The next phase will involve the replacement of all the boats. A very dark onride by Eftelwesley:



Second, test for a seemingly new Aquanura show have started:



Third, Efteling launched their dive coaster making off channel on YouTube yesterday with a teaser:



Other refurbishment news: the refurbishments of the roof of the entrance building will last for several months. Villa Volta will be closed for interior refurbishments the next couple of weeks.

Looopings also started to spread the 'rumor', based on some comments by Efteling CEO, that the ugly duckling could be coming to the Fairytale forest.
 
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Thanks for the invaluable contribution, Corine! :D

Looopings and Vijfzintuigen have their own stories about the Fata Morgana changes, which are well worth reading.

In other Efteling news, the park have added a new walkabout character to the Fairytale Forest. It seems like it's a character in a new book produced by Efteling, written by a Dutch princess. His name is Sprookjessprokkelaar. Here's a video of the princess meeting the new puppet:



Winter Efteling is also seeing some improvements with the addition of elaborate metal fire pits for the bonfires. :)
 
From Efteling's Facebook:

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Efteling's Facebook said:
The name of the new attraction is known: Baron 1898! The dive coaster that open in the summer of 2015 will receive a my theme. (translated by Bing)
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Wow! Reminds me of the steampunk theme that Oblivion was nearly given!
 
Indescribably awesome. That coaster will be beautiful. And I love the name. 'Baron 1898'. Fantastic, blue sky stuff.
 
Looks like Efteling is going to built a great ride, with fantastic theming, as always. Can't wait to ride it.
 
Efteling have just posted a new video about the new ride, it's worth a watch.



Here's the translated transcript:
0:01
This is truly an exciting ride.
0:03
You can assume that this is a real Efteling attraction.
0:07
It is both for those who drive like for those viewing a unique experience.
0:12
In this series we take you during the development and creation ...
0:15
... Of the latest spectacular attraction of the Efteling.
0:19
This time you get an exclusive look behind the scenes at the start of construction and we unveil ...
0:23
... The name and theme.
0:26
How did it all begin?
0:29
Where does the inspiration come from?
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And how do you bring as & # 39; n gigantic project to a successful conclusion?
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This is the making of the new dive coaster.
0:42
What began in 1952 as a playground and Fairytale Park ...
0:47
Is ... since the & # 39; 80 is also the place for ...
0:49
... Power, speed and a good dose of adrenaline.
0:52
So opened the park in 1981, the biggest rollercoaster in Europe.
0:57
Can you to do battle in a unique wooden roller coaster racer.
1:01
Or escape the curse of the Flying Dutchman.
1:05
To keep the younger visitors who are looking for excitement and thrills ... interesting
1:10
... It's time to invest in a new thrill ride.
1:14
We are standing on the construction site of a wonderful new attraction.
1:17
We got the demand from the management to design for a specific audience. Roller coaster
1:24
We found that we lack in the provision for teenagers yet attractions.
1:32
Then begins the most fun and you start to think about what kind of attraction it should be.
1:41
We have chosen a dive coaster.
1:44
The attraction has a high visitor capacity.
1:47
We want to achieve an attendance of five million visits per year by 2020.
1:52
That means that we must have for all our guests. Enough attractions
2:01
The dive coaster is an attraction unique to the Efteling.
2:06
The experience you get when you take the elevator to go up to as & # 39; n 35 á 40 meters alone is gigantic.
2:13
The beauty of a dive coaster is that he has a very specific shape by its vertical drop.
2:18
Partly because of this, we came up with the theme of mining.
2:24
Everything within the Efteling has a story.
2:26
Storytelling is extremely important to us.
2:29
The story in this job is about Gustave Hoogh Courage.
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He came here in 1890 and discovered an old tunnel system.
2:40
When he went inside he got there ...
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Weird Sisters ... against.
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Weird Sisters protect the fertile land and everything in it.
2:57
We ask guests to later commissioned by Baron My High-Courage ...
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With ... snapped at the prospect ...
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Miner ... if the mine to go.
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There are many suggestions for the name.
3:07
And it went from High-Courage, before the fall, of course, many other names.
3:12
It should be a name that matches the Efteling and a name that are to be translated is good.
3:19
We have chosen the following name ...
3:25
Baron 1898
3:26
That is the name of the new dive coaster.
3:38
We are standing on the construction site in the middle of the park.
3:41
It is very special to build. Middle of the park
3:44
This is a piece of land which we have done nothing. Years
3:57
The ride is truly an icon. Soon
3:59
A very large high attraction and will form a beautiful picture on the horizon.
4:06
It is both for those who drive like for those viewing a unique experience.
4:09
Great to be with.
4:11
You can assume that this is a real Efteling attraction.
4:14
With an excellent combination of steel and a story.
4:19
Now that the decision has been made that it is a dive coaster to be the preparations can begin.
4:25
Between Piraña and The Flying Dutchman, the site released.
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A special road is built for construction traffic.
4:31
Everything is now ready for the construction of: Baron 1898.
4:49
Subscribe and stay tuned for more episodes of The Making-of: Baron 1898.
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That looks utterly beautiful, not watched the video yet though. I hope the layout matches the theming in terms of quality!

:)
 
While I think the name is a bit silly, I can't wait to take a ride on the Baron.
 
The coaster probably will be dull.

But by god it's full of that Efteling magic!

<3 Efteling
 
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That's stunning... A really cool concept and one that looks as though it will be lovely to look at too.

Ride wise, the layout doesn't look particularly inspiring though.
 
Has anyone yet noticed the little shop at the base of the drop?

I hope the wheel at the top spins.
 
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