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Phantasialand: General Discussion

Does FLY at Phantasialand have a vertical drop loop thing like Flying Dinosaur at Universal Osaka? If not, does anywhere or is that a unique element?
 
Bowser said:
Yeah think that's it! Damn, none in Europe, that's a shame. Wonder if Flying Dinosaur is the only one that does it into a tunnel?

Is FLY the only launched flying coaster? That might have to fill the void...
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Yes it is the only launched flying coaster. If you are looking for any other USPs, I believe it is the longest flying coaster as well.
 
How come they can operate? Iā€™m sure I heard UK rollercoasters canā€™t operate below 3c but maybe thatā€™s wrong or a case of ā€œwonā€™tā€?
 
Phantasialand's winter season is their biggest money spinner and was already established as such when Taron was designed. Both that and FLY were conceived with sub-zero temperatures in mind. As well as this, the German governing body for rides, the TUV, has a different, arguably less neurotic approach than their UK equivalent.
 
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When I went to Canada's Wonderland, they closed their B&Ms in the evening when the air temp. at the top of the lift hill hit 4'C.... But not the other coasters. (We had a good natter with the host turning people away from Leviathan). So at least part of it is down to what the manufacturer decrees.
 
Snows here the entire country goes to a standstill. No chance of the parks opening properly.

Worked a snow day once. Was great fun as did naff all but stand at the gates by Seastorm for a few hours. Also went to DLP just before a massive snowstorm hit and had a great time.

Bit more prep and infrastructure to help the European parks that do open on the odd occasion it does snow heavily. Most guests go for the atmosphere around Christmas anyway. The rides come second.
 
Plastic Person said:
Phantasialand's winter season is their biggest money spinner and was already established as such when Taron was designed. Both that and FLY were conceived with sub-zero temperatures in mind. As well as this, the German governing body for rides, the TUV, has a different, arguably less neurotic approach than their UK equivalent.
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Is it similar at Europa then?
 
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