Winter Wonderland - Hyde Park London

[maguire245]

[quote=""Ryanfuk""][quote=""maguire245""][quote=""evil cod""]All I can say is massive LOLs at the theming and branding of the tower ride.[/quote]

Why is it funny? I think it's very well thought out and I love the lift level feature, which tells you which floor it's supposedly at [/quote]

You didn't notice the total Disney Rip-off going on then?[/quote]

Why is it a rip off? It's simply a good idea for a power tower, it's not exactly a replica and is also a travelling ride, it doesn't need to rip off of themepark ride themes.

[Rollercoaster5000]

This is great news that they're adding a drop tower to Winter Wonderland this year. I went last year and and found it awesome. But since they're adding a new thrill ride this year it should be much better. Can't wait :mrgreen: .

[Anonymous]

The attractions have now started to arrive at Hyde Park, currently on site are:-

The Huge Bayern 9 Slide from Germany
Eurocoaster (Suspended Reverchon Coaster) from Holland
Zierer Black Hole Indoor Coaster from Germany
Wheel Of Excellence (Giant Enclosed Capsule Wheel)
Power Tower2 (Mauher Sohne Shot & Drop Tower) from Germany
A Giant Fun-House from Germany
Some English fairground rides (rock-o-plane, carousel, tornado, Helter Skelter)

[Rollercoaster5000]

Any photos of them .

[Anonymous]

No sorry. There are photos back on page1 of whats expected at the time of posting though...

[Dylan]

Never managed to make it down to this before, but I'm definitely going to head down there at some point this year.

[Rowe]

The Fun House is my favourite attraction there, can't wait to visit the Wonderland again.

[maguire245]

For those interested in foreign rides, there is also a travelling fair including some Netherlands Kermis machines, which will be held inside the 02 arena (millenium dome). Dates are from November 20th until 3rd January 2010. One machine confirmed is a Huss Rides 'Magic', for those of you who would like the opportunity to ride one. It is owned by NL. showman Hinzen and can be seen here [url=http://www.ridesdb.com/db/thumbpic.php?ride_id=535" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;]http://www.ridesdb.com/db/thumbpic.php?ride_id=535[/url]

I'm not sure where exactly inside the place it will be held, but I'm very sure you won't be able to miss it.

[AstroDan]

Is this Zierer coaster meant to be any good? All Zierer coasters I have been on thus far have been average to poor.

[Woodpecker]

[quote=""maguire245""]For those interested in foreign rides, there is also a travelling fair including some Netherlands Kermis machines, which will be held inside the 02 arena (millenium dome). Dates are from November 20th until 3rd January 2010. One machine confirmed is a Huss Rides 'Magic', for those of you who would like the opportunity to ride one. It is owned by NL. showman Hinzen and can be seen here [url=http://www.ridesdb.com/db/thumbpic.php?ride_id=535" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;]http://www.ridesdb.com/db/thumbpic.php?ride_id=535[/url][/quote]

Wow...looks like a cross between a twister and a waltzer!

[DiogoJ42]

I asked in the general fairs topic, but I'll ask again here:
Are there any plans for a meet at Winter Wonderland?

[Anonymous]

Did someone just say something? 8-[

[maguire245]

[quote=""Woodpecker""]Wow...looks like a cross between a twister and a waltzer! [/quote]
Yes, the machine can get very fast. Most operators keep the spinning gondalas locked and when it reaches full speed they are released and the spin they give is intence.

[Islander]

[quote=""maguire245""]I'm not sure where exactly inside the place it will be held, but I'm very sure you won't be able to miss it.[/quote]
At least 1/3 of the Dome is currently unused and empty - I'd be willing to bet it'll be there.

Somehow I've never heard of the Hyde Park Winder Wonderland before... will definitely be checking it out this year!

[Anonymous]

Looks pretty good

Here is some good info on this [url=http://www.visitlondon.com/events/detail/6519844" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;]http://www.visitlondon.com/events/detail/6519844[/url] - There is so much going on around London you just don't know what to do eh? :mrgreen: :mrgreen:

[maguire245]

[quote=""Islander""]Somehow I've never heard of the Hyde Park Winder Wonderland before... will definitely be checking it out this year![/quote]
It's been going since 2007 that's why

[quote=""BrettS""]Here is some good info on this [url=http://www.visitlondon.com/events/detail/6519844" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;]http://www.visitlondon.com/events/detail/6519844[/url] - There is so much going on around London you just don't know what to do eh?[/quote]
Not bad info there! If you didn't know, they have an official website here [url=http://www.hydeparkwinterwonderland.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;]http://www.hydeparkwinterwonderland.com/[/url]

[Islander]

[quote=""maguire245""][quote=""Islander""]Somehow I've never heard of the Hyde Park Winder Wonderland before... will definitely be checking it out this year![/quote]
It's been going since 2007 that's why [/quote]
Really? Wow... it looks like the kinda thing that's been going on for decades, slowly getting bigger and better...

[maguire245]

[quote=""Islander""][quote=""maguire245""][quote=""Islander""]Somehow I've never heard of the Hyde Park Winder Wonderland before... will definitely be checking it out this year![/quote]
It's been going since 2007 that's why [/quote]
Really? Wow... it looks like the kinda thing that's been going on for decades, slowly getting bigger and better...[/quote]
The German theme obviously.. 8-[

[Rollercoaster5000]

They've now released the 2009 map [url=http://www.hydeparkwinterwonderland.com ... ation.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;]http://www.hydeparkwinterwonderland.com ... ation.html[/url]. It looks great and much bigger than last year. It's 20 acres .

[Rowe]

Daaamn that looks good. Bigger scale than last time