Today's announcement has confirmed the recent rumours that the new area, opening in summer 2018, will be called Avalon. This is "inspired by the Celtic legend around the famous wizard Merlin and King Arthur and his magical sword Excalibur".
The most exciting thing is of course the B&M wing coaster, now revealed to be called Fēnix.
Facts & Figures:Transformed into this beautiful creature. He makes its maiden flight, on his way to the next destination. This mythical bird bursts into flames once every 777 years, only to be magically reborn and to resurrect from its ashes.
- Construction: Bolliger & Mabillard
- Type: Wing Coaster
- Height: 40 metres
- Total length: 813 metres
- Maximum speed: 95 km/u
- Inversions: 3
- Seats: 24 riders per train
- Trains: 2 trains, each containing six coaches
- Duration: 2 minutes, boarding and disembarking not included
- Capacity: 1,000 riders per hour
- Minimal length: 1.40 metres
The new area will also include Merlin's Quest, a boat ride from MACK Rides.
Facts & Figures:The heart of Avalon: ‘Tir na nÓg’, the source of eternal life. Word is that Merlin has seen this place first-hand and obtained eternal life as a result.
Discover Tir na nÓg.
You will feel reborn.
- Constructor: MACK Rides
- Type: Boat ride
- Total length: 430 metres
- Boats: 14
- Seats: 16 per boat
- Duration: 12 minutes
- Capacity: 950 persons per hour