Arthur (Europa-Park)
| Arthur | |
|---|---|
| Europa-Park | |
| Location | Europa-Park |
| Opening date | late July 2014 |
| Cost | €25,000,000 |
| General statistics | |
| Manufacturer | [[Mack Rides]] |
| Designer | Frédéric Pastuszak |
| Duration | {{time}} – invalid date format 4 (help) |
| Capacity | 1500 riders per hour |
Arthur is a steel roller coaster at Europa-Park in Germany. It was created through a partnership between the Mack family, who run the park, and Luc Besson[1]. The ride was designed by architect Frédéric Pastuszak[2]. The attraction is based on the theme of the movies Arthur and the Minimoys. It officially opened at the end of July 2014.
History
[change | change source]Europa-Park announced the project for a new area themed around Arthur and the Minimoys in mid-November 2012[3]. A preview center was set up at Europa-Park to show the first designs and models of the attraction.
Originally supposed to open on 5 April 2014, the opening was delayed to spring 2014, then to late spring 2014, and finally to the early days of summer 2014[4].
On Wednesday 28 May 2014, an accident occurred during tests: a train hit two workers, injuring them, with one seriously[5]. Unfortunately, this worker died a few days later[6]. After several weeks of delay, public tests began from 18 June 2014[7]. Finally, after 4 months of delays, the attraction officially opened at the end of July 2014.
The attraction was officially inaugurated in the presence of Luc Besson and Roland Mack on 18 September 2014[8].
Description
[change | change source]This attraction is presented by the park as a world premiere, designed and built by Mack Rides[9], featuring animatronics and decor from Life Formations, Heimotion[10] and P&P Projects[11]. It is the first example of the Powered Inverted Coaster model. Visitors ride in electric-powered cars that are suspended from the tracks, which spin around; this ride is part of the suspended roller coasters, E-Powered roller coasters, and spinning roller coasters types. The track, which is 550 meters long, is mostly indoors but also has an outdoor section[12] · [13].
The budget of 25 million euros represents the largest investment by the park for an attraction since it opened[14].
Theme
[change | change source]The theme of the attraction is based on the movies Arthur and the Minimoys, made by French director Luc Besson. It is the first time Europa-Park has signed an agreement with an entertainment brand[13].
It is a treasure hunt through the Kingdom of the Seven Lands with many special effects. The ride features controlled accelerations, and the suspended cars give riders the feeling of flying[9]. The attraction is located in a new covered area themed around the Arthur and the Minimoys movie trilogy near the Enchanted Forest. This area also includes a restaurant and children’s attractions (a family drop tower from Zierer, a Jump Around ride from Zamperla, and slides from Atlantic)[12].
Restrictions
[change | change source]Europa-Park has set height and age limits for Arthur: riders must be at least 1 meter tall and 4 years old[15].
External link
[change | change source]- ↑ "Besson offers Minimoys to Europa-Park", Les Échos, 18-09-2014, retrieved 21-09-2020
{{citation}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=and|date=(help). - ↑ Europa-Park builds the Kingdom of the Minimoys, article from Le Moniteur July 29, 2013
- ↑ "Rust: Europa-Park is building a new roller coaster – Opening in 2014" (in German). Retrieved 18-10-2021.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=(help); Unknown parameter|source=ignored (help). - ↑ "ARTHUR" (in German). Retrieved 18-10-2021.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=(help); Unknown parameter|source=ignored (help). - ↑ "Accident on the attraction of Arthur and the Minimoys at Europa Park". May 28, 2014. Retrieved May 29, 2014.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|source=ignored (help) - ↑ "Europa-Park accident at "Arthur" ended fatally for worker" (in German). Retrieved 21-09-2020.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=(help); Unknown parameter|source=ignored (help). - ↑ "Arthur now open to the public at Europa Park!". May 28, 2014. Retrieved June 19, 2014.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|source=ignored (help) - ↑ Claire Peyrot (18-09-2014), Luc Besson inaugurates the attraction "Arthur in the Kingdom of the Minimoys" at Europa-Park, retrieved 21-09-2020
{{citation}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=and|date=(help); Unknown parameter|source=ignored (help). - ↑ 9.0 9.1 "Press release "Arthur in the Kingdom of the Minimoys"". Retrieved August 4, 2013.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|source=ignored (help) - ↑ "Parkworld Magazine October 2013". Retrieved 18-10-2021.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=(help); Unknown parameter|source=ignored (help). - ↑ "Parkworld Magazine September 2014". Retrieved 18-10-2021.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=(help); Unknown parameter|source=ignored (help). - ↑ 12.0 12.1 "Info for the Inverted Coaster at Europa Park". Retrieved August 4, 2013.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|source=ignored (help) - ↑ 13.0 13.1 François Mayné (June 10, 2013). "Europa-Park chooses Arthur and the Minimoys for the creation of a themed area in 2014". Retrieved August 4, 2013.
- ↑ "Video Blog "Europa-Park: new attraction 2014 - Arthur in the Kingdom of the Minimoys" (N° 1 / French)" (video). Retrieved 21-09-2020.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=(help); Unknown parameter|source=ignored (help). - ↑ "Arthur – The Ride Roller Coaster Europa-Park" (in German). Retrieved August 4, 2013.
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