Europe In The Air

[James]

Or they didn't want to deal with the operating costs of a crappy ride? Anyway I'm hoping for something unique. Not a flat, but not another simulator.

 

[wombat96]

Well, I did some more sleuthing and I totally didn't find the parks employee newsletter on purpose.

Please note: A crane will be set up in the area of the archway leading into Ireland on Saturday from 8 a.m.
to 4 p.m. We will need to stop all traffic including foot traffic for this area during this time.

#Project2018

 

[Alpenscoot]

Its still listed on the website.
https://seaworldparks.com/en/buschgardens-williamsburg/attractions/rides/europe-in-the-air

 

[The Hessian]

Wait a minute if Europe in the Air is still listed as a ride at the park. Then what in the hell is the crane in Ireland for ?

 

[James]

Never let website updates be hints. It can still be about EitA

 

[wombat96]

Its still listed on the website.
https://seaworldparks.com/en/buschgardens-williamsburg/attractions/rides/europe-in-the-air

You are correct as it's still on the mobile site, but it's off the full website. It's also off the 2017 map.

 

[JUmelSA]

its still on the full park site, jus saw it

 

[Alpenscoot]

Its also on not on the 2017 disability guide.

 

[Unagi]

Thoughts?

Interesting and neat concept but the main problem I have with it is the onride view. Facing inward and being able to see everyone else on the ride would be too much of a distraction and an obstruction.

 

[Shane]

I understand that BGW hasn't worked with Intamin in quite some time, and that the chances of BGW working with Intamin are rather small.

Larry Giles will need to leave BGW before a Intamin product is ever installed at BGW. I would be extremely surprised if that changes.

 

[CastleOSullivan]

Oceaneering has some fun concepts which are similar. I would love to see the park work with them again.

 

[Zimmy]

I've heard of numerous concepts regarding a EITA replacement, and when the time does come, I've found a ride system that would be really neat! Now, before I mention anything, I understand that BGW hasn't worked with Intamin in quite some time, and that the chances of BGW working with Intamin are rather small.

From Intamin:

Over Larry's dead body!

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I understand that BGW hasn't worked with Intamin in quite some time, and that the chances of BGW working with Intamin are rather small.

Larry Giles will need to leave BGW before a Intamin product is ever installed at BGW. I would be extremely surprised if that changes.

You beat me too it!

 

[halfabee]

What's the opening line on revamp vs. replace vs. raze?

Revamp wins! Collect your prize.

 

[Lord Robert]

Rode this once in 2015...Never again. :sick:

Rest in pieces.

 

[warfelg]

Rode this once in 2015...Never again. :sick:

Rest in pieces.

I honestly rode it a few times to get out of the heat....and to nap!

 

[Nicole]

I just don't understand all of the hate. For me EitA isn't much worse than other simulators, and I enjoy seeing the helo shots of Europe.

Is it great? No. But which of those rides are?

 

[Mushroom]

It always struck me as a poor knockoff of Soarin' with surprisingly jarring movements in comparison to the soothing visuals.

I prefer simulators to tell a story or take place in a fantasy world of absurd proportions that couldn't be delivered to the guest in any other way. Simulators like The Simpsons Ride or Despicable Me Minion Mayhem at Universal Studios are fun because they involve the rider in a unique, out-of-this-world experience that would be impossible to experience with any other ride type.

 

[Nicole]

I think they are all kinda meh. And I prefer Europe to California (not relevant now, I know). Of course Soarin is better and EitA is essentially a cheap knock off.

But at the end of the day, for me most simulators are varying degrees of uninteresting.

 

[Mushroom]

I agree with that. In many cases, simulators seem to be used simply as cheap substitutes for investing in actual, immersive scenery or ride technology.

I do hope that Battle For Eire will buck this trend, as the VR combined with motion actually designed for the video may provide a level of immersion that can only exist on this type of ride.

 

[Lord Robert]

I agree with that. In many cases, simulators seem to be used simply as cheap substitutes for investing in actual, immersive scenery or ride technology.

I do hope that Battle For Eire will buck this trend, as the VR combined with motion actually designed for the video may provide a level of immersion that can only exist on this type of ride.

They did say they were going to change/renovate the ride system so having a 360 degree, beautifully designed VR ride is just the right jolt of newfound life Ireland desperately needed.