Parc Astérix — Project 2028: New Londinium feat. Coaster + Darkride

[CarterGee]

Really? We didn't have a place to discuss international parks before this!? Weird! (or did we? ha.)

Anyways - Montu? http://www.potionmagix.fr/forumix/nouvelle-zone-attraction-2012-parc-asterix-t1271-880.html

 

[Unagi]

This is a custom layout. The only similarities are the support colors. The track for this is a lighter shade of blue than Montu.

I'm doing a big Euro-trip next year and I can't wait to ride this.

 

[CarterGee]

Yeah, yeah, clearly it isn't a Montu clone, but boy, does it look a whole hell of a lot like one

 

[Unagi]

^It really doesn't!

After looking closer at the layout for this new ride I realized this is far different from Montu. Montu's first 3 inversions (loop, Immelman and zero-g) are pretty standard B&M fare. This one for Parc Asterix will have a unique first drop then turn immediately to the right for an Immelman then goes into an over banked right turn (much like Silver Bullet at Knotts), into a vertical loop then into a dive loop. The layout is more spread out than Montu is and seems to have more direction changes. And it will have an underwater tunnel.

 

[CarterGee]

not the layout. was just commenting on the colors. clearly it isnt a montu clone...

 

[HAJiME]

It's also ancient Egyptian themed. It's weirdly Montuish.

 

[Unagi]

Yes this ride was initially announced as a 2021 attraction but I just got word that it has been pushed back a year because the park is facing a few environmental issues and hurdles with its construction. I'll post more details when I find out more info about this.

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[Unagi]

Here's a rendering of Toutatis. The park's upcoming coaster for 2023.

I'm curious to see how the top hat and back half of the layout will interact with their giant Mack bobsled La Trace du Hourra and I do like how the launches will be integrated into the midway so we can watch them up close.





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[Logang]

V-Seating...? ?

 

[b.mac]

It's the same stadium seating arrangement that most Intamin's have had since they started making the hypercoasters in 1999.

 

[ControlsEE]

It's the same stadium seating arrangement that most Intamin's have had since they started making the hypercoasters in 1999.

So not ThighCrush trains?

 

[b.mac]

nope. odds are we wont see those again.

 

[Unagi]

Clearing for Toutatis is underway.

 

[EdK]

I visited this park back in 2016 and really enjoyed it. The hotel on site is really nice and the dinner buffet was really good with a nice selection of wine. This will just be another excuse to visit France again.

 

[horsesboy]

So the question is which opens first this or Pantheon

 

[Unagi]

Toutatis has gone vertical. The zero-g stall is the first part to go up!

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[DE_Creative]

This layout looks absolutely stunning. This ride has been flying under the radar a bit but it looks like a winner

 

[b.mac]

Oh yeah that's right. I forgot the French were capable of good things...

 

[Unagi]

This layout looks absolutely stunning. This ride has been flying under the radar a bit but it looks like a winner

This will be the largest expansion in Parc Astérix' history (around $32 million).. In addition to the coaster they are building a playground and a new quick service restaurant. Also the queue will meander underneath their gigantic Mack bobsled La Trace du Hourra.

 

[panopticon31]

This thing seems like Pantheons slightly more extreme sibling