Verbolten

Manufacturer

ZIERER

Model

Elevated Seating Coaster w/ Vertical Drop Element

Hamlet

Oktoberfest (Germany)

Official Opening

May 18, 2012

Soft Opening

May 11, 2012

Tallest Drop

88ft

Top Speed

53mph

Inversion Count

0

Launch Segments

2

Riders Per Train

16

Number of Trains

5

Height Requirement

48in

Verbolten is an indoor/outdoor ZIERER Elevated Seating Coaster that features a Vertical Drop Element. It officially opened in mid-May 2012 on the site formally occupied by the Arrow Suspended Coaster, Big Bad Wolf.

Videos​

Development Documentary​

• From Dreams to Screams: Verbolten by Devin Olson

Ride Recordings​

On-Ride Videos​

• Opening Year POV (Storm Sequence)
• Opening Year POV (Spirit Sequence)
• Opening Year POV (Wolves Sequence)
• Spring 2019 Lights-On POV
• 2012/2019 Side-by-Side POV

Backstage Footage​

• Verbolten Control Booth Screens

 

[Eric]

It used to be good though. Sound effects, sets, and all. I would say it needs more of a major refurbishment than a gutting.

 

[Nibbins]

I love that LSM screech on Verbolten...

 

[Jonesta6]

IMO if this wasn't a coaster it would have been the second large show building in Germany to have permanently closed behind CoDK. However, until the ride ultimately comes to the end of it's service life (guessing at least another 10-15 years though what do I know) I don't think the park has any interest in doing anything major with it.

Would have been cool if they could integrate a blitz coaster with the 2021 concept in that space.

 

[Mushroom]

the painful LSM screech

Hey hey HEY. That sound is one of my favorite things about Verbolten. I just love that almost breathy sound it makes sucking you into that first launch. It’s unlike any other launch I’ve ever heard, including other LSMs.

 

[wombat96]

Verbolten show building sucks (and always had, just look at the post grumbling that the show building was a lame (and play the sound of a roaring engine to cover up the painful LSM screech)

I’ve always thought the hiss of the LSM are almost the spirit of the forest beckoning us in with a loud screech. The first few times I rode it I didn’t realize it was the actual launch system making that sound entering the show building. The sound combined with the launch and the visuals from the props can be overwhelming, when they work, and when they do it’s a rather layered thematic moment that has been unfortunately greatly watered down. It’s clever in my opinion, even if this wasn’t the intent, and on the second launch a tire squeal does play briefly following the drop track.

EDIT: @Joe we may have a bluetooth mindset ?

 

[Dombot]

Why do you people shit on this ride so much? I will never understand, it's easily my favorite family coaster.

 

[Ghost of Pretzel Kaiser]

SLC Headache created the account here just because he hates that ride. He also said he never rode BBW.

 

[Nicole]

Why do you people shit on this ride so much? I will never understand, it's easily my favorite family coaster.

For some, it is just a monomania, it seems. It is also tiresome.

 

[vacoasterfanatic]

I really hope someone gets a pov during this event. I want to see how the effects are doing.

 

[Thomas]

It’s in the worst state I’ve ever seen. It’s downright unacceptable at this point

 

[Memles]

It’s in the worst state I’ve ever seen. It’s downright unacceptable at this point

I’ve definitely seen it worse, but too many lights on, for sure.

 

[Zachary]

There are so many unskinned light boxes at this point. ?

 

[vacoasterfanatic]

After hearing this I want a pov even more to see it all.

 

[matthewcsoup]

i rode it today and for the general public they couldn’t notice a thing, their are minimal lights on and the effects still work like they did when the thing opened idk what the complaints are about, the ride is phenomenal

 

[Zachary]

the effects still work like they did when the thing opened

This is objectively false. Whole panels of scenic have been removed since the ride opened—leaving unskinned light boxes hovering in the air and large sections of the event building left dark and unthemed. The light bleed through the building is also horrific now because of it.

 

[halfabee]

the effects still work like they did when the thing opened

When it opened yesterday morning, maybe.

I'm not particularly finicky about the state of amusement ride lights, sounds, and props... but even I have to admit the inside of that show building is in a bleak state.

 

[Celticdog]

It is in a bleak state inside. They really should add projections similar to Space Mountain. Sections were in total darkness.

 

[Mwe BGW]

It was in horrible shape, all the floor spotlights were on and going around the turn into the drop track you could see the entire building and track

 

[vacoasterfanatic]

Did anyone happen to get a pov yesterday?

 

[warfelg]

So sad, especially since its a ride based on atmosphere. In all honestly, I would rather see SEAS/BGW take a one year's rise budget and apply that over 2-3 years to refresh/upgrade/update theme elements of rides and paths. Yes, I know rides are paid by loan and not out of pocket, but the down payment amount could be used to do things like refresh Bolt, update EfP's effects, redo Festa Italia with new paint and design.