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

 

[Le Moose]

I keep seeing comments on FB that it’s related to the dropping mechanism, curious if anyone has heard the same from their sources?

I heard that too. I honestly can’t remember where I heard it from, maybe it was here somewhere(?)

 

[ArtsyAdrenaline]

I feel like the inside section was pretty lacking last time I rode. It'd be great to see all the lights and effects working.
id also like to see them turn all the queue TVs back on, as I feel like they added to the theming and story more.

I’m always disappointed when I’m riding and see the same projections/lights not working. I’m tired of seeing hanging white boards instead of the leaves

 

[Irishlad]

I’m always disappointed when I’m riding and see the same projections/lights not working. I’m tired of seeing hanging white boards instead of the leaves

UNITED PARKS NEEDs TO GET THEIR HEAD OUT OF THEIR……

 

[Aidansn07]

Anyone know exactly what is wrong and how long till it is running again?

 

[Le Moose]

Anyone know exactly what is wrong and how long till it is running again?

Officially from Kevin, it’s a “mechanical issue” and it’s going to take a couple of weeks (from whenever the Member Town Hall was) to get the part shipped and installed.

From what I have personally heard it’s an issue with the drop track and they’re waiting on a part.

 

[AIR]

Anyone know exactly what is wrong

Yes

How long till it is running again?

Cannot say with any certainty. It is being worked on currently.

 

[Aidansn07]

Anyone have an update on verbolten? Has the part arrived?

 

[golfburner]

Pretty sure its for the launch track. Took this today.

 

[Le Moose]

View attachment 37102

Pretty sure its for the launch track. Took this today.

That scaffolding is for the launch. They use it for annual maintenance.

 

[CoasterBroCam]

So why exactly is Verbolten closed? Does anyone know?

 

[rvadude85]

When was the last time the ride was open? Was it January? Sure is a long shutdown for the part they are waiting on.

 

[CoastersRUS]

When was the last time the ride was open? Was it January? Sure is a long shutdown for the part they are waiting on.

From what I’ve heard, it’s a very large part on the drop mechanism that Zierer had to custom manufacture

 

[netdvn]

One of the trains was sitting in the back station yesterday. It looks like they might be making some progress.

 

[Alf33]

As of today the red, yellow and green were all parked.

 

[Le Moose]

One of the trains was sitting in the back station yesterday. It looks like they might be making some progress.

Can confirm. Blue train was in the station

 

[CoasterBroCam]

I’m honestly pretty sad I won’t be doing it today but yk it is what it is

 

[MrBradferd]

I’m honestly pretty sad I won’t be doing it today but yk it is what it is

You aint missing much TBH, don't sweat it

 

[bgw enthusiasts]

blue train is finally in the station.

 

[Le Moose]

View attachment 37224blue train is finally in the station.

Can confirm. Blue train was in the station

 

[the_pantsmith]

Haven’t been since 2021, how are the indoor effects/theming holding up in the year of our lord 2025?