Legoland Billund 2012. Polar X-Plorer is now open!

[gdoggy1678Full Fledged Donkey Enthusiast!]

That seats on the train are totally Zeirer but you know the other guys are still going to want a source/ link. Thanks for the updates!

Called it.

This ride looks like it's going to be themed quite well! I'm looking forward to seeing how it turns out!

[hydraWhich came first the turtle or the donkey?]

Anyone else think this would be an awesome replacement for Wild Arctic at Sea World Orlando?

[coasterfreak101Gimme Some Candy!]

^Was thinking the SAME thing. Or as part of these upcoming expansions (pipe dream). But most definitely.

[MacKrI Guess Donkeys Are Okay]

According to the press material the manufactorer is Zierer, and the drop will be inside the mountain. It looks like there will be some interesting near-misses as well.

Interesting element with real penguins that can be seen from the ride. After the integration of an aquarium and a ride in LEGOLAND Windsor; the next real animal and ride integration in a LEGOLAND park.

Sorry dude, I don't find anything about a manufacter in the press release.
Link?

LEGOLAND Billund today confirmed on their facebook page that the supplier is Zierer.

http://www.facebook.com/LEGOLANDBillund

[giscoStarbucks Enthusiast]

The concept artwork makes it look like a pretty cool addition to the park.

[StealthFan"Excuse me, miss, may I pound my large rooster into your donkey?"]

The fact they went with a Zierer over Intamin. I am wondering if this has something to do with the cost as im sure the complexity of the Intamin drop section over the Zierer one will add significant cost. Either way lets hope this one comes out well and allows for other Legoland parks to receive new coasters in the near future.

^By looking at the two systems...Intamin's system was far more complex, with hydraulics pulling the ride down, whereas this looks to be just a freefall, with no interruption.

[RollerCoasterSmiDumbTums]

I thought Thi13teen's drop was a gimmick and wouldn't be repeated, I have been proved wrong...

[sammmmmyI wrote the book about donkeys!]

I thought Thi13teen's drop was a gimmick and wouldn't be repeated, I have been proved wrong...

I think the drops are still a gimmick...I mean without the drop section on this specific coaster, there wouldn't be much to fuss over. They're just using this as a way to advertise the coaster.