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

[aimsterthe ghost seems to think there is a "Donkey Fairy"]

That looks great! I hope Legoland Florida gets it at some point. I love polar bears so that sounds really cool.

[DBruI will provide you with maximum pleasure.]

Did you all not see the concept art?

It's obviously going to be a Schwarzkopf...

[AndrewoplisWhen I grow up, I want to breed donkeys!]

^ I was about to mention that!


This ride sound really sweat! Its great to see more parks use the drop track element!

[gdoggy1678Full Fledged Donkey Enthusiast!]

The Viking's river splash was installed a couple of years ago by Intamin. That's why I believe that this will be an Intamin coaster. Also since Thirteen already exists, it would be way easier for Intamin them to sell one of these coasters.

I would prefer this to be a Zierer tough, since they really need to get out there with some new bigger coasters.

Don't forget that all of the parks AquaZone Attractions are built by Hegee/Zierer along with Kid power tower and a few others. But I dont care who builds it, i just want to experience one of these things.

[SoCalCoastersYoung and Stupid! I blame my parents.]

You know, there's a park in California that could really use a new coaster like this, since the last new one was over seven years ago...

The last brand new major thing at Legoland CA was built nearly four years ago now..

I'm still sticking with my Zerier theory. It seems as if Zerier is to the Lego Parks as Intamin is to Hershey.

As for the theming, based on the concept art, I imagine it will start out above ground, do a good majority of te layout, the. Have the drop and darkride section as the finale ala Th13teen. Also, I suspect Polar Bears will play a major role in the ride seeing as they are strongly emphasized in the concept animation.

Just thinking out loud here...

Edit: Also, don't forget that technically speaking, while they are their own separate companies, Blackstone does own both Merlin and Busch Entertainment, and I wouldn't be surprised if some kind of multi-attraction deal contract has been established as possibly a slightly cheaper way to add additions to both companies' parks.

[cal1br3ttoWhy do I still have a donkey title???]

For some reason this made me think of the Wild Arctic motion simulator at SeaWorld.

Sounds like this will be a fun ride and a good draw for the park. Looking forward to seeing how the theming turns out.

[Gerstlauer1A zonkey is a cross between a zebra and a donkey.]

Right now there is a live press meeting going on in Legoland Billund and they are updating live with concept arts an pictures on their official facebook page.

Source: http://www.facebook.com/#!/LEGOLANDBillund

Here is the concept arts that has been revealed so far:

[simon8899If the donkey is rockin, don't come knockin!]

Judging from the artwork it'll most likely be a Zierer Force Three or Five - maybe similar to the Feuerdrache at Legoland Germany.

On the track layout artwork I somehow miss the announced drop element....

[vekoma_fanNorway Smells Like Farts]

i would guess it would be riiiight here

[TPDaveI know EXACTLY where my passport is!]

Nice, I just hope the ride lives up to the concept art! If it goes down well it would be awesome to see a few more of these at the other Legoland parks.