PTR - Drouwenerzand - The Netherlands

Hi everyone,

 

I visited a park that was new for me... Yes there are still new parks for me in The Netherlands and this one has a credit too.

 

The admission price is very low. For only € 11,50 you get admission, free drinks, free Ice cream and free FOOD. Like the thread description says the park is very small and filled with "old" carnival rides.

 

There are two "remarkable" rides A credit, it's a small spinning coaster!!!! and a very insane flatride, I could only ride it twice that day.

 

It's just one of those relaxed family parks with a great atmosphere.

 

 

Pictures....

Of course we travelled in good old "dutch" style.

Park entrance.

Always read the park rules before you enter.

And the lovely admission list.

You can't start a report without the park map. Sorry but this was the best map I could find.

And don't forget about the directions. Very important too.

Let's head to the first ride. It's a Disney Rip-off.

A totally out of shape Donald.

Ride in action.

It's like Goofy, Superman and the statue of liberty had sex.

Next ride.

You had to use pedals to let it go around.

See!!

Twister twisted.

All of the rides were taken right of the fair and put in here.

For all the Carousel fanatics.. and I know they're out there.

Tissues!!

And now the spinning coaster with two names. Spinning coaster and Jungle.

So would it count for two credits too?

Coaster car.

Station picture!!

You can feel the speed in this picture.

The little man could almost ride everything in this park.

and the big man too.

POV lifthill.

Backside of the ride.

First drop!!!

Some behind the scenes pictures of the coaster.

Lower half.

With the train.

Through the backdrop.

Rockin tug.

I'm not sure if this one was a fair ride but it probably was.

Time to fresh up a little.

Yeah free Ice cream. Some people will be so jealous right now.

and free drinks. Ok no soft drinks, no beer only lemonade but it was refreshing.

Next up the Oldtimers.

It even has a tunnel!

See!! Shall I take it?

Let's do it!!

Station picture.

Pass the Carousel.

Ahhh.

Time to relax in the Telephone Museum.

She reminded me of Angelina Jolie.

Back to the 80's

Wild West swing.

Very Wild and West.

Pirate ship.

It's one of those smaller models.

But it has great airtime.

Strange.

Me with a very famous indian.

What's better a Superkick..

Or a Top-Flight Deck?

We're getting hungry. Let's see Buffet 1 or 2...

Buffet 3. Let's have all 3.

It's all free you know.

There are fries, Frikandellen, Kroketten and burgers.

I've learned on the Europetrip that it's important to document your food.

There are some playgrounds too.

In the meanwhile the terraces filled up.

Tramps.

This park even got park transport.

Choo Choo!!

Now the most insane flatride!!

Looking harmless?

It was very disorientating.

I'm still suffering from back problems.

That's me riding it.

Son enjoying it, Dad prays.

Self operating bumperboats.

Good combo, No ride op, water and litlle kids.

I guess no one has drowned yet.

Bumper cars.

Bumper cars building.

Red, White and Blue.

Newest part of the park.

It's a big square with only one ride on it but I gues this i where they plan future expansion.

The happy sailor.

Last ride of this report and I think there aren't any more rides at this park at all. Donkey Track!!!

There you go Larry!

He will shoot you.

This ride is so TPR approved.

It's self operated too.

Don't do anything stupid!!!

Thanks for reading!!

Hans - I'll add to the Park Index later today

 

1 - I love the ParaJump

 

2 - Can adults ride the Donkey Track?

 

3 - I'm a nice American

 

thanks

Great report Hans.

 

Never heard of this park. I looks like a nice place. And the ticketprice is a bargain with all the free food, icecream and drinks.

Very cool find...do we know who makes that 'kiddie portable spinning coaster'?

Eos rides (Italian company)

 

rcdb has as interesting snippet on the history of the coaster

rcdb.com/2944.htm

I wish the US had a small all-inclusive park like this. This looks like a fun place and I would spend my whole day on the Para-Jumper

 

When you said spinning coaster, I didn't expect something so small! However it does look like fun. Wouldn't be a bad backyard ride

Hans - I'll add to the Park Index later today

 

1 - I love the ParaJump

 

2 - Can adults ride the Donkey Track?

 

3 - I'm a nice American

 

thanks

 

Yes I think adults can ride the Donkey Track none of the adults did ride it but there were no operators near so I assume it is ok to ride.

 

Larry I know you are American and Nice..... How could 1 night drinking with TPR cause this? I think I will never hear the end of this!!!

 

Thanks Larry

 

 

---Hans

This report made me laugh out Loud twice!! First your quote Hans that all food must be documented and then Larry's response.

 

And as further information. I thought the Rocking tug was special fabricated for Drouwernerzand to look like a Hunnebed. They are very proud of it.

 

(A hunnebed is a tomb made of large rocks that can be found all over the North East part of the Netherlands. Just for you Nice people to understand what a hunnebed is )

Relaxing in the telephone museum looked like fun! Dank u wel!

 

Edit: I forgot to say "Dag!" as well. And Vijf!

^

 

Geen dank Robin it's been my pleasure.

 

Are that all of the Dutch words you know. I thought that you could order someting in Dutch?

 

And the ticketprice is a bargain with all the free food, icecream and drinks.

 

 

It's even cheaper than going to McDonalds.

 

----Hans

Great find, Hans, thanks for the report. Somehow I've missed this one.

 

And the ticketprice is a bargain with all the free food, icecream and drinks.

 

 

It's even cheaper than going to McDonalds.

 

----Hans

 

Too bad there is no free beer

^

 

I know, every park should have free beer. A drunk place is always a happy place!!

 

---Hans

See!! Shall I take it?

 

Let's do it!!

 

LETS DO IT!!

 

I've learned on the Europetrip that it's important to document your food.

 

See now we all got to experience what you ate, and our lives are much better off! Good thing you learned from the best! Anything else I/Mike/Chris can help you with?

 

Thanks for posting this report, it looks like quite the little park! Looks like there is a lot to do next time I head across the pond.