Английская Википедия:Bellewaerde
Шаблон:Short description Шаблон:Infobox amusement park Bellewaerde is a theme park in the West Flemish countryside at Zonnebeke near Ypres, Belgium (it is physically located just inside the Ypres municipality boundary). It was established in 1954, on the grounds of the World War I Battle of Bellewaarde. Named after an old castle in its territory that still stands near the main entrance, Bellewaerde is the oldest operating theme park in Belgium. Originally a zoo and safari, the park expanded in the early eighties to become more of a general theme- and thrillpark, catering towards teens and families. The Шаблон:Convert park is known for its beautiful gardens, marvelous landscaping and its attention to theming. Its mascotte is a lion dressed as a king, King Lion. Bellewaerde draws about 850,000 - 900,000 visitors a year and is the main theme park in Flanders.
Major rides include the first Boomerang coaster in Europe (1984), a duelling alpine coaster (Dawson Duel), a Vekoma Mad House (Houdini's Magical House), several water rides including a log flume, a river rapids ride and a spillwater ride, the Screaming Eagle vertical drop tower, various stock rides such as a pirate ship, a swing carousel, an original Zierer beetle coaster, old-timers, carousels, an octopus, tea-cups and a Jungle Cruise-like boat ride, and an entertainment schedule that changes every year. Bellewaerde's additions since 2000 are the world's first Topple Tower from Huss, El Volador (2005), a Zierer indoor coaster, Huracan (2013) a duelling alpine coaster, Dawson Duel (2017), and a Gerstlauer family coaster, Wakala (2020). In June 2019, the park opened the 3000m² Bellewaerde Aquapark, which features a variety of slides, pools, and a lazy river.[1]
History
On 3 July 1954, the Touristic Centre of Bellewaerde was founded in Zillebeke. It was opened originally as a zoo and safaripark by the Florizoone family, which also operated Meli Park in Adinkerke. In 1971, the name was changed to "Bellewaerde Park', and simplified to "Bellewaerde" in 2004. In the 1980s, the park evolved to an attraction park with rides such as the River Splash (a log flume, 1980) and the Keverbaan (a beetle coaster, 1981). In 1981, 1984 and 1985 the park was expanded with the addition of the "Far West", "Canada" and "Mexico" zones, respectively.
Bellewaerde was sold in the early 1990s to the Walibi group which in itself became part of the Six Flags Chain in 1998. Six Flags sold all of its European parks, including Bellewaerde, in 2004 to the British investment company Palamon. Bellewaerde is now part of the Grévin & Cie group, which is fully owned by Compagnie des Alpes.
In 2008, Bellewaerde officially became a zoo and a savannah-themed area was opened.
Bellewaerde is a seasonal theme park that is open for about seven months a year, from April until October. October is traditionally the month in which Bellewaerde's yearly Halloween Event takes place. Since 2005, the park also opens in the winter for few weeks during the Christmas and New Year period, decorated for the holidays with extra Christmas attractions and special entertainment.
Rides & Attractions
Current attractions and rides
| Attraction Name | Type | Year of opening | Manufacturer | Additional information | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wakala | Family roller coaster | 2020 | Gerstlauer | Height: 21 m / Length: 660 m / Top speed: 50 km/h | |
| Camp Niagara | Shoot-the-chute | 1995 | Interlink and Space Leisure | With a 20-meter drop, Niagara was the highest splash in Europe.
The ride has a bridge over the drop in which visitors can get soaked. |
Файл:Niagara Bellewaerde.JPG |
| Screaming Eagle | Shot 'n drop | 1999 | HUSS | Maximum height: 52 m
Top speed: 70 km/h |
Файл:Screaming Eagle Bellewaerde.JPG |
| Indoor playground | Playground | unknown | Inside the Canadian Tearoom | Файл:Indoorspeelruimte (2).jpg | |
| Peter Pan | Caterpillar | 1989 | Mack Rides | Used to be in the India zone of the park until 2007. In 2008 it was moved instead of the Octopus in the Canada zone. | Файл:Peter Pan (2).jpg |
| Big Chute | Hara Kiri Raft Slide | 1989 | Van Egdom | Height: 10 m | Файл:Big Chute.JPG |
| Pirate Ship | Pirate ship | 1987 | HUSS | From April 29 until May 1, 2014, Sam Clauw set a world record for "Longest ride on a amusement park ride". He sat on the ride for 50 hours straight. The stunt brought in 2350 euros which was donated to a breeding program for Amur leopards. | Файл:Bpirate@Bellewaerde.JPG |
| Dawson Duel | Duelling alpine coaster | 2017 | Wiegand | Height: 25 m / Length: 450 m
Top speed: 40 km/h 2 tracks for a duelling race. There are no breaks. The coaster is built on supports. |
Файл:Bellewaerde - Dawson Duel (C09).JPG |
| Psssht station | Barnyard | 2023 | Zamperla | Highest jump: 25 m | Файл:Bellewaerde Gold Rush tribune.jpg |
| Attraction Name | Type | Year of opening | Manufacturer | Additional information | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bengal Express | Train ride | 1972 | Space Leisure | Was originally built at the playgrounds near the entrance of the park. The trains were moved in 1988 to their current location in the India area. During the ride a tape is played with information about the lions and tigers you see. | Файл:Bengal Express (12).jpg |
| Bengal Rapid River | Rapid river | 1988 | Vekoma and Space Leisure | 8 people per boat. The boats are divided in 4 compartiments that can move independently.
Height difference: 3 m Length: 451 m |
Файл:Bengal Rapid River (5).jpg |
| Lion viewpoint | 2012 | unknown | Built as 2 jeeps sitting through a glass wall to see the lions up close. | Файл:Bengal Express (3).jpg | |
| Bengali | Stunt and diveshow | 2022 | Pool diameter: 10 m
Pool depth: 5 m Highest jump: 25 m Duration: 25 m |
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| Hampi | NebulaZ | 2023 | Zamperla | ||
| Hampi Playground | Playground | 2023 | Playground is 400m². |
| Attraction Name | Type | Year of opening | Manufacturer | Additional information | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jungle Mission | Tow boat ride | 1978 | Intamin AG | Has been renovated over the years:
Original name was "Jungle Adventure" (until 1982) 1982: renamed to "Het Zoemende Ei" (based on the Belgian comic books of Suske & Wiske) 1997: renamed to "Voodoo River" 2011: renamed to "Jungle Mission" |
Файл:Jungle mission Bellewaerde.JPG |
| Attraction Name | Type | Year of opening | Manufacturer | Additional information | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| River Splash | Log flume | 1980 | Reverchon | Tallest drop: 12 m | Файл:River Splash (1).jpg |
| Lilly's Casino | Arcade | 1987 | unknown | Lilly's Arcade is operated by a third party who quit in 2013. The arcade reopened in May 2014 under new management. | Файл:Bellewaerde Lilly's Casino.jpg |
| Shooting Gallery | Shooting gallery | 1987 | unknown | Closed and remodeled in 2006. The current Shooting Gallery is a smaller version of the old one, built with parts of the original. | Файл:Shooting Gallery, Bellewaerde.jpg |
| Attraction Name | Type | Year of opening | Manufacturer | Additional information | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boomerang | Shuttle coaster | 1984 | Vekoma | Maximum G forces: 5.2 G
Maximum speed: Шаблон:Convert First functional boomerang coaster in the world |
Файл:Boomerang.JPG |
| El Volador | Topple tower | 2005 | HUSS | Height: Шаблон:Convert
Maximum tilt: 60 degrees First topple tower built |
Файл:Elvolador@Bellewaerde.JPG |
| El Toro | Breakdance | 2006 | HUSS | Bought from Walibi Holland where it was installed until 2005 | Файл:El Toro (2).jpg |
| 4D Cinema | 4D-film | 2006 | unknown | Bellewaerde tends to change the movie every season. There are also special movies for Halloween season and the Winter season (only in 2009) | Файл:4D-cinema.jpg |
| Huracan | Indoor coaster, darkride | 2013 | Zierer | First coaster in Belgium with an onboard sound system. | Файл:Huracan à Bellewaerde.JPG |
| Attraction Name | Type | Year of opening | Manufacturer | Additional information | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carrousel | Carousel | 1983 | unknown | Файл:Bellewaerde, Carroussel.jpg | |
| Palendorp | Playground | 1985 | unknown | Renovated in 2015 | Файл:Palendorp.jpg |
| Koffietassen | Teacups | 1989 | Mack Rides | Файл:Bellewaerde Koffietassen 2.jpg | |
| Houdini's Magical House | Madhouse | 1999 | Vekoma | A Madhouse with the great Houdini as a theme. The story goes that the Great Houdini used to live there and after his mysterious death, it was opened to the public. However, Houdini's spirit lives on as he invites you in his house for one last magic trick. | Файл:Houdini@Bellewaerde.JPG |
| Flying Carrousel | Swing ride | 1999 | Zierer | Файл:Flying Carrousel.jpg | |
| Frog | Jumpin' Star | 2002 | Zamperla | Файл:Kikker, Bellewaerde.jpg | |
| Express Train | train ride | 2002 | Zamperla | Rio Grande Train | Файл:Expresstrein (2).jpg |
| Butterflies | Aerial Carousel | 2002 | Zamperla | Файл:Vlinders (1).jpg | |
| Tuff-tuff | car ride | 2002 | Zamperla | Файл:Tuff-Tuff.jpg | |
| Crazy Coach | Flying carpet | 2002 | Zamperla | Файл:Gekke koets.jpg | |
| Mini wheel | Ferris wheel | 2002 | Zamperla | Файл:Minirad, Bellewaerde.jpg | |
| Dancing Balloons | Balloon Race (ride) | 2002 | Zamperla | Файл:Dansende ballonnen (2).jpg |
Removed attractions and rides
| Name | Type | Opened | Closed | Manufacturer | Area | Reason | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cinema 180 | Cinerama | unknown | 1986 | unknown | Far West | Burned down due to a short circuit in the Enterprise's motor nearby. | |
| Enterprise | Enterprise | 1981 | 1986 | HUSS Park Attractions | Far West | Burned down due to a short circuit in the motor. | Файл:BellewaerdeFarWest.jpg |
| Tico Tico Show | Animatronics show | 1986 | 2002 | unknown | Mexico | Removed due to old age and rising maintenance costs.
Replaced by 4D Cinema. |
Файл:BellewaerdeTicoMusiciens.jpg |
| Dancing Queen | Paratroop swing ride | 1989 | 2004 | Frank Hrubetz | Mexico | Sold to De Valkenier in the Netherlands.
Replaced by El Volador. |
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| Slide | Slide | unknown | 2007 | unknown | KidsPark | Failed inspection due to old age. | |
| Monorail | Monorail | 1983 | 2007 | Mahieu | Station: Jungle
Route: Jungle, Far West, Mexico |
Removed due to material fatigue, too old to repair | Файл:Monorail Bellewaerde.JPG |
| Octopus | Octopus | 1987 | 2007 | Carrouselbouw Holland
Van Velzen |
Canada | Too old to repair.
Replaced by Peter Pan |
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| Oldtimers | Car ride | 1981 | 2009 | Metallbau Emmeln | Far West | Removed to make room for the European Bisons enclosure | |
| Los Piratas | Dark water ride | 1991 | 2012 | Mack Rides | Mexico | Removed due to old age and was no longer in compliance with fire safety.
Replaced by Huracan |
Файл:BLOSPIRATAS.JPG |
| Karting | Karts | 2003 | 2005 | unknown | Mexico | Was a paying attraction, probably removed due to lack of interest. | |
| keverbaan | kids rollercoaster | 1981 | 2022 | zierer | far west | removed to make place for a new water attraction |
Animals
Current animals
Removed animals
See also
Gallery
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El Volador.
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Screaming Eagle.
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Bengal Rapid River.
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Niagara.
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Jungle mission.
References
External links
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