2014 Neuheit: Ihu's Breakaway Falls (Falltürrutschen) @ Aquatica Orlando

[Mario M.]

Was Aquatica in Orlando bauen wird ist noch ein gut gehütetes Geheimnis, bis jetzt ist nur die Höhe von 105 feet bekannt (32m):

Something tall is coming to Aquatica in 2014.

A few weeks ago, an orange height-test balloon was spotted over Aquatica. This type of balloon is commonly used by theme parks to check sight lines for new attractions. Speculation at the time had the balloon 50 feet off the ground.

That info was incorrect ... the balloon was actually more than 100 feet high and that means something very new and very tall is coming to Aquatica in Orlando in 2014!

Our incredible designers haven’t shared details of the new attraction, but they've confirmed it will be the tallest water thrill ride of its type in Orlando. Stay tuned for more information!

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[Mario M.]

Es wird wohl eine Falltürrutsche:

SPECIAL "SCREAM" PEEK AT AQUATICA ORLANDO'S NEW WATER THRILL RIDE - YouTube

 

[Mario M.]

Ein neues Video ist aufgetaucht:

Second "Scream" Peek of Aquatica Orlando's Newest Water Thrill Ride Coming in 2014 - YouTube

Besonders interessant ist die Videobeschreibung!

Get ready to brave a watery free-fall at Aquatica Orlando's all-new water thrill slide coming in 2014 -- Ihu's Breakaway Falls. The drop slide will be the tallest, steepest and only multi-slide ride of its kind in Orlando.The slide is named after Ihu, Aquatica Orlando's colorful gecko, who searches for the biggest thrills, steepest hills and the coolest spills in the waterpark.

 

[Chris B.]

3 Rutschen nebeneinander? Wenn das so stimmt, wird das optisch ein echter Hingucker.

 

[Mario M.]

So wird das Logo der Rutschen aussehen (war im Video auch schon zu sehen):

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[Mario M.]

Endlich sind alle Details bekannt:
Ihu's Breakaway Falls

Aquatica Orlando Releases "Daring" Drop Slide Details

Aquatica Orlando's new attraction, Ihu's Breakaway Falls, will have a grand opening on May 9th, as announced by the park today. Billed as the "tallest, steepest, and only multi-drop tower slide of its kind in the southern United States," Ihu's Breakaway Falls is sure to attract thrill seekers to the park for its debut.

Standing almost 80 feet tall (105 feet when counting the slide structure and cover), the attraction will consist of four separate high speed slides. Three of the slides utilize a drop-away floor to start the action, while the other has a more traditional start.

The three riders in the drop-away boxes will be able to watch each other as they are randomly dropped - making the anticipation of the start a part of the fun. “With four unique slide paths, Ihu’s Breakaway Falls brings a whole new level of thrill to Aquatica Orlando,” said Bryan Nadeau, Aquatica Orlando vice president. “Riders can step into three breakaway boxes or test their bravery on a fourth open slide for a different, but just as thrilling experience. No matter which slide you choose, once you get to the top, the only way down is down.”

To add even more excitement to the premier of the slide, Aquatica Orlando has released several fun facts on the attraction:

• Ihu’s Breakaway Falls features the tallest, steepest, longest and only multi-drop tower slides of their kind in the southern United States.
• At nearly 80 feet tall, Ihu’s Breakaway Falls has the tallest and steepest 360-degree spirals in the southern United States.
• Those who dare to brave Ihu’s Breakaway Falls will experience an almost vertical drop for nearly 40 feet, the steepest in the southern United States.
• Ihu’s Breakaway Falls is the longest water thrill slide of its kind featuring three “breakaway boxes” and four completely different slide paths. Once the floor disappears, riders will drop 20-24 feet per second.
• Ihu’s Breakaway Falls is the only high-speed water thrill slide in the world that propels guests through four, 360-degree spirals.

Die wichtigste Info für uns: Die Rutschen werden ca. 24m hoch

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[Mario M.]

Neues Video vom Youtubechannel des Parks:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iTJO7ZsooMQ

 

[Mario M.]

Das Grundgerüst steht!

Nun wurde die erste Falltürbox installiert:

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[Mario M.]

Letzte Nacht hat der Rutschenturm sein Dach aufgesetzt bekommen:

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[Mario M.]

3 Bilder von der FB Seite von ProSlide

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[americancoasterfan]

Hier ist auch nochmal ein Bild, kann es kaum erwarten in fünf Wochen vor Ort zu sein.
Dann werde ich Euch soooooo viel berichten.

Quelle: SWF-Aquatica2014

 

[Mario M.]

Heute wurde das letzte Rutschensegment eingesetzt:

Die Eröffnung ist am 9. Mai!

The final slide section was installed today at Aquatica Orlando’s newest slide, Ihu’s Breakaway Falls. More than 200 sections are bolted together to make Orlando’s tallest, steepest and only multi-drop tower slide of its kind.

Ihu’s Breakaway Falls opens May 9.

The slide propels guests through one of four, 360-degree spirals. With slides nearly 80 feet tall, thrill seekers will face their fears and each other. Riders will step into one of three clear “breakaway boxes,” and watch each other fall one-by-one as the floor underneath them disappears or, those with less bravery can go down the fourth non-dropping open slide.

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[Mario M.]

Ein neues Video ist online:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=adcqn0-ineg

 

[Mario M.]

Die ersten Gäste durften schon Proberutschen:

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=10152088017516235

Link für Mobilgeräte

 

[Mario M.]

Fertig und eröffnet:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ils-V3mBWRE