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7/19/2016 0 Comments

New rides coming to Enchanted Village (Park Update)

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Today we've got a great update from the Pacific Northwest and Wild Waves and Enchanted Village where they are making some great changes this season with a couple of new rides and general improvements. 
Be sure to check out the great update from Gary below. 

Written by Gary Taylor
Looking at the new gate that was built for direct entry into Enchanted Village (the ride side), as part of their change for this season where you can either pay for just the amusement park side, or you can get the Water Park/Amusement Park combo.
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Inside of the park looking out towards the new gate. You can also see some of the pieces for the enterprise and S&S tower they're adding this year.
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From the location of the new gate looking into the park (as a sort of "this is what you'll see when you enter")
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The Scrambler has been moved up the hill towards Timberhawk. The all new Enterprise is being built in the old spot for the Scrambler. 
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Part of the S&S tower that has not yet been installed. They have not yet named it, but had a contest to do so, and they have narrowed it down to three choice for a vote. The names are Brain Drain (leader the last time I had checked the voting page), Summit Plummet, and Shooting Star.
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The S&S Tower is going up and should give a great view. 
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The enterprise awaiting assembly. The supports are near the scrambler, and the other parts are in the parking lot near the new gate.
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Over at Timberhawk they demolished the old picture booth that has not been in used for some time, and replaced it with a wood hawk carving. ​
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The wave pool has waves once again after not having them for a few years (which was one of the major complaints on the parks Facebook page)
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Thanks to Gary for a great update from this out of the way park. Looks like they are making some great changes and additions. 

If you are are going to be up in the Seattle area be sure to check out "Emerald City History Walks" where you can hang out with Gary and learn some great history of the area. 

Related Updates: 
  • ​Colombian Adventures with Chris: Part One and Part Two
  • Castle Park Riverside - Trip Report and Park Update
  • Galaxyland and Calaway Park
  • Puyallup Spring Fair
  • Wonder La park in Kerala, India Part One and Part Two


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7/7/2016 0 Comments

Colombian Adventures with Chris: Part Two

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Today it's time to venture back to Colombia with Chris as his adventures continue at Parque del Cafe which of course means Montaña Rusa and Krater as well as a whole bunch of other random fun stuff for you to enjoy. Be sure your'e all caught up with "Colombian Adventures with Chris: Part One" first.  - Gregg 

Written by Christopher DeRosa
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Viva Columbia was our chariot of the skies during our stay in Colombia, used it 3 times. This flight, I believe, was around $26usd.
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After checking in, we had time (according to the website) to check out a medium sized coaster about 20 minutes out of town, so off we went!
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So here’s our one and only picture of Karting Cross and it’s coaster, because the park was closed. The helpful guy at the front said that the restaurant is open, not the park. He’ll update the website, he told our taxi driver. It actually seemed like a cool place, and we had a free day coming up, so maybe we’ll give it another shot (long story short, it rained, we didn’t).
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Since we paid for the taxi for the afternoon, our driver took us to a beautiful overlook above the city, from which you can see 3 states and a big slice of Coffee Country.
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I don’t get too disappointed at missed credits, and I had no problem relaxing, having an awesome coffee, and taking in the view. We were at a lower elevation than Bogota, it was warmer, and we could finally breathe again.
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We drove across this bridge. It’s the highest? tallest? …somethingest in Colombia.
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The next day, after an hour and a half drive through the jungle…
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We arrived at Parque del Cafe!
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Where we got our next bit of unexpected news…apparently, Krater is closed! Oh No! And the Train! Damn!
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Hooray, though! We were overly happy to be at this park. It’s one of the main attractions of the trip, and it was surreal to finally be there.
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The park is mostly at the bottom of a hill, but is also on the hill, and the top. The entrance is actually at the top.
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Most visitors opt to take the teleferico down to the bottom of the park, so we followed them down.
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Looking back up
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Half of the lower part of the park. Krater in the distance.
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It’s hard to see, but there’s also a chairlift that takes you most of the way down the hill.
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The teleferico drops you off in this traditional plaza, and from there you can begin to explore the large park.
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The kids log flume, and the adult one in the distance.
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Our first coaster of the day, Montaña Rusa! Many of you may recognize this one from Worlds of Fun. I don’t because I’m from California.
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The excitement was on! In a way, this was like the ‘signature ride’ of the whole trip.
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I took a bunch of pictures so I can share them with you.
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Another angle
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Same angle with some dude blocking the view.
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After a couple rides on Montaña Rusa, we continued along in the park. For scale, you can make out the teleferico in the distance.
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And now, a bunch of pictures of Krater:
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By far, the most modern coaster in the Country.
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I would say newest, but I think Spinning Coaster at Multiparque is newer.
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Wait a minuteeeeeee…what’s that I see?
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OMG it’s running! Miracles do happen!
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And by running I mean testing with water dummies, and not open. I even tried the whole bribe method, which was almost going to work for about $30, but then he said I’d have to pay off the other 4 guys up there as well. So no.
Editors Note: Come on Chris, it was only $150 to ride a coaster? Enthusiast fail. ;) 
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This is a horse trail. Horse riding is a normal, non-uncharge attraction. But you can only do it once.
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And here are a bunch of people on said horses, taking said ride. That is not a lottery spinner, it has something to do with coffee.
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Heck yes!
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By far, the most tame tower I’ve been on. But the locals loved it.
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Here’s the larger flume, which absolutely drenches you, but I know what you’re thinking.
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You’d rather look at this instead. At some point, they installed a 2nd train.
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Random ‘We’re in Colombia’ scenery shot.
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This was the main dining area of the park. Lots of choices.
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This is what we ate, and it was delicious! (it’s not horse this time)
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After lunch, we sort of relaxed and took in the park. Our driver insisted that we stay till 5, and we’re glad he did.
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We caught the one “Show de Cafe” for the day. We had no idea what to expect, but it turned out to be a folklorico type show, educating us on the history of Coffee in Colombia, through dance. No photos during the show.
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There was a large bamboo jungle, and we obviously walked through that.
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Lots of bridges, and little covered paths. The park reminded me of the San Diego Wild Animal Park, but with rides instead of animals.
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You can get totally lost in here and not really worry about it.
That's going to wrap it up for Part Two of Chris' amazing trip. We'll have Part Three up soon which includes much more from  Parque del Cafe and of course more Montaña Rusa including some awesome nerd shots for you to enjoy. 

Thanks again to Chris for sending us these awesome pics. Be sure to let Chris know how much you appreciate him sharing his report. 

Related Updates: 
  • Colombian Adventures with Chris: Part One
  • Galaxyland and Calaway Park
  • Puyallup Spring Fair
  • Wonder La park in Kerala, India (Part 1)
  • Wonder La park in Kerala, India (Part 2)


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