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| Mahuka | |
|---|---|
| Walibi Rhône-Alpes | |
| Location | Walibi Rhône-Alpes |
| Park section | Exotic Island |
| Coordinates | 45°37′12″N 5°34′18″E / 45.619997°N 5.571537°E |
| Status | Under construction |
| Opening date | 2024 |
| Replaced | Aqualibi |
| General statistics | |
| Type | Steel – Launched |
| Manufacturer | Intamin |
| Lift/launch system | Tire launch |
| Height | 59.1 ft (18.0 m) |
| Length | 1,968.5 ft (600.0 m) |
| Speed | 41.6 mph (66.9 km/h) |
| Inversions | 3 |
| Capacity | 600 riders per hour |
| Height restriction | 120 cm (3 ft 11 in) |
| Trains | 2 trains with 9 cars. Riders are arranged 1 across in a single row for a total of 9 riders per train. |
| Website | Official website |
| Mahuka at RCDB | |
Mahuka is an upcoming single rail
History[edit]
Background[edit]
Liechtenstein-based Intamin had developed the Hot Racer concept by September 2019, a single rail coaster model that would incorporate motorized tire launches. The first of these opened at Luna Park Sydney as Big Dipper in December 2021.[1]
The park's Exotic Island area had its roots in a gradual reworking of the park's themes in 2014, laying a foundation for what could eventually be developed.[2] Sister park Walibi Belgium concurrently began implementing their new Polynesian-themed Exotic World area with the opening Tiki-Waka (roller coaster) in 2018 and Kondaa in 2020.[3] Splitting the two-phase precinct into lighter and more sombre themes, a similar model was pursued for Walibi Rhône-Alpes.[2] Officials initially considered instead revamping the existing Aqualibi waterpark into a standalone year-round destination; it remained closed in 2020 per the COVID-19 pandemic before management decided to remove it in favor of the dry park.[4][5]
Walibi Rhône-Alpes first announced Exotic Island in May 2021, which would see three new rides spread out between 2022 and 2025 at a total investment of €15 million.[6] Compagnie des Alpes later publicly signed an Intamin contract on November 17, 2021 at the IAAPA Expo in Orlando, Florida, agreeing to produce a new coaster for Walibi Rhône-Alpes' 45th anniversary in 2024.[7]
Construction[edit]
Demolition of the former Aqualibi waterpark began during the summer of 2021 and continued into the winter.[8][9] Foundations and rebar began going into the ground by March 2023.[10] Intamin coaster parts began arriving and were first installed in June.[11] Assembly moved quickly throughout the summer, with the highest piece of track installed on the top hat on July 25, 2023.[12] The final few rails were installed in October
Promotion[edit]
Characteristics[edit]
Statistics[edit]
Mahuka is 59.1 feet (18.0 m) tall, 1,968.5 feet (600.0 m) long, and reaches a top speed of 41.6 mph (66.9 km/h). The coaster runs with two nine-passenger trains, which seat passengers inline for one rider per car.
Theme[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ "Opening of Big Dipper". Intamin. December 26, 2021. Retrieved May 11, 2024.
- ^ a b "Interview with Fabien Manuel on MAHUKA at Walibi Rhône-Alpes". themeparks-eu.com. May 8, 2024. Retrieved May 11, 2024.
- ^ "Mega Coaster Kondaa – Walibi Belgium". aab-fr.com. May 4, 2021. Retrieved May 11, 2024.
- ^ "Projet d'expansion pour Aqualibi Rhône-Alpes: Aqualibi Exotic Island". ParcPlaza.net (in Italian). May 9, 2018. Retrieved May 11, 2024.
- ^ "Le parc aquatique de Walibi Rhône-Alpes restera fermé cet été". lyonmag.com (in French). May 17, 2020. Retrieved May 11, 2024.
- ^ Soléger, Aurélie (May 21, 2021). "Dans les coulisses de Walibi Rhône-Alpes, à quelques jours de sa réouverture". Le Dauphiné libéré (in French). Retrieved May 11, 2024.
- ^ @FMayne1 (November 18, 2021). "Et une belle annonce ! La zone sera complétée par d'autres nouveautés..." (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ Olivier-P (August 22, 2021). "[Walibi Rhône-Alpes] Mahuka - Hot Racer Intamin (2024)". CoastersWorld. Retrieved May 11, 2024.
- ^ @WalibiRA (February 6, 2022). "𝗔𝘃𝗼𝘂𝗲𝘇 𝗾𝘂𝗲 𝘃𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗮𝘃𝗲𝘇 𝗲𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗲 𝗱𝗲 𝗹𝗮 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗲𝗻 𝗯𝗼𝘂𝗰𝗹𝗲..." (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ notre_jumble (April 12, 2023). "Les premiers footers du coaster Intamin..." Instagram. Retrieved May 11, 2024.
- ^ @nonoepf (June 22, 2023). "Et voici quelques photos du chantier mener par Intamin 😉..." (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ @coasterclub (July 25, 2023). "It's just a big puzzle!..." (Tweet) – via Twitter.