The technology of Walibi World
Description
Back in December 2009, KIVI NIRIA visited Walibi World with a group to take a behind-the-scenes look at the technology behind the attractions together with ing. Ton Merkx to take a look behind the scenes at the technology behind the attractions. As there was an overwhelming number of applications for this activity, we had to disappoint people. Hence we are offering the same excursion again.
A visit to an amusement park, besides relaxation, often means wanting to experience the "thrill" of extreme attractions. High speeds, extreme acceleration, free falls, all things that can raise your adrenaline level considerably. At Walibi World amusement park, you can experience all this in the rollercoasters.
What you don't always realise as a visitor is what kind of technology is involved to allow the public to experience these sensations. And which safety requirements need to be imposed on both the technical installations and the operational management to ensure that everyone can go home happy and healthy.
Despite all the measures taken, accidents still sometimes happen.
Ton Merkx is Walibi World's technical manager and will show what is involved in guaranteeing safety there.
During a guided tour, he will give an impression of the installations behind the "thrill" and which techniques are used there and which developments this type of attraction has undergone and will undergo in the future.
14:00 Reception with coffee and tea
14:15 Welcome speech
14:20 Mechanical engineering in Walibi World, ing. T. Merkx (Head of Technical Services)
14:45 Tour of Walibi World
16:15 Closing
16:30 End of
Directions
- from direction Harderwijk over N306
- from direction Elburg N306
- entrance Walibi World via Vakantiepark entrance Parking in Holiday Park car park; reception in Bowling/zalencentrum.
Location
Spijkweg 30 8256 RJ Biddinghuizen
Organiser
Mechanical Engineering
Name and contact details for information
Further information via the e-mail address below.