Parks in the winter months, such as: what happens behind the scenes?

Most theme parks have been around at this time of the year are still open, others close, just be aware their doors to the public. What are the options there are behind-the-scenes be made? NU.nl calls to the two amusement parks in the area.

In the Lebanon during the winter months of no riding roller coasters to be found. After the Fright Nights in October and will close the amusement park Walibi Holland, always the ports are available. "Over the years, the roller coasters are a lot of g-forces to endure", " said Mandy van der Tak it out. "So, which attractions should now be ready to be made for the next season. Each year, they will be re-examined."

in Addition to gesleutel of the cars, and the inspection of the roller coaster, it is going to maintain the winter is still in the distance, the theme park Walibi. The theme Speedzone will get a major overhaul. Thus, the drive of the roller coaster that Life is renewed, and the bars look quite different. "Everything needs to be for the 4th of april is once again fully operational," says Van der Tak.

Maintenance, while the park is open -

the Car is in otherwise working for, the Efteling theme park is open all year round. "We can divide our maintenance over the season," said Steven van Gils, from. "Some of the attractions are out of time to maintain, others will just close. Each of the roller-coaster ride, connect with us for at least one week a year."

The temperature may be a limiting factor. "Roller coasters are to be charged, and suppliers to define the circumstances under which they are allowed to run," says Van Gils. "George and the Dragon, and it is, for example, weersgevoelig. In the cold and snow, it may be that the close should be. Each roller coaster, there are different health and safety requirements. All the attractions will be there every morning to check."

"The Baron 1898 is a lot better laid out, in the winter, being open to it", going to fashion fair continues. "It's as if the Python, which was two years ago to rebuild. Achtbaanbouwers, there may be still better to make sure the job is hardy, it is."

at the Walibi amusement park closes in the winter and working on the maintenance of the sites. (Photo: NU.nl)
Additional stoves and indoor queues,
But the visitors as well? Especially the queues that are in a pretty bad place to be in winter temperatures. Van Gils: "We have extra heaters to achieve on the occasions when it is really cold. But it does make a difference, a lot of that, a lot of the queues in the us are covered. Outside of waiting to hear, usually for the roller coaster. And, in case of extreme cold, it would obviously have to close down."

for now, however, in any case it is a mild winter. "The Flying Dutchman", can therefore, for example, a longer offer," says Van Gils, of the Bar. "There is a good selection. In this regard, it is maintained, however, have an advantage. But, on the other hand, you'll get more atmosphere if the weather is a bit colder and there is snow on the ground. That is the experience with additional entertainment, and a bonfire, where people also have to come out."

Van der Tak know that the theme park Walibi is a winteruitstapje. "We are really looking for a achtbanenpark. There are few or no binnenattracties. In the winter, you'll be sitting, anyway, with a declining number of visitors. For us, it is operationally not feasible to open."

During the winter months, also during the winter season, less visitors, than in summer, and know Of fashion fair. "Especially during the week, you will see that it will calm down a bit. But it is certainly still cost-effective to be open. There are always school trips, or those with a day off. Also, be nice to all be able to walk again."

After 34 years of riding in the Bobsled during the winter season to be his last ride