Joris en de Draak

Joris en de Draak (Dutch: [ˈjoːrɪs ɛn də ˈdraːk]; English: George and the Dragon) is a wooden racing coaster in the theme park Efteling, based on the legend of Saint George.

Joris en de Draak
Both trains going up the lift hill
Efteling
Park section Ruigrijk
Coordinates 51°38′49″N 5°03′09″E
Status Operating
Opening date July 1, 2010 (2010-07-01)
Cost €13,000,000
Replaced Pegasus
General Statistics
Type Wood – Racing
Manufacturer Great Coasters International
Model Racing roller coaster
Lift/launch system Chain
Water Vuur (Fire)
Height 82 ft (25.0 m) 82 ft (25.0 m)
Drop 78.7 ft (24.0 m) 78.7 ft (24.0 m)
Length 2,657.5 ft (810.0 m) 2,657.5 ft (810.0 m)
Speed 46.6 mph (75.0 km/h) 46.6 mph (75.0 km/h)
Inversions 0 0
Duration 2:00 2:00
Capacity 1750 riders per hour
Height restriction 110 cm (3 ft 7 in)
Trains 4 trains with 12 cars. Riders are arranged 2 across in a single row for a total of 24 riders per train.
Joris en de Draak at RCDB
Pictures of Joris en de Draak at RCDB

History and details

The dragon in the evening.

This roller coaster, built in the place of the 2009 demolished wooden coaster Pegasus, has two trains competing to get to the finish. One is based on water, the other on fire. A total of four Millennium Flyer trains with 12 cars each are used. Riders are arranged two across in a single row for a total of 24 riders per train, totaling a capacity of 1700 riders per hour.

The attraction's theming, including a 12-metre-high (39 ft) fire-breathing animatronic dragon, was designed by P&P Projects.[1]

Awards

Joris en de Draak was ranked in the Amusement Today's Golden Ticket Awards for best new ride of 2010 with 4% of the vote, to come in fifth place.[2]

Golden Ticket Awards: Best New Ride for 2010
Ranking
5[2]

References

  1. "Our Projects". P&P Projects. Retrieved 2 February 2014.
  2. "Amusement Today — Golden Ticket Winners 2010" (PDF). Amusement Today. Archived from the original (PDF) on July 24, 2011. Retrieved December 30, 2012.
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