Coastin' Thru Europe Episode 7: PHANTASIALAND (Day One)

[@PolyRocketMatt]

Praise to Eric Daman, the designer of all these phantastic worlds. Themepark community really suffered a loss, may he rest in peace.

[@SwissMaps455]

Is that the end of fantastic rides in phaintasialand ??

[@Thrillingexplorer]

@@SwissMaps455 he still has left concept for the next 5-10 years but getting something like Rookburgh and Klugheim will be unlikely

[@cslkenny]

@@SwissMaps455 they plan years in advance so concepts were likely done for a couple more projects, and given the unique style PHL has become known for they will find creatives to continue that no matter what I’m sure

[@dolovo_gaming3081]

@@Thrillingexplorer from what I recall they even plan 10 years ahead, so I asume enough material to work from

[@PolyRocketMatt]

@@SwissMaps455 Probably not, I'm quite sure Phantasialand will have thought of this and recruited teams to work in similar styles, but their future expansions might be composed different (I wouldn't know). I guess we'll see in the future.

[@chrisogrady28]

It's crazy how every single ride is like the best in the world at it's thing. Best log flume, best rapids, best mine train, best flying coaster, best top spin, top tier launch, top tier invert, top tier spinning coaster, amazing food everywhere (including genuinely great vegan food across the entire park). Phantasia is just insane.

[@CoasterEverything]

And best theming 😉

[@KingJohnson1985]

@@CoasterEverything by miles xD

[@CoasterCheetah]

I’ve been waiting for this video since the series was announced. Phantasialand is my #1 park that I want to visit.

[@Steve-cl5tq]

I agree

[@CoasterEverything]

It’s genuinely incredible

[@TheMinecrafterLP1507]

I was lucky enough to get a night ride front row on Taron and FLY and trust me, that’s stupidly insane because the rides are even faster then they are normally and there is fog everywhere also coming from the underground and everything seems even more mythical and crazy. It’s a must witness. Go there in the December at the winter dream time when you are able to witness night rides. Empty park and insane rides. Will go there on 23 December

[@uweklonker3799]

Night ride on f.l.y. What

[@MartnMann]

Yeah I was there durig the "Wintertraum" and riding those Rides when Its dark, theyre so damn intense and beautiful

[@brittariedel3446]

Yes. I definitely recommend that too. We went there in December and the night rides are spectacular and breathtaking. A night ride on F.L.Y. is really magical.

[@googleknowsus8184]

@@brittariedel3446👀👀👀👀👀

[@Sylazzz]

The park will be empty in december? In January it was as full as in the Sommer...good to know.

[@MaJoRMJR]

Even the smaller rides are themed amazingly, it's definitely a bucket list park for any coaster enthusiast

[@lessgo5214]

Fun fact: Geister Rikscha is the oldest (still operating) attraction at phantasialand. It operates since 1981.

[@saberline152]

weren't they gonna refurbish it soon?

[@lessgo5214]

@@saberline152 no

[@Blasulz1234]

@@lessgo5214 it was speculated to be torn down and replaced, but since they can expand in the future, they probably won't do it any time soon

[@lessgo5214]

@@Blasulz1234 half of the layout is under the whole Chinatown area Ok not the whole because Hotel Ling Bao opened 2003

[@Blasulz1234]

@@lessgo5214 I know. it's just speculation. but if they couldn't expand, it'd be an option, even if it means shutting down all of china for some time

[@wf6190]

My favourite park. Immaculate theming, every ride is just so good. It’s a total experience, complete sensory package even without the pomposity and budget of Disney/Universal. Shows what one can accomplish in theme park design with a lot of passion and creativity.

[@rinnii_x]

seeing people’s reactions to Black Mamba is one of my favourite things. such a nostalgic ride for me as it as the first major coaster i ever did, glad you guys loved it!

[@KingJohnson1985]

I only hope they keep Black Mamba operating for a very long time to come. I also love that coaster, and it would be a shame if the deconstruct it. This coaster won 17 prizes...

[@saberline152]

explanation for low wait times in early june: most european schools are doing exams at that time. Funny you mention the technical side of Winja's. It used to have a lot of technical issues. And also another fun fact about Fly. They couldn't finish the coaster before some buildings went up. They had to wait to install some supports and track sections untill the buildings were finished. The built took 4 years and it paid off.

[@davidmasterson9193]

Was this recorded in early June? I was thinking their trip was in August? Anyhow I am planning family trip next summer and wondering what weeks are best and what weeks to avoid for this park.

[@saberline152]

@@davidmasterson9193 Yeah they did their trip in June, it took them a while to edit their long trip

[@yupyup8305]

18:16 My brother and I went on this flatride (Der Lustige Papagei) which is intended for children ironically because there was nobody on it. The first cycle was at normal speed but then the ride operator asked us if we wanted to go faster. After we agreed that thing went nuts and I have no idea why it can even go that fast but it was one of the coolest experiences ever.

[@pre_s_t]

This is by far my favorite video series on KZbin. It is so exciting.

[@kentslocum]

Phantasialand is the literal and physical manifestation of the saying, "Necessity is the Mother of Invention." Nowhere is this more visible than at Disney's US parks. Walt Disney World has so much space that many of their attractions are big, boring boxes separated miles from each other, often with little thought or attention given to immersive theming. Disneyland California, on the other hand, is boxed in on all sides and thus puts so much more effort into utilizing every square inch as efficiently as possible--and it results in a more fantastic theme park experience!

[@undyinglight1785]

Absolutely incredible park. Love love LOVE how themed it is. If any American theme park ever scales the level of theming like Phantasialand does, it'll become the best park in America.

[@me-myself-i787]

There is Disney's Animal Kingdom.

[@d3r4zz]

I met you couple of days later at energylandia, if you remember, and when you told me that you've been to Phantasialand earlier on your trip, this right here was my most anticipated video. Phantasialand is my home park since 20 years and I love to see your reactions and that all of you love this place aswell!

[@goldentapes]

it was an honor to spend the day with you there, and the vlog turned out awesome! this series as a whole is so much fun

[@mitzy123]

From what I've seen European parks seem to be going for the quality over quantity approach which I wish more US parks would do! Phantasialand looks to be stunning for sure.

[@phantafan7965]

14:28 The park once had a massive Western themed section. There was a whole little town called "Silver City" that also had an old dark ride, but it got replaced by Klugheim, then there were even two Schwarzkopf coasters build in massive mountain work, but they sadly burnt down and later got replaced by River Quest and before Chiapas there were two side to side log flumes that were part of the Western section as well.

[@leophyte9663]

Ooh that sounds dope, are there any POVs of those defunct rides online?

[@phantafan7965]

@@leophyte9663 Thankfully yes. Here are the two Schwarzkopf coasters: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hp6pYmyHbd1-ja8 Here's the old Dark ride: kzbin.info/www/bejne/sJnQgntpr6iLptE And here are the two log flumes: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kGOxpIdurLBqoKc

[@leophyte9663]

@@phantafan7965 Yesss awesome, thank you so much :D

[@phantafan7965]

@@leophyte9663 No problem. Phantasialand has a really interesting history.

[@lessgo5214]

@@phantafan7965 das ist in der Tat ganz richtig. Man I miss stonewash/Wildwash creek

[@NiekNooijens]

4:44 "B&M could never..." 🤣🤣 See? "New" Vekoma is pretty awesome! Long gone are those SLC days😅

[@Stampida9]

Your excitement is palpable and reminded me so much of my first Phantasialand visit. You both warmed my heart today.

[@RicebeheaderPat]

I love the ghost train so much. I know its old but it has so much charm to it. I usually finish my visits at Phantasialand by just sitting in the Geister Rikscha for half an hour just absorbing the atmosphere

[@lillekenatnek195]

I went to this park quite some years ago. This park ticks so many boxes. It's my favorite one in Europe, but I still have to visit Europa-Park. Very curious if Europa-Park will be an even better experience.

[@Slashi85]

It's my home park and I absolutely love it. Best park we have in Germany. The food is outstanding too.

[@static_gmedina]

Taking video and taking it all in at the same time is so hard. Kudos to staying determined to take us with you and enjoying this.

[@admiral_ikea5243]

I have been waiting for this since the first episode dropped.

[@qxprod]

@Coaster Studios Those Pancake-Pizzas are called Flammenkuchen translated Flamecake If you are interested I would recommend the video by My Name Is Andong (a german guy making food videos in english)

[@TheFifaFinesse]

2 years after finding out about this park and having it on my bucket list, I will finally go to it tomorrow. I feel really excited and hope it’s just as good as people say it is

[@NorthernRidesYaBoi]

Finally someone else talks about Raik being forceful. I never heard anyone mention it before I rode it, and it took me completely by surprise

[@DrMindstorms]

Fly is an absolute masterpiece! It is just perfect on all aspects! And this series is just awesome to watch, i love it!!!

[@alexandravalentina4854]

OMG this park has always been on my bucket list !! It looks amazing!! Their chocolate/ mouse dark ride looks cute, and Chiapas, F.L.Y, and Taron look so amazingly themed and designed! Love these videos

[@anaenae5350]

I am so exited for your new top 25 after this trip!!

[@HoundZvsxEa]

Definitly! I would also love to see Sarahs ranking / a combined ranking.

[@Solarcloud]

I love me some calm coaster vlogs in this crazy upside down world.

[@randflam]

This is probably my favorite vlog from this trip yet! Beautiful footage and overall awesome video! Cant wait for day 2!

[@Ldog0914]

I love this series and I cant believe there are about 18 more to go. I love the European parks!

[@rollercoasterryan7816]

Hi Coaster Studios, I went to this park some weeks ago and it's my favorite park in the world! F.L.Y. is amazing, Taron is absolutely incredible especially the second launch and the park ist so well themed it really immerses you in the themed worlds. I was particularly looking forward to this video as I live in Europe and love visiting this park and was very curious to hear your thoughts on the park. Fantastic video and really enjoyed the vlog! It's also a shame that Eric Daman died, which makes me think about the design of the future lands in the park. Thank you for sharing your thoughts on Fantasyland, I really enjoyed the video, and look forward to seeing other Germany videos!

[@HanksHangout]

This really is such a great series- I used to only like watching coaster reviews but these vlogs are so fun

[@ATLSloan]

Y’all got to go back for Crazy Bats!! 🤪🦇!!

[@pre_s_t]

They did have two days there so maybe they did

[@CoasterStudios]

We were so sad it was closed both days!! We wanted to know if all the hyping up Sara did is worth it!

[@luziel3071]

I can tell you the track alone, which has been standing there for almost 40 years, is to this day fantastic. I haven’t ridden it with VR yet only in its previous iteration and I’m honestly super sad they changed it, because VR makes me sick in my stomach and I loved this ride.@@CoasterStudios

[@zpir1t427]

this is hands down the best park ive ever been to

[@nolimitscoasterguy4813]

Imagine having a better version of Disney as a home park. AMAZING

[@JespervanZ]

This park is so amazing! These vlogs are also awesome!

[@benault1075]

This park and Fuji Q are at the top of my bucket list. Looks incredible.

[@MioRaem]

Don't bother with FujiQ. It borders on being a scam thanks to its awful operations. Unless you are fine with paying 75$ to get maybe 3 rides in throughout your day, don't go.

[@technoandrew]

I've been to this place once, and after watching this, I HAVE to go back.

[@ProduccionesGarfol]

I was there two weeks ago, and oh my gosh, the hotel matamba and the park are breathtaking. The best theme park in Europe, and taron is my new top 1 coaster!!

[@bloglondonso]

I finally got to visit Phantasialand last December and I just could not believe I was there… it is still surreal to this day. I felt so stupid, because I almost cried when I saw Taron for the first time 😂 This park in absolutely perfect and different from every other park out there

[@coasterlover2484]

Maybe the best vlog so far. Sad that I wasn’t in the vlog since I was at the park that day too. Although I will definitely look through any off-ride footage you release.

[@sdaniel9129]

Phantasialand is wonderful! I've been coming there every 5 years since 1982 ;-) The onsite hotel is too expensive for me though... Taron is my number 2 coaster and before Untamed opened it was my number 1! Kondaa is my number 3 and I hope we'll see a review of that soon ;-)

[@fur4x]

fly in front row is just at an another level. Phantasialand is without a doubt my favourite theme parc ever

[@AudreyMealiff]

This is the vlog I've been waiting for! This park looks amazing. I'm so lucky to be going in November for 2 days!! 😲🥰

[@samplautz5586]

I’m pretty sure F.L.Y is still the only coaster in the world of which a POV does not exist, not even from the park

[@kevinduffy8589]

It’s really funny I just landed back in Orlando today and was at phantasialand and hotel Matamba Friday and Saturday (9/2 and 9/3). Fly and Taron are unbelievable. I wish the park didn’t close so early! Also went to Toverland, Efteling, Walibi, and Port Aventura. I still can’t believe how amazing the area around fly is.

[@lunawenko9324]

I went on F.L.Y. for the first time on my birthday last year. And I‘m in love with this entire park. It’s all so amazingly themed and they have such an attention to detail. Better than Disneyland Paris, hands down

[@jordancaleb3419]

Thank you to everyone in the comments for sharing fun facts about this park! I find history about theme parks fascinating, and I want to visit one day! 🥰🥰🥰 loved this series you guys!

[@zero-gravitythrills7163]

This park looks amazing! It look like you had a great time. Im loving these videos so much! I was just wondering if the single rider lines were open?

[@leofrancis6523]

Literally just came back from phantasialand yesterday

[@Hii250]

Man, I need a FLY review FAST!

[@CoasterStudios]

its coming!

[@ChannelMan434]

The second launch into the roll on F.L.Y. is on my short list for favorite moment on any coaster

[@CoasterJames]

We visited phantasialand last year. Awesome park. Not sure it can be beaten. We stayed two nights at hotel Charles Lindbergh which was amazing. You must return and visit

[@virginiahowington5531]

Next time you visit you should come during winter Saison. The entire park completely transforms. Taron, Black Mamba and F.L.Y night rides just hit different.

[@KingJohnson1985]

You are completely right about that, night rides are much more crazy on all 3 big coasters.

[@jerrythicklin3260]

This park really IS amazing in my opinion!

[@pre_s_t]

It’s not an opinion. It’s a fact

[@jerrythicklin3260]

@@pre_s_t yea

[@potaaagon6057]

Yay, my favourite series just posted!

[@CavHDeu]

4:52 that employee 😂👌🏻 Next time go during the Wintertraum event and do night rides. Then go to Rutmore's Taverne and try Käseknöpfli, it might is for two because i failed to eat it all.

[@Nikx-youtube]

Seeing your reactions ive realised I should never take for granted I get to go here at least times a year Edit: the egg and cheese one is BUSSIN Edit 2: fun fact about fly. If they need to get a train in or out of the park boundaries for any reason, they will remove the wooden flooring underneath the pooltable in the hotel bar, open de glass roof above, and lift the train through the hotel bar and out of the park boundaries with a crane!

[@TheAndroidvsapple]

It's one of the best coasters and experiences in the world. FLY is awesome.

[@jbsthecoolest]

Yay Matt!!! I love him so dearly 💕

[@AbeThevlogger22]

Also coaster studios I’ve been watching your KZbin channel ever since back in 2014 if you’re curious.

[@sebastiangrimm4472]

I was soo hyped for this Video 😄❤ i simply love Phantasialand. What they do with this small footprint is simply awesome ❤

[@KaiserEditz10]

It genuinely shocked me that Aron made your top 25 and F.L.Y didn’t.

[@tombull89]

Visited Phantasialand towards the end of July. I was completely blown away, especially by the Rookburgh area. Taron was definately a highlight, as was Fly, especially the batshit mental but also quite amazing boarding platform.

[@crittah74]

When I saw you get in line for Geister Rikscha I was like....NO!!!! It's the worst thing in the park. Otherwise Phantasialand is a dream come true. I like how they prove that rides don't have to be super tall to be good. They've had to be creative with their coasters and they are so different and cool compared to most parks. I love, love, love Phantasialand.

[@dreams2reality410]

The hotel looks amazing. For 300 bucks a night, it's a steal. Stayed at the hardrock at Universal florida it was 550 for the night. That was a basic room with a king bed.

[@s.m.h.u.]

So lucky! I went to Phantasialand last week, and the queues were so long I only got 1 ride on Taron and FLY, and didn't get on Black Mamba at all, since it broke down in the afternoon and didn't reopen. I wanna go back and do more rides!

[@starscreamtron]

24:40 That old lady's reaction, priceless 🤣

[@seano5242]

Phantasialand or alton towers?

[@Fry_tag]

That Pizza/Flatbread is called Flammkuchen btw.

[@alphawinnergx9127]

This episode title should have been "we have consumed the zebra"

[@CoasterStudios]

Honestly I thought about it...that was the back up title!! -Taylor

[@dopplereffect3896]

we NEED an updated review of the park and its coasters!!!!

[@Milchdieb]

A point that does not get mentioned enough is the Soundtrack for Rookburgh and Taron... it is outstanding.

[@pgootzen]

Great to see you visiting my home park. Also, great job with these amazing style vlogs, keep this up guys!

[@travisjasper7016]

i love wen i go to eat lunch and theres a vlog posted

[@christopherstikeleather3427]

This is one of the videos I couldn't wait for I hope I am able to go next year.

[@Cerxts]

2:05 WHAT THAT IS SOO COOL I WOULD BE STARING OUT THAT WINDOW FOR SO LONG!!!

[@danielfoster3642]

Awesome footage! Can't wait to see Part 2.

[@Zatoka.]

Sarah cracking up in the background during the outro is hilarious

[@luziel3071]

“There’s an all you can eat buffet and there’s a lot here I wanna eat” me every time I am at a buffet😂

[@upsidedown_]

I've done the castle at Bruhl station and it is really pretty!👌🏻 and I remember riding FLY at 18h when it closed and they gave us a reride🥳

[@TheNo.1nerd-lookin-noob]

i want to try black mamba one day for sure but since i have only been on one invert that being dragonflier which was the most dissapointing coaster at dollywood so now i never think "ooohhh i wanna ride that" when i see a invert.

[@davidreynolds9744]

I have been looking forward to the Phantasia land review. We are planning a family vacation to Europe (particularly Germany) in the next few years. Would love a video ranking the must visit parks in Europe.

[@BenjiNerdyDog]

Loving this series so much, I am a subscriber here to stay!!! 🎢🔥

[@GremZ_]

Fly is in my opinion the best vekoma coaster ever built

[@baptistecool9601]

Best park in Europe by far imo :p

[@CoasterLover08]

I’ve never clicked so fast in my life

[@nitefly99]

If you go on Mystery Castle in the morning, it doesn’t do that weird ‘fake boost’ at the start - you shoot up without any warning. It’s much better in the morning.

[@rachaelthorpe3469]

If your doing Phantasialand again you need to stay at The Charles Lindbergh hotel OMG!

[@ThrillsofColdplay]

That view of Black Mamba holy crap I wouldn’t be able to sleep I would be looking out the window too long

[@scs998]

I ALWAYS wear flip flops or bring a pair of dry socks cause I LOVE water rides

[@user-tl4ly8pr3n]

I spend a night at hotel rookburgh, 250 each person, but it is 100% worth it, the park entrance for 2 days, 1 night stay, night stroling through the park, food, definitly worth it!

[@coastersandbrews]

Colorado Adventure >>>Big Thunder Mountain Mystery Castle>>>> Tower Of Terror

[@marcustulliuscicero5443]

0:30 That would be Augustusburg Palace. It was built in the early 18th century as a summer residence for the archbishop-elector of Cologne.

[@aarons0683]

Such a great homepark!

[@manovisser8189]

Damn i went to phantasialand 3 years ago for 2 days in in that other hotel. BY FAR the best themepark in europe

[@troltristan6606]

i lost my hat once on raik and someone else in the train cought it mid air and it was all on camera what a amazing day