The Engineering Behind Rockwork in Theme Parks

The art of engineering rockwork in a theme park such as Expedition Everest at Disney's Animal Kingdom and the Klugheim area of Phantasialand known for Taron is quite fascinating. In this video, I will detail the process of creating rockwork in an amusement park.
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[@michaellyga4726]

Six Flags: And here we have the Batmobile (a ‘99 Honda Accord with a Batman bumper sticker) and Wonder Woman’s invisible plane (you figure it out)

[@ThemeParkAvenue]

Hilarious comment. That said, some Six Flags parks do have rockwork, though certainly not to the same scale.

[@zacg_]

Excellent idea for a video. Quality rock work really elevates (no pun intended) a park. It can really look amazing, immerse you in an experience and hide less aesthetically pleasing backstage areas. Any ride or park land can be immediately improved with good rock work. I know a lot of enthusiasts say "all I care about is a quality coaster layout" but I think ignoring the appearance and the build up to an attraction is nonsense.

[@ThemeParkAvenue]

Thank you. Rockwork definitely makes a park or ride better, and I think even the most hardcore thrill seekers must admit that a ride with rockwork is typically more fun and engaging than a similar ride without rockwork.

[@exchangAscribe]

i think everest only took 3 years to construct from what i heard about it. it was announced 2003 completed 2006. and the modeling physical and digital took 18 months i think. so that may be part of the 3 years or additional. though, with everest i wouldnt use as a basis example because its one of the biggest versions of this kinda construction and they innovated alot on that project. like the scaffolding sticking out of the rock work was new for that project, when traditionally they will build it around the structure shape. im not sure if disney kept using that outward jutting system since then or not. i think itd also be good to mention that i dont think they usually use the steel frame inside the rock or natural structures as support to hold anything else up besides the shell. coasters and such would have their own support. plus that the backs of these types of structures are often left open and exposed. nice video though, i would love to see more on this that i dont know about

[@JOURNEYkitchen]

Fantastic detail! Great video... It's something we're very much missing in the UK. There are little to no rockwork theming here...

[@ThemeParkAvenue]

I’m glad you liked the video! I haven’t been to any UK theme parks, but maybe in the future we will see more rockwork there.

[@me-myself-i787]

Except Nemesis at Alton Towers.

[@StanJones-ww8th]

Totally awesome. Amazing work from highly skilled craftsmen. It works because of attention to detail as described in this video.

[@ThemeParkAvenue]

Absolutely. It’s among the most spectacular crafts in the theme park industry.

[@Shockzone1495]

Who would have thought that rocks would play such an important role on making a ride awesome.

[@ThemeParkAvenue]

Rockwork is truly spectacular.

[@joeygassmann5595]

This is an excellent video, very well done!

[@ThemeParkAvenue]

Thank you! It was interesting and fun to research this one.

[@markymark-r]

Best rockwork is Nemesis at Alton Towers. It’s real!

[@fernib]

We gotta get the green crabs they are destroying everything

[@2ndbiggestbirdh]

Nice video idea!

[@ThemeParkAvenue]

Thanks!

[@yuzzieprodz7942]

Are you going to cover the removal of top thrill dragster Rip

[@ThemeParkAvenue]

Not really. Tomorrow’s video briefly mentions Dragster but I know that many others will discuss that.

[@yuzzieprodz7942]

Okay

[@keyswitches9269]

this video reminded me of your average coaster bot explained video

[@ThemeParkAvenue]

I suppose there are some similarities, but his rockwork video was an April Fool’s one so it’s something new.

[@keyswitches9269]

@@ThemeParkAvenue oh i meant the general style of his explained videos not his april fools one. not saying it's bad at all tho these are great keep up the good work!

[@ThemeParkAvenue]

@@keyswitches9269 thanks! I will do my best.

[@colombamax]

You forgot to mention the impressive volcano and rock formations at Volcano Bay

[@ThemeParkAvenue]

There are a lot of rock formations I didn’t mention, there are just too many great ones to name them all. They aren’t the main focus anyway.

[@Ochocinco_Edits]

We’re you at kings island just earlier today? I swear I saw someone with a theme park avenue shirt

[@ThemeParkAvenue]

I was. I still am if you want to meet up.

[@Ochocinco_Edits]

@@ThemeParkAvenue dang it, just got home tho

[@ThemeParkAvenue]

@@Ochocinco_Edits it’s cool, I’ll be here early tomorrow morning if you planned to go.

[@Ochocinco_Edits]

@@ThemeParkAvenue what times

[@ThemeParkAvenue]

@@Ochocinco_Edits 930-1030

[@JOURNEYkitchen]

What mountains in Scandinavia is Klugheim themed on?

[@ThemeParkAvenue]

The rocks in general are just based on basalt, which is found primarily is Iceland.

[@richardlong172]

I thought some of this was foam

[@ThemeParkAvenue]

The really cheap ones, such as those covering speakers on a path, might be foam or plastic.

[@FlagAlf]

Very rarely, and never when the public can touch it. I hear this quite often about the floating islands of Pandora, but my company built them and I can assure you they're not made of foam.

[@coasterpost]

first

[@coastercult4142]

why do you talk so fast

[@ThemeParkAvenue]

It’s just how I am.

[@coastercult4142]

@@ThemeParkAvenue OK just asking

[@ThemeParkAvenue]

No problem. Thanks for watching.