Bobbejaanland: these attractions stay closed during the coronavirus period
When Bobbejaanland reopened on 1 July 2020, several attractions remained closed or were adapted because of coronavirus measures. Kinderland, El Paso and Glijbaan were among the changes visitors noticed immediately.
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When Bobbejaanland was allowed to welcome guests again in the summer of 2020, the park did not simply return to normal. General manager Yves Peeters explained that several attractions would remain closed or be adapted so the restart could stay manageable and safe.\n\nIndoor and interactive experiences were hit hardest. Kinderland stayed closed, as did the shooting dark ride El Paso, Glijbaan and the 3D simulator The Forbidden Caves. Coasters such as Revolution and Dreamcatcher could operate, but without virtual reality headsets. Bobbejaanland also wanted face masks in larger attractions, especially roller coasters where riders tend to scream.\n\nFor visitors, the reopening therefore meant a park day with clear limits: the gates opened, but some familiar stops were missing. The first operating day became Wednesday 1 July after hoped-for test days were not approved. The report captures the balancing act theme parks faced during the first coronavirus summer, weighing capacity, experience and safety. Bobbejaanland chose a cautious restart, with Kinderland and other indoor attractions feeling the strongest impact of the measures.