News about Pagode

Looopings described a temporary maintenance job that kept Pagode grounded. Railings along the platform edge and view information boards had been removed, while construction fences surrounded the temple. This story belongs to the wider history of Pagode, the observation ride in Efteling's Reizenrijk area that has lifted guests above the park since 1987. For visitors, the main relevance is whether the ride is available, how the view is affected and how much confidence they can have in a landmark that is both a family attraction and a complex piece of engineering. Whenever maintenance, a fault, a temporary closure or an improvement is reported, it changes the flow through the area and the rare chance to see Kaatsheuvel from above. Pagode is an Intamin Flying Island with a large arm, counterweight and hydraulic systems, so even modest-looking work can be technically demanding. The article therefore shows how Efteling balances heritage value, safety, capacity and guest experience while keeping the recognizable temple as part of the park skyline.

This lighter story showed an unexpected interaction between attraction and nature. A blackbird nested under the roof edge of the temple, meaning the bird rose with Pagode during each cycle. This story belongs to the wider history of Pagode, the observation ride in Efteling's Reizenrijk area that has lifted guests above the park since 1987. For visitors, the main relevance is whether the ride is available, how the view is affected and how much confidence they can have in a landmark that is both a family attraction and a complex piece of engineering. Whenever maintenance, a fault, a temporary closure or an improvement is reported, it changes the flow through the area and the rare chance to see Kaatsheuvel from above. Pagode is an Intamin Flying Island with a large arm, counterweight and hydraulic systems, so even modest-looking work can be technically demanding. The article therefore shows how Efteling balances heritage value, safety, capacity and guest experience while keeping the recognizable temple as part of the park skyline.

The story focused on safety in the airspace around the attraction. When paramotor pilots appeared above Efteling, the park chose to pause the 45-metre-high Pagode as a precaution. This story belongs to the wider history of Pagode, the observation ride in Efteling's Reizenrijk area that has lifted guests above the park since 1987. For visitors, the main relevance is whether the ride is available, how the view is affected and how much confidence they can have in a landmark that is both a family attraction and a complex piece of engineering. Whenever maintenance, a fault, a temporary closure or an improvement is reported, it changes the flow through the area and the rare chance to see Kaatsheuvel from above. Pagode is an Intamin Flying Island with a large arm, counterweight and hydraulic systems, so even modest-looking work can be technically demanding. The article therefore shows how Efteling balances heritage value, safety, capacity and guest experience while keeping the recognizable temple as part of the park skyline.

The trigger was concrete and visible to guests: during a flight, a line connected to a cylinder began leaking. Oil reached the attraction, queue and paving, so cleaning and cordons were needed. This story belongs to the wider history of Pagode, the observation ride in Efteling's Reizenrijk area that has lifted guests above the park since 1987. For visitors, the main relevance is whether the ride is available, how the view is affected and how much confidence they can have in a landmark that is both a family attraction and a complex piece of engineering. Whenever maintenance, a fault, a temporary closure or an improvement is reported, it changes the flow through the area and the rare chance to see Kaatsheuvel from above. Pagode is an Intamin Flying Island with a large arm, counterweight and hydraulic systems, so even modest-looking work can be technically demanding. The article therefore shows how Efteling balances heritage value, safety, capacity and guest experience while keeping the recognizable temple as part of the park skyline.

Looopings showed that the renovation had a visual effect as well as a technical one. Moving lights were installed beneath the platform, allowing visitors to see new effects under the flying temple after dark. This story belongs to the wider history of Pagode, the observation ride in Efteling's Reizenrijk area that has lifted guests above the park since 1987. For visitors, the main relevance is whether the ride is available, how the view is affected and how much confidence they can have in a landmark that is both a family attraction and a complex piece of engineering. Whenever maintenance, a fault, a temporary closure or an improvement is reported, it changes the flow through the area and the rare chance to see Kaatsheuvel from above. Pagode is an Intamin Flying Island with a large arm, counterweight and hydraulic systems, so even modest-looking work can be technically demanding. The article therefore shows how Efteling balances heritage value, safety, capacity and guest experience while keeping the recognizable temple as part of the park skyline.

This story provisionally closed the fault period after the renovation. Pagode rose above the park again, although the exact defect that had been fixed was not made clear. This story belongs to the wider history of Pagode, the observation ride in Efteling's Reizenrijk area that has lifted guests above the park since 1987. For visitors, the main relevance is whether the ride is available, how the view is affected and how much confidence they can have in a landmark that is both a family attraction and a complex piece of engineering. Whenever maintenance, a fault, a temporary closure or an improvement is reported, it changes the flow through the area and the rare chance to see Kaatsheuvel from above. Pagode is an Intamin Flying Island with a large arm, counterweight and hydraulic systems, so even modest-looking work can be technically demanding. The article therefore shows how Efteling balances heritage value, safety, capacity and guest experience while keeping the recognizable temple as part of the park skyline.

The article tempered the earlier celebratory reopening. After the major renovation, Pagode again suffered faults, so visitors soon found the returning attraction closed more often than expected. This story belongs to the wider history of Pagode, the observation ride in Efteling's Reizenrijk area that has lifted guests above the park since 1987. For visitors, the main relevance is whether the ride is available, how the view is affected and how much confidence they can have in a landmark that is both a family attraction and a complex piece of engineering. Whenever maintenance, a fault, a temporary closure or an improvement is reported, it changes the flow through the area and the rare chance to see Kaatsheuvel from above. Pagode is an Intamin Flying Island with a large arm, counterweight and hydraulic systems, so even modest-looking work can be technically demanding. The article therefore shows how Efteling balances heritage value, safety, capacity and guest experience while keeping the recognizable temple as part of the park skyline.

The reopening showed that the major maintenance project had been completed successfully and ahead of schedule. Bearings, controls, hydraulics, lighting and surroundings had been addressed, while capacity rose from sixty to one hundred guests per flight. This story belongs to the wider history of Pagode, the observation ride in Efteling's Reizenrijk area that has lifted guests above the park since 1987. For visitors, the main relevance is whether the ride is available, how the view is affected and how much confidence they can have in a landmark that is both a family attraction and a complex piece of engineering. Whenever maintenance, a fault, a temporary closure or an improvement is reported, it changes the flow through the area and the rare chance to see Kaatsheuvel from above. Pagode is an Intamin Flying Island with a large arm, counterweight and hydraulic systems, so even modest-looking work can be technically demanding. The article therefore shows how Efteling balances heritage value, safety, capacity and guest experience while keeping the recognizable temple as part of the park skyline.

The article added depth by letting project leaders explain the renovation. Efteling had even weighed demolition and replacement, but chose preservation because Pagode defines the skyline and a new version would be far more expensive. This story belongs to the wider history of Pagode, the observation ride in Efteling's Reizenrijk area that has lifted guests above the park since 1987. For visitors, the main relevance is whether the ride is available, how the view is affected and how much confidence they can have in a landmark that is both a family attraction and a complex piece of engineering. Whenever maintenance, a fault, a temporary closure or an improvement is reported, it changes the flow through the area and the rare chance to see Kaatsheuvel from above. Pagode is an Intamin Flying Island with a large arm, counterweight and hydraulic systems, so even modest-looking work can be technically demanding. The article therefore shows how Efteling balances heritage value, safety, capacity and guest experience while keeping the recognizable temple as part of the park skyline.

Looopings showed with photos that the major maintenance project had truly begun. The top of the temple stood beside the attraction, while preparations were being made around the lifting arm to raise the heavy structure safely. This story belongs to the wider history of Pagode, the observation ride in Efteling's Reizenrijk area that has lifted guests above the park since 1987. For visitors, the main relevance is whether the ride is available, how the view is affected and how much confidence they can have in a landmark that is both a family attraction and a complex piece of engineering. Whenever maintenance, a fault, a temporary closure or an improvement is reported, it changes the flow through the area and the rare chance to see Kaatsheuvel from above. Pagode is an Intamin Flying Island with a large arm, counterweight and hydraulic systems, so even modest-looking work can be technically demanding. The article therefore shows how Efteling balances heritage value, safety, capacity and guest experience while keeping the recognizable temple as part of the park skyline.

The article marked the start of the major 2022 maintenance cycle. Efteling announced that Pagode would close from late February for bearings, controls, hydraulics, painting, queue changes and additional lighting. This story belongs to the wider history of Pagode, the observation ride in Efteling's Reizenrijk area that has lifted guests above the park since 1987. For visitors, the main relevance is whether the ride is available, how the view is affected and how much confidence they can have in a landmark that is both a family attraction and a complex piece of engineering. Whenever maintenance, a fault, a temporary closure or an improvement is reported, it changes the flow through the area and the rare chance to see Kaatsheuvel from above. Pagode is an Intamin Flying Island with a large arm, counterweight and hydraulic systems, so even modest-looking work can be technically demanding. The article therefore shows how Efteling balances heritage value, safety, capacity and guest experience while keeping the recognizable temple as part of the park skyline.

Looopings connected the video to the engineering behind the attraction. The presenter visited the machine room and the deep pit for the counterweight, making clear how much hidden technology sits behind the calm flight. This story belongs to the wider history of Pagode, the observation ride in Efteling's Reizenrijk area that has lifted guests above the park since 1987. For visitors, the main relevance is whether the ride is available, how the view is affected and how much confidence they can have in a landmark that is both a family attraction and a complex piece of engineering. Whenever maintenance, a fault, a temporary closure or an improvement is reported, it changes the flow through the area and the rare chance to see Kaatsheuvel from above. Pagode is an Intamin Flying Island with a large arm, counterweight and hydraulic systems, so even modest-looking work can be technically demanding. The article therefore shows how Efteling balances heritage value, safety, capacity and guest experience while keeping the recognizable temple as part of the park skyline.

This story was not about a fault but about an improvement to the guest experience. After the refresh, visitors could read information during the flight about what they were seeing from 45 metres up. This story belongs to the wider history of Pagode, the observation ride in Efteling's Reizenrijk area that has lifted guests above the park since 1987. For visitors, the main relevance is whether the ride is available, how the view is affected and how much confidence they can have in a landmark that is both a family attraction and a complex piece of engineering. Whenever maintenance, a fault, a temporary closure or an improvement is reported, it changes the flow through the area and the rare chance to see Kaatsheuvel from above. Pagode is an Intamin Flying Island with a large arm, counterweight and hydraulic systems, so even modest-looking work can be technically demanding. The article therefore shows how Efteling balances heritage value, safety, capacity and guest experience while keeping the recognizable temple as part of the park skyline.

The 2017 closure affected visitors who wanted to view the construction of Symbolica from Pagode. Fences around the Thai temple made clear that Efteling was again investing in maintenance after earlier technical problems. This story belongs to the wider history of Pagode, the observation ride in Efteling's Reizenrijk area that has lifted guests above the park since 1987. For visitors, the main relevance is whether the ride is available, how the view is affected and how much confidence they can have in a landmark that is both a family attraction and a complex piece of engineering. Whenever maintenance, a fault, a temporary closure or an improvement is reported, it changes the flow through the area and the rare chance to see Kaatsheuvel from above. Pagode is an Intamin Flying Island with a large arm, counterweight and hydraulic systems, so even modest-looking work can be technically demanding. The article therefore shows how Efteling balances heritage value, safety, capacity and guest experience while keeping the recognizable temple as part of the park skyline.

The optimism after the long closure quickly suffered a setback. Looopings reported that Pagode was grounded again only days after reopening and that Efteling could not yet give certainty about the duration. This story belongs to the wider history of Pagode, the observation ride in Efteling's Reizenrijk area that has lifted guests above the park since 1987. For visitors, the main relevance is whether the ride is available, how the view is affected and how much confidence they can have in a landmark that is both a family attraction and a complex piece of engineering. Whenever maintenance, a fault, a temporary closure or an improvement is reported, it changes the flow through the area and the rare chance to see Kaatsheuvel from above. Pagode is an Intamin Flying Island with a large arm, counterweight and hydraulic systems, so even modest-looking work can be technically demanding. The article therefore shows how Efteling balances heritage value, safety, capacity and guest experience while keeping the recognizable temple as part of the park skyline.

The reopening mattered to fans and day visitors alike. Pagode had been idle since September 2015 because of persistent technical problems and could again offer views over the park and the construction of Symbolica. This story belongs to the wider history of Pagode, the observation ride in Efteling's Reizenrijk area that has lifted guests above the park since 1987. For visitors, the main relevance is whether the ride is available, how the view is affected and how much confidence they can have in a landmark that is both a family attraction and a complex piece of engineering. Whenever maintenance, a fault, a temporary closure or an improvement is reported, it changes the flow through the area and the rare chance to see Kaatsheuvel from above. Pagode is an Intamin Flying Island with a large arm, counterweight and hydraulic systems, so even modest-looking work can be technically demanding. The article therefore shows how Efteling balances heritage value, safety, capacity and guest experience while keeping the recognizable temple as part of the park skyline.

Looopings wrote that guests still did not know when they could board again. The attraction had been closed for more than five months, while test runs had to show whether a reopening was responsible. This story belongs to the wider history of Pagode, the observation ride in Efteling's Reizenrijk area that has lifted guests above the park since 1987. For visitors, the main relevance is whether the ride is available, how the view is affected and how much confidence they can have in a landmark that is both a family attraction and a complex piece of engineering. Whenever maintenance, a fault, a temporary closure or an improvement is reported, it changes the flow through the area and the rare chance to see Kaatsheuvel from above. Pagode is an Intamin Flying Island with a large arm, counterweight and hydraulic systems, so even modest-looking work can be technically demanding. The article therefore shows how Efteling balances heritage value, safety, capacity and guest experience while keeping the recognizable temple as part of the park skyline.

This article reported that Pagode would probably not return until spring. Efteling no longer wanted to rely on temporary fixes and began looking with Intamin for technology that could keep the attraction running for decades. This story belongs to the wider history of Pagode, the observation ride in Efteling's Reizenrijk area that has lifted guests above the park since 1987. For visitors, the main relevance is whether the ride is available, how the view is affected and how much confidence they can have in a landmark that is both a family attraction and a complex piece of engineering. Whenever maintenance, a fault, a temporary closure or an improvement is reported, it changes the flow through the area and the rare chance to see Kaatsheuvel from above. Pagode is an Intamin Flying Island with a large arm, counterweight and hydraulic systems, so even modest-looking work can be technically demanding. The article therefore shows how Efteling balances heritage value, safety, capacity and guest experience while keeping the recognizable temple as part of the park skyline.

Looopings described Pagode as a recurring concern for Efteling. After an earlier summer fault, the attraction was standing still again and the official maintenance information did not provide a clear reopening date. This story belongs to the wider history of Pagode, the observation ride in Efteling's Reizenrijk area that has lifted guests above the park since 1987. For visitors, the main relevance is whether the ride is available, how the view is affected and how much confidence they can have in a landmark that is both a family attraction and a complex piece of engineering. Whenever maintenance, a fault, a temporary closure or an improvement is reported, it changes the flow through the area and the rare chance to see Kaatsheuvel from above. Pagode is an Intamin Flying Island with a large arm, counterweight and hydraulic systems, so even modest-looking work can be technically demanding. The article therefore shows how Efteling balances heritage value, safety, capacity and guest experience while keeping the recognizable temple as part of the park skyline.

The article marked the end of an uncertain closure period. After weeks on the ground, Pagode could be used again, although the exact cause of the original defect remained unclear. This story belongs to the wider history of Pagode, the observation ride in Efteling's Reizenrijk area that has lifted guests above the park since 1987. For visitors, the main relevance is whether the ride is available, how the view is affected and how much confidence they can have in a landmark that is both a family attraction and a complex piece of engineering. Whenever maintenance, a fault, a temporary closure or an improvement is reported, it changes the flow through the area and the rare chance to see Kaatsheuvel from above. Pagode is an Intamin Flying Island with a large arm, counterweight and hydraulic systems, so even modest-looking work can be technically demanding. The article therefore shows how Efteling balances heritage value, safety, capacity and guest experience while keeping the recognizable temple as part of the park skyline.

Looopings reported that Efteling did not yet have an immediate solution for the fault. The park was investigating how to prevent a repeat and hoped to have Pagode operating again more than a week later. This story belongs to the wider history of Pagode, the observation ride in Efteling's Reizenrijk area that has lifted guests above the park since 1987. For visitors, the main relevance is whether the ride is available, how the view is affected and how much confidence they can have in a landmark that is both a family attraction and a complex piece of engineering. Whenever maintenance, a fault, a temporary closure or an improvement is reported, it changes the flow through the area and the rare chance to see Kaatsheuvel from above. Pagode is an Intamin Flying Island with a large arm, counterweight and hydraulic systems, so even modest-looking work can be technically demanding. The article therefore shows how Efteling balances heritage value, safety, capacity and guest experience while keeping the recognizable temple as part of the park skyline.

The news centered on an unexpected closure during hot summer weather. Efteling connected the fault to the heat, while Looopings placed the situation alongside earlier long-running problems with the observation ride. This story belongs to the wider history of Pagode, the observation ride in Efteling's Reizenrijk area that has lifted guests above the park since 1987. For visitors, the main relevance is whether the ride is available, how the view is affected and how much confidence they can have in a landmark that is both a family attraction and a complex piece of engineering. Whenever maintenance, a fault, a temporary closure or an improvement is reported, it changes the flow through the area and the rare chance to see Kaatsheuvel from above. Pagode is an Intamin Flying Island with a large arm, counterweight and hydraulic systems, so even modest-looking work can be technically demanding. The article therefore shows how Efteling balances heritage value, safety, capacity and guest experience while keeping the recognizable temple as part of the park skyline.

Looopings described how the reopening moved further away than first expected. Efteling was aiming for late October, while still leaving open the possibility that guests would be unable to ride the observation tower for longer. This story belongs to the wider history of Pagode, the observation ride in Efteling's Reizenrijk area that has lifted guests above the park since 1987. For visitors, the main relevance is whether the ride is available, how the view is affected and how much confidence they can have in a landmark that is both a family attraction and a complex piece of engineering. Whenever maintenance, a fault, a temporary closure or an improvement is reported, it changes the flow through the area and the rare chance to see Kaatsheuvel from above. Pagode is an Intamin Flying Island with a large arm, counterweight and hydraulic systems, so even modest-looking work can be technically demanding. The article therefore shows how Efteling balances heritage value, safety, capacity and guest experience while keeping the recognizable temple as part of the park skyline.

The article made clear that the fault was more serious than a short interruption. A leak had been found in one of Pagode’s cylinders, so the attraction would remain closed until at least October while the part was replaced. This story belongs to the wider history of Pagode, the observation ride in Efteling's Reizenrijk area that has lifted guests above the park since 1987. For visitors, the main relevance is whether the ride is available, how the view is affected and how much confidence they can have in a landmark that is both a family attraction and a complex piece of engineering. Whenever maintenance, a fault, a temporary closure or an improvement is reported, it changes the flow through the area and the rare chance to see Kaatsheuvel from above. Pagode is an Intamin Flying Island with a large arm, counterweight and hydraulic systems, so even modest-looking work can be technically demanding. The article therefore shows how Efteling balances heritage value, safety, capacity and guest experience while keeping the recognizable temple as part of the park skyline.

Looopings reported that Pagode had been unable to rise for several days because of a technical fault. Staff were already taking into account that the closure might last for the rest of the summer, as a component needed replacement. This story belongs to the wider history of Pagode, the observation ride in Efteling's Reizenrijk area that has lifted guests above the park since 1987. For visitors, the main relevance is whether the ride is available, how the view is affected and how much confidence they can have in a landmark that is both a family attraction and a complex piece of engineering. Whenever maintenance, a fault, a temporary closure or an improvement is reported, it changes the flow through the area and the rare chance to see Kaatsheuvel from above. Pagode is an Intamin Flying Island with a large arm, counterweight and hydraulic systems, so even modest-looking work can be technically demanding. The article therefore shows how Efteling balances heritage value, safety, capacity and guest experience while keeping the recognizable temple as part of the park skyline.

The spring storm of 31 March 2015 affected theme park operations in the Netherlands and Germany at the same time. Looopings reported wind speeds of more than 90 kilometres per hour in the Netherlands, while German reports described the storm as a hurricane, with gusts above 150 kilometres per hour. For parks, safety took priority over offering a full ride line-up.

At Efteling, Pagode, Python and Joris en de Draak were kept out of service for the time being. Toverland closed Troy, Dwervelwind, Booster Bike and the Survival Parcours as a precaution; Maximus' Blitz Bahn was also down because of technical issues. With the ride offering reduced so sharply, Toverland lowered its day ticket from 26 euros to 16.50 euros. Julianatoren decided not to open at all, saying visitor safety could not be guaranteed. Slagharen also reported disruption.

The impact was even heavier in Germany. Holiday Park stayed closed, Europa-Park stopped rides including Silver Star, and Phantasialand kept several attractions grounded. For visitors, the storm meant uncertainty, altered plans and sometimes a cancelled day out. Historically, the report shows how vulnerable tall, fast or outdoor attractions are to extreme weather: when conditions turn severe, responsible operation matters more than popularity.