UNTAMED

In the summer of 2025, Untamed unexpectedly became part of Walibi Holland's response to extreme heat. According to Looopings, staff were waiting in the station with a hose during temperatures of up to 36 degrees, cooling riders at the start of the ride. A video from a Japanese coaster fan shows a front-row guest being hit directly on the head by a strong stream of water. A witness said the man had made clear beforehand that he did not mind getting wet, and the footage shows no protest. The story is lighter than construction or breakdown news, but it still says something about the everyday guest experience around Untamed. During hot weather, the intense hybrid coaster temporarily gained an extra cooling element and a playful interaction with staff. For visitors, the report captures the atmosphere, improvisation and practical creativity with which Walibi used a major thrill ride during exceptional weather conditions.

During Halloween Fright Nights 2024, Untamed suffered a notable operational incident. Looopings reported that the coaster was closed around 21:10 and that an empty train subsequently failed to complete the course during a test run. Because its speed was too low, the train stalled before the brakes near the final inversion. No guests were on board, but staff had to pull the train back up with a winch. The incident stood out because Untamed had stalled in cold conditions before, usually when the wheels had not yet warmed up properly. This time, however, the ride had already been operating for hours and the park was busy, with around 16,000 guests attending the third day of Halloween Fright Nights. For visitors, the immediate impact was closure and uncertainty on a popular evening. Historically, the report shows that the intense RMC ride is not only known for force and speed, but can also be sensitive to operating conditions.

Two and a half years after opening, Untamed received a technical modification that says a lot about the life of a modern headline coaster after its debut. Walibi Holland had extra steel arms installed to make the structure more stable. The park described the work as long-term improvements. Looopings reported that the parts were placed near the final section of the ride, above an overbank between the 140 degrees stall and two straight airtime hills. The work was carried out by Earlsdon Coasters on behalf of Rocky Mountain Construction. According to the British company, TÜV Nederland had requested the change. For visitors, this was not a new element or spectacular expansion, but it was an important maintenance signal. A forceful hybrid coaster requires ongoing technical attention. The article places Untamed in its mature phase. After the hype of 2019, the ride remained a complex piece of engineering where safety, stability and durability are as much part of the story as speed and inversions.