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In lugnet.legoland, Bill Vollbrecht wrote:
> In lugnet.legoland, John Cooper wrote:
> > I was at LLCA Feb 14 and enjoyed seeing the new Block of Fame and Art of Lego
> > attraction. I noticed that the new park map showed all five of the new
> > attractions planned for this spring and summer. The opening dates are shown for
> > upcoming attractions.
> >
> > I was looking closer at the map tonight, and see that the Spellbreaker has
> > disappeared from the map. I know the ride has been closed while some possible
> > safety concerns were addressed. I noticed that the metal tube fencing in the
> > ride waiting line area had been removed. At first I thought it was for basic
> > maintenance, but now I wonder if the ride is going to be removed.
> >
> > Anyone out there have any info on the future of this ride?
>
> I believe that the ride is being dismantled (as opposed to torn down) and being
> sold and shipped to another theme park (not a LEGOLAND). There were never any
> safety issues with the one at LEGOLAND California. But... there is/was another
> one made by the same manufacturer that is in some park on the east coast and it
> had a major malfunction.
>
> From what I heard, the lift that raises the cars up to the top of the tower
> failed, sending the cars plummeting back to the bottom. Luckily, nobody was hurt
> as it happened in the morning during the daily ride safety tests. The same parts
> that could of failed on the LEGOLAND one can be or was fixed, otherwise it
> couldn't be used anywhere else.
>
> The main reason LEGOLAND is getting rid of it is the looooong lines and typical
> 45 minute wait for a 30 second ride that never seemed to be quite the "thrill"
> they had hoped. Besides, there are several rides being looked at for the space.
> Eventually the path that leads up to the Block of Fame will cut off at the place
> it turns toward the model shop roof. Therefore freeing up LOTS of space for
> possibly more than just one ride in the old Spellbroken....er, I mean
> Ballbreaker..... er, I mean SPELLBREAKER area!
>
> Bill
I made a quick trip to LLCA today, and noticed that removal of Spellbreaker is
in full swing. The outer walls of the elevator tower have been removed, and
about 1/4 of the track sections have been dismantled. Sorry to see it go, but
hopefully the real estate will be used for other attractions in the future as
Bill indicated.
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