The Sky Sifter opened at Attractie- en Vakantiepark Slagharen on Friday, April 17, to great interest. The approximately 30-meter-high thrill ride, which is visible far beyond the park at its highest point, stands out immediately in the entrance area and shows the direction the park is heading.
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Two routes; Thrill & Extra Thrill
For this attraction, a setup with two queues was chosen. This gives the queue meaning within the overall experience from the very first moment. Visitors choose their route upon entry. The silver variant twists and swings, but stays below 180 degrees. The golden route goes completely upside down. Both routes are challenging, but appeal to a different type of visitor.
It is fantastic to see that the Sky Sifter immediately attracts such a large fan base. With the choice between gold and silver, we offer two experiences in one attraction.
General Manager Sander de Haas
The choice manifests itself in light and sound while you wait. This will be particularly visible during evening openings, such as for Halloween.
The Sky Sifter is a real crowd-puller that draws visitors from all over the country to Attractie- en Vakantiepark Slagharen. The positive reactions during this well-attended opening confirm that we have a new favorite on board that caters to both families and thrill-seekers.
Commercial Manager Erik Veenstra
Last year, Walibi Holland presented the attraction YoY , which also combines two experiences into a single attraction. This broadens the target audience, catering not only to thrill-seekers but also offering an experience more suitable for families with less ambitious thrill-seeking.
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New technology makes operation and maintenance easier
The development was realized in collaboration with Zamperla and Leisure Expert Group. In addition, various regional parties were involved in the realization. This collaboration with the local community is characteristic of Slagharen and was explicitly mentioned during the opening. There was great gratitude for the tireless efforts under all weather conditions and at all times of the day and week.
From a technical perspective, the attraction aligns with a broader development within the sector. Installations can be monitored remotely when necessary. Malfunctions are identified more quickly, and support from the supplier can be deployed immediately. This reduces pressure on the in-house team and makes specialized knowledge less dependent on physical presence in the park. As a result, daily operations become less vulnerable.
Future Vision for Slagharen Amusement Park
In the future, various expansion possibilities around the park are foreseen. Slagharen continues to build , with a focus on coherence between attractions, routing, hospitality, and accommodation. Everything is becoming increasingly interconnected. The change of course initiated in recent years is clearly visible here.
The impact extends beyond the park itself. Entrepreneurs in the immediate vicinity also benefit from the increase in visitor flows. As a result, Slagharen remains an important factor in the regional economy.
What entrepreneurs can learn from this
Applying a choice model offers several advantages:
- By allowing visitors to choose while still in the queue, control over the flow is established.
- The distinction allows for variation within a single attraction. Two experiences in one place, within one investment.
- Visitors will be more likely to want to experience both variants. This increases the time spent in attractions without requiring extra space.
When investing, it pays to look not only at the object, but at the whole in which it functions. Where can extra value be added within a single investment?
In addition, current technology makes it possible to operate more complex installations without having all the necessary knowledge in-house. This lowers the threshold for innovation.
Finally, the link with the region remains visible. Collaborating with and recognizing local parties creates support and increases the economic impact.
More information: www.slagharen.com