Boomerang, Steel roller coaster in Bellewaerde, Belgium.
Boomerang is a steel roller coaster at Bellewaerde that propels riders forward and then backward through an identical track sequence. The design allows the ride to deliver two opposite journeys on the same rail path, one after the other.
The roller coaster was built by Vekoma in 1984 and was Europe's first installation of this model at the time. With its arrival, it marked a turning point for the park, which was transforming from a wildlife facility into a modern amusement destination.
The name references the Australian throwing weapon whose principle mirrors the ride's backward-track concept. Visitors connect the experience to this cultural reference and appreciate the playful idea behind the adrenaline rush.
Visitors should know that the ride is brief but intense and very fast, making it unsuitable for those sensitive to heart and circulation issues. It is wise to secure loose items and use the queues early in summer mornings to avoid crowds.
Riders experience the same loops and turns twice in succession, yet each ride feels entirely different. On the backward second journey, the experience gains a new dimension since riders cannot see the track ahead of them.
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