April 1, 2014 - Opening

Chiapas – DIE Wasserbahn, a major step in Phantasialand’s evolution

A ride that cannot be reduced to its technical specifications.

Chiapas – DIE Wasserbahn matters because it also changes how its area is experienced and seen. It belongs to the dense, immersive approach that defines recent Phantasialand.

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Chiapas – DIE Wasserbahn, a major step in Phantasialand’s evolution

Chiapas arrived after the removal of Stonewash Creek and Wildwash Creek. It did not simply replace two water rides: it rebuilt a whole Mexico landscape.

Chiapas – DIE Wasserbahn within its themed environment.
Chiapas – DIE Wasserbahn within its themed environment.

That connection with the scenery explains why the ride goes beyond being a simple new attraction. It becomes a marker in the park’s recent history and in the way Phantasialand rebuilds its spaces.