Worldwide singular Star Trek licensed roller coaster will be second highest structure in Park

BOTTROP-KIRCHHELLEN, Germany — Thrill ride and science fiction fans are in for some first-of-its-kind fun next year when Movie Park Germany introduces a new, unique launch roller coaster carrying a “Star Trek” theme.

The attraction, called Star Trek: Operation Enterprise and officially licensed by the universally popular franchise, will be the second-highest structure in the park. “Star Trek” has appealed to several generations of fans with iconic characters such as Captain Kirk, Spock and Captain Picard.

“We are excited and proud that we obtained the ‘Star Trek’ license from CBS Consumer Products in the U.S.A.,” said Thorsten Backhaus, park general manager. “Through this, we are redefining the benchmark for Germany’s largest film and amusement park.”
The park’s choice of manufacturer also reinforces its focus on quality. “For this significant project we have selected to work with Mack Rides, the largest German manufacturer of roller coasters and amusement park attractions,” Backhaus said.

Mack Rides, which has clients worldwide, is delighted to be working on a project in the company’s home country. “With an average of 90 percent of our products produced for export, it’s really special for us to construct such a fantastic coaster in Movie Park Germany,” said Christian Freiherr von Elverfeldt, company CEO.

The launch coaster, now in its site preparation phase, will accelerate guests at “warp speed.” Said Backhaus: “We have an element in the [coaster’s] routing which is unparalleled in Europe and will definitely surprise our guests.”

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