Rollerskater

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The theming of this ride is both unusual and original. It's a theme that sees you surrounded by giant objects as if you've been shrunk. The fences are themed as giant matches, you ride in a giant roller-skate, and the track passes through a giant washing machine. I'm not sure if this is based on a TV show on Studio 100, the Flemish equivalent of Cbeebies, like a lot of Plopsaland's rides, or if someone just had a good idea.

Under the great theming is a pretty standard family coaster, copies of which can be found around the world. There's one in England at West Midlands Safari Park and I've been on versions in Denmark and even in Egypt. My favourite is the Egyptian one, as it's first drop is a lot more intense than other versions, possibly due to the ride being warmed up by the heat of the desert.

Theming aside this ride is almost the perfect definition of a standard family coaster. The main highlight is the tunnel created by the washing machine. You don't get a huge amount of force while riding this, and it doesn't a highly thrilling level, but it doesn't do anything badly and offers a nice fun experience. It does a good job of offering a fun coaster for the younger end of the family market, but it's one older visitors could happily skip if there's a long queue.