| Talocan | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Phantasialand | |
| Area | Mexico |
| Status | Operating |
| Cost | €7.5 million |
| Opening date | May 23, 2007 |
| Replaced | Condor |
| Ride statistics | |
| Attraction type | flat ride |
| Manufacturer | HUSS |
| Model | Top spin |
| Height | 18 m (59 ft) |
| G-force | 4 |
| Capacity | 900 riders per hour |
| Riders per vehicle | 38 |
| Rows | 2 |
| Riders per row | 19 |
Talocan is a HUSS suspended top spin located at Phantasialand in Brühl, Germany. It was the first of its type to be built anywhere in the world, being a variation on the original Huss top spin.[1] It is located in the Mexican themed area, and is themed around the discovery of an Aztec temple in the cellar of a wine cooperative. The name is taken from Aztec mythology, being the paradise of the weather god Tlaloc, called Tlalocan.[2]
History
After the opening of Black Mamba in 2006, Phantasialand announced that a new ride named "Talocan" would be added to the park in 2007 in the space occupied by Condor.[3] However, the ride type was not revealed until the 15th April 2007, when after months of construction, it would be announced as a new "Suspended top spin" style ride.[4][1] The ride opened on the 23rd May 2007. [5] In 2015, IMAScore created a new soundtrack to be used around the area and played during the ride cycle.[6]
Theme
The ride is themed around the discovery of an Aztec temple in the cellar of a wine cooperative in the fictional village "San Miguel Del Monte". While expanding the cellar into the base of a mountain it was located on, Pedro sees a skull in the rock. The mountain and back half of the cooperative was destroyed, revealing the Aztec temple the ride is located in.[2][7] In the center of the temple area is a sculpture of Tlaloc, holding a burning flame. Water effects and fire effects are located in front of the top spin itself, with a viewing platform for guests to watch the ride.[8]
References
- ^ a b "Phantasialand to launch Talocan top spin ride". www.leisuremanagement.co.uk. Retrieved 2025-06-03.
- ^ a b "Talocan". Frei-Zeit Blog (in German). Retrieved 2025-06-03.
- ^ "Freizeitparkweb - Das Freizeitpark Forum - Talocan - Neue Attraktion 2007". freizeitparkweb.de. Retrieved 2025-06-03.
- ^ "Phantasialand to launch Talocan top spin ride | attractionsmanagement.com news". www.attractionsmanagement.com. Retrieved 2025-06-03.
- ^ "Phantasialand: "Talocan" is now open". Parksmania. 2007-05-24. Retrieved 2025-06-03.
- ^ "[:en]New soundtracks for attractions at Phantasialand[:de]Neue Soundtracks für Attraktionen im Phantasialand[:]". IMAscore. 2015-09-08. Retrieved 2025-06-03.
- ^ "Phantasialand > Talocan > News". www.talocan.de. Archived from the original on 2008-07-20. Retrieved 2025-06-03.
- ^ Kings, European Coaster (2020-10-12). "Is Talocan the World's Best Flat Ride?". Coaster Kings. Retrieved 2025-06-03.
