Flyvende Ørn
Roller coaster at Legoland Billund
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Flyvende Ørn or Flying Eagle is a roller coaster located at Legoland Billund in Billund, Denmark. The ride opened in 2018 as part of the park's 50th anniversary celebrations and is situated in the western-themed Legoredo Town area.[1][2]
| Flyvende Ørn / Flying Eagle | |
|---|---|
Flyvende Ørn (2022) | |
| Legoland Billund | |
| Location | Legoland Billund |
| Park section | Legoredo Town |
| Coordinates | 55.735347°N 9.125208°E |
| Status | Operating |
| Opening date | 2018 |
| General statistics | |
| Type | Steel – Family |
| Manufacturer | Zierer |
| Designer | RP Rides |
| Model | Custom |
| Height | 11 m (36 ft) |
| Length | 281 m (922 ft) |
| Inversions | 0 |
| Capacity | 20 passengers per train riders per hour |
| Restraint style | Lap bar |
History
Flying Eagle was announced as part of a major expansion of Legoredo Town to commemorate the park's 50th anniversary in 2018.[3] The expansion included renovations to existing attractions such as Lego Canoe and covered an area of approximately 2,500 square metres.[4]
The roller coaster was designed by Dutch coaster designer Romesh Popelier of RP Rides, marking his first realised roller coaster project.[5] The design process allowed flexibility within predetermined constraints for size and layout, with final engineering validation performed before construction.[6]
Construction of the attraction formed part of broader park improvements, including enhancements to the entrance and surrounding themed areas.[7]
Characteristics
Flying Eagle is a family roller coaster manufactured by Zierer and reaches a height of 11 metres (36 ft) and a top speed of 46 kilometres per hour (29 mph) along a 281 metres (922 ft) track.[8][9]
The attraction features a train accommodating up to 20 passengers and is designed to be accessible to families, with minimum height requirements for accompanied and unaccompanied riders.[10]
Ride experience
The ride is themed around flying on the back of an eagle through a landscape inspired by the Rocky Mountains.[11]
Riders ascend to the top of a rock formation known as Ørneklippen (Eagle Rock), where an eagle nest with a mother and her chicks can be seen, before descending into a series of turns passing LEGO animal figures and scenery.[12]
The attraction simulates a flight through a western-themed environment, incorporating rock formations, lakes, and prairie animals as part of the experience.[13]
