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  1. How can you even for a moment put the blame on Intamin when there are so few details released??? This is a ride that has run for over 7 years without incident in a part of the world that has had some issues with ride maintenance before. (Hi, remember the flat ride that just collapsed at Tibidabo?) I'd personally put a bit more speculation into it being a maintenance issue than a problem with Intamin. Well, Tibidabo is actually located in Spain, as well as Terra Mítica. But they are two completely different parks, have nothing to do with. Tibidabo is in Barcelona, Terra Mítica is in Benidorm. Separated by 500 km ( 313 miles). But even more, the accident at Tibidabo wasn't caused by ride maintenance. It was proved that the ride was structurally wrong, a factory defect. I've been working at Terra Mítica for 8 seasons, from 2004 until 2011. Last seasons I used to work at Inferno. It has to be completely shocking for the family and friends, as well as the workers. Between 2010 and 2011 there were several internal changes at the park, since a new company started to manage it. I guess there has been more changes since then, because that company wanted to make Terra Mítica profitable. But it's hard to think they could have cut back in maintenance service. I believe they're still rigorous with that. I loved working at Inferno, such a dynamic ride job! I can't believe the restraint failed... After 7 years? It is supposed the train cannot be dispatched if the 8 restraints are closed. Inferno has a main operator panel, 2 more co-dispatch panels, as well as 2 more unloading panels. These four station panels are operated with a key every assistant have. Moreover, there are different buttons for dispatching the trains. Just a single restraint is not closed, and the train cannot leave the station. I'm touched for this. My thoughts are with the family and friends. But also with the workers who had to go through this.
  2. Why would anybody be responsible to keep people informed about a coaster construction? Are they charging for it? I'd like to believe everybody has better things to do. It is truly amazing to see how a coaster grows up, but let's be serious, we're watching how they're placing piece by piece and it's so weird. I don't think American people don't care about what happens in Spain or Europe. In fact, they've visited a lot of times European parks... The question is: are you interested in what happens in America? Let's be fair.
  3. What's the problem about taking photos? So what are they going to do when anybody takes pics from the outside? Because, I don't konw if they're conscious, but they're going to build a 75-meter-high coaster and it won't be necessary to stay in the park to have photos.
  4. Nice colors, finally Port Aventura makes one thing they should have done long before ago. It was so sad seeing those rare orange and white, but now Dragon Khan is going to glow again as the first time ever.
  5. Pics of my last visit on 17th April: Terra Mítica has proposed a challenge: if they achieve 5,000 fans on their official profile in Facebook until the 31st May, they'll offer 10 € on-line tickets on 26th June.
  6. New shows: The Mummy's Curse (inside the pyramid) Dreams (at Circus Maximus, it has been created by Cirque du Soleil's ex-workers) Pandora's Dream (at Pandora Theatre, it's a show with black light) Barbarroja's Return (might be Barbarroja's second part) Sustainability commitment: Purification of rides' water every 10 hours Purification of lagoon's water every 48 hours 48,000 m3 of saltwater into the lake New process of chlorine's evaporation in the water for later use in irrigation Elimination of leaks in the water rides Low-power equipment throughout the park Reducing light pollution by LED equipment Optimizing recycling More green zones: 2,500m2 of lawns More than 800 new palm trees 500 m of gardens reconstructed 15,000 varied shrubs 20,000 seasonal plants More colorful floral More water 8 brand new waterfalls 2 new fountains Sophisticated water spray system that achieves a reduction of 7º C New shops and restaurants Oriental cuisine: Pharaohs' Buffet, at Egypt zone Urban food: Rhodes, ar The Islands zone Nefer: theme store in Egypt Photo-ride at Minotaur's Labyrinth Photo shop in the Agora's Gate, at Greece zone Rides Increased number of seats per ride Queuing time: 10 minutes maximum Accredited security: total revision and updating of all rides 3 new kiddies at Egypt zone
  7. More images and videos of 2011 season have been uploaded on Terra Mitica's Facebook profile and appeared on Spanish newspaper: http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=189618094414941&oid=195701473778835&comments
  8. Sorry, it's in Spanish. The man says what I've been telling on my lasts messages. However, you can see Egypt waterfalls in action.
  9. Here are the firsts results: And they've uploaded a new artwork: It represents The Islands zone.
  10. New artwork: wall of Ulysses' Rescue. Before: After: In front of The Islands zone, where are Ulysses' Rescue and Rapids of Argos, they'll add a big waterfall and surround Alexandria's lighthouse by green.
  11. Terra Mítica started last week to show once a week an artwork of park's transformation. Changes are going to be radical, they want to create a big oasis theme park. Terra Mítica's main problem was the lack of green, so they want to re-start again with a new park concept. This year won't open new rides, but they've been checking all of them to keep them in working order. I hope Synkope (giant frisbee) reaches at 120º. Supposedly, all shows will be new or redesigned. Here you are two artworks they have uploaded to their Facebook profile, only about Egypt: In this pic they compare Egypt before and after. It says the park's aim will be to become a heavenly place with big waterfalls and green. They'll reconsider more places where kids can play. Big hot Summer will be transformed in a refreshing sensation. At the main entrance green will be reinforced. Morevoer, there will be a big integrated fountain. There will be a big change in different views. Alexandria's lighthouse will change its historical position to surround it by green. By this way, they'll try to create more places between eyes' guests and the horizon. This is the quarry's final appearance. They have done a great work, but it hasn't finished, because it's going to be green too, as you can see in artworks. Terra Mítica will open its doors again on 16th April, not on 14th. Next week they'll show us other artwork, hope to be about Greece.
  12. First pic of Terra Mítica's works: They're painting all Magnus Colossus' quarry!!! I like very much the effect.
  13. Well, it's not exactly like this. They moved Tizona because last director wanted to reduce Terra Mítica. If you've ever ridden an SLC, you'll know that they are pretty quiet. It was just an excuse to do that, but the hotel wasn't to be near this place (Iberia), but near Egypt area. Terra Mítica's west part was to be built with 2,000 small apartments. Now there's a new managing. They want to reopen Iberia area in 2012 with a new first class ride, so they might fill Tizona's space. They're going to build a new entrance from carpark access road, because they want to remain opened Iberia all year. They'll invest 5 million € next year to do this. Anyway, new managing wants to buy Terra Mítica next year and there are some rumours about buying again land they sold to free cessation of payments in 2006. New managing, which its called "Ocio y Parques Temáticos" ("Leisure and Theme Parks"), has other two parks in Benidorm, Aqualandia and Mundomar (WaterLand and SeaWorld), which they want to move to Terra Mítica's area and create a resort. Some weeks ago in Spanish news it was said they're planning hotel and sports zone projects.
  14. That's what they're going to do, Terra Mítica is going to be a great garden.
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