Photo TR: Opening day for Raptor at Gardaland

[SenseOFoneI just made a donkey in No Limits!]

I was iffy about this, but it looks pretty freaking amazing! The trains are gorgeous, and the theming is top notch, especially for a B&M! Man, I gotta get to Europe someday

[DJeXeLThis button makes my penis erect.]

^I had my doubts as well I'll admit. Although some of B&Ms designs may not be the most forceful coasters out there, they are built with quality and well thought out. Thus why parks have no issue doing business with them. Goes back to the old saying "You get what you pay for."

[RollerCoasterSmiDumbTums]

Ortobruco tour looks better...

Thank you so much, I am now drooling because I am going here in July...

YEAH

[Six Flags EnthuseastDoesn't know how to spell "Enthusiast."]

Man, this ride looks amazing! The theming is great and the ride looks pretty fun to ride! The teen center at the Navy base is going on a trip there in May, so hopefully I'll be able to join in. I can't wait to ride this thing!

[fudgeySir Lampsalot]

Awesome pics as always Hanno... Looks like a great ride!

[chadsterThe Pony Express can't find my teepee]

Simply amazing, thanks Hanno!

[CorkscrewFoleyReeks of Books]

The ride looks absolutely insane! I dunno if it's just me, but Raptor has a nemesis feel to it, maybe it's how extent they went with the theming. I always wanted to go to Gardaland, but this is just the icing now.

[Geauga DogThe only thing better than a naked woman is a naked donkey!]

Hanno, simply awesome photos. I am very, very impressed with how this ride turned out.

[Thom25Don't let this donkey melt you with its laser eyes!]

Thank you VERY much for the great pics and videos! The ride does look like a ton of fun and can't wait for one to be built here in the US.

How does it compare to FB or X? Is it smoother? Have there been more rumors of rotating seats in future models?

[B&MIntaminGCIIndiana Jones and the Temple of the Forbidden Donkey.]

Raptor looks absolutely amazing, I need to get out to Italy. This was my most watched construction project for 2011 and it didn't disappoint at all. Plus, the ride is amazingly photogenic, it's just asking to have pictures taken of it, especially the trains.