PortAventura Discussion Thread

[coasterfreak101Gimme Some Candy!]

Looks amazing!!!! Does the lift hill seem faster than other B&M Hypers?

The recent hypers have had faster lifts than the older ones. I noticed it on Diamondback, but I think that trend has continued on. It doesn't take a whole minute to get to the top anymore!

[SharkTumsSite Admin]

I was just previewing some of Hanno's Photos from media day and they're gorgeous! Wait till he posts them soon!!!

And I also agree that it *looks* better than Leviathan.

[Dragon KhanWhen I grow up, I want to breed donkeys!]

Knowing Hanno's skills at shooting pictures, I hope (and assume) he took plenty of pics of Dragon Khan from once unaccessible areas. I mean, my baby Khan has always been very photogenic from the Great Wall of China, although it was hard to get different views in the park. I like the idea of walking directly underneath this massive looper and now get unrestricted views of it's first drop and huge vertical loop...

[oriolat“Fear can make a donkey attack a lion”]

I was at the park today as well and rode Shambhala 5 times. I must say I am pretty impressed with what PA have done with the area and Khan. As for Shambhala itself, the ride delivers airtime (most noticeable hill before the MCBR and speed hill) and some funky forces/disorienting sensation through the ampersand turn.

I will post some photos later!

[HhappyWhy do I still have a donkey title???]

here are my pictures from today, enjoy
http://www.themeparkreview.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=62488

[BaMiTsPaTBonafide Donkey Expert]

This ride looks awesome! I like the pace that it takes the hills in the pov, and I too enjoy the splash that can be seen from the train.

[australianalexA village is missing its IDIOT!]

I completely disagree, I think Shambhala has a much more speed than a regular B&M hyper. Maybe not as much as an Intamin, but still miles ahead of the likes of Diamondback, Leviathan etc.

[OldJJmanBorn when stamps were 2 cents]

Looks like a great addition to one of my personal "Top 5 parks in the world!"

I really hope to get back there someday!!


JJ

[CCG2I know quite a lot about Donkeys!]

I am just going to say this about Shambhala and Leviathan,

Leviathan is a fantastic ride. It's been running A LOT faster compared to the TPR POV that was posted of it two weeks ago. Where it was somewhat crawling over those camelbacks and that last overbanked turn it's hauling A$$ now. Looks to be on the same if not a tiny bit better level than Shambhala. Shambhala looks absolutely amazing though and looks as if it's creating massive amounts of airtime over those hills as well as carrying butt-loads of speed. I hope one day I get to ride it as it looks as if it has the potential to be the #1 hyper that B&M has ever created. Just keep in mind everyone that Leviathan is not a Hyper-Coaster, it's a Giga. It's very different compared to Shambhala and even Behemoth.

Shambhala = #1 B&M Hyper (by the looks of it).
Leviathan = #1 B&M Giga (for now anyways).

[JimmyBoMr. October]

This ride looks amazing. It looks like B&M maybe getting back to their glory days of non-trim, hauling @$$ rides with some awesome g-forces. The splashdown definitely looks impressive. The only splashdown coaster I have been on is Sheikra and while it was cool to watch, it was pretty lame as a rider. With this effect it looks AMAZING! I also really love this layout. I think B&M and the guys at Port Aventura did a great job at placement of the coaster and elements throughout the ride. I really loved Port Aventura when I went there with TPR and this ride looks like it is a great addition to an already fantastic park!

Jimmy "I need to get back to Spain" Bo

BTW, Hanno...AWESOME PICS!