Trevor Posted August 26, 2017 Share Posted August 26, 2017 ^I am really happy that you enjoyed your stay at the park. Even though the park has milions of thousands of bad things (especially in operations), I'm glad that you could enjoy your stay! Next time send me a PM and I will show you even more things that you don't even expect! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canobie Coaster Posted September 20, 2017 Share Posted September 20, 2017 Does anyone have any food recommendations at the park? Some of the restaurants look quite nice but I'm not sure if there are any that are particularly well regarded. I haven't been impressed by the hotel buffet but Pit Stop at Ferrari Land had really good camilones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chokeslamcena Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 Howdy folks. Can I ask you guys - you know the way Shambhala has no time for you if you're carrying some extra weight in your legs (and you get kicked off), but every other coaster seems fine? What category does the new Ferrari coaster fall into? Is it like Shambhala in that you'll have to do the embarrassing walk off if you're a bit big? Or is it like Baco, Khan, etc. where it doesn't really matter? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canobie Coaster Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 The killer on most Intamins is the seat belt, but Red Force doesn't have seat belts so that's definitely a good sign for you. I didn't notice anyone getting the walk of shame on Red Force during my two days there, but I saw 2-3 get it at Shambhala. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turtle Wax Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 I too witnissed a few different people take the walk on Shambhala but none on Red Force. I think if you're close to fitting on a B&M hyper then you won't have any problem on Red Force. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirkFunk Posted October 4, 2017 Share Posted October 4, 2017 It's looking a lot like this was a bad year to open a new theme park in Catalonia. Anyone know how or if the weekend's events changed the number of people coming in the gate? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookiex Posted October 6, 2017 Share Posted October 6, 2017 It's looking a lot like this was a bad year to open a new theme park in Catalonia. Anyone know how or if the weekend's events changed the number of people coming in the gate? I'm keeping a close eye on the situation and see how it develops since I plan to go to Spain (including Madrid parks and PA) next year. I have a Netherlands trip ready as a backup in case things escalate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sihida Posted October 13, 2017 Share Posted October 13, 2017 I'm planning a trip at the beginning of next September (when it is expected to be still open till midnight). What are the expected waiting times for the main rides? Would an Express pass be of any benefit? I can purchase a Premium Gold pass for the full duration of the stay (two days) for €50. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThemeCrafter264 Posted October 15, 2017 Share Posted October 15, 2017 I'm planning a trip at the beginning of next September (when it is expected to be still open till midnight). What are the expected waiting times for the main rides? Would an Express pass be of any benefit? I can purchase a Premium Gold pass for the full duration of the stay (two days) for €50. I would definitely recommend getting fast track. Operations are awful, especially if you don't get fast track. Probably expect shambhala and furious backs queues to be around 1.5 hours. The other major coasters will have queues of probably 30 mins, except Dragon Khan which I would expect to be around an hour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vicarpi Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 (edited) After the inauguration of Ferrari Land in 2017, for next year PortAventura has announced an extension with a children's area of 5 kiddies (at Champions Arena zone). La Rueda Mecanica (The Mechanical Wheel) Edited January 18, 2018 by vicarpi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vicarpi Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 (edited) This week, from today to sunday, it’s celebrated FITUR (International Tourism Trade Fair) in Madrid. It is expected to expose details about kids area at Ferrari Land. But yesterday, a spanish newspaper published the names and concept of the new 5 kiddie rides: Champions Race: simulate the driving of a Ferrari Crazy Pistons: 2 attractions inspired by the movement of the pistons Junior Red Force: children’s adaptation of Red Force coaster Kid’s Tower: rebound tower and free fall (9 meters) Also, at the main park PortAventura Park will have a new attracion (The House of Woody Woodpecker) and a new character for SesamoAventura area, Big Bird. La Rueda Mecanica (The Mechanical Wheel) - Ferrari Land La Rueda Mecanica (The Mechanical Wheel) - PortAventura World Edited January 18, 2018 by vicarpi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vicarpi Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 (edited) Today, we have the new map at FITUR (International Tourism Trade Fair) in Madrid: PAC With the description of yesterday at a spanish newspaper and the map of today, the rides could be these: ¿?: Type: rotating ride of planes Manufacturer: ¿SBF Visa Group? Model: ¿Red Baron 8? Capacity: 12 to 16 persons (6 or 8 planes) [*]Champions Race: Type: rotating ride of cars Manufacturer: ¿SBF Visa Group? Model: ¿Drift Race? Capacity: 12 to 16 persons (6 or 8 cars) [*]Crazy Pistons: Type: rotating flat Manufacturer: ¿SBF Visa Group? Model: ¿Fly Over? Capacity: 12 persons [*]Junior Red Force: Type: coasterManufacturer: ¿SBF Visa Group or Zamperla?Model: ¿ Double coaster (SBF VISA Group) or Family coaster (SBF VISA Group) or Speedy Coaster (Zamperla)? [*]Kid’s Tower: Type: bounce tower and free fall Manufacturer: ¿SBF Visa Group? Model: ¿Drop’n Twist 9 mt. 8 seats? Height: 9 meters Capacity: 8 persons La Rueda Mecanica (The Mechanical Wheel) Edited January 18, 2018 by vicarpi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canobie Coaster Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 Glad to see more rides added to Ferrari Land, even if it isn't necessarily for adults. Everything there was nice on my visit, but there simply wasn't enough for a full day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JordyC Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 The main reason to visit Ferrari Land will always be Red Force, that is also why I visited this park last year. But it is great to see them adding new rides to Ferrari Land, even when it are all kids rides. Every addition is good for this park, because as Canobie Coaster said, it definitely is not a full day park. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.T.I Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 Junior Red Force, the kiddie cred, will actually be a Zamperla Speedy Coaster:- https://rcdb.com/15992.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vicarpi Posted January 18, 2018 Share Posted January 18, 2018 PortAventura posted the arworks and data for the attractions. This would be the summary: Champions Race: Type: rotating ride of cars Manufacturer: ¿SBF Visa Group? Model: ¿Drift Race? Capacity: 12 persons (6 cars) Theming: Ferrari Testa Rossa 250 [*]Crazy Pistons: Type: rotating flat Manufacturer: ¿SBF Visa Group? Model: ¿Fly Over? Capacity: 12 persons [*]Junior Red Force: Type: coaster Manufacturer: ¿SBF Visa Group or Zamperla? Model: ¿Double coaster (SBF Visa Group) or Family coaster (SBF Visa Group) or F1 Vortex Coaster (SBF Visa Group) (train) or Speedy Coaster (Zamperla)? Theming: Formula 1 [*]Kid’s Tower: Type: bounce tower and free fall Manufacturer: ¿SBF Visa Group? Model: ¿Drop’n Twist 9 mt. 8 seats? Height: more than 9 meters Capacity: 8 persons [*]Red Baron: Type: rotating ride of planes Manufacturer: ¿SBF Visa Group? Model: ¿Red Baron 8? Capacity: 16 persons (8 planes) And the artworks: Champions Race: Crazy Pistons: Junior Red Force: Kid's Tower: Red Baron: La Rueda Mecanica (The Mechanical Wheel) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterbill Posted January 18, 2018 Share Posted January 18, 2018 From the sounds of it this was much needed. Nice move by the park. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcjp Posted January 19, 2018 Share Posted January 19, 2018 ^True. I was surprised, when I went there, by the lack of people it had and indeed it didn't feel very complete. I basically just went there for red force. Hopefully this will help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrillseeker4552 Posted January 19, 2018 Share Posted January 19, 2018 Looks good. I remember hearing reports that Ferrari Land desperately needed some “rounding out,” so this is a great move by the park. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.T.I Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 Does the Crazy Pistons ride invert? It looks like it possibly could do... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rill'o'beily Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 Does the Crazy Pistons ride invert? It looks like it possibly could do... It's intended as a kiddy suitable family ride but it does swing pretty close to 90 degrees when it gets going [youtu_be] [/youtu_be] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bane Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 Today, we have the new map at FITUR (International Tourism Trade Fair) in Madrid: PAC I am glad they're using the space near that stage for these new rides, it did feel like ''dead space'' and the shows were mostly a waste of time given nobody was actually going to that part of the park. Ferrari Land at PortAventura represents no value for money at all, so to see them adding new attractions is a good thing, in 2019 I hope they decide to add to their thrill ride lineup as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatraBiNAS Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 im planning 2 days trip.. I was thinking of spending the morning and the lunch in the ferrari land and the rest of the day in the portavantura .. the next day it was all in the portaventura .. What do you guys think? maybe still buy a fast track too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canobie Coaster Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 im planning 2 days trip.. I was thinking of spending the morning and the lunch in the ferrari land and the rest of the day in the portavantura .. the next day it was all in the portaventura .. What do you guys think? maybe still buy a fast track too I didn't get their Express Pass during my visit. Most rides were walk-ons, except the 4 major coasters. Baco and Red Force were manageable 15 minute waits, but Shambhala and Dragon Khan were 30 minutes the entire day. The latter two were only running one train which was the main culprit. The main reason I didn't get the Express Pass is because of the park's seating policy on the coasters, particularly with Shambhala. If you don't mind your seat on Shambhala or Dragon Khan, you'll get a ton of rides with Express Pass since you were always placed on the next train. Here's what I observed on 3 of them. Shambhala- There's no assigned seating, it's first come, first serve for each row. They didn't allow you to wait an extra train for a row. All rows had to be filled. They would let the main queue in first. They'd fill half the train with the standard queue and then they'd let the Express Pass guests into the station. If any seats remained, they'd reopen the regular queue. Since the Express Pass didn't get first pick, they had a low chance of getting the best seats in the front or back. Dragon Khan- There's assigned seating. The attendant assigned the Express Pass riders in the middle rows. Red Force- The attendant assigns seats front to back. From what I saw, they loaded Express Pass guests first, so they had a higher chance of getting the best seat in front. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElvisLuv Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 While the Ferrari Land go carts look nice, I kinda hope that they are just a place saver for a major coaster in the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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