Stevewalsh1987
Roller Poster
Either way this coaster looks fantastic up close, seeing an inversion at Chessy is just something I thought I would never see.
CWOA | Mandrill Mayhem (World of Jumanji) | B&M Wing Coaster | 2023
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witchfinder
Hyper Poster
Well, it's f**king terrible. ArieForce One now has a serious contender for worst coaster name of 2023
spicy
Giga Poster
I just love the overall madness and craziness of this coaster they can call it whatever they want and that awful name just adds to it all.
I’ve been an enthusiast for a long time and never been in such awe at such a random project and confused and happy at the same time.
I know this is going to ride awful and I also know i’m going to love it.
I’ve been an enthusiast for a long time and never been in such awe at such a random project and confused and happy at the same time.
I know this is going to ride awful and I also know i’m going to love it.
English Coaster Guy
Roller Poster
This ^^^
I have similar feelings about Furius Baco, not just because its a wing coaster. It's just a bit mental/quirky, which I love.
I mean. You're sitting on a wine barrel (a possessed wine barrel) when a pesky monkey riding a sky bike pulls a level he shouldn't have done sending the professor into meltdown, filling the laboratory with wine. As a result, the train launches at a ridiculous speed before diving into a sandy void before doing a few turns, smashing your spine to pieces in the process.
Both coasters are akin to those I have in my coaster dreams.
However, can't help but think it would have been more commercially sensible to erect a Vekoma Junior Boomerang or something along those lines.
Mandrill Mayhem, wtf
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Archie
Mega Poster
i think furius baco might be the only coaster at portaventura that i might actually be scared to go onThis ^^^
I have similar feelings about Furius Baco, not just because its a wing coaster. It's just a bit mental/quirky, which I love.
I mean. You're sitting on a wine barrel (a possessed wine barrel) when a pesky monkey riding a sky bike pulls a level he shouldn't have done sending the professor into meltdown, filling the laboratory with wine. As a result, the train launches at a ridiculous speed before diving into a sandy void before doing a few turns, smashing your spine to pieces in the process.
Both coasters are akin to those I have in my coaster dreams.
However, can't help but think it would have been more commercially sensible to erect a Vekoma Junior Boomerang or something along those lines.
Mandrill Mayhem, wtf
DelPiero
Strata Poster
It's good on the front row (it was anyway, might be too rattly there nowadays), but if you get assigned back row don't even bother, better off going straight down the exit imo.
I cannot remember it being that bad in 2021 and we're pretty sensitive when it comes to rattling. El diablo was way worse.
The_bullgod
Mega Poster
That El Diablo is worse then Furius Baco i can understand, because the first coaster is 12 years older than the second one.
But Furius Baco is very bad too, especially the outside seats are terrible. The coaster has a good launch but everything else about the ride, is terrible.
And that was 5 years ago during my last visit.
Ethan
Strata Poster
I love Baco to bits, but only on the front row. Towards the rear of the train it's unbearable, especially on the outer seats, I never knew a coaster could be this unpleasant. So yeah, only good at the front, so I guess overall the coaster is very much a failed product!
At least this Jumanji coaster should be smooth, even if it is a bit dull. I just hope the name is a prank or false rumour, because it's pretty appalling!
At least this Jumanji coaster should be smooth, even if it is a bit dull. I just hope the name is a prank or false rumour, because it's pretty appalling!
roomraider
Best Topic Starter
Hot take. Furious Baco was my favourite ride at PA.
I did only ride it once, front row about 8 years ago. But on that day it was hauling and it was brilliant.
I almost don't want to go back and ruin it all.
I did only ride it once, front row about 8 years ago. But on that day it was hauling and it was brilliant.
I almost don't want to go back and ruin it all.
CineramaMax
Mega Poster
The helix is pretty much finished, and it towers over the car park. Both flat rides and more area theming are also being installed. Full update at Theme Park Guide.
Also an update from UK Theme Parks
Also an update from UK Theme Parks
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Matt N
CF Legend
Out of interest, when do we reckon the land might open?
I reckon a start of season opening might be doable myself, as the coaster itself is almost complete, testing in 2-3 months seems feasible, they’ve already installed some theming, and I heard that they’re allegedly growing trees and plants for the area off-site to allow for quick landscaping.
I could be very wrong, however; I don’t know what anyone else thinks.
I reckon a start of season opening might be doable myself, as the coaster itself is almost complete, testing in 2-3 months seems feasible, they’ve already installed some theming, and I heard that they’re allegedly growing trees and plants for the area off-site to allow for quick landscaping.
I could be very wrong, however; I don’t know what anyone else thinks.
Matt N
CF Legend
Ah, that’s interesting; cheers for the info!
I did wonder if the slightly difficult process of getting planning permission might have stalled that timeline a bit, but it doesn’t look like it, as far as I can see.
Stevewalsh1987
Roller Poster
Matt N
CF Legend
If I’m not mistaken, is that some sort of holding brake on the top of the helix track? Or is that simply part of the crane that’s holding onto it?
Also, is that all of the track completed now?
Jared
Hyper Poster
There’s a stopper on the end as well as some fins to prevent the train hitting it. The track isn’t completed, no. The other spike is to be completed, but likely won’t for a while yet as it goes where the site access is at the moment.
CrashCoaster
CF Legend
CineramaMax
Mega Poster
I find it odd that the coaster towers over the Jaguar Shrine. Kind of dwarfs it a tad...