Alright then, last one from me! 
So Rainbow Magicland. I have to say before I went, I didn't have very high expectations at all from it. Towards the end of June/start of July I'd been reading reports of the park and seeing what people said and it didn't sound good. I was either going to love it or hate it!
It had rained a monumental amount the day before, but happily we awoke to a cloudy but rainless Foligno. We had another 2 hour drive down to the park, so it was an early start. For the final day, I jumped into Ian's car. A little later than we would have liked we finally arrived at a empty but scorchingly hot park.
The first stop was the toilet...
Once that had happened, Ian sorted the tickets out and we faffed around the sign doing the group photo and chatting.
Soon enough, we were on our way into the park. My very low expectations had been wiped away the moment we were the other side of the gates. Yes the theming is mostly plastic, however, I didn't care. It was imo very good from a distance. It was when you got closer to it that you realised that most of it really is already falling apart. However, I put that behind me and was intrigued by what the rest of the park had to offer.
So the first thing that we done was Shock. It dominates the skyline of the park and can be seen from pretty much anywhere in the park. We created its queue. The ride ops were very enthusiastic, especially the one on the exit side.
Anyway, Shock, Wow! Completely blown away by it. Restraints were fine (unlike some of my rides on G-Force) and didn't tighten during the ride. The ride itself was brilliant, the loop that isn't was fun and it was quite forceful.
One of the biggest shocks of the trip for me. I didn't expect it to be that good. (And yes, I am aware of that pun
)
We headed off to the next cred. Bomborun, the Vekoma junior. It was actually pretty decent as far as these rides get, the new Vekoma restraints help it being less painful. Enjoyable.
We done the fairy thing in the shed next (I'm horrific with the names at this park and cba to look them up). Again, the theming in there was decent from a distance, but when you looked really carefully you could see parts missing, parts that already had been replaced and done badly.
The ride itself weren't very good, it did keep stopping but there's nothing to write home about really.
The next thing we done was headed over to the kiddie area of the park. We done the big apple without the apple (The name of which escapes me) and it was a simple +1 for me.
Whilst riding, those that had been on the train previously had discovered the pool and a green brushed broom.
We passed the rest of the kiddie area and didn't return later. It didn't look like a good kiddie area either. Much more work could be done over there.
We headed over to the spinner in a shed and it was on the way to that, that you realise that even with the plastic theming, that is park is actually gorgeous and set in a awesome location.
The lake is the centre of the park and makes for some beautiful views of Shock.
So we joined the queue for the spinner in a shed. (Cagliostro or something like that). The upside building it is housed in is awesome and really well done. The queue for this was short. No longer than 10 minutes if that.
The ride was awful, no spinning at all and just a lot of fancy lights flickering around you. The surprise came to me with the second lift, thankfully that took me to the end of the ride.
We had one cred to get now and we'd been in the park just over an hour and a half. So we had a look at what else the park had to offer. The first thing we came to was Huntix!
Despite the peeling paint work in the queue, I'm glad it is indoors as it's cool in there.
Once given 3D glasses, you board the car and this is where it becomes awesome! I'd never done anything like this before. Epic 3D effects, shooting at screens and the wall alike and there is one awesome bit of 3D with moving cars.
Bloody awesome, very well done and another of the little surprises of the park.
Before we called lunch, it was time to do the last remaining cred. Having located it, we walked straight on the thing and took over the train. The ride was another Vekoma with a double lift. It was awful, painful and rattly. Theming was badly done as well. Not enjoyable.
We broke for lunch as the sun was starting to really come down on us now. Just like the other parks, this one had an awesome self service restaurant with adequate seating facilities! However, the food which was reasonably priced was tasty and some of the best had all week! Enjoyable. We stayed in there a while as it was hot.
Went back outside and met up with the rest of the group. Got bored of waiting so done the tower.
Mystika was awful! Very slow dispatch and an even worse ride. The only thing I can praise of the ride is the views and they really are stunning, especially when sitting looking towards the lake and Shock.
100ft from the ground and the ride hits the brakes. Seriously, one of the worst towers I've been on.
My photos inform me we done the mildly moist chute thing. Theming again was lacking and broken in places. it was very refreshing to get a little damp on the one side from it in the heat of the afternoon. With working theming, and a bit of theming around the drops, it would be quite a good ride.
By the time I'd got off the thing, I was already dry. So what better than going to get wet again on the rapids this time. Drakkar was actually quite good. No moving turntable, so there was no rushing to get in the boat.
From the start, it is a wet ride from all the fountains and the rapid movement themselves. However, it is such an anti-climax with the tunnel. Hopefully, something can be done in there in the future. Still, twas a good ride.
We tried to find the Magic House which was still closed. So we had expensive slush instead and a sat on the grass.
When we had all consumed slush, it was over to the Flying Island.
The flying island is over 2 floors and gives some phenomenal views over the park. Did give me a bastard splinter though! Nothing more than a scenic ride really.
One of my favorites from the trip!
Once I'd removed the splinter from my finger, we whored Shock. I rode it just another 2 times, once in the front and in the back. Both rides we great. Back a little more jolty, but still enjoyable. The front row however was faultless. Loved every second of it!
Shock then had a photo session in between the goes. Me and Jared went looking for the best angle and came to the conclusion that under the last inversion was the best.
Wish I had my SLR with me, but nevermind...
The day was coming to an end by now and a plane was waiting somewhere to reunite me with my bed! So we decided to re-ride Huntix one last time before calling it a day.
Still as good as what it was earlier, but it was better when no one knew what was going to happen. Still excellent though!
When we came out, the parks mascot - a rather rainbow coloured cat was wondering around. It really is a awesome mascot and the keyring now hangs happily off my bag!
We had a look around the tat shop and headed for the airport. Soon enough, we were there and it was time to say our goodbyes! Ian got his gifts in the car hire place before we headed to the terminal for the flight. Myself, Jared, Ian, Raybould, Mouse and 10WaTT all said our goodbyes and went our separate ways.
45 minute delay for the plane, but we were soon up and away. I was pumped up on adrenaline incase of missing my coach! I got it in the end though!
So that was the end of an incredible trip with some awesome people. I couldn't concentrate at work on the Friday with being in such a bad mood with the come down, a cold gathered from air conditioning and being knackered. I walked through my front door at 4:30am and was in work for 11:30am
Rainbow Magicland for me was a great park and took me by surprise. The theming, whilst plastic still is aesthetically pleasing. I hope nothing happens to the park in terms of it closing as I really did enjoy it. The only problem I found was some of the rides were lacking. The only things that didn't disappoint me were Shock, Huntix and Drakkar.
I would return if in Italy as I did enjoy it. Good little park!!
I haven't included all my photos in the reports. There are some more here for those not on FB:
http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set= ... fd1&type=1
So Rainbow Magicland. I have to say before I went, I didn't have very high expectations at all from it. Towards the end of June/start of July I'd been reading reports of the park and seeing what people said and it didn't sound good. I was either going to love it or hate it!
It had rained a monumental amount the day before, but happily we awoke to a cloudy but rainless Foligno. We had another 2 hour drive down to the park, so it was an early start. For the final day, I jumped into Ian's car. A little later than we would have liked we finally arrived at a empty but scorchingly hot park.
The first stop was the toilet...
Once that had happened, Ian sorted the tickets out and we faffed around the sign doing the group photo and chatting.
Soon enough, we were on our way into the park. My very low expectations had been wiped away the moment we were the other side of the gates. Yes the theming is mostly plastic, however, I didn't care. It was imo very good from a distance. It was when you got closer to it that you realised that most of it really is already falling apart. However, I put that behind me and was intrigued by what the rest of the park had to offer.
So the first thing that we done was Shock. It dominates the skyline of the park and can be seen from pretty much anywhere in the park. We created its queue. The ride ops were very enthusiastic, especially the one on the exit side.
Anyway, Shock, Wow! Completely blown away by it. Restraints were fine (unlike some of my rides on G-Force) and didn't tighten during the ride. The ride itself was brilliant, the loop that isn't was fun and it was quite forceful.
One of the biggest shocks of the trip for me. I didn't expect it to be that good. (And yes, I am aware of that pun
)
We headed off to the next cred. Bomborun, the Vekoma junior. It was actually pretty decent as far as these rides get, the new Vekoma restraints help it being less painful. Enjoyable.
We done the fairy thing in the shed next (I'm horrific with the names at this park and cba to look them up). Again, the theming in there was decent from a distance, but when you looked really carefully you could see parts missing, parts that already had been replaced and done badly.
The ride itself weren't very good, it did keep stopping but there's nothing to write home about really.
The next thing we done was headed over to the kiddie area of the park. We done the big apple without the apple (The name of which escapes me) and it was a simple +1 for me.
Whilst riding, those that had been on the train previously had discovered the pool and a green brushed broom.
We passed the rest of the kiddie area and didn't return later. It didn't look like a good kiddie area either. Much more work could be done over there.
We headed over to the spinner in a shed and it was on the way to that, that you realise that even with the plastic theming, that is park is actually gorgeous and set in a awesome location.
The lake is the centre of the park and makes for some beautiful views of Shock.
So we joined the queue for the spinner in a shed. (Cagliostro or something like that). The upside building it is housed in is awesome and really well done. The queue for this was short. No longer than 10 minutes if that.
The ride was awful, no spinning at all and just a lot of fancy lights flickering around you. The surprise came to me with the second lift, thankfully that took me to the end of the ride.
We had one cred to get now and we'd been in the park just over an hour and a half. So we had a look at what else the park had to offer. The first thing we came to was Huntix!
Despite the peeling paint work in the queue, I'm glad it is indoors as it's cool in there.
Once given 3D glasses, you board the car and this is where it becomes awesome! I'd never done anything like this before. Epic 3D effects, shooting at screens and the wall alike and there is one awesome bit of 3D with moving cars.
Bloody awesome, very well done and another of the little surprises of the park.
Before we called lunch, it was time to do the last remaining cred. Having located it, we walked straight on the thing and took over the train. The ride was another Vekoma with a double lift. It was awful, painful and rattly. Theming was badly done as well. Not enjoyable.
We broke for lunch as the sun was starting to really come down on us now. Just like the other parks, this one had an awesome self service restaurant with adequate seating facilities! However, the food which was reasonably priced was tasty and some of the best had all week! Enjoyable. We stayed in there a while as it was hot.
Went back outside and met up with the rest of the group. Got bored of waiting so done the tower.
Mystika was awful! Very slow dispatch and an even worse ride. The only thing I can praise of the ride is the views and they really are stunning, especially when sitting looking towards the lake and Shock.
100ft from the ground and the ride hits the brakes. Seriously, one of the worst towers I've been on.
My photos inform me we done the mildly moist chute thing. Theming again was lacking and broken in places. it was very refreshing to get a little damp on the one side from it in the heat of the afternoon. With working theming, and a bit of theming around the drops, it would be quite a good ride.
By the time I'd got off the thing, I was already dry. So what better than going to get wet again on the rapids this time. Drakkar was actually quite good. No moving turntable, so there was no rushing to get in the boat.
From the start, it is a wet ride from all the fountains and the rapid movement themselves. However, it is such an anti-climax with the tunnel. Hopefully, something can be done in there in the future. Still, twas a good ride.
We tried to find the Magic House which was still closed. So we had expensive slush instead and a sat on the grass.
When we had all consumed slush, it was over to the Flying Island.
The flying island is over 2 floors and gives some phenomenal views over the park. Did give me a bastard splinter though! Nothing more than a scenic ride really.
One of my favorites from the trip!
Once I'd removed the splinter from my finger, we whored Shock. I rode it just another 2 times, once in the front and in the back. Both rides we great. Back a little more jolty, but still enjoyable. The front row however was faultless. Loved every second of it!
Shock then had a photo session in between the goes. Me and Jared went looking for the best angle and came to the conclusion that under the last inversion was the best.
Wish I had my SLR with me, but nevermind...
The day was coming to an end by now and a plane was waiting somewhere to reunite me with my bed! So we decided to re-ride Huntix one last time before calling it a day.
Still as good as what it was earlier, but it was better when no one knew what was going to happen. Still excellent though!
When we came out, the parks mascot - a rather rainbow coloured cat was wondering around. It really is a awesome mascot and the keyring now hangs happily off my bag!
We had a look around the tat shop and headed for the airport. Soon enough, we were there and it was time to say our goodbyes! Ian got his gifts in the car hire place before we headed to the terminal for the flight. Myself, Jared, Ian, Raybould, Mouse and 10WaTT all said our goodbyes and went our separate ways.
45 minute delay for the plane, but we were soon up and away. I was pumped up on adrenaline incase of missing my coach! I got it in the end though!
So that was the end of an incredible trip with some awesome people. I couldn't concentrate at work on the Friday with being in such a bad mood with the come down, a cold gathered from air conditioning and being knackered. I walked through my front door at 4:30am and was in work for 11:30am
Rainbow Magicland for me was a great park and took me by surprise. The theming, whilst plastic still is aesthetically pleasing. I hope nothing happens to the park in terms of it closing as I really did enjoy it. The only problem I found was some of the rides were lacking. The only things that didn't disappoint me were Shock, Huntix and Drakkar.
I would return if in Italy as I did enjoy it. Good little park!!
I haven't included all my photos in the reports. There are some more here for those not on FB:
http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set= ... fd1&type=1
oh and a ride on that huge ferris wheel.
