Port Aventura future plans
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oriolat2
Giga Poster
Martyn B said:
Yes. But bear in mind that the park had not invested in any new ride since 2007, which proves how people were expecting a new ride (in this case, many kiddie rides) were needed to boost attendance. TBH, Shambhala deserves a hike of 500,000 guests a lot more than SA did.
Rob
Mega Poster
Not keen. What I love about PA is the fact that it retains guests (or certainly did), through being, well, unique and amazing. The areas as they are work. The subtlety but incredible accuracy and attention to detail of each themed area are what make this park, so I hope to high heavens that the proposed re-theme of the AMAZING (and thoroughly beautiful) medditerainnia are just rumours and nothing ever comes of them. The real beauty of the park is the fact that it was built from nothing, with the utmost of attention to detail (anyone think it just a coincidence that, as you enter the park you look across a lake, through a gap in the trees to see the distant silhouette of the park's flagship Dragon Kahn?). The beauty and intricacy, the sheer attention to detail (original materials and thatched roofs (Polynesia area) used in all the 1995 built buildings) of the park is what makes it so beautiful. It's guest retention and growth has never been based around the totally unsustainable British approach of high value investments year on year (anyone heard how TP is doing lately?), but through delivering a fantastic experience for the entire family that makes you want to return on the merits of the park on it's own.
And to look at the investments so far, Sesamo Adventure is a mess (in my opinion), a tag along to the rest of the park made out of plastic and totally out of place. Sea Oddessy has been ruined by replacing a superbly themed attraction with nothing more than a high capacity run of the mill fairground simulator, and next they talk of pirate land. (Admittedly, I haven't seen Shambala and hope it echo's back to the old days, rather than the newer lands of plastic fascias stuck onto scaffold buildings). Still, it's a real shame Busch and Universal both left the project. Florida is a long old way from Britain.
Anyway, lets just see how this plays out.
And to look at the investments so far, Sesamo Adventure is a mess (in my opinion), a tag along to the rest of the park made out of plastic and totally out of place. Sea Oddessy has been ruined by replacing a superbly themed attraction with nothing more than a high capacity run of the mill fairground simulator, and next they talk of pirate land. (Admittedly, I haven't seen Shambala and hope it echo's back to the old days, rather than the newer lands of plastic fascias stuck onto scaffold buildings). Still, it's a real shame Busch and Universal both left the project. Florida is a long old way from Britain.
Anyway, lets just see how this plays out.
Going back to the gate figures again, I wonder if they count those who visit for two+ days in a row as two separate guests or one. For example, I visited last year for two consecutive days but I'm just one person. So did I count as two guests or one?
The answer is probably two.
The answer is probably two.
nadroJ
CF Legend
Yh, I'd say that they count gate figures and not individual people.
What PA desperately need is some strong indoor attractions and a couple more exciting flats. Their flat rides are weird, there's a lot of.....spinning meh dotted around the park. Maybe something like a Screaming Swing or similar? They just need that extra something to push it into being a more complete park, at the moment it still feels like it's missing one or two things.
What PA desperately need is some strong indoor attractions and a couple more exciting flats. Their flat rides are weird, there's a lot of.....spinning meh dotted around the park. Maybe something like a Screaming Swing or similar? They just need that extra something to push it into being a more complete park, at the moment it still feels like it's missing one or two things.
oriolat2
Giga Poster
A bit off-topic but I don't think it deserves its own topic. PA have posted their opening times and they have improve quite a bit!
There will be four White Nights (10-4am) starting in May and three days in Halloween when the park will be open from 10 to 2am as well. High season schedules (10-12am) are extended to the last two weeks in June and the first week of September.
I hope this helps anybody going to PA to plan their visit around one of these extended opening times, which are well worth if you are looking for plenty of night rides. Sure these special nights are popular, but the park also offers extra shows and activities (live DJs, foam party, special versions of their shows), and some of the rides in Far West, Mexico or Polynesia are a lot quieter.
There will be four White Nights (10-4am) starting in May and three days in Halloween when the park will be open from 10 to 2am as well. High season schedules (10-12am) are extended to the last two weeks in June and the first week of September.
I hope this helps anybody going to PA to plan their visit around one of these extended opening times, which are well worth if you are looking for plenty of night rides. Sure these special nights are popular, but the park also offers extra shows and activities (live DJs, foam party, special versions of their shows), and some of the rides in Far West, Mexico or Polynesia are a lot quieter.
Rob
Mega Poster
^ 4AM OPENING?! That's really quite impressive, hey, Alton Towers, catch on?
But that's really great news, at least there's a bigger window of opportunity for catching the peak summer season, and the best show ever (FiestAventura of course), may have to make an effort to get over there!
But that's really great news, at least there's a bigger window of opportunity for catching the peak summer season, and the best show ever (FiestAventura of course), may have to make an effort to get over there!
Scott88
Hyper Poster
Delighted about those opening times in August, will be there for a week mid-August.
I thought they did everything right during my last visit there in September 2012, everything was on full capacity every day and the overall experience was better than anything I have experienced at a UK park and that's not just because of the weather!
I've been to PA quite a lot in recent years, and I did think last year they had improved on previous years, really enjoyed the shows I watched too.
I thought they did everything right during my last visit there in September 2012, everything was on full capacity every day and the overall experience was better than anything I have experienced at a UK park and that's not just because of the weather!
I've been to PA quite a lot in recent years, and I did think last year they had improved on previous years, really enjoyed the shows I watched too.
oriolat2
Giga Poster
PA opened the mirror maze "El Secreto de los Mayas" on Good Friday. Designed by Adrian Fisher Design Ltd. (leading company in terms of mazes) and fabricated and installed by GTMS, this walk-through attraction is a medium-sized mirror made of mirrors also featuring special lighting, visual and sound effects, and it is located beside Hurakan Condor (former site of the Huss Rainbow "El Trono de Pakal"). To prevent guests from leaving fingerprints on the mirrors, and therefore spoiling the experience for the rest of guests, the park provides disposable gloves that must be worn throughout the layout.
Here are some photos of the opening:
Source: Harman (PAFans.com)
Concerning Furius Baco, the park is testing new ways to improve smoothness (or at least rider comfort) by implementing additional panels on the OTSR. I am not sure whether this will actually make a difference but at least some credit must be given for the try. Here there are some photos of the "contraption":
Compare the outer seat to the inner seat.
Source: PA-Community.com
Last, DjJavi5x from PAFans has produced a hilarious Harlem Shake video using Hurakan Condor and Shambhala during a very windy day. Impressive how those structures shift in high winds!
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rsigMqU9xao[/youtube]
Here are some photos of the opening:
Source: Harman (PAFans.com)
Concerning Furius Baco, the park is testing new ways to improve smoothness (or at least rider comfort) by implementing additional panels on the OTSR. I am not sure whether this will actually make a difference but at least some credit must be given for the try. Here there are some photos of the "contraption":
Compare the outer seat to the inner seat.
Source: PA-Community.com
Last, DjJavi5x from PAFans has produced a hilarious Harlem Shake video using Hurakan Condor and Shambhala during a very windy day. Impressive how those structures shift in high winds!
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rsigMqU9xao[/youtube]
Screaming Coasters
Strata Poster
I wonder why Intamin isn't looking into the issue like S&S did with X? Pickle Fork / Pickle Spoon... I'm speaking from complete ignorance, I haven't really got a clue about this side of engineering..
For me the problem with Baco was the vibrations, it's the same on Swarm on the outside seat.
My back just cannot take the vibrations.
I was fine with the restraints on Baco tbh.
With Swarm I can avoid the pain and sit on the inside, with Baco it makes no difference where I sit.
I think Furie and I had the same problem, but we both have bad backs.
My back just cannot take the vibrations.
I was fine with the restraints on Baco tbh.
With Swarm I can avoid the pain and sit on the inside, with Baco it makes no difference where I sit.
I think Furie and I had the same problem, but we both have bad backs.
Baco it was the vibrations shaking my head. I'm sure it didn't help my back either, but yeah it was the violent vibrations making my head hurt that was the main issue. Though I was in so much pain across the board it's hard to say how bad it was for which bit.
So yeah, they may help keep the riders more in situ, but they really need to address the violent vibrations. Still, it's good they're looking at it - though I don't know why, it's the only ride where the Spanish come off applauding the ride - certainly no issues that need addressing?
So yeah, they may help keep the riders more in situ, but they really need to address the violent vibrations. Still, it's good they're looking at it - though I don't know why, it's the only ride where the Spanish come off applauding the ride - certainly no issues that need addressing?
Rachel
Coaster MILF
I like the look of the maze, hopefully its as good as their other dark ride (Templo del fuego) which was an unexpected surprise when I went there.
Also good to see they're at leat attempting to make Baco more bearable, even though its not really addressing the main issue. Personally I had no problems on it but my other half would agree with whats been said, the vibrating was a real problem.
Also good to see they're at leat attempting to make Baco more bearable, even though its not really addressing the main issue. Personally I had no problems on it but my other half would agree with whats been said, the vibrating was a real problem.
Nemesis of oblivion
Strata Poster
The mirror maze does look great. This just blew Hocus Pocus Hall's mirror maze out of the water.
FaceYourNemesis
Hyper Poster
I'm not a fan of mirror mazes much, but this new effort looks fab. I'm definitely going round when I visit next week.
