Valencia tipped for second Ferrari World theme park

[jedimaster1227]

http://www.motorsport.com/news/article.asp?ID=353572&FS=F1

 

Another 'Ferrari World' theme park could be built in the Spanish port city Valencia, according to the El Mundo newspaper.

 

With Abu Dhabi owning a small percentage of the famous Italian marque, the United Arab Emirates developer Aldar Properties recently completed the basic structure of the impressive bright red building on Yas Island -- complete with an enormous Ferrari logo on the roof visible from the nearby Formula One track.

 

But it emerged earlier this year that other locations were also being sought to host a second Ferrari World, and Valencia - also featuring a Grand Prix - is reportedly the European frontrunner.

 

Francisco Camps, president of the Generalitat Valenciana administration, reportedly visited Yas Island and has an excellent relationship with Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo, the Marca sports newspaper said.

 

"At the moment, we are focused on the project of Abu Dhabi," a Ferrari source said, "but yes, if the idea works there then it can work elsewhere as well."

 

It seems a little speculative considering how many times we've seen various cities claim that parks would make their way to their cities (i.e. Disney in Texas, Freestyle parks in Moscow, etc...), but it does seem plausible that this city qualifies for a park with such a theme, especially considering their existing connection to the racing circuit.

[robbalvey]

Valencia??? That's GREAT! Magic Mountain can use the competition!

 

Oh....

 

 

Spain....

[Homer]

Ferrari World buys SFMM, paves over it, and puts a Ferrari dealership on top of it.

 

Brilliant!

[The Disneylander]

Oh...Spain. Darn.

[DirkFunk]

This is a pretty easy one to figure out; The guy singularly responsible for Spain's overwhelming current interest in F1 is driving one of Ferrari's Carbon Fiber cigarette packs next year. Like any good capitalist, one must go to where the people are. Of course, if he ends up not doing so well, I imagine the project might not either.