jray21 Posted November 13, 2010 Share Posted November 13, 2010 Awesome report! Spain is definitely on my theme park must do list! Theming looked very good, but they definitely need more shade! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Synkope Posted November 13, 2010 Share Posted November 13, 2010 That's what they're going to do, Terra Mítica is going to be a great garden. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neovortex2k Posted November 19, 2010 Share Posted November 19, 2010 MM I read somewhere that Tizona ahd to be moved becuase the area of land right beside it was owned by a group that wanted to build a hotle there just before the recccesion hit. The plans were all in place for the coaster to be moved and it had started but the group pulled out and the hotel I believe is on hold until numbers pick up. The hotel may be part of the theme park i'm not too sure. It makes sense to close that part of the park becuase Tizona was the only ride there. The was a theatre there where they had one show an evening so I suppose it wasnt hard to cancel it. Makes sense to close the "land" to save money and hopefully build new attractions that are quieter to allow the hotel to be built in the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Synkope Posted November 20, 2010 Share Posted November 20, 2010 Well, it's not exactly like this. They moved Tizona because last director wanted to reduce Terra Mítica. If you've ever ridden an SLC, you'll know that they are pretty quiet. It was just an excuse to do that, but the hotel wasn't to be near this place (Iberia), but near Egypt area. Terra Mítica's west part was to be built with 2,000 small apartments. Now there's a new managing. They want to reopen Iberia area in 2012 with a new first class ride, so they might fill Tizona's space. They're going to build a new entrance from carpark access road, because they want to remain opened Iberia all year. They'll invest 5 million € next year to do this. Anyway, new managing wants to buy Terra Mítica next year and there are some rumours about buying again land they sold to free cessation of payments in 2006. New managing, which its called "Ocio y Parques Temáticos" ("Leisure and Theme Parks"), has other two parks in Benidorm, Aqualandia and Mundomar (WaterLand and SeaWorld), which they want to move to Terra Mítica's area and create a resort. Some weeks ago in Spanish news it was said they're planning hotel and sports zone projects. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Synkope Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 First pic of Terra Mítica's works: They're painting all Magnus Colossus' quarry!!! I like very much the effect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Synkope Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 Terra Mítica started last week to show once a week an artwork of park's transformation. Changes are going to be radical, they want to create a big oasis theme park. Terra Mítica's main problem was the lack of green, so they want to re-start again with a new park concept. This year won't open new rides, but they've been checking all of them to keep them in working order. I hope Synkope (giant frisbee) reaches at 120º. Supposedly, all shows will be new or redesigned. Here you are two artworks they have uploaded to their Facebook profile, only about Egypt: In this pic they compare Egypt before and after. It says the park's aim will be to become a heavenly place with big waterfalls and green. They'll reconsider more places where kids can play. Big hot Summer will be transformed in a refreshing sensation. At the main entrance green will be reinforced. Morevoer, there will be a big integrated fountain. There will be a big change in different views. Alexandria's lighthouse will change its historical position to surround it by green. By this way, they'll try to create more places between eyes' guests and the horizon. This is the quarry's final appearance. They have done a great work, but it hasn't finished, because it's going to be green too, as you can see in artworks. Terra Mítica will open its doors again on 16th April, not on 14th. Next week they'll show us other artwork, hope to be about Greece. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neilfever Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 I found this park a real odd one. Sadly I never had time to see everything and I was still in serious pain after riding the most horificly-rough-wooden coaster, that I've ever been on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Synkope Posted March 3, 2011 Share Posted March 3, 2011 New artwork: wall of Ulysses' Rescue. Before: After: In front of The Islands zone, where are Ulysses' Rescue and Rapids of Argos, they'll add a big waterfall and surround Alexandria's lighthouse by green. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Synkope Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 Here are the firsts results: And they've uploaded a new artwork: It represents The Islands zone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coastermaniac Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 That park looks interesting. I plan on visiting at least one park outside the US before I die!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Synkope Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 Sorry, it's in Spanish. The man says what I've been telling on my lasts messages. However, you can see Egypt waterfalls in action. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Synkope Posted April 5, 2011 Share Posted April 5, 2011 More images and videos of 2011 season have been uploaded on Terra Mitica's Facebook profile and appeared on Spanish newspaper: http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=189618094414941&oid=195701473778835&comments Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Synkope Posted April 14, 2011 Share Posted April 14, 2011 New shows: The Mummy's Curse (inside the pyramid)Dreams (at Circus Maximus, it has been created by Cirque du Soleil's ex-workers)Pandora's Dream (at Pandora Theatre, it's a show with black light)Barbarroja's Return (might be Barbarroja's second part) Sustainability commitment: Purification of rides' water every 10 hoursPurification of lagoon's water every 48 hours48,000 m3 of saltwater into the lakeNew process of chlorine's evaporation in the water for later use in irrigationElimination of leaks in the water ridesLow-power equipment throughout the parkReducing light pollution by LED equipmentOptimizing recycling More green zones: 2,500m2 of lawnsMore than 800 new palm trees500 m of gardens reconstructed15,000 varied shrubs20,000 seasonal plantsMore colorful floral More water 8 brand new waterfalls2 new fountainsSophisticated water spray system that achieves a reduction of 7º C New shops and restaurants Oriental cuisine: Pharaohs' Buffet, at Egypt zoneUrban food: Rhodes, ar The Islands zoneNefer: theme store in EgyptPhoto-ride at Minotaur's LabyrinthPhoto shop in the Agora's Gate, at Greece zone Rides Increased number of seats per rideQueuing time: 10 minutes maximumAccredited security: total revision and updating of all rides3 new kiddies at Egypt zone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Synkope Posted May 9, 2011 Share Posted May 9, 2011 Pics of my last visit on 17th April: Terra Mítica has proposed a challenge: if they achieve 5,000 fans on their official profile in Facebook until the 31st May, they'll offer 10 € on-line tickets on 26th June. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jray21 Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 Thanks for the update. It really looks great. Someday I will have to make it out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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