Tbcoasterfan Posted May 7, 2010 Share Posted May 7, 2010 . As for the restraints, the concept art shows some sort of over-the-shoulder "straps," too (which aren't on the actual ride vehicle pictured). I bet they originally planned to use the thin OTSR's like I-305 has. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubaidave Posted May 7, 2010 Share Posted May 7, 2010 here the photos from the press reslease. Dubaidave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobWarren Posted May 7, 2010 Share Posted May 7, 2010 I agree with Vekoma Fan Boy about the sand. I know what it does to the moving parts of a camera lens... I hope Mr. Launch Dog likes a gritty-greasy-sandy-paste. I'm sure Intamin knows what they're doing, though. If all else fails, they look like they got the whole 'let's build a giant bubble' thing down. Looks like quite the experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noxegon Posted May 7, 2010 Share Posted May 7, 2010 It seems the U.A.E. is supposed to hold a lot of people, but from how much it costs to fly there, will there be a lot of people? Um, it costs me less to fly to the UAE than it does to fly to Orlando. The world is a big place Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redfoot12 Posted May 7, 2010 Share Posted May 7, 2010 I wonder how those goggles will be like after months of use with all the sand blasting into them. What kind of material would they be? Blurry goggles would be a big turnoff imo and could greatly reduce the attractivness of the ride. But then again it's Ferrari so they can afford to buy new goggles anytime. It was said in the video that the goggles are the same type that are used for skydiving. They should be fairly durable. So at 6791 feet it'll be one of the longest steel coasters in the world as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfc Posted May 7, 2010 Share Posted May 7, 2010 It seems the U.A.E. is supposed to hold a lot of people, but from how much it costs to fly there, will there be a lot of people? Um, it costs me less to fly to the UAE than it does to fly to Orlando. The world is a big place It also depends on where one is flying from. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jarmor Posted May 7, 2010 Share Posted May 7, 2010 As for the restraints, the concept art shows some sort of over-the-shoulder "straps," too (which aren't on the actual ride vehicle pictured). and a very long train... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnEscapeArtist Posted May 7, 2010 Share Posted May 7, 2010 DUUUUUUDE! I want on!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G$ Kurt Posted May 7, 2010 Share Posted May 7, 2010 ^^ Yes, but im wondering if the cars they pulled out for the press release are just the first and last cars of a longer train. does anybody know? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomas2 Posted May 7, 2010 Share Posted May 7, 2010 ^ "Ride capacity of 16 passengers - 4 cars in the train, 4 riders per car" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themeparkman25 Posted May 8, 2010 Share Posted May 8, 2010 (edited) Deleted by author Edited January 20, 2011 by themeparkman25 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PortugePunk Posted May 8, 2010 Share Posted May 8, 2010 those trains are hot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thom25 Posted May 8, 2010 Share Posted May 8, 2010 This looks like one epic ride, though I doubt I'll ever make the trip, given all the problems with TTD and KK and the other cable launch rides. I can't believe they went with a cable launch system over electronic (go figure). All the Intamin cable launch rides have/had over heating problems, and this ride is in the dessert with sandstorms? I'm also very surprised at the 1.7 Gs, assuming a launch from zero to 154 MPH in 4 seconds would be more forceful. Thanks for the links, videos, and pictures. I can't wait to see the videos, while I fear this ride will be closed more than open. Hope not, but history does repeat itself (imho). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmicha Posted May 8, 2010 Share Posted May 8, 2010 ^That's more intense than TTD. And that launch isn't exactly weak. It's not the most powerful, no, but trust me, 1.7 G's of acceleration for 4 seconds is going to be a nice time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKULLY Posted May 9, 2010 Share Posted May 9, 2010 I don't know how I feel about Fernando Alonso sitting where Kimi Raikkonen should still be. Sure, Kimi had a bad season and a half but he gave Ferrari the titles that they so badly needed again. Motorsports aside, this park is beating ALL of my expectations and it's great to see even one of the U.A.E. dreamparks coming along just as you would expect if not better. Being both a huge gear head and coaster nut as well as one of the tifosi really won't help my bank account. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
U2Rox Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 I'm really excited about this Park, Coaster, and everything else Ferrari World has to offer!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YZJPezRNVr0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hotlanta Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 A new video of a virtual tour through Ferrari World has been released. WOW is pretty much the only reaction i have for this place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubaidave Posted May 28, 2010 Share Posted May 28, 2010 I have just been invited to a media event of wednesday where they will unveil the dark ride based on the history of italy. We will be able to take photos and video so expect a a ptr soon. Dubaidave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubaidave Posted June 4, 2010 Share Posted June 4, 2010 On Wednesday there was a press preview of one of the rides at Ferrari world. It was the first time that the press were allowed into the theme park and to celebrate Italian national day we were invited to view the Bel Italia ride in the presence of the Italian Foreign minister and his family. The ride is a ride in scale models of classic Ferrari's through scale models of Italian landmarks. The ride itself is not finished yet but they had some of the cars on the track and we got to walk the full track. It is shaping up to be an amazing ride. Overall the park looks like it will be amazing once is finished. Here's the pics Here's the Ferrari world theme park we were treated to a presentation by Claus Frimand, General Manager of Ferrari World Abu Dhabi then we were loaded up onto buses and headed for the park we headed inside this place is amazing This is the Bel Italia Ride The theming on this ride is going to be amazing heres one of the ride vehicles Did I say the theming is amazing? Lets take a trip around the track This centre bit has a shot and drop ride that goes above the roof of the park Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubaidave Posted June 4, 2010 Share Posted June 4, 2010 Part 2 Take the tunnel is this the 1st POV shot? Then it was time to head back This is the racing coaster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ledgy Posted June 4, 2010 Share Posted June 4, 2010 Can´t imagine how huge the building is in reality! Amazing. Thanks for the nice new update. I´m curious about the next photos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moose Posted June 4, 2010 Share Posted June 4, 2010 That is an absolutely gorgeous building. THe park looks nice too. Thank you very much for the pictures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six Flags Enthuseast Posted June 4, 2010 Share Posted June 4, 2010 The theming so far is already pretty good. The car ride is cool, I like how it goes through those Italy 'Minilands', like at the Legoland parks....except not made from Legos. I really think that this place is going to be a big success once everything is complete. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creapiano Posted June 4, 2010 Share Posted June 4, 2010 WOooha i mean, the scale is just DIFFERENT! this is incredible and i just haven't thought it's going to be this huge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonathanEColeman Posted June 4, 2010 Share Posted June 4, 2010 I'm finding it really hard to get my head around the scale of this building - It's MASSIVE! Really looking forward to seeing how this park shapes over the coming months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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