PortAventura Discussion Thread

[Trevor]

Here's the official advertisement from PortAventura. The opening of the coaster and new area will be this saturday!

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wbp3VaQYtpc

[Trevor]

New and impressive pics from PortAventura

 

Double helix

 

 

Theming works continue... (pic from pa-community)

 

[READYdot]

That's a most impressive photo of the Double-Helix. Goes right into my Wallpaper folder!

[Rollercoasters4Life]

100% Confirmed for a 12th May opening at 3:00PM. Words from their website:

 

Shambhala opens its doors on May 12th, at 3 PM

[Dj-Javixxxxx]

Enjoy the official testing video released by PortAventura!

 

Edited May 8, 2012 by robbalvey

[brisingr25]

 

Yeah, finally the most impressive coaster element in the world Wallpaper!

[sammmmmy]

The splashdown is very interesting to me. It looks as if it were originally going to be the traditional dive machine/diamondback type splashdown but later was changed to artificial, looking at how the splash pool is laid out.

[Dj-Javixxxxx]

Some shots taken of the video provided by PortAventura, enjoy

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[oriolat]

Remember the video/photos of the trains when they were delivered?

 

There seemed to be some holes in the zero car. I was wondering why and the answer could be an onboard lighting system, like Hollywood Dream The Ride.

 

Look carefully and you'll spot the same reflection in different angles...

 

I hope it really is a LED system because this would make the trains look SO cool at night.

 

BTW, Shambhala will be officially launched on Saturday 12th by Artur Mas, President of the Catalan Government.

[octavi]

theming works continue...

 

 

http://www.pa-community.com/p/port-aventura/atraccion-2012/fotos

[Tmcdllr]

Love that turnaround but how is it a double helix if you only turn around once? Looks just like a single helix that was stretched height wise.

[egiptologo]

Shambhala is ready for tomorrow:

 

 

https://twitter.com/#!/juanlublanco/status/200900476915560448/photo/1

[robbalvey]

Please let me remind everyone that posting an illegal POV of a coaster, that was OBVIOUSLY filmed without permission, can get you banned from these forums.

[XYZ]

I really like how Port Aventura is putting all this theming into the coaster as it really adds to the atmosphere.

[Trevor]

Shambhala is ready for the big opening tomorrow...

 

 

The official merchandising is ready at the shop!

 

 

 

 

The photoride is also at place

 

 

And the entrance door is finished. Tomorrow we'll discover all the details from inside the new area. Get ready for the thousands of pics and videos of the splashdown!

 

 

Source: pa-community.com

[B&MIntaminGCI]

I wish I could get out to Spain to ride this monster. It looks absolutely amazing.

 

I just wish they would have left the "Shambhala" and "Port Aventura" decals off of the zero car, it ruins it's essence in my opinion.

 

I really want to know how the forces are in the "ampersand" double helix.

[rubysparkles]

I just wish they would have left the "Shambhala" and "Port Aventura" decals off of the zero car, it ruins it's essence in my opinion.

 

Agreed, it looked so much better without them. Love the colour of those trains though. Can't wait for a proper POV! Hopefully one gets posted tomorrow to coincide with the opening day.

[davisuke94]

Lake and splash:

 

 

 

It's WONDERFUL!

[andybarnes84]

I have to say that's actually a much better effect than the usual scoop it up behind, must be great to have walls of water alongside you. I'm still bitter about missing out on this by 1 week

[coasterfreak101]

It looks really dumb though. If the water had been closer to the track, i.e. Diamondback, and the fake-splash sent water outwards, it might look fine. But this just looks fake.

[Dj-Javixxxxx]

Here are some photos that we take in the official media press! (BTW there is one TPR guy also! ) Enjoy!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[BDG]

Local news report with good footage:

 

[SharkTums]

Hanno is at the opening right now!

 

Here comes a full POV! More photos and video later!

 

Edited May 12, 2012 by robbalvey

[TXman308]

So I take it Hanno is the "one TPR guy". Hope this ride is as good as it looks.

[coasterfreak101]

Looks great! Not a fan of the average B&M hyper, but this one looks to pack more in and go through its elements pretty quick! And the water splash does look cool from onride at least.