raptorcp21 Posted May 8, 2009 Share Posted May 8, 2009 Ferrari Begins Construction of World First Theme Park in Abu Dhabi http://www.autoblog.com/2006/11/30/abu-dha...rld-theme-park/ http://www.worldcarfans.com/9071105.007/fe...rk-in-abu-dhabi http://www.gizmag.com/ferrari-theme-park-underway/8306/ Construction gallery http://www.thethemeparkguy.com/park/yas-island/ White coaster has a huge looking layout and its very interesting and unique coaster..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastersRZ Posted May 9, 2009 Share Posted May 9, 2009 For one of my classes back in the fall, I had a guest lecturer from Jack Rouse Associates (now that was a fun two and a half hour long Monday evening night class!). They spent two hours detailing some of the ride and concepts for the park. That park is a REALLY expensive project. Most of the building, with the exception of the roller coasters and drop ride are all located indoors because of the climate. There will be some unique and interesting dark rides incorporated into the park. The building, as can be seen in some of those construction pictures, is a really unique and expensive design. Definitely a fun and unique project. Hopefully, it is successful. The Ferrari brand has a very specific target market. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raptorcp21 Posted May 9, 2009 Author Share Posted May 9, 2009 I heard that white coaster possibly become world fastest coaster...... That coaster will go 150mph in 8 seconds! I dont know if its true... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamondback FOF Posted May 9, 2009 Share Posted May 9, 2009 In the construction gallery (http://www.thethemeparkguy.com/park/yas-island/), the picture at the top of the page shows at least 15-20 cranes! That's CRAZY! That white coaster doesn't look too tall, but I think it's massive. It probably looks so small because there isn't anything to compare it to except for the building, and who knows how tall it is. I would love to go to the park later in life. I think I read it's costing 20+ billion dollars. I can't remember, and I don't want to say a figure that's way off. Maybe I won't be afraid to fly, let alone over seas, or be afraid of what's happening in the Middle East to make my way out there for a couple of weeks in like 20 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron88stang Posted May 9, 2009 Share Posted May 9, 2009 As both a theme park and automobile enthusiast this looks pretty cool to me, but I am not sure the GP will get this...I wish it was anywhere else in the world other the Middle East. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AintNutinElse2Do Posted May 9, 2009 Share Posted May 9, 2009 For those interested here's a link to the official site... http://www.formula1.com/news/headlines/2009/5/9311.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raptorcp21 Posted May 10, 2009 Author Share Posted May 10, 2009 Here picture of world fastest coaster layout Here video of Ferrari World Abu Dahbi name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src=" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>"> name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src=" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="350"> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamondback FOF Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 For one of my classes back in the fall, I had a guest lecturer from Jack Rouse Associates (now that was a fun two and a half hour long Monday evening night class!). They spent two hours detailing some of the ride and concepts for the park. That park is a REALLY expensive project. Most of the building, with the exception of the roller coasters and drop ride are all located indoors because of the climate. There will be some unique and interesting dark rides incorporated into the park. The building, as can be seen in some of those construction pictures, is a really unique and expensive design. Definitely a fun and unique project. Hopefully, it is successful. The Ferrari brand has a very specific target market. Did the guest lecturer happen to give details about the roller coasters, specifically the white one? As both a theme park and automobile enthusiast this looks pretty cool to me, but I am not sure the GP will get this...I wish it was anywhere else in the world other the Middle East. It is in the Middle East because the UAE is very wealthy. They have the $40 billion to spend on the theme park. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BavarianBeatle Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 I wouldn't want to go there. I'm sure terrorists in the Middle East and VERY interested in this particular venue, especially if many wealthy Westerners will be there!!! --Beatle, who hates to rain on the parade Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 Where, oh where, is WooferBearATL when you need him? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamondback FOF Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 ^Yeah, I know. I hope this park can survive many, many years. That might allow the situation in the Middle East to dissipate some to make me feel more safe traveling over there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Smiley Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 You people act as if Dubai already isn't filled with rich westerners, When the world's tallest buiding is being constructed and you have one of the fastest growing cities, I doubt an amusement park is their first target... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BavarianBeatle Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 You people act as if Dubai already isn't filled with rich westerners, When the world's tallest buiding is being constructed and you have one of the fastest growing cities, I doubt an amusement park is their first target... It's a high profile target. And they could kill children. Terrorists are like that..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Smiley Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 Yes, because instead of killing the very people they hate, they'll say, "hey, lets go beat around the bush and kill some kids." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoddaH1994 Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 Please drop the political (or in this case, prejudice) comments per KIC's Terms of Service. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BavarianBeatle Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 Yes, because instead of killing the very people they hate, they'll say, "hey, lets go beat around the bush and kill some kids." They hate us all, my friend...... Killing innocent families, including children, would spread more terror....Hence the term "terrorist." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamondback FOF Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 http://wheels.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/10/29...-ferrari-world/ There are a couple interesting quotes: The building’s roof features what Keith James of Cincinnati-based Jack Rouse Associates, designer of the theme park’s attractions, describes as the largest Ferrari logo in the world. theme park attractions, including a roller coaster. According to Mr. James, coaster passengers sit in replicas of Formula One Ferraris for an intense two-minute experience. Mr. James, whose other big projects include Volkswagen’s Autostadt in Germany and the World of Coca-Cola in Atlanta, said the coaster was capable of 150 miles per hour, but may be operated at lower speeds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastersRZ Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 Back in November, I had a guest lecturer in my Introduction to Programming class in UC`s Master of Architecture program at DAAP. The guest lecturers (there were three of them) came from Jack Rouse Associates. They spent two and a half hours detailing the design of the Ferrari theme park, and how they worked with the client to develop the brand image for the park, since Ferrari typically hasn`t done any marketing or brand building like they are doing with this park. It was one awesome lecture! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamondback FOF Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 Tha definitely sounds like a lecture I wouldn't mind sitting through. I think that is so coll that a local company is helping with something so massive and unique halway across the globe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 http://www.architectsjournal.co.uk/news/da...5210480.article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Go Browns Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 Anyone else see any problems with having the fastest coaster in the world located in the desert? Imagine riding this on a windy day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamondback FOF Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 I would think any coaster in the desert would be a little...painful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HTCO Posted May 9, 2010 Share Posted May 9, 2010 http://www.ferrariworldabudhabi.com/attractions.asp Watch the video. Shows some very interesting footage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dbfan Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 Safety goggles must be worn due to speed. It’s that fast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastersRZ Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 I think that the safety goggles are more a result of the environment outside of the building. Some blowing sand at 150mph would not be too kind to bare eyes! And 240 km/h converts to just about 150 miles per hour!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveStroem Posted May 11, 2010 Share Posted May 11, 2010 I think I would rather have a full face shield then just goggles. What about people that wear glasses? I don't think I really need to worry, the odds of me getting to Abu Dhabi are slim to none. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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