PortAventura's Ferrari Land Gets Opening Date + New Look at Intamin Accelerator Coaster

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Ferrari Land, a brand new theme park being built adjacent to Spain's PortAventura, is sure to be one of 2017's biggest openings in Europe.  The park has been under construction for some time now, as these photos from the Liverpool Echo show.  When opened, the theme park will contain several high-thrill rides along with simulator attractions, entertainment, dining and of course, racing cars.

After many months of construction PortAventura has announced that Ferrari Land will officially open to the public on April 7, 2017.

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While the simulators, tower rides, and racing cars will provide much entertainment, there is little doubt in my mind that the Intamin designed Vertical Accelerator roller coaster will be the big draw.  You can see it for miles around the park, given that it reaches a maximum height of 368 feet.

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At first glance you may think this is a photo of Top Thrill Dragster at Cedar Point, but while the design is similar they're not exactly the same.  Beyond the height differences, the ride at Ferrari Land is also a tad slower - but it still reaches more than 111 miles per hour.  That makes it the 4th fastest steel roller coaster on planet earth.  Not bad!

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These photos also show the ride's trains, fully decked out in racing attire.  The theming is well done, and fits the Ferrari brand nicely.  The restraints used are some of Intamin's more modern ones that come down from above, but will not restrict passenger views.  There is plenty to see from well over 300 feet above the ground!

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Finally here is a wider view showing the complete 12 passenger train - notice the racing tire theming continues to the back of the train.

For more on all that Ferrari Land will offer visitors when it opens next April, click here.