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Thursday, September 9, 2010

Finally, a Ferrari Theme Park

I've always said why don't they build a car themepark? Cars inherently give an adrenaline rush (come on, even in a Yugo, if you go around a corner too fast...) They're sexy, sleek and they epitomize speed. Especially Ferrari.

Looks like, they've finally done it.

On Oct. 28, if all goes according to plan, Ferrari World will welcome visitors to what the automobile company claims will be the world’s largest indoor theme park. The park, about 21 acres, is in Abu Dhabi, about an hour from Dubai.

All the park’s roughly 20 attractions, dressed in an abundance of rosso corsa (”race red”), will celebrate the Italian sports-car maker and its relentless pursuit of speed.

A look at Ferrari World’s coasters, rides and shows:

Coasters
Formula Rossa — This hydraulically launched Formula One-styled coaster accelerates to 149 mph in just 4 seconds, which is said to make it the fastest coaster in the world. Riders will be issued skydiving goggles to protect against sandstorms during the 1¼-mile indoor-outdoor journey.

Fiorano GT Challenge — The twin-tracked-launched, dueling coaster features Ferrari F430 Spider-themed trains that race to the finish line.

V12 — A flume ride through the 12-cylinder heart of a Ferrari 599 engine. The park’s most unusual ride.

Rides
Viaggio in Italia — An aerial voyage over Italian cities, monuments, mountains and coastlines while pursuing a Ferrari. Similar to Disney’s Soarin’ hang-gliding rides.

I've always wanted to go to Dubai.

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