The Future of PortAventura

[Dan Cooper]

I dont know how you might do it over the states, but here we usually keep the promises we make

 

[Brian G.]

This pissing match needs to stop. It’s tiresome and dumb. Enough. Let’s just wait to see who the buyer is.

 

[Alicia]

Before we get too excited about this tweet from Intamin:



Don’t miss their explanation for it:

 

[Dan Cooper]

I'm just too tired to make a comment. I just hope that when this is announced, y'all don't pull a "knew it all along".

 

[UniversalRBLX]

I doubt Universal wants to build Hagrid's again and deal with that headache lol

 

[Cup_Of_Coffee]

I doubt Universal wants to build Hagrid's again and deal with that headache lol

I bet their ticket sales say otherwise!

 

[Alicia]

I doubt Universal wants to build Hagrid's again and deal with that headache lol

I bet their ticket sales say otherwise!

Kinda surprised Beijing hasn't moved on building it... and wondering if they're going for their own Fast and Furious coaster instead, to build a new coaster for much less (theming) money.

 

[mccgavin]

I doubt Universal wants to build Hagrid's again and deal with that headache lol

I feel like if Universal ever does clone Hagrid's, I feel like they could make a lot of operational improvements with the hindsight of Orlando's issues. Building a larger queue and using a dual-load station would help for a start.

 

[Cup_Of_Coffee]

Kinda surprised Beijing hasn't moved on building it... and wondering if they're going for their own Fast and Furious coaster instead, to build a new coaster for much less (theming) money.

They’ve had a lot more Covid restrictions stay for long since they opened, I wonder if all expansion was just pushed back a year or two. I still think they get both ultimately in Beijing.

 

[UniversalRBLX]

I feel like if Universal ever does clone Hagrid's, I feel like they could make a lot of operational improvements with the hindsight of Orlando's issues. Building a larger queue and using a dual-load station would help for a start.

The issue isn't loading, it's all of the moving parts, switch tracks, having to maintain all of those trains, etc.

 

[PerceptiveCoot]

The issue isn't loading, it's all of the moving parts, switch tracks, having to maintain all of those trains, etc.

I think the drop track is pretty essential to Hagrid's, but you could probably lose the stall + switch track if you had to get rid of something. And maybe with dual load you don't need to have the two drop tracks merge into one track at the end.

 

[SkiBum]

I think the drop track is pretty essential to Hagrid's, but you could probably lose the stall + switch track if you had to get rid of something. And maybe with dual load you don't need to have the two drop tracks merge into one track at the end.

I had mentioned it on the Islands thread but they could easily make the fall into devil's snare with a slow and steep backwards roll. Then, the track switches in front of you and get launched out of the building. No need for the troublesome drop track at that point. I understand why the drop is there and it is unique but it has been plagued with problems. Better to find an easier way to make the coaster more reliable.

 

[Henny]

Yes, they could remove the drop track, half the launches and the spike, but it wouldn't be Hagrid's. These things came together to make a world class attraction. In my opinion, creative successfully reinveted what it means to have a themed, story coaster, and it's all thanks to these elements.

 

[UER]

They are currently removing the resort logo from the entrance

 

[AlexanderMBush]

Nice to see PortAventura's maintenance and refurbishing teams likely just giving it the same thing it has (with brighter colors).

 

[UniversalRBLX]

They are currently removing the resort logo from the entrance

watch it be a repaint lol

 

[pablo_es]

In theory, Universal will close the attraction in January. It is known in the park that Universal has already purchased the park. It is a matter of time that is been announced. It probably will happen before the end of the year as they are preparing the ground with news about the sale.

Boulva's hiring has also been leaked. He works at Disneyland Paris. Before that leak, a Disneyland Paris insider from OutsidEarsDLP confirmed that Universal is hiring park staff. They are now officially making references like that Harry Potter one as well.



It is coming

As it was leaked by Port Aventura and Disneyland Paris insiders a month and a half ago and we shared here, Port Aventura confirmed today the addition of Frèdèric Boulva as the new director of operations.

 

[Dan Cooper]

 

[Alicia]

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Did it happen, did I miss the announcement?

It could always happen. Seems like the park is up for sale, and Comcast certainly has deep enough pockets to buy it. Just waiting for that announcement.

 

[Dan Cooper]

Did it happen, did I miss the announcement?

It could always happen. Seems like the park is up for sale, and Comcast certainly has deep enough pockets to buy it. Just waiting for that announcement.