Ferrari Theme Parks Are So Strange

If I had a nickel for every Ferrari theme park, I would have two nickels, which isn't a lot, but it's weird that it happened twice, right? You might recall that I just recently went to Legoland Florida and there, one of the interactive exhibits is LEGO Ferrari Build and Race. While not particularly large, it did remind me that there was a theme park, Ferrari Land in Spain. However on researching it, I discovered Ferrari World on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, which led me down the rabbit hole of Ferrari theme parks. So, let's take a look at some of the most uniquely branded parks, because their theme is definitely different and more intriguing than anything you'll find at Disney or Universal.
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[@PoseidonEntertainment]

Here’s quick list of corrections of factual mistakes I made in the video: - DrPepperone made the point that F1 is hosted in both Abu Dhabi and Catalunya, so Ferrari theme parks placed where they are makes a lot of sense. - benjaminrosa1418 corrected me, in that PortAventura is not located in Barcelona, but rather its neighboring city of Tarragona

[@kentslocum]

We all learned things today! 😊

[@nicestoriesnottherealstori3006]

Yeah, Ferrari World in Abu Daubi is like right next to the Abu Daubi racetrack, and it may have influenced the design of that track.

[@SaturnTubes]

You forgot the biggest mistake you made constantly in the video. Dubai and Abu Dhabi are two very different cities in the UAE. You were using them interchangeably, which is the equivalent of swapping out New York and Los Angeles on the fly

[@PoseidonEntertainment]

@@SaturnTubes No, I didn't? I definitely made the distinction between the two, and how the parks in Dubai aren't great

[@SaturnTubes]

@@PoseidonEntertainment you definitely keep saying Dubai and not the other parks in Abu Dhabi, then at the end you say “unlike the other parks in Dubai” It could be your line delivery, but it really comes off as you either mixing up the cities or using them interchangeably

[@Myron_T]

I believe the reason why 1910s era planes are prominent in the parks is that it is a tribute to the origins of the horse from Ferrari’s emblem. It originally belongs to Italian WW1 ace, Count Francesco Baracca, whom Enzo Ferrari had the opportunity to meet after winning a circuit race. He suggested to Enzo that he should add the prancing horse to his cars for good luck. And that is how the emblem came to be.

[@PoseidonEntertainment]

That's informative. I tried looking into it a bit, but I didn't want to go down a rabbit hole of Ferrari history, at least not in the interest of getting the video out. I'll look more into it when I have the time though

[@nichtkomisch]

Exactly

[@fadbob_]

@@PoseidonEntertainment rabbit hole? No need. You could have done some basic research (watching coasterbot's video about flying aces) and it would have told you that this ride is themed to the origins of the ferrari emblem, and you are part of the squadron of aircraft that sported the prancing horse emblem in WWI. I can confirm this is true as I have been on the ride and have experienced it's extremely well themed queueline.

[@Fennecfanboy]

​@@PoseidonEntertainmentThat's probably something you should do for video topics like this my man

[@nicestoriesnottherealstori3006]

​@@PoseidonEntertainmentYeah, I know for a fact you just looked at videos of the place and did not go to them in real-life as they are so far away and expensive to pull that off.

[@DrPepperone]

I think the biggest thing that you didn't mention is that both Abu Dhabi and Catalunya (Portaventura's region) host Formula 1's Grand Prix races, as an extra justification why those parks are there.

[@PoseidonEntertainment]

I know nothing about F1, but how did I miss that? It makes a lot more sense now lol

[@Meowmeow-nk7no]

You can actually see Ferrari land at some points during the Abu Dhabi f1 race so that one makes a lot of so nce

[@wyldcardsam]

​@@PoseidonEntertainment Ferrari world Abu Dhabi is located at the track.

[@lsp6032]

Specifically Yas Marina for Abu Dhabi GP, just south of ferrari world, it original layout was something to be desired though

[@VestedUTuber]

Your description of how Abu Dhabi's theme parks are designed by people who don't really know what they're doing but have a ton of money to throw at the problem is actually pretty much a good summary of the UAE's recent developments in general. It's all flash, no substance.

[@matthewlupton1539]

I've been saying that for so long! The worlds tallest building that they hype up so much isn't even connected to any sort of sewage system... they have a long line of sewage trucks that come and pick up the sewage every single day... The man made islands that they made have to always be getting sand filled back in because they did them wrong and they start eroding instantly... They just poorly make as much as they possibly can to sound like they're further advanced lmao

[@chrisconger2102]

The next video series i want from Poseidon Entertainment is how you would build your own theme park from scratch. Almost like those city planner games. Explain how your version of main street would be, how many parks would make sense for the theming. A collab with a different theme park channel each video to get different perspectives on the history of parks, past attractions, etc.

[@khazermashkes2316]

I would love this!

[@KronoGarrett]

Something homegrown in the vein of Efteling would be kind of neat, where most things are "from scratch" as it were and have to stand on their own without being able to ride on the IP coattails. It would be interesting seeing what sort of themes, concepts, and ride types he'd populate it with. (That would mean commissioning a lot of concept art, though...)

[@AdamYJ]

@@KronoGarrett I can see there being two videos. One for a non-IP park (his own Efteling). And one for an IP-driven park (his own Islands of Adventure). The latter would be interesting for the concept of “What do you choose when every major IP’s been picked already?”

[@Skipatronic]

Do it in a free build Roller Coaster Tycoon scenario

[@Spokker]

Bonus points if the plan is realistic, such as being in a realistic location.

[@foxyfoxington2651]

I went once, and the customer service was not great. Every time I asked a question all I got was an "Understood. We are checking." or was informed that that I "will not have the drink". It was, frankly, a confusing experience.

[@PoseidonEntertainment]

Went where?

[@willshimmons6516]

they’re making a reference to the ferrari f1 team radio messages 😭

[@foxyfoxington2651]

@@willshimmons6516 I kind of expected Lego Land to have a "why am I so unlucky?" Charles LeClerc minifig.

[@jordanwhite352]

I just find it interesting and hilarious that despite its Italian lineage and origins that there is no Ferrari theme park in Italy itself. It's kind of like up until I guess the next couple of years will resolve the hilarity that there is a Harry Potter land in every part of the world except for the United Kingdom where the book series takes place in originates from.

[@PoseidonEntertainment]

It doesn't seem likely that the UK Universal park will have Harry Potter, or at least not anything already built in other parks.

[@A.F.Whitepigeon]

eh... I think this would have the same problem as California Adventure. Why go to the theme park when the real thing is right there? If you're in Italy, you can go to the actual factory where they actually make Ferraris, the actual town where Enzo was actually from, or the actual track where F1 actually races. Why would you go to the fake version?

[@andrzejszpak688]

I think it’s because Italians are already predisposed to Ferrari as a brand, having it in a place like the UAE makes sense to me as people there already have a liking for supercars, racing culture AND a good amount of population with the necessary income to buy a Ferrari. I wouldn’t be surprised if a visit to a theme park like this swayed some people into buying a Ferrari or at least being fans of Ferrari as a brand and racing team.

[@tiramika]

we do have a harry potter park, it's called the warner bros studio tour. i went there a couple of times as a kid before jk rowling publically came out as a piece of shit.

[@TheJosep70]

I'm from Barcelona and I've been to Port Aventura, but I have no desire to visit the Ferrari park. However, there are a lot of Ferrari and F1 enthusiasts here, so i guess it has its audience.

[@Marenthyu]

You had me hooked at Doofenschmirtz

[@tulinfirenze1990]

Von Schitzinpantz

[@shinyagumon7015]

I like how you tried to be objective on these parks despite the weird theming.

[@itsquix1111]

my cars and my theme park addiction is all coming together now wow

[@tulinfirenze1990]

See my comment above.

[@Rumirumi_]

Both the biplane family ride and Flying Aces are themed after the origin of the Ferrari logo. The horse of the logo was painted on the plane of a famous Italian WWI ace (hence the biplane themes). While the pilot was shot down during the war, Enzo Ferrari met his parents in the years after the war. They suggested him to brand his vehicles with the black horse for good luck.

[@parkds]

Perfect timing for this video with Coaster Studios’ right now releasing their video series visiting the middle eastern theme parks.

[@ZontarDow]

Sounds odd but then GM/Chevy are the official sponsor of Test Track. Gimme a Porsche themes park.

[@nichtkomisch]

As someone who gave 5 years to the design of Ferrari World AND thinks Poseidon is one of the best theme park channels on KZbin, I quite enjoyed this. Yes, the biplane exists because of Baracca and the origins of the prancing horse logo, as one commentator said. Poseidon, you could have easily researched that. Glad “Made in Maranello” is still there. “Speed of Magic” had always budget issues and the name was silly. The mouse shooter was originally a Ferrari History dark ride with some great CGI by ReelFX Studios and Ferrari car models and scenic by P&P projects. I think it closed, because it heavily leaned on Michael Schumacher before he defected to Mercedes, but I don’t know. Probably also because the park was lean on family fun rides back then. Ferrari stipulated to use Ferrari architect Massimiliano Fuksas to be used for interior design. That’s why it looks like a mall. They did not want any theming. Wish we could have done some Italian street theme and glad they changed their mind. Most money went into the giant super structure and the formula Rossa coaster and we had to do a lot of value engineering. Never got to visit the park, but it was still one of the coolest projects I’ve ever worked on.

[@tulinfirenze1990]

It always amazes me when I hear that designers never get to visit the final product. I would have thought this would be invaluable for creative people to see what ACTUALLY worked and what didn't - and yes, I know that creatives get hamstrung by budgets and accountants. I just would have thought companies would want their designers to get first hand experience, so as to improve their skills for the next project.

[@PoseidonEntertainment]

What role did you play in the design?

[@nichtkomisch]

@@tulinfirenze1990 designers rarely get to see the finished product or, as in this case, even the project during construction. In 25 years I went to one (1) opening. It's usually not in the budget and only the bigwigs get to go.

[@nichtkomisch]

​@@tulinfirenze1990 In 25 years I got to attend (1) one opening. But I heard PGAV sent their entire team over there to experience Seaworld Abu Dhabi, so those companies you talk about seem to exist...

[@nichtkomisch]

@@PoseidonEntertainment what role didn't I play? I worked on everything from earliest concept to DD , attractions, all 4 dark rides, all restaurants, all retail, even did concepts for the formula Rossa coaster train. Fun fact, we had a bi-plane ride / suspended coaster, as an early concept. a billion dollar went into the iconic roof, wish they had used that money for the attractions rather. As I said, never visited the park, but I got to visit the Ferrari factory in 2008, great memories.

[@goatcanon]

Oh hey I visited Ferrari Land back in 2019, I didn't think I'd see you talk about it. It's a pretty cool park for what it is, even if it does feel like an elaborate advertisement. The Red Force is a really kickass ride, though being from the UK, most of our rollercoasters don't really compare to what you guys have in the US lmao

[@benjaminrosa1418]

A little note. Parto Aventura wasn't bulit in barcelona. Was built in Tarragona, a neighbour city of Barcelona.

[@PoseidonEntertainment]

Ah whoops, I always make dumb mistakes lol

[@drdewott9154]

Yeah it is about a 1 hour drive away. And while tour buses exist that can take you between the city and the resort, its not exactly IN Barcelona itself.

[@CarolCap131]

Thanks. You always feature interesting and unique takes that are amazingly researched and well presented.

[@nichtkomisch]

Top Thrill Dragster does not exist anymore in its original form. After an accident this Intamin coaster it was redesigned and reimagined by Zamperla and just opened as Top Thrill 2. Coincidentally with more of a Formula 1 inspired theme.

[@skycreeper0173]

That was really fun and informative to watch. Awesome video!

[@TheNinjaDC]

My guess is licensing fees are why Ferrari land is a separate ticket from PortAdventura. If it was another land to the existing park, Ferrari would likely want a cut of ticket revenue, maybe even food and merch. With Ferrari Land being a separate ticket, they can isolate those fees to just the Ferrari Land. So PortAdventura gets the draw of a Ferrari park for the resort, but isn't losing any existing profits to pay for it. The park essentially paying for itself.

[@PoseidonEntertainment]

Maybe? That's unusual in the business if so, but I don't think it's likely either.

[@NinthShinigami]

The thumbnail is pure freaking gold and perfection 😂

[@pokechatter]

2:25 This statement also made me think of how many Disney rides or attractions have/had corporate sponsorships too.

[@PoseidonEntertainment]

I mean, now that you say it, the Universe of Energy was literally themed to oil

[@nightisright1873]

@@PoseidonEntertainmentah Epcots weakest attraction

[@PoseidonEntertainment]

@@nightisright1873 I actually thought the weakest was the Living Seas

[@nightisright1873]

@@PoseidonEntertainment fair point

[@JimValley]

Turbo Twist is the fastest "tea cup" ride I've been on. Benno is so adorable. It's better in person than it records. Formula Rossa is pure fun speed. Flying Aces is a great coaster and the best coaster in the park.

[@PoseidonEntertainment]

I think Benno was the thing I was most impressed with. I think it puts almost all other interactive dark rides to shame

[@JimValley]

@@PoseidonEntertainment the screens and the practical effects/sets blend better in person than they do on video. One of the issues with the park is that, overall, it's theme isn't overly warm. Much of it is metallic and cold.

[@PoseidonEntertainment]

@@JimValley I agree, that seems to be an issue with most indoor parks

[@JimValley]

@@PoseidonEntertainment across the street, WB World is AMAZING. I think you'd love it.

[@mrsmaggiekoch]

My best friends Uncle is an engineer who worked on SeaWorld AbuDabi. They were there for the opening and it was a big deal. Cool to see a shoutout!

[@PoseidonEntertainment]

Yeah, it looks like an awesome park. I've heard iffy things on its ride operations, but as an aquarium, it's astounding

[@julianhudson7811]

Putting Doofy boy on the thumbnail was a nice touch.

[@tulinfirenze1990]

No idea who that is.

[@mistermarshall9542]

I live around 50 km away from Port Aventura (even I was born the same year it opened) but first of all the resort is located in Tarragona instead of Barcelona (which is around 100 km away) Since 2009-2010 the resort has been owned by InvestIndustrial,a Italian company,and in 2017 they invested 100 million euros to build Ferrari Land,however the resort is on sale/changing owners right now and it is said that Ferrari land will somehow be merged to Mediterranea area of Port Aventura and some things may change,but it is unknown the extension of the Ferrari license,as Ferrari land was announced 2015-16ish

[@PoseidonEntertainment]

That's interesting information. It does seem like a natural way to extend that land.

[@mistermarshall9542]

@@PoseidonEntertainment it is also rumored a shopping area or something similar to Disney Springs or CityWalk near the main entrance to the resort (from that blue bridge that has the resort's name),as it was rumored to be built around 2008-09,but with the economic crisis at that time it was likely cancelled? Around that time there were plans for the water park expansion but were shelved and slightly modified until 2013 (if you need more info about this I recommend you the "pafans" or "pa-community" websites,they are in Spanish but both communities are open to non-Spanish speakers)

[@CharlieHepp]

Oh hey, I visited Ferrari Land back in 2019, I didn't think I'd see you talk about it. It's a pretty cool park for what it is, even if it does feel like an elaborate advertisement. The Red Force is a really kickass ride, though being from the UK, most of our rollercoasters don't really compare to what you guys have in the US lmao A little note. Parto Aventura wasn't built in Barcelona. Was built in Tarragona, a neighboring city of Barcelona. Both the biplane family ride and Flying Aces are themed after the origin of the Ferrari logo. The horse of the logo was painted on the plane of a famous Italian WWI ace (hence the biplane themes). While the pilot was shot down during the war, Enzo Ferrari met his parents in the years after the war. They suggested he brand his vehicles with the black horse for good luck. Thanks. You always feature interesting and unique takes that are amazingly researched and well-presented. Top Gunn Thrill Dragster does not exist anymore in its original form. After an accident, this Intamin coaster was redesigned and reimagined by Zamperla and just opened as Top Thrill 2. Coincidentally with more of a Formula 1-inspired theme. That was really fun and informative to watch. Awesome video! My best friend's Uncle is an engineer who worked at SeaWorld AbuDabi. They were there for the opening and it was a big deal. Cool to see a shoutout! Turbo Twist is the fastest "teacup" ride I've been on. Benno is so adorable. It's better in person than it records. Formula Rossa is pure fun speed. Flying Aces is a great coaster and the best coaster in the park. Putting Doofy Boy on the thumbnail was a nice touch. This statement also made me think of how many Disney rides or attractions have/had corporate sponsorships too. I remember six flag parks in the Ferrari parks because Ferrari F1 drivers Fernando Alonso and Felipe Massa rode the roller coaster at Yas Island! Love the video! I LOVE POSEIDON ENTERTAINMENT. Keep up the great videos big guy! Car addiction and theme park addiction coming together I live around 50 km away from Port Aventura (even though I was born the same year it opened) but first of all the resort is located in Tarragona instead of Barcelona (which is around 100 km away) From 2009 to 2010 the resort was owned by InvestIndustrial, an Italian company, and in 2017 they invested 100 million euros to build Ferrari Land, however, the resort is on sale/changing owners right now and it is said that Ferrari Land will somehow be merged to Mediterranea area of Port Aventura and some things may change, but it is unknown the extension of the Ferrari license, as Ferrari land was announced 2015-16ish I’ve been to Ferrari World in Abu Dhabi and can say that the flying theater ride is a bad Soarin’ clone. Also, Flying Aces has one of my favorite queues of any roller coaster, especially if you are a history buff. Honey wake up a Poseidon entertainment video came out I would love to go to the theme parks and attractions in Dubai, it's just so difficult to get over there lol. If it was cheaper/easier transportation I think a lot more people would go. Six Flag Park NOW PLAYING STAR TOURS 1987 | 70mm Ride Film Speaking of the Hard Rock Park. Did you ever read that really great multi-article breakdown of the Hard Rock Park on the now-defunct, theme park university? I really liked their articles. Mission Ferrari: The World's Most ADVANCED Roller Coaster Theme Park Horizons LEGOLAND Florida is a Bad Value Poseidon Entertainment What Could Have Been: The Amazing Spider-Man 3 Bullets & Blockbusters my cars and my theme park addiction are all coming together now wow. NOW PLAYING Box of Lies with Taylor Swift, Cardi B, Channing Tatum, and More | The Tonight Show The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon is out now.

[@pipipipi9223]

Genuinely, having been to Ferrari Land, my first thought upon entering was "Wow, it's empty!" There was a 2 hour queue for Red Force, which is to be expected for it being the only big ride in the entire park. Every other ride had basically no queue and even the food court was just empty, which was actually quite nice because you could just sit wherever you wanted. The "kid" coaster was actually surprisingly forceful, if you weren't careful it'd probably actually give you whiplash. I'm just glad we got a day free for staying at a Port Aventura hotel because even for Red Force, I don't think price of entry was really worth it.

[@1FootInTheGrave]

I LOVE POSEIDON ENTERTAINMENT. Keep up the great videos big guy!

[@bdablader95]

The Ferrari park in Dubai was made for coaster nuts. Ask any adrenaline junkie what their dream trip is and most will say it's this park. The speed and unique coaster themeing really pulls people in. Like you said, the UAE is trying to become the ultimate tourist destination despite the fact there's zero tourism outside of millionaires and billionaires on business trips. It's been very fascinating seeing the UAE develop over the past 24 years, very curious to see what they'll look like in 20 more.

[@SwitchbackSylveon]

I've been to Ferrari Land at PortAventura, it's kinda cool, Red Force was fun but the fact it was a separate admission to the main PortAventura Park was kinda annoying. Also I did Legoland's Ferrari Build & Race at the Windsor Legoland, it was fun, I put one of the Lego Elves characters on a car and put it in the scanner so it was funny to see her just zoom around the track

[@niksoncutts]

I remember the Ferrari parks because Ferrari F1 drivers Fernando Alonso and Felipe Massa rode the roller coaster at Yas Island! Love the video!

[@DaveR1974Grows]

Just a note on the "Thrill Towers" at Ferrari Land (PortAventura), during the non-peak season, they tend to only use 1 of the towers, and have that tower run both Drop and Launch functions each cycle.

[@Atromnis]

Commenting for the Algorithm. Thanks for your hard Work, Poseidon!

[@majorwillm]

More content to enjoy ty

[@GHAMVs]

Ferrari Land in Spain tbf is a pretty nice 2nd gate for Port Aventura to make the person stay all day/for two days. I finished it in a few hours, but that did include many rides on Red Force as it is so dang fun. It showed great potential for what Port Aventura could be in the future, but I am curious if will ever get *any* expansion.

[@itsquix1111]

car addiction and theme park addiction coming together

[@ethansteele6366]

I'll put this out there bc I think feedback is important. I thought the intro music was a bit jarring. To me, your aesthetic is centered around relaxation and quietness. I appreciate this a lot and one of my favorite things about your channel. Not something that's going to make me unsub or smn, just figured I'd pass along my thoughts. You make great stuff, thanks for the videos ♥️

[@Yukendoit]

Speaking of the hard rock park. Did you ever read on that really great mutli article breakdown of the Hard Rock Park on the now defunct, theme park university? I really liked their articles.

[@Yukendoit]

I think youtube hates links but if you look through the waybackmachine to 2014 there 10 articles on it.

[@PoseidonEntertainment]

I don't think I have. I've watched some good videos on it, especially from BSF and ETP though

[@pianoartist8830]

I would love to go to the theme parks and attractions in Dubai, its just so difficult to get over there lol. If it was cheaper/easier transportation i think a lot more people would go.

[@PoseidonEntertainment]

At least it won't be busy if you go lol

[@cookimaus1]

That Doofenshmirtz meme is sooooooo overused nowadays, and I say this as someone who loves the show 😂

[@PoseidonEntertainment]

This video was a hard sell and I think it worked as a hook though

[@cookimaus1]

@@PoseidonEntertainment yeah of course I agree

[@Baller462]

Honey wake up a Poseidon entertainment video came out

[@gogaming559]

I’ve been to Ferrari world in Abu Dhabi, can say that the flying theater ride is a bad Soarin’ clone. Also flying aces has one of my favorite queues of any roller coaster, especially if you are a history buff.

[@del46_60]

I'd really like to see you cover the Warner Bros World park in the UAE. Six Flags doesn't really leverage that IP in a meaningful way so I wonder how it compares.

[@danilyons2367]

I was pleasantly surprised by Ferrari land at portaventura to be honest, the theming is quite nice and a nice contrast to the main park-which is wildly superior and one of the best parks in the world in all fairness. There’s nothing like red force in Europe, and the flying theatre was amazing, although I admit it’s the only one I’ve done. The simulator’s not worth bothering with though. I think it’s definitely worth viewing it as an upcharge land, rather than a second gate, as you usually get it bundled with the main entrance, and it’s really easy to park hop between the two parks.

[@PoseidonEntertainment]

Even for individual pricing, it seems reasonable. I imagine that the flying theater is acceptable, but I would assume fails to live up to both versions of Soarin' or Flight of Passage. It's the right fit for the right park

[@Sparty-pi3jq]

I was in the UAE both before and just after, the financial crash of 08. I was shocked (but not really) after the crash, it was literally an oppressive police/military state. It was completely unrecognizable from my trip the year prior. Ive not gone back since. Great video as always!

[@PoseidonEntertainment]

I have some reservations about going, but at this point in time, it does seem safe for tourism

[@jgd5ygdyhcr6]

The Abu dahbi Park kind of makes sense considering its right next to the yas marina circuit which is used by formula 1. I guess the one in spain also kind of makes sense because of the amount of Spanish drivers that have raced for ferrari, namely fernando alonso and Carlos sainz

[@anth0ny91]

Could you perhaps suggest & review a bit more Universal Studios Orlando related content regarding it's future, HHN and some things that could be delivered to help with the park itself and it's current state? Thanks.

[@Ludicollision]

This was interesting, I'd definitely give Red Force a go but not much else interests me there. A theme park that could be interesting for a video is Park Asterix in France. It was fun the last times I've been but it's been a good while.

[@andrewmathewson341]

Just got recommended this video which lead me to subscribing. I'd be interested if you looked at my home city of Perth, Australia, as we've had a couple of interesting parks that either collapsed or never got off the ground. The collapsed one was basically Perth's attempt to replicate the success of Seaworld, called Atlantis Marine Park and the pie in the sky one was a planned safari style open range zoo announced by a now former Premier.

[@PoseidonEntertainment]

I really know nothing about Australian parks, but I'm a bit afraid to cover them because ReviewTyme will probably point out how wrong I am about everything lol

[@Logistical]

I’ve been to both Ferrari Parks and the one in Abu Dhabi is actually really good. It’s home to my no.1 coaster, Flying Aces. Would recommend going

[@willkerridge2400]

I’ve had the luck to go to both, they’re very weird but Ferrari world in Abu Dhabi is the only real good park. Formula rossa was closed but even without that ride the park was great, flying aces and mission Ferrari were very well done with hint of a theme of Ferrari.

[@PoseidonEntertainment]

I think it's difficult to do an indoor theme park well, but Ferrari World seems to have really nailed it

[@wrc5557]

While the Portaventura hasn't got a great reputation when it comes to operations, its one of the most beautifully designed parks in the world, with stunningly themed lands that aren't polluted with movie IP everywhere you look! Its well worth a visit and I'd suggest a video, given its interesting history with Busch and Universal, with it being on the final short list of European locations for Disney, which ultimately went to Paris......and with recent rumours that Universal may even buy it once more (although that now seems unlikely if Universal great Britain goes ahead).

[@hootowl2112]

I'm a fan of rides, racing and Ferrari in general, so it's kind of a slam dunk for me.

[@evan]

Your intro went so hard

[@DeepDiveProductions]

You just awoke such a deep core memory of me and my aunt going to the hard rock theme park at Mirtyl beach😍

[@PoseidonEntertainment]

It seemed like a cool park, I wish it would have stuck around

[@Ell_the_Nuke]

huh what a funny coincidence that i went to both of these places when i was young honestly though the only reason i remember Ferrari World more because i went there during the launch of the first iphone se and port adventura because of a school trip didn't know they made a Ferrari extension neat

[@Ell_the_Nuke]

Also Red force was definitely a re-branded ride because I remember seeing it with no branding and it was white

[@ageoflove1980]

Why Ferrari Land and Port Aventura are quite terrible is how crowded to parks get during holidays in combination with the less then stellar operations. This leads to insanely long queues, messy and an overal kind of shabby atmosphere. The park is actually located in Salou, which is a very popular place to go for young adults from all over Europe. Its beach, partying, drinking, you know it. And besides Salou there are many more of this type of beach resort places along the coast that really focus on entertainment instead of "secluded tranquility" if you know what im saying. I think thats why they located the park there, it fits well with the type of holiday people are having in that area anyways but in my opinion the parks should be completely avoided in july and august for that reason.

[@officialxibro]

I was in PortAventura few weeks ago red force is a different kind of beast as doesn’t spiral down it’s just the drop so pick up a lot more speed but it is just a half day park compared to PortAventura

[@zbot2123]

Marenello Grand Race has the cars break down on purpose randomly, to simulate the actual experience of owning a Ferrari! 😂

[@lauraalvarado617]

I once had the opportunity to go to Ferrariland in Portaventura and of course I didn't take it!! :D

[@Jay_one]

Interesting. I went to the one in Spain just last summer and hated everything about it. 🤣🤣 except for the acrobatics/dance show

[@ALCAMJI]

I can tell most people dont pay for Ferrari Land in Portaventura, since if you stay in a hotel they give you a ticket to enter the park 1 day for free. Also another good thing of the park is the "Ristorante Cavallino" with a good theming and food. The park doesnt even open the full day, only from 16:00 to 22:00.

[@PoseidonEntertainment]

The hours do seem convenient, especially since PortAventura closes earlier, right?

[@ALCAMJI]

@@PoseidonEntertainment PortAventura closes between 18:00 and 22:30 depending on whether it is high or low season.

[@kentmac8925]

Did you actually go here? I was there in 2019. The coasters here are pretty awesome. Sitting front row on Rossa was intence, I know now why they make you wear googles. You should definitely do a deep dive on the WB theme park across the street. It was pretty amazing the amount of detail and tech for an indoor theme park.

[@zarigata]

Brother how i missed to watch @PoseidonEntertainment videos!

[@ame5083]

Funny how you mentioned the Hard Rock theme park because they are trying to make a Hard Rock resort and casino near Port Aventura. In the concept art the hotel has a guitar shape, it looks hideous.

[@kevinvalentefunfilmsclub3484]

You mentioned If You Had Wings at Magic Kingdom. You mean Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin? Cause that’s the current ride in that particular spot where the in place of If You Had Wings.

[@GRB-tj6uj]

17:30 tediously long and unexciting would be an accurate simulation of some F1 races though...

[@PoseidonEntertainment]

I'm not an F1 fan, but I think this might not track with well them

[@silverheart4049]

Abu Dabi must pour a lot of money into these theme parks; Sea World there looks incredibly impressive and Ferrari World looks way better than it has any right to be. I don't know what the RoI is but the result is impressive while it lasts.

[@PoseidonEntertainment]

Yeah, that SeaWorld looks crazy. I've heard their ride operations are ridiculously slow, but as a themed aquarium, it looks fantastic.

[@bbkangs]

Ferrari is probably going to send you a cease and desist for making this video 😂

[@Bob-jn8jt]

You should do a video on Port Aventura. A very great park with amazing themes, shows and rides. Been there 3 times. The ferrari part of it just sucks.

[@PoseidonEntertainment]

It's one of those places I want to visit before doing a dedicated video.

[@AdamYJ]

If you’re going to be covering Middle Eastern parks, you should probably keep you eye on that Dragon Ball park they’re planning to build.

[@dr.archaeopteryx5512]

Ferrari theme parks are a funny novelty. I'm sad I can't visit them because I'm not allowed in the UAE anymore, and am in the process of getting banned from Italy too for my crimes against Pizza

[@philismenko]

Id like to offer a mew classification: brand parks, a 3rd to the now trio of parks, amusment, theme, and brand, ferrari, lego, hollywood studios

[@andrewferrauiolo4618]

I think using companies like Ferrari and Ford for a theme park could work very well if done right. Using Star Trek would work if done right. If you use Ferrari for a theme park as education as well as fun. You can have a driving school, simulators, rollercoasters, a ride like Test Track, go carts that are ferrari f1 themed, etc. You just have to have a forward thinking person in charge of it all.

[@PoseidonEntertainment]

Actually, a Ferrari themed slot car system like Test Track would be cool. I wouldn't want it in Disney, but it's obviously a perfect marriage of those two things.

[@andrewferrauiolo4618]

@@PoseidonEntertainment I would love that outside of disney. Universal should do a deal with Ferrari and F1

[@andrewferrauiolo4618]

@@PoseidonEntertainment With the TV deal and popularity of F1 right now, I think not doing a deal with F1 is a massive mistake. The advertising alone would be worth it. And to use Ferrari and F1 to bring fans into universal and create new product for universal would benefit everyone. Not to mention the rivalry between Ferrari and Ford since Ford made a deal with red bull racing could create a great opportunity

[@katschaccc]

I just hop into Ferrari land to ride red force and go back to PortAventura or back to my hotel. There is really just nothing to do. But PortAventura is really cool!

[@itsquix1111]

my tifoso ass who loves theme parks 🫶 FORZA FERRARI SEMPRE

[@annekedebruyn7797]

The weirdest part is how none of the parks actually allow you to experience driving in ferarri.

[@pokemonfanwsbgalt8574]

What's so funny is I'm going to the one in abu dhabi tmrw💀

[@er5143]

I feel so silly until your video I always thought the Ferrari Land ride in Spain that looks like top thrill dragster was in Ferrari World Abu Dhabi

[@garydwyer3434]

My amusement park two nickel claim to fame - I have ridden every theme park ride starring Brendan Fraser

[@PoseidonEntertainment]

I can think of USF's Mummy, but what else is there?

[@TheBreadthatcausedLesMis]

I feel when it comes to Ferrari at least it has cars that can easily be themed for rollercoasters. The park with theming I'm most confused by is the theme park themed around Real Madrid.

[@picahudsoniaunflocked5426]

It'd be nice if the Italy shops/resto section had partnered with other iconic Italian brands to be less generic. My guess about the planes is just me wondering if Ferrari engines or the founder were involved in airplanes, like other legacy Euro motor companies? EDIT: lol PE mentions that in the next section with the coasters.

[@xcoasterenthusiast]

For Speed of Magic, Canobie Coaster did mention in his review of Ferrari World that its movement is well executed Also Coaster Studios mentioned in his vlog of Ferrari World that it’s flying theater is one of the worst ones he went on

[@SPRidley]

Im a spaniard and went to ferrariland opening thanks to a friend that was invited, so i didnt have to pay a dime nor do any queues. Its an absolute shitfest of a park, if you can barely call it park. You may think, oh theres a lot of formula 1 enthusiasts in Spain, and thats true, and yet, it doesnt move the needle of visitors. If you see those chepa prices is because they actually went down because no one was visiting, and normally you just getted it packaged with the port aventura entrance, thats why theres people actually there. As the whole resort, it has terrible operations, so dont think you are gonna enter red force more than once with the long queues and horrible operations, it doesnt help that its not open for thr whole day for most seasons. Like people dont want anyone to invest more on it, they want to tear it down, take out the ferrari ip, and at most join red force with a different name and theme to port aventura. I would say not even that as red force is just a one trick pony, thats not even that great. The joke of spanish theme park fans is that it would serve better as the old parking lot lol Investindustrial, the shithead investors that have been destroying port aventura, are from what it seems out or trying to get out. The park entertainemnt and theming director, and italian named Boll-i-no (we cant not spell his name as he searches for his name and goes after you) has thankfully exited this year. We dont know who is going to buy port aventura, but i hope it goes better ans desteoy ferrariland, because its serving no purpose.

[@PoseidonEntertainment]

Good to hear from someone who has actually been there lol. I want to like Port Aventura, especially since Busch used to be great with its parks, but everyone who has been there agrees that it needs major operational changes.

[@Bob-jn8jt]

Ooh you should research uncharted at port aventura. Great dark coaster.

[@PoseidonEntertainment]

I know of its existence, but I didn't watch a POV or anything. I'll go ahead and do that soon though

[@andynava5144]

A good theme park in Dubai? That's a shocking twist.

[@GTNover]

I feel, at this point, we need to credit Alicia Stella for the 2 nickle joke.

[@thatsawrapstudios2674]

Honsestly I'd love to see a park based on American car culture

[@PoseidonEntertainment]

Disney could have done it with Route 66 until they put the Cars franchise in 🙃

[@thatsawrapstudios2674]

I mean an ENTIRE park dedicated to it

[@oleguergrauvilalta229]

As a Portaventura local I have to say that the only way to go to ferrariland it's by staying in the hotel and getting it in the pack, because its not worth just going there

[@oleguergrauvilalta229]

And the dark rides are just awfull, the race simulator its just bad and the flying simulator it's one of the worst i've tried

[@carminecdinoproductions]

I want a Ferrari car-ousel, which is a Ferrari themed carousel with Ferrari cars!

[@psychichorse]

When I eventually make it out to PortAventura, I was thinking about skipping Ferrari Land because I thought it was a separate full price park. I think I can stomach $20-25 for a few rides on Red Force though.

[@PoseidonEntertainment]

It's definitely cheaper if you bundle it in too. It appears that right now, Port Aventura is opening early and closing in the late afternoon, while Ferrari Land opens at 4 and only stays open for 5 or 6 hours.

[@EspenSGX]

Well, do I have the followup video idea for you! Bollywood Parks Dubai was closed some time ago, but reopened with, and I kid you not, a retheme to football club Real Madrid!

[@PoseidonEntertainment]

I'm definitely going to need to do a UAE trip some time in the future

[@gonzalolopez2215]

The current owners of Port Aventura are italians and have great relationships with Ferrari, that is part of the deal

[@zaryuezi-youtaylor2994]

Hey, Poseidon Entertainment! Have you watched Phineas and Ferb or you just need to use that clip for your video.

[@PoseidonEntertainment]

I've seen a few episodes here and there, but not enough to feel familiar with it.

[@XteamMAB]

“Rolls Royce world”

[@after-worknetwork6095]

This came up in my feed as posted 1 minute ago & no views. By the time i clicked it had 44. So I'm 45 woohoo!

[@davies3rd]

Flying Aces is an amazing roller coaster with more airtime than I have ever experienced on any other ride. The queue area, albeit completely empty of other guests is one of the best themed queue areas ever (besides Harry Potter queue areas) That being said, the theme of Ferrari world is awful. It’s disjointed, not engaging and not a pleasant place to be. The only reason to go is if you have free tickets and you go straight to Formula Rosso and flying aces and promptly leave. Seaworld Abu Dhabi on the other hand is phenomenal with some of the best theming I have come across in theme parks. It is a theme park explorers paradise with so many routes to take to navigate.

[@PoseidonEntertainment]

Yeah, the indoor aesthetic is generally unappealing, though I'm glad to see that some greenery was added. It's certainly better designed than some other indoor amusement/theme parks though.

[@liamcollinson5695]

I am a little underwhelmed with red force it looks fun but I was expecting something more unique