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Ferrari World Abu Dhabi Opens Its Doors
by Fran Golden

Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, the world's largest indoor theme park, has opened its doors.

05:27:31PM (ET) Wednesday,October 27,2010.

The brand new attraction is the first park themed on the famed racing cars and includes the world's fastest roller coaster, Formula Rossa, with top speeds of up to 150 mph, among its 20 Ferrari-inspired thrill rides, simulators and family-friendly attractions.

All are located under a 2,200,000-square-foot red roof, modeled after the side profile of a Ferrari GT.

Officials in the United Arab Emirates say the opening is a "historic day," with guests for the first time experiencing the park's wide variety of rides and attractions, special festivities, shows and souvenirs.

"The waiting is over, now it's time to immerse yourself in the world of Ferrari," says park manager Andy Keeling.

It's been nearly three years since the first stone was laid, and Claus Frimand, general manager of the theme park, says an operations team of nearly 850 dedicated staff conducted comprehensive ride testing, working around-the-clock to get the park ready for the public opening.

An Inaugural Period through November will lead to a Grand Opening in December, Frimand says.

Ticket prices include unlimited use of rides and attractions and will range from about $61 to $102 for adults (anyone taller than 4 feet 11 inches). Children's prices are about $45 to $74. The higher priced tickets come with priority on all attractions (you get to cut lines) and include access to an exclusive lounge with refreshments, as well as other benefits.

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G-Force; Ferrari World Abu Dhabi

The park is operating on a six-day a week schedule from Tuesday to Sunday, opening each day at noon.

In addition to Formula Rossa, the park boasts the region's first dueling roller coaster, Fiorano GT Challenge, and a 4-D experience inside Speed of Magic.

Other attractions include Made in Maranello, a virtual trip through the famous Ferrari factory in Italy; V12, a flume ride through the heart of a 12-cylinder engine; and G-Force, a tower ride that shoots thrill-seekers through the red roof and 203 feet in the air before plummeting back to Earth (experiencing the actual G-force of a Ferrari, in a seat directly inspired by the Ferrari Enzo).

Among kid-friendly attractions, Junior GT lets kids drive reduced scale F430 GT Spiders and Carousel features never-before-seen Ferrari prototypes based on winning designs from a Ferrari competition.

Families and racing fans will also be able "to experience the legendary Ferrari passion, history and culture" through offerings that include unique shopping and dining experiences with an Italian flavor, officials say.

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Formula Rossa; Ferrari World Abu Dhabi

Other rides will include:

Terrorist Typhoon: Ride the rapids with explosives taped to your chest! Blow up train stations, markets, and decadent Western hotels. In glorious 4D.

Stone the Fallen Harlot: Toss virtual rocks at a computer-generated wanton female who accidentally exposed her ankles in public. Fun for all ages.

Intolerant Escapades: A soul-stirring 3D animation spectacular explaining why all infidels (non-Muslims) must be wiped off the face of the earth. Sing along to the catchy "Die America Die."

I can hardly wait!


G-Force.

Formula Rossa.

Image of Ferrari World.
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