Abu Dhabi is quickly becoming one of the hottest destinations on the planet, and now thrill-seeking tourists have yet another reason to visit: a chance to experience Formula Rossa, the world’s fastest roller coaster.
According to the BBC, Formula Rossa is just one of many attractions at the all-new Ferrari World, the world’s largest indoor theme park, which opened to grand fanfare Nov. 4.
The 86,000-square-meter park also features a traditional carousel, interactive 3-D shows and a walk-through exhibition on Italian history. Huffington Post
A uniquely alarming ride that throws thrill-seekers round its curves at speeds topping 150 mph.
Passengers, wearing protective goggles, are strapped into trains shaped like Formula 1 race cars, which are then catapulted from the ride’s docking bay using the same technology that launches a jet plane from an aircraft carrier. The ride, known as Formula Rossa, is the centerpiece of Ferrari World.
“I thought I was going to die,” says Jacki Warnock at racing blog Girlracer.
The G-forces were so extreme, “I had to remind myself to breathe.” Apparently, it reaches a height of 170 ft. but “I am not 100 percent sure because I had my eyes closed for most of the ride.” The Week Magazine
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