Shambhala (roller coaster)
Shambhala | |
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Chain lift hill | |
Height | 76 m (249 ft) |
Drop | 78 m (256 ft) |
Length | 1,564 m (5,131 ft) |
Speed | 134 km/h (83 mph) |
Inversions | 0 |
Duration | 3:00 |
Max vertical angle | 77.4° |
Capacity | 1,680 riders per hour |
G-force | 3.8 |
Height restriction | 140 cm (4 ft 7 in) |
Trains | 3 trains with 8 cars. Riders are arranged 2 across in 2 rows for a total of 32 riders per train. |
Shambhala at RCDB |
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History
Rumors that PortAventura World would be investing in a new Bolliger & Mabillard Dive Coaster emerged in late 2010.[3] In May 2011, speculation that the park was planning to build a hypercoaster that would pass over Dragon Khan arose. Land clearing began in the summer of 2011.[3] Shambhala was announced to the public on 24 October 2011; the layout of the roller coaster was leaked 2 days earlier.[4][5] The last piece of track was installed in mid-April 2012 following a signing event and the placement of several country flags on the track.[6] Testing of the ride began in the same month.[7] Following the completion of testing, a ribbon cutting ceremony was held on 12 May 2012 before opening to the public the same day.[1][8] Over 300 workers from countries including Germany, France, Hungary, Poland, Switzerland, and United States took part in the construction of Shambhala.[6]
At the time of opening, the roller coaster held records for tallest, longest drop, and fastest hypercoaster in Europe, though all three records have since been surpassed by Hyperion at Energylandia. These records were held by Silver Star at Europa-Park prior to Shambhala's opening.[4][9][10][11][12]
In September 2019, a video showing a rider catching a phone dropped by a rider a few rows ahead went viral.[13]
Ride experience
After departing from the station, the train makes a 90 degree turn to the right, then begins to climb the 76-metre (249 ft) tall
Characteristics
Trains
Shambhala operates with three steel and fiberglass trains. Each train has eight cars with two rows that seat two riders each for a total of 32 riders per train; each seat has its own individual lap-bar restraint. This configuration allows the ride to achieve a theoretical hourly capacity of 1,680 riders per hour. Riders also experience up to 3.8 times the
Track
The steel track of Shambhala is approximately 1,564 metres (5,131 ft) long, the height of the lift is 76 metres (249 ft), and covers an area of about 14,000 m2.[1][8] The roller coaster has no inversions though it does feature five camelback hills, each at least 20 metres (66 ft) tall, a splashdown, and inclined figure eight element.[4][14][15]
Including the supports, the total weight of the roller coaster is approximately 1,600 tonnes (1,600 long tons; 1,800 short tons).[8] 4,000 m3 of cement was used for the foundations that hold up the supports and some are as deep as 18 metres (59 ft).[8] The track is white with cyan rails while the supports are grey.[15]
Theme
Inspired by both
The roller coaster is located in the China section of PortAventura Park.[16]
Reception
Following the opening of Shambhala, Kirmes & Parks magazine named the roller coaster as the best European attraction introduced in 2012.
The ride appeared in
Year | 2018 | 2022 |
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Ranking | 45[21] | 49[22] |
See also
References
- ^ a b c d e Marden, Duane. "Shambhala (Port Aventura)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
- ^ Marden, Duane. "Red Force (Ferrari Land (Salou, Tarragona, Spain))". Roller Coaster DataBase.
- ^ a b "Screamscape (PortAventura)". Archived from the original on 23 January 2012. Retrieved 7 June 2013.
- ^ a b c MacDonald, Brady (25 October 2011). "PortAventura to debut Europe's tallest coaster in 2012". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 7 June 2013.
- ^ "Photo Shambhala - 2012 Port Aventura Attraction". Parks & Attractions Community. 22 October 2011. Retrieved 7 July 2013.
- ^ a b "Spain already has Europe's highest roller coaster" (PDF). PortAventura. 19 April 2012. Archived from the original (PDF) on 9 February 2014. Retrieved 11 July 2013.
- ^ a b c "Shambhala Ride". PortAventura. Retrieved 9 July 2013.
- ^ a b c d e "Shambhala, the highest roller coaster in Europe, opens in PortAventura" (PDF). PortAventura. 14 May 2013. Archived from the original (PDF) on 9 February 2014. Retrieved 6 July 2013.
- ^ a b "The EAS recognizes the success of the PortAventura's model in Europe" (PDF). PortAventura. 10 October 2012. Archived from the original (PDF) on 26 August 2013. Retrieved 9 July 2013.
- ^ Marden, Duane. "Roller Coaster Drop Records In Europe". Roller Coaster DataBase.
- ^ Marden, Duane. "Roller Coaster Speed Records In Europe". Roller Coaster DataBase.
- ^ Marden, Duane. "Roller Coaster Height Records In Europe". Roller Coaster DataBase.
- ^ "Did a Man Catch a Cellphone Mid-Air on a Roller Coaster?". Snopes.com. Retrieved 2022-06-13.
- ^ a b "Shambhala POV PortAventura 2012 B&M Roller Coaster OnRide". themeparkreviewTPR (YouTube). 12 May 2012. Retrieved 6 June 2013.
- ^ a b c Marden, Duane. "Shambhala: Expedición al Himalaya (PortAventura)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
- ^ "PortAventura China". PortAventura. Retrieved 10 July 2013.
- ^ Purcell, Patrick (27 June 2012). "Strap yourself in for a video of PortAventura's new Shambhala roller coaster". Mirror. Retrieved 10 July 2013.
- ^ Castle, Sophie (July 2012). "The Highest Roller Coaster in Europe Opens in PortAventura". Travel Channel UK. Retrieved 10 July 2013.
- ^ MacDonald, Brady (5 June 2013). "'Insane Coaster Wars' takes thrill riders on a virtual world tour". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 11 July 2013.
- ^ "Amusement Today – Golden Ticket Awards 2018" (PDF). Amusement Today. 22 (6.2): 10. September 2018. Retrieved 9 September 2018.
- Golden Ticket Awards. Amusement Today. September 2018.
- Golden Ticket Awards. Amusement Today. September 2022. Archivedfrom the original on September 12, 2022.