The Interesting Facts About Theme Parks

Ferrari World
Glamorous five-star hotels, sun-splashed sandy shores and

grand mosques – they’re the signature icons of the UAE’s shining
crown jewel, Abu Dhabi. While many flock to its shores for opulence
and allure, there remains one not-so-hidden haven of heart-racing fun
and thrilling escape. Ferrari World, located on Yas Island, is Abu
Dhabi’s premier entertainment destination and the world’s first Ferrari
theme park. Winged Boots’ Guy Humphrey, content writer, recently
visited the attraction and described his experience as “a brilliant day
trip. Where else in the world can you say you’ve ridden the world’s
fastest rollercoaster?” Intrigued now? Take a look at our rundown of
fun facts about this hub of speed and adventure and we can
guarantee you’ll be racing over there in less time than it takes for the
signature rollercoaster to reach immense speeds. And onto our first
fun fact…
2)
Formula Rossa is also the tallest construction on Yas Island, catapulting
you 62 metres in the air, leaving you to catch your breath. It’s the ultimate
adrenaline rush with 4.8Gs hitting your pre-goggled face, which matches
the G force you would feel in an F1 car.
3) The park has 37 rides and unique attractions including a go-karting

track, children’s driving school and a programme of entertaining shows that
bring the Ferrari brand to life.
4) You can break another record as you ride the Flying Acres rollercoaster
with the tallest loop in the world at a stomach-churning 52m up in the air
5) Fifth Harmony recreated their ‘Work from Home’ video, power tools and
all, last year when they visited Ferrari World while touring in Abu Dhabi
6) It’s the world’s largest indoor park, spanning a colossal 86,000 sqm and
is big enough to fit seven football pitches placed end to end
7) The breath-taking structure is adorned with the world’s biggest ever
Ferrari logo at 65m long, making sure all in the sky recognise the iconic
sportscar brand’s signature theme park
8) The unique design of the extravagant building was inspired by the

classic double curve side profile of the Ferrari GT body with its curvature
and smooth lines
9) The state-of-the-art racing simulators are the same ones used by the
Ferrari racing team meaning you get to scrub up on your straights and
bends in the real deal
10) The park just hosted its own version of the Carnival of Venice, where
Italian delicacies and plenty of pasta and pizza were on offer to produce a
potentially dangerous mix of stomach-churning adventure.
11) There are provisional plans to expand the Ferrari World amusement
park franchise into Spain and Orlando in the coming years, and if they do,
you’ll hear it here first so keep your eyes peeled…

Walt Disney World

Walt Disney World employs more people than every other Disney park
combined.
If you added up the number of employees at every other Disney property
worldwide—Disneyland Resort in California, Disneyland Paris, Tokyo
Disney Resort, Hong Kong Disneyland Resort, and Shanghai Disney Resort
—you'd still fall around 5,000 people short of the 70,000 folks who work at
Walt Disney World in Florida.
What's more, each of the park's employees—from its costumed princesses

to its front-desk clerks—are lovingly referred to as "cast members."
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There's actually a whole other world of tunnels below guests' feet
In addition to the AVAC system, Disney's utilidors are also home to a

mammoth network of underground tunnels that help cast members
navigate the park. The tunnel walls are color-coded so cast members can
easily know where they are. And if they take a wrong turn, that's fine, as
most of them get around on golf cart-like battery-operated vehicles
(although an ambulance could drive through the utilidor system in case of
an emergency). Guests on the Keys to the Kingdom tour are the only ones
permitted in the tunnels.
The Disney World Railroad uses a train from the 1910s.
The Disney World Railroad in the Magic Kingdom offers a great photo opp
—but it's also worth noting that it's a functional steam-powered train that
carries 1.5 million passengers each year. The four trains were originally
built between 1916 and 1928 and have been restored to run in tip-top
shape.
The worlds oldest amusement park

Founded in 1583, Bakken, or Dyrehavsbakken as it is officially named, has
been a firm favorite with the people of Copenhagen for centuries. During
summertime families, young couples and seniors alike flock to the
amusement park and the surrounding woodland to indulge in a day of fun.
With a unique position in the middle of one of Denmark’s most beautiful

woods, it is like encountering a surprise in the middle of the greenery.
The park offers a prefect blend of children’s amusements, restaurants,

pubs and bars with entertainment and live music. It’s is not just a small
children’s amusement park but a place of leisure for the whole family.
Because of its historic value and unique location, no big brands are allowed
to set up stands at Bakken and neon signs are banned. Instead a jumble of
colourful wooden structures, small independent shop owners and quirky
stalls meets visitors.
For a period the area that the spring was located on, was not open to the
public due to it being on royal hunting grounds. [1] In 1669, King Frederick
III decided to set up an animal park in the area and his son, Christian V,
extended the size of the park by 3-4 times after he became king in 1670.
The area was named Jægersborg Dyrehave, its present name, in 1671.
The park was off-limits to the general public under Christian V and this did
not change until 1756, under Frederick V.
Open to the general public once again, Dyrehavsbakken began to flourish.
The entertainers, hawkers, and innkeepers returned to the area, and
Bakken's growing reputation throughout Europe attracted other entertainers
and artists, including Pjerrot, the clown who still is a fixture at the park
today.[1] Bakken continued to grow even throughout the Napoleonic Wars.
Its popularity was later aided by easier accessibility due to the development
of steamships (1820) and railroads (1864), as well as good publicity from
poets and authors.[1]
As the popularity of Bakken grew, its conditions worsened. As a result,
some of the business owners, or "tent owners" as they are still called today,
created the Dyrehavsbakken Tent Owners’ Association of 1885. [1] The
association improved garbage collection, restroom facilities, water supply,
publicity, and helped bring electricity to the park. The association is still
around today, and all businesses operating in the park are required to join.
The entertainment options also improved over time. Cabarets such as
Sansouci, which opened in 1866, and Bakkens Hvile, which opened in
1877, became increasingly popular.[1] The 20th century brought other
popular ventures, such as the Circus Revue and automated moving rides.
[1]
Over time, more modern rides and entertainment options have been
introduced.
Rutschebanen roller coaster

Bakken may have started as a place to get clean spring water, but today it
is a thriving amusement park filled with modern rides and amenities.
Bakken is home to six roller coasters, the most famous of which
is Rutschebanen (Danish for "The Roller Coaster"), a wooden roller
coaster open since 1932. Rutschebanen was deemed a Coaster Classic by
the American Coaster Enthusiasts[4] until the end of the 2009 season, after
which the trains were renewed and the brakemen who rode along to control
the speed were retired, thus rescinding the Classic status. [5] The park is
also home to dozens of other amusements and smaller rides suited for all
ages.

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Ferrari World

Glamorous five-star hotels, sun-splashed sandy shores and

3) The park has 37 rides and unique attractions including a go-karting

8) The unique design of the extravagant building was inspired by the

Walt Disney World

What's more, each of the park's employees—from its costumed princesses

In addition to the AVAC system, Disney's utilidors are also home to a

The worlds oldest amusement park

With a unique position in the middle of one of Denmark’s most beautiful

The park offers a prefect blend of children’s amusements, restaurants,

Rutschebanen roller coaster

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