PortAventura Review, Salou Amusement Resort | Spain's Best Theme Park

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  • Опубликовано: 12 янв 2025

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  • @sgtrainicorn5796
    @sgtrainicorn5796 Год назад +20

    14:33 the way Shambhala exits and Dragon Khan enters the same shot in sync with your narration… the editing is masterful my dude

    • @CanobieCoaster
      @CanobieCoaster  Год назад +5

      Thanks!

    • @joanaguayoplanell4912
      @joanaguayoplanell4912 Год назад +1

      That's a common occurrence. They time the coasters so they intersect in the lift hills. Because of this, on about half of the elements the trains will race each other.

  • @maverickheartlineroll
    @maverickheartlineroll Год назад +2

    Very in-depth review, nicely done! Just seeing this amazes me at how good the theming is

  • @coasternerd6978
    @coasternerd6978 Год назад +6

    “It blends natural beauty with ornate architecture” I just realized the secret recipe to making the perfect Planet Coaster park!

  • @Greddward
    @Greddward Год назад +2

    I’m so lucky to have PA as my hometown theme park. My first ever invert coaster was Dragon Khan, not bad at all to start with. I totally agree about the park’s operations and the food. I hope they get better. Awesome video! Thanks for sharing!!

  • @ndelli23
    @ndelli23 Год назад +2

    I'll be watching this on repeat until I get here in August. I'll only have one day here and I'm also bummed that the last train back to Barcelona leaves an hour before close, but I think the 12 hours that I'll be spending here will be enough to have a fulfilling experience.

    • @CanobieCoaster
      @CanobieCoaster  Год назад

      I would recommend Express to maximize your day if you're worried about time.

  • @kriss_b
    @kriss_b Год назад +3

    I absolutely adore this park and have done many day trips here from northwest England as it's comparable in price to a visit to a southern UK park sometimes even cheaper

  • @matthewblack2252
    @matthewblack2252 Год назад +3

    Reus airport is about 15 minutes away. It is small airport but a lot of UK airports fly to it. Might be useful to some particularly in 2024 when people are trying to get to Thorpe park for Exodus and Alton Towers for Nemesis 2.0

    • @CanobieCoaster
      @CanobieCoaster  Год назад

      That's a good point for those traveling through Europe. That never came up on a long-haul flight for me.

    • @pizzaipinya2442
      @pizzaipinya2442 Год назад

      There are buses that take you from the airport directly to PortAventura too! That airport is actually used basically by people going to the park and not much else xd. In some years it's also planned to open a Tram-Train connecting the airport to nearby towns and obviously the resort :)

  • @haydnchan7880
    @haydnchan7880 Год назад +3

    It's an amazing resort, and I definitely find this as one of my favourite theme parks out there, if not my favourite. I definitely agree that the food options aren't that great, but the good rides more than compensated for it!

    • @CanobieCoaster
      @CanobieCoaster  Год назад

      Having La Liga just outside the gate is a positive development.

  • @clairefunnell8481
    @clairefunnell8481 Год назад +1

    Definitely would ride the B&Ms and the woodie and the launch. This park has really awesome theming and it's nice and clean.

  • @Nismo-gy3wz
    @Nismo-gy3wz Год назад

    Thanks CC, another great review!

  • @Joypyf
    @Joypyf 11 месяцев назад

    Idk if I’ll ever make it to some of these parks overseas, but I’m sure your tips are so helpful for others visiting and planning trips! 💙

  • @maxhagenauer24
    @maxhagenauer24 Год назад +3

    Shambhala and Dragon Khan are it's own thing, Ferrari Land is it's own thing, Furius Baco is it's own thing. A lot of different themed sections to this entire place but that ride lineup is the always the main reason for me to go.

  • @DrPepperone
    @DrPepperone Год назад +1

    What an amazing extensive review for my current home park (kinda, Tibidabo is closer)

  • @Paolo8772
    @Paolo8772 Год назад

    Shambala is NOT a "mega coaster", but it does have one of the best rides in the back car, especially the 1st drop. Great video, thanks for posting, especially the hotel info. I'll remember that in a year or two when I plan to go to Europe again.

    • @CanobieCoaster
      @CanobieCoaster  Год назад

      I count hyper coasters focused on airtime as mega coasters.

  • @TedsCoasterChannel
    @TedsCoasterChannel Год назад +2

    I have been there for 4 days (including the arrival and departure day) in 2014, and we stayed in the western themed hotel. We really enjoyed our stay here and one perk of being a resort guest was that once bought, you could use your fastpass during the entire stay, so for 50€ we basically had four days of no lines. Does anyone know if it’s still like that?

    • @CanobieCoaster
      @CanobieCoaster  Год назад +1

      In my recent visit, Express was valid on just the date of purchase, but hotel guests got a discount.

    • @pizzaipinya2442
      @pizzaipinya2442 Год назад

      As far as I know, now they give the basic express pass (just 1 express/ride) per each person staying in the hotels, and although that may be only with some kind of offer, I'm pretty sure it's the hotel policy they've got now.

  • @WCfanboy
    @WCfanboy 9 месяцев назад

    Coming here today, gonna get there about 4:30. I only have one day at Ferrari land though (gonna be here for the next 3 days) so should I just go straight there and marathon red force (because it should be dead?) Ferrari land closes at 10 and portaventura at 6, so should I just knock out Ferrari land tonight?

    • @CanobieCoaster
      @CanobieCoaster  9 месяцев назад

      Sorry didn't see this until now. I would save Ferrari Land for the evening to maximize park time.

    • @WCfanboy
      @WCfanboy 9 месяцев назад

      @@CanobieCoaster that’s what I did. Worked well!

  • @mitchellries256
    @mitchellries256 Год назад +1

    You said something about running one train on their roller coasters during the off-season since it's not as busy. Could that mean that they run two or more trains during their peak seasons, indicating that the operations may be better than?

    • @Topitopi14
      @Topitopi14 Год назад +1

      They do run more trains during the park seasons. However, they sell SO many fast pass that they end up filling half of the trains with them...

    • @CanobieCoaster
      @CanobieCoaster  Год назад

      As noted in the comment, they sell a ton of Express passes in peak season, which causes the standby line to move at a slower rate. Not many people had them at Christmas.

    • @joanaguayoplanell4912
      @joanaguayoplanell4912 Год назад

      That's not entirely accurate. The rides run 2-3 trains as often as possible. Problem is during winter the winds are so frequent, it's not feasible to run multiple trains in the vast majority of days.
      I generally go to the park in those days, and I am more surprised when I DON'T constantly hear the "Els informem que l'atracció Dragon Khan no pot funcionar a ple rendiment, degut a les adverses condicions meteorològiques" message repeated all around the park.

  • @SmudgysCoasters
    @SmudgysCoasters Год назад +4

    They should replace El Diablo with a Mack Powered Minetrain to get the pacing better, and make it more modern, and even more appealing to kids

    • @CanobieCoaster
      @CanobieCoaster  Год назад +9

      I think El Diablo is fine as is and I'd rather the investment go to a family coaster at Ferrari Land.

    • @kriss_b
      @kriss_b Год назад +2

      My friend this ride might be a bit on the naff side but it's still fun and needs to be left as is

    • @oof3397
      @oof3397 Год назад +1

      Nah I love El Diablo

    • @joanaguayoplanell4912
      @joanaguayoplanell4912 Год назад +2

      FUCK NO. It's my and a multitude of other native guests' favorite coaster. It's massive capacity makes it pretty frequent for operators to let the trains go for a second lap in less busy days.

  • @Haazza
    @Haazza Год назад +5

    I feel like if Universal take over and improve operations & food and add one more elite coaster and dark ride, an argument could be made for it being the best park in the world

    • @CanobieCoaster
      @CanobieCoaster  Год назад +1

      Improving food and ops would go a long way.

    • @joanaguayoplanell4912
      @joanaguayoplanell4912 Год назад

      A dark ride is on the way, actually. Intamin will finish it in a couple of months.

    • @Haazza
      @Haazza Год назад

      @@joanaguayoplanell4912 that’s a rollercoaster

  • @el_androi1203
    @el_androi1203 3 месяца назад

    My grandparents live in Cambrils, just a 20 minute drive from the park, so I have probably gone to PortAventura like a dozen times since I was a child. I have such a big attachment with it as it is a big part of my childhood, so I'm a bit biased, but I visited Euro Disney as a teen and I think it doesn't even hold a candle to PortAventura, unless you're a total Disney fanboy I guess.

  • @KKcampa
    @KKcampa Год назад +2

    amazing, with hotel roulette i paid like 60-70 € p.p./night with all the bonus and breakfast , what a deal

  • @mateoalvira7826
    @mateoalvira7826 Год назад

    The roughest wooden coaster for you was tonnerre de Zeus?

  • @skorpion36c
    @skorpion36c Год назад +1

    Hi all!
    Many reviews i watch state that Woody Woodpecker is famous in Spain which is technically not true, it is "famous" only for being the mascot of PortAventura 😅
    There is nothing outside the park not even in TV showing things related to Woody.
    I believe is a leftover from Universal's partial ownership that lets PortAventura have Woody as its mascot

    • @CanobieCoaster
      @CanobieCoaster  Год назад +1

      Thanks for clarifying!

    • @pizzaipinya2442
      @pizzaipinya2442 Год назад +1

      yep, as a kif I literally thought that the park had invented the mascot and it appeared nowhere else, then my parents told me about an old series of cartoons staring him and I was mindblown xd

  • @mateoalvira7826
    @mateoalvira7826 Год назад

    What would you rate serpiente emplumada, stampida, el diablo, and silver river flume?

    • @CanobieCoaster
      @CanobieCoaster  Год назад

      I have a ranking video for the resort's rides.

  • @joanaguayoplanell4912
    @joanaguayoplanell4912 Год назад +2

    Being catalan I'm biased, but I often go on tourist rides around Europe and no park I have gone one comes close to Port Aventura.

    • @CanobieCoaster
      @CanobieCoaster  Год назад +1

      It's an amazing park.

    • @OxtonSWA
      @OxtonSWA Год назад

      Europa Park wipes the floor with Portaventura and the visitors know how to queue up. Never seen any queue jumpers there whereas at Portaventura... well put it this way it needs dealing with badly.

  • @aakrueger
    @aakrueger Год назад

    I'll be here on sunday for a week, staying on site in the western hotel. Any particular things that you really recommend? (Restaurants, any tips etc.)

    • @CanobieCoaster
      @CanobieCoaster  Год назад

      One thing to note that was just introduced (and not mentioned in the review) is that Hurakan Condor now has some form of a free virtual queue.

  • @H.a.s.e.e.b.b.b
    @H.a.s.e.e.b.b.b 5 месяцев назад

    I know it’s late but how early do I need to get to the station to make sure the Renee tickets don’t sell out and is the website the official one or a third party

    • @CanobieCoaster
      @CanobieCoaster  5 месяцев назад

      I think the bigger thing is making sure you have enough time to buy the ticket and make it to the platform. I've bought them 10 minutes before the train departs and there were plenty of seats.

    • @H.a.s.e.e.b.b.b
      @H.a.s.e.e.b.b.b 5 месяцев назад

      @@CanobieCoaster oh ok I’m going next week Saturday so busy peak time of year do u reckon I’d still get away with that or should I be earlier?

  • @matthewrobertson95
    @matthewrobertson95 Год назад +1

    The reason Tusauds sold their share was so they could buy Thorpe Park. Pearsons (Tussauds' parent company) wouldn't let them have both.

  • @WCfanboy
    @WCfanboy Год назад

    Do any of the coasters close during the Christmas event

    • @CanobieCoaster
      @CanobieCoaster  Год назад +2

      Stampida was closed during the week (possibly due to staffing). All other coasters were open (and Stampida opened on the weekend).

  • @mateoalvira7826
    @mateoalvira7826 Год назад

    I'm asking you if the junior coaster has a taller height of meters than furius baco?

    • @CanobieCoaster
      @CanobieCoaster  Год назад

      I don't think it does.

    • @joanaguayoplanell4912
      @joanaguayoplanell4912 Год назад

      Probably. Furious Baco is designed to keep it's speed for the whole ride, and because of it hugs the ground from start to finish.

  • @stearrow_3245
    @stearrow_3245 Год назад

    Ferrari land really does need another big coaster and a family coaster to be worth more than half a day of anyone's time.
    Portaventura park is a legitimately brilliant park. I feel it compares very favourably to Busch Gardens Tampa/ Williamsburg. I do think it could do with one more big coaster. Personally I feel that a large scale B&M invert or a B&M flyer (maybe in the Polynesia section?) would fit perfectly. Reliable, high capacity and world class attractions if the layout is done properly.

    • @CanobieCoaster
      @CanobieCoaster  Год назад

      I think the next major addition should be a family coaster to Ferrari Land and/or a water coaster at Costa Caribe.

    • @stearrow_3245
      @stearrow_3245 Год назад

      @dseggar RMC stampida would be cool but I think you'd be removing a mild thrill/family coaster which is something I think the park is short on as it is?

    • @joanaguayoplanell4912
      @joanaguayoplanell4912 Год назад +1

      Yeah. Another big improvement would be turning the car ride into a full blown Karts track

    • @CleydoMC
      @CleydoMC Год назад

      @@CanobieCoaster I've gone to all the water slides on Costa Caribe and damn, they're good. Just went a week ago and King Kahjuna is amazing. Do you think you could go there? Thanks and keep up the good work bro.

    • @pizzaipinya2442
      @pizzaipinya2442 Год назад

      I think Polinesia getting a new ride would be a really nice option, as this and Mediterrania are the smallest areas of the park in terms of attractions (justified at Mediterrania though, as it is the nice restaurant and shop section).

  • @sheepje4288
    @sheepje4288 Год назад +1

    While I loved the park (it's my 4th favorite in Europe), the biggest drawback for me was the single pathway that goes around the park. I've visited this park on busy days, and it was impossible to get from 1 side of the park to the other in any pace at all. There is just a single path going around the park, and in a lot of places it's not very wide. I'm sure this isn't as much of a drawback during a quieter day, but it really sucked for us.

  • @amareleggette35
    @amareleggette35 Год назад

    furius baco is a wingrider from intamin

  • @brenonymouscoasterdesign6193
    @brenonymouscoasterdesign6193 Год назад

    When is the best time to visit Ferrari Land - apparently at the end of the day is quieter, but can you get a quick ride on Red Force at the start of the day?

    • @joanaguayoplanell4912
      @joanaguayoplanell4912 Год назад

      Yes to both. On the start of the day the ride is easier to get in and and pick seats, to the point that the first time I went there I scored two front rides in a row.

    • @CanobieCoaster
      @CanobieCoaster  Год назад

      Ferrari Land is getting new hours in 2023 where it will open in the afternoon and stay open later than the main park many days. That will likely impact the crowd distribution.

  • @joecandish3923
    @joecandish3923 Год назад

    Could Parque Warner Madrid Rival Port Aventura now with Batman Escape from Gotham. Or any of the others like Parque de Attraciones Madrid, Isla Magica, Terra Mitica or Tildiablo

    • @CanobieCoaster
      @CanobieCoaster  Год назад +2

      I like Parque Warner Madrid and Gotham City Escape is the signature coaster they desperately needed, but PortAventura is still ahead of them for the superior theming.

    • @ProduccionesGarfol
      @ProduccionesGarfol Год назад +2

      @@CanobieCoaster I find Warner to be better themed in some rides

    • @ig1357
      @ig1357 Год назад

      @@ProduccionesGarfol In general PortAventura is more outstanding as it has a much higher level of landscaping and detail. The themed areas are very immersive. Parqi Warner has too many generic areas despite having very good themed areas. But PortAventura is better in terms of attractions, shows and theming. And it also has beautiful hotels that Parque Warner does not have.

    • @ProduccionesGarfol
      @ProduccionesGarfol Год назад +1

      @@ig1357 well yeah, but with gce I think Warner has a better coaster collection rather than portaventura park

    • @ig1357
      @ig1357 Год назад +1

      @@ProduccionesGarfol Well, it depends... Superman is better than dragon khan. .... But I prefer Shambhala or Furius Baco before Stunt fall or Batman Arkhan Asyllum. Just like I prefer Stampida or Tomahawk over Coaster Express.

  • @HugeRMCFanBoY-bx3od
    @HugeRMCFanBoY-bx3od 10 месяцев назад

    3:16 this is the best theme park ever

  • @mateoalvira7826
    @mateoalvira7826 Год назад

    Is tami tami taller than furius baco?

  • @mateoalvira7826
    @mateoalvira7826 Год назад

    was tomahawk a rough wooden coaster?

    • @CanobieCoaster
      @CanobieCoaster  Год назад

      No

    • @joanaguayoplanell4912
      @joanaguayoplanell4912 Год назад

      Thankfully they didn't give Tomahawk the same awful trains as Stampida. Man I miss the old, smooth trains of Stampida so much.

  • @antonytsai6611
    @antonytsai6611 Год назад

    apparently tussauds sold their shares to buy thorpe park and apparently they regret but i don't it seems to have been better without merlin because merlin focuses more on the uk as seen with towers and thorpe with both international aprks having their last coaster in 2014 and 2015 and not many signs of mroe coaster additions so even though im a fan of merlin i think portaventura was better off without them hope to go this summer!

    • @CanobieCoaster
      @CanobieCoaster  Год назад

      Thorpe is finally getting another big coaster next year at least.

  • @mateoalvira7826
    @mateoalvira7826 Год назад

    What was the most bouncy coaster for you in the world? The one the bounces the most? The bounciest?

    • @CanobieCoaster
      @CanobieCoaster  Год назад

      Coaster Express since it jackhammers so badly.

  • @VelocicoasterFanboy
    @VelocicoasterFanboy Год назад

    Awesome!!!!!!😎

  • @jameson_coasterlover3411
    @jameson_coasterlover3411 Год назад

    Hello, just wondering when did you first become an enthusiast! also I'm very early :)

    • @CanobieCoaster
      @CanobieCoaster  Год назад

      I don't remember a time when I wasn't a coaster enthusiast.

  • @mateoalvira3514
    @mateoalvira3514 Год назад

    When you return to Spain, would you like to go all amusement parks in Spain or which one would you like more to go if you return to Spain?

  • @mateoalvira7826
    @mateoalvira7826 Год назад

    Do you know something called tami tami?

  • @mateoalvira7826
    @mateoalvira7826 Год назад

    I like the resort in sunny days

  • @mateoalvira7826
    @mateoalvira7826 Год назад

    Imagine going to Port Aventura in summer months

    • @CanobieCoaster
      @CanobieCoaster  Год назад

      It would be hot.

    • @CleydoMC
      @CleydoMC Год назад

      @@CanobieCoaster I went yesterday, and it WAS. The queue lines were good, only the new atraction Uncharted had 1:30. Do you consider coming back to try Uncharted?
      Thanks and keep up the good content : )

  • @cliquet3scliquet3s96
    @cliquet3scliquet3s96 Год назад

    Imagine a quote that you would say:
    "The coaster has a neat layout. The racing is excellent since the two trains run next to the other for much of the course, with some wonderful laterals on the turns and turnarounds, and some airtime on the first half drops and hills. Those who rode on in its opening year said that the ride was intense. They said that it was an airtime and lateral machine. But now it has two issues. One, there's a trim brake on the first drop added after its opening season, so on the bunny hill finale the airtime was gone and you're crawling. Two, the ride can run rough if you're further back in the train. So for a better ride, try for the front row if possible".

  • @motrydooto1698
    @motrydooto1698 Год назад

    i have been desparately begging my parents for the past 3 months to get me 2 days at this amazing parkwhen we go on vacation to Moraira. Somewhere underneeth the resort.

    • @CanobieCoaster
      @CanobieCoaster  Год назад +1

      Hope you can go!

    • @motrydooto1698
      @motrydooto1698 Год назад

      @@CanobieCoaster Yes I do too! Its my dream to be able to experience what this park has to offer!

  • @Joemama..
    @Joemama.. 7 месяцев назад

    I’m going tomorrow and I’ve heard horrible things about how the park is run & their operations

    • @CanobieCoaster
      @CanobieCoaster  7 месяцев назад

      They prioritize Express Pass significantly.

  • @dytamic
    @dytamic Год назад

    when r u gonna review Mario Kart

    • @CanobieCoaster
      @CanobieCoaster  Год назад

      I talked about that ride in my Universal Hollywood videos.

  • @MartyyHD
    @MartyyHD Год назад

    LOVE your videos as usual .But the PortAventura hotels are not good value. Unless you are getting it for less than £100 per night, it is MUCH cheaper to stay in another hotel (affiliated hotels like the Sol Costa Daurada) are about 40% cheaper. Offer Discounts to PortAventura and is also just as lose as the Caribe is. PortAventura isnt expensive to get into itself, espceially a night ticket. (coming from someone who visits salou on an almost yearly basis and has stayed in every PA hotel. )

    • @CanobieCoaster
      @CanobieCoaster  Год назад

      I find the hotels good value since they include breakfast and admission while also being super nice hotels and convenient.

    • @MartyyHD
      @MartyyHD Год назад

      @CanobieCoaster maybe we had different experiences. I'm coming back in September and the price different better my hotel and the cheapest PA hotel was £700. Port aventura is a great park but when you visit Salou as often as I do (for portaventura soeley) you realise the price bump isn't worth it. You clearly have had a different experience. Next time you are in Europe or (tayto park next year) I'll 100% meet up as a fan.

    • @CanobieCoaster
      @CanobieCoaster  Год назад

      Even on a summer weekend, my hotel was just $220 per night. I got a room for $120 last year in December.

  • @woodsyremixes588
    @woodsyremixes588 Год назад

    You sound very like Freddie Highmore and I don't know how

    • @CanobieCoaster
      @CanobieCoaster  Год назад +1

      I'm not familiar with him.

    • @woodsyremixes588
      @woodsyremixes588 Год назад

      @@CanobieCoaster plays Charlie in Charlie and the chocolate factory is his most known role

  • @UwePieper
    @UwePieper Год назад

    El Diablo is pretty bad. I was really shocked how janky the transitions were and how bad the layout is. I have to say I'm European and didn't experience any other Arrow mine trains by now. I only know that Vekoma built minetrains that were 100% better at the same time. Calamity Mine at Walibi Belgium is several years older and Colorado Adventure at Phantasialand is only one year younger. This thing has no reason to exist the way it is. It even opened with the park so it was basically constructed on flat land.

  • @HugeRMCFanBoY-bx3od
    @HugeRMCFanBoY-bx3od 10 месяцев назад

    Ngl Spain looks like an eastern European country 1:48

  • @cliquet3scliquet3s96
    @cliquet3scliquet3s96 Год назад

    I'm recommending you a Vekoma SLC in Spain with over the shoulder restraints

  • @cliquet3scliquet3s96
    @cliquet3scliquet3s96 Год назад

    About Stampida at Port Aventura, do you like or love the racing aspect?

  • @cliquet3scliquet3s96
    @cliquet3scliquet3s96 Год назад

    At PortAventura and many parks around the world there is a swinging ship ride, what do you think about the swinging ship rides?

    • @CanobieCoaster
      @CanobieCoaster  Год назад

      I'm not a fan of them. They can make me queasy.

  • @cliquet3scliquet3s96
    @cliquet3scliquet3s96 Год назад

    The swinging ship rides are found by many as fun, but why are you usually not a big fan of those rides? What happens with them?

  • @cliquet3scliquet3s96
    @cliquet3scliquet3s96 Год назад

    Would you like to go again to PortAventura?

  • @cliquet3scliquet3s96
    @cliquet3scliquet3s96 Год назад

    And if you go to all parks with rides and coasters in Spain, would you like to go to:
    The Intamin ZacSpin
    The Vekoma SLC
    The B&M hyper
    The B&M sit down looper
    The Intamin wing launch
    The CCI woodies
    The Vekoma giant inverted boomerang
    The B&M Batman invert clone
    The B&M floorless
    The RCCA wooden

    • @CanobieCoaster
      @CanobieCoaster  Год назад

      I'll try the SLC and RCCA wood coaster I haven't ridden, but I expect them to be poor.