Ferrari World closes three major attractions for maintenance
ABU DHABI // Ferrari World has closed three of its premier attractions for "routine maintenance and upgrades".
The Formula Rossa, the world's fastest roller coaster, the G-Force, which catapults riders 62 metres into the air, and the Speed of Magic, a family fantasy ride, were shut down last week.
Claus Frimand, the indoor theme park's general manager, said ticket sales were not affected by the maintenance period.
The Formula Rossa should be working again next week, with the two other rides to follow soon after.
To keep the public informed about the closures, Ferrari World is providing daily updates on its website and informing guests about the unavailability of certain rides when they arrive at the ticket office.
"Guests who are coming to the park appreciate the fact that they are fully informed before purchasing a ticket," Mr Frimand said.
"We strive to deliver an outstanding experience and we are providing numerous added benefits during this short maintenance period."
While the rides are offline, the park is upgrading the 3D screens at the Speed of Magic and fine-tuning technical elements on the Formula Rossa, a move that should reduce waiting times for visitors.
"The rides will return to full operation once the work has been completed," Mr Frimand said. He added that the temporary downtime would "improve the value of the show".
Hundreds of thousands of tourists have visited the park since it opened last November.
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