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World’s Longest Interactive Boat Ride Opens at PortAventura

Guests ride the floating attraction Angkor: Adventure in the Lost Kingdom at PortAventura

World’s Longest Interactive Boat Ride Opens at PortAventura

New Angkor: Adventure in the Lost Kingdom takes guests on an immersive, soaked adventure

(St. Louis, MO – May 6, 2014) – PortAventura’s newest family attraction, Angkor: Adventure in the Lost Kingdom, sets the world record for the longest interactive boat ride through a thrilling adventure.

Elephant_SmallPGAV Destinations, based in St. Louis, MO, originated the concept and basis of design for the new ride, including thematic storyline and content, site planning, and ride layout and programming.

“We are thrilled to offer this brand new adventure for our family visitors to PortAventura,” said Sergio Feder, president and CEO of PortAventura. “Angkor is absolutely the most immersive interactive boat ride on the planet and establishes a new, expandable themed zone for PortAventura!”

Angkor revolutionizes the traditional interactive boat ride by creating a winding, mysterious path through a lost jungle. “The hidden path of an interactive boat ride is a new concept we introduced with Angkor,” said Josh Rodriguez, attraction designer with PGAV Destinations. “We still show just enough of the ride from the main walking path to intrigue and excite guests, but the rest remains a surprise until you’re on the boat and deep within the hidden jungle.”

Guests embark on their three-phase adventure from a beautiful, Angkor Wat-inspired temple. The ride path guides them through a lush jungle, where they meet numerous creatures along the river’s shores. They then encounter a native village in the second act, inspired by river villages throughout Thailand, where they’re challenged to blast a variety of characters and targets with water. In the third and final act of the 300m adventure, the course doubles back in close proximity, and guests are flooded in an all-out water battle with the other boats.

“It’s really exciting to see just how well Angkor turned out,” said John Kemper, PGAV Destinations VP and project lead. “We really think it’ll be loved as one of the most unique experiences that the park has to offer – it’s been a pure joy to work on this attraction with PortAventura.”

Mack Rides provided the hardware for Angkor, Claudio Mazzoli completed the final theming package, and PortAventura’s Design and Engineering Department managed the project execution. Angkor is the latest result of a master plan created for PortAventura by PGAV Destinations, whom also designed the original park and Hotel Gold River.

About PGAV Destinations

PGAV Destinations is a global leader in the planning and design of unique destinations. Now in its fifth decade, the practice has evolved to become the ideal destination-consulting partner, skilled at developing growth-oriented master plans and translating those plans into successful projects. No other firm offers such an integrated approach to destination planning.

PGAV’s key clients include industry leaders such as Delaware North Companies, SeaWorld Parks and Entertainment, the Biltmore Companies, Bass Pro Shops, Ameristar Casinos, Universal Studios, The Gettysburg Foundation, the St. Louis Zoo, and many others. Recent assignments include planning and design at many of the world’s “must see” destinations, including the Grand Canyon, Biltmore Estate, Space Shuttle Atlantis, Chimelong Ocean Kingdom, the Georgia Aquarium, the Hoover Dam, and SeaWorld Adventure Parks.  www.PGAVDestinations.com

About PortAventura

Ideally located near Barcelona in Spain, PortAventura is the largest destination resort in the Mediterranean and the second largest destination resort in Europe and the first in Southern Europe. It operates a 160 acre family-oriented theme park, integrated into a destination resort with four themed hotels with 2,000 rooms and a convention center for up to 4,000 people.

PortAventura welcomes approximately four million visitors per year to enjoy its 39 rides, more than 100 daily shows, 48 restaurants, 31 shops, a dedicated kids’ area, and an aquatic park with Europe’s tallest free fall water ride. Additional information is available at www.portaventura.com.

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