The Extraordinary Trip in Futuroscope in France
For years, when I travel by car to Paris or the west of france, when passing near Poitiers I've always said the same thing: I have to take a trip just to get to know Futuroscope.
Perhaps this is the year, especially considering that this theme park, currently the second amusement park in the neighboring country for the number of visitors received, in 2017 has exceeded the 2 million visitor barrier.
I will tell you from the start I am not passionate about amusement parks ... but I am theme parks. I explain.
Aerobar of the Futuroscope near Poitiers in France
I acknowledge that I had a terrible time when I had the «imprudence»Of getting on a roller coaster or similar attractions that produce strong sensations and put adrenaline to the top.
However, I have always enjoyed as a child in the most didactic or spectacular attractions that you find in some theme parks.
That is what has always caught my attention Futuroscope, a theme park that promises you to enjoy didactic and original experiences, in which imagination and futurism are great protagonists.
And with the complement of technological innovation, with projections on screens, Hemispheric 4D, 5 D, mapping, etc.
One of the characteristics of this theme park, which currently occupies 60 hectares and offers its visitors up to30 experiences different, is that every year presents new attractions.
Therefore, even if you have already visited Futuroscope, in a short time you will have new arguments to do it again.
Arthur the 4D adventure in Futuroscope
The Extraordinary Journey in Futuroscope
In this regard, last year 2017 celebrated the 30th anniversary of the theme park, which was an argument to present what has become the main attraction of Futuroscope.
It's about the attraction «The Extraordinary Journey» that emulates the journey of "Around the World in 80 Days" from Julio Verne.
In your experience you will go aboard a tilting platform with 84 seats, which takes you with your feet in the air and the feeling of "flying" on a four-minute trip.
From your chair, surrounded by effects such as wind, fog and odors, you will see a 6K projection on an impressive surround screen.
With a music composed to measure for use in the attraction and a film made with digital technique, The Extraordinary Journey last year was awarded by Parksmania Awards with the prize to the Best European Attraction of the Year.
This year 2018 two are the main novelties presented by Futuroscope.
On the one hand, the attraction Thomas Pesquet, a look at the universe, in which, through a 25-minute film, the space adventure of the French astronaut of the European Space Agency.
This movie is screened in the Kinemax, the largest flat screen in Europe.
And since April you can enjoy the attraction Sebastien Loeb Racing Experience in which sitting on a baquet chair dynamic through virtual reality you live the experience of being the co-pilot of the famous world rally champion.
Cirque du Soleil show in Futuroscope (C) 45 Degrees - Cirque du Soleil - Futuroscope
In this attraction it is announced that you will feel the tremors of the road and the great acceleration, in addition to seeing you immersed in the smoke of extreme skids.
Also noteworthy as new in 2018 The attraction Drone Academy, a show that mixes humor and technology and in which drones and the ability to handle them are the protagonists.
Essential attractions in Futuroscope
Of course, during your visit to this theme park you can also see the ones that have already become essential attractions that are visited by thousands of people every year.
For example, the night show that premiered in 2016, La Forge aux étoiles,developed by the prestigious Canadian company Le Cirque du Soleil, and in which they carry out numerous visual, aquatic and pyrotechnic effects.
It is also a classic the Time Machine, which was awarded in 2014 as the best attraction in the world.
Time Machine in Futuroscope near Poitiers in France
In this attraction you will go aboard a train, and surrounded by the world of Rabbids, you will go through highlights of history, from prehistory to the conquest of space.
Another essential attraction is Dance with the Robots, in which you will get on a robot eight meters high and move to the rhythm of electro-pop musicDJ Martin Solveig.
Of course, between Futuroscope's most prominent attractions it's found Arthur, the 4D Adventure, designed by the film director Luc Besson, which also received in 2012 the aforementioned award.
And another classic is theAerobar that will lift you 35 meters above the ground to a kind of flying bar.
Aerobar of the Futuroscope near Poitiers in France
Futuroscope Schedules
If this year you are encouraged to visit this French theme park, here you can check the Futuroscope opening dates and times, park that opens every day of the week, depending on the day and time of the year, between 9 and 10 am, to close at 11 pm in summer.
The nightly show takes place, depending on the time of the year, between 8.30 pm and 10.45 pm.
2018 rates
Here you can check the Futuroscope ticket prices, whose basic rate is 43 euros per adult per day, but they include a large number of packages and options with different discounts.
Finally, in order to prepare your visit, it will also be useful to consult the Futuroscope map.
