I know! When I saw the post on Facebook, I was looking forward to seeing the report on CFNews13. oh well...
The Incredible Hulk Roller Coaster
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I think News 13 blackmailed Universal.
"Paint the Hulk.
Or we broadcast an embarrassing video of how rusty it is.."
"Paint the Hulk.
Or we broadcast an embarrassing video of how rusty it is.."
Hopefully they wake up after News13 exposes what Universal has negleted to fix.
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It will most likely air when the station has a slow news day. Perhaps tomorrow.
What I think that you all don't realize is that Universal is putting this off for a legitimate reason. I mean, they painted Dragon Challenge before WWoHP opened, so it's not that big of a deal. Perhaps Disney might have a sort of limit to what they can actually do to Marvel Superhero Island, or whatever else the case might be. Universal knows this is a problem, and I believe they are either waiting to approve a complete refurb of the attraction to add some new elements to it, or just being limited by the Disney contract. They have the money, so that's out of the question. We'll just wait and see. I hate to see one of my kids so rusty, but I know it won't be long before something happens.
No they didn't. I wish they did though haha. As for the Disney contract, Uni is allowed to do upkeep, just not add anything new.
It could be that they want to do an upgrade along with the refurb. I wonder if they wanted to add new FXs, would they need to negotiate with Disney? Maybe that is why Universal is waiting.
@Manta, yeah, I'm pretty sure they did, lol. It was a couple years before reopening, but it was painted.
@Disneyhead, I'm honestly hoping for a badder Hulk. I just hope Disney lets it happen. They obviously just bought it for merchandise, the possibility of having something in the future, and a blatant slap to Universal's face, imho.
@Disneyhead, I'm honestly hoping for a badder Hulk. I just hope Disney lets it happen. They obviously just bought it for merchandise, the possibility of having something in the future, and a blatant slap to Universal's face, imho.
Oh I thought you meant right before reopening and different colors. Nevermind then.
You and I both know how much I want that to happen, haha!
But also, I think Universal would be far off in closing Hulk and adding new effects (light-up cars, anyone?) and maybe some theming in the back area. I've always thought it would be cool to theme the back area into a sort of industrial zone wherein you're constantly surrounded by near-misses. It would work out so well. Maybe even a new storyline could come into play as you're about to launch: you slow down and to your right is a musion effect of Dr. Banner in a frenzy trying to stop you and then you see him in the starting stages of turning into the Hulk.
Someone should shut me up every time I start rambling about improving rides or making new ones, sheesh. :|
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Just to get back on track and quote about the Disney-Marvel thing,
They added lighting inside the gamma ray WHILE Disney has the Marvel rights. So they can still do whatever they want to Hulk and not have the Marvel-Disney contract disrup their plans.
They added lighting inside the gamma ray WHILE Disney has the Marvel rights. So they can still do whatever they want to Hulk and not have the Marvel-Disney contract disrup their plans.
Maybe you guys aren't far off. I don't remember the specifics, but weren't there some posts on Screamscape or elsewhere a while back that the Hulk could be receiving some Rockit-esque upgrades, meaning LED lights on the trains and on-board audio? I know it was a while back, but I wouldn't be too surprised to see something like that happen. Besides, it makes no sense for Universal to agree to this story if all they're going to say is "We're repainting a ride."
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Well the Rockit/Dream style coaster cars have been in the works for quite a while. Remember Hulk was first to get the onboard video as a test for Rockit.
So we may hopefully be seeing these cars sooner rather than later, so don't be surprised.
So we may hopefully be seeing these cars sooner rather than later, so don't be surprised.
Yeah, whatever happened to those? I guess it could be coming soon, that would be awesome!
Wasn't the Hulk video used before Rockit' filmed with cameras around the ride and not on the vehicle itself? New cars with lights and effects would be nice. I would rather not have on-board audio though. I understand why Space got it, but I want to see the Hulk stay pure.
