Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure Construction Discussion

[Viator]

I needed to read that a few times first in my just awake phase as I was sure that said Timmy Turner lol

If that was the case, wouldn't we of heard of two equally annoying faries and their hellspawn of a child being apart of the ride?

 

[Alex23]

@Alicia you mentioned in your podcast about the two drop mechanisms for capacity, is it possible that the drop is more a show scene as I've done a BTS of 13 and the system resets very quickly. Here's some pictures of the drop track, we weren't allowed to take pictures in the room with all the hydraulics though.

 

[UniversalRBLX]

Can't wait to see all the treez

 

[Alicia]

@Alicia you mentioned in your podcast about the two drop mechanisms for capacity, is it possible that the drop is more a show scene as I've done a BTS of 13 and the system resets very quickly. Here's some pictures of the drop track, we weren't allowed to take pictures in the room with all the hydraulics though.

Yes, I imagine this and the hut will be longest show scenes during the ride. (The only two full stops.)

 

[Viator]

Bio makes a trip to the bistro!

 

[darkridelover]

Bio makes a trip to the bistro!

What blows my mind is that drop track building is bigger than a lot of full attractions are. All that for 1 scene.

 

[devinp267]

What blows my mind is that drop track building is bigger than a lot of full attractions are. All that for 1 scene.

Yes. This is definately their new baby.

 

[SkiBum]

Yes. This is definately their new baby.

Something that I appreciate is that they don't appear to have stripped a budget on this. They used all of the plot and have a lot to experience. It could take a few rides just to capture it all.

 

[Mad Dog]

Something that I appreciate is that they don't appear to have stripped a budget on this. They used all of the plot and have a lot to experience. It could take a few rides just to capture it all.

This may be a case in which F&F actually helped. Universal needs a big win to get their Mojo back. No value engineering after the F&F debacle. Heck, they might even be enhancing it.

 

[GAcoaster]

They can't skimp on this because WB/JKR won't allow it, and this is a proven investment. This will be another new reason for so many people to come back to the WWoHP and spend more money.

 

[Alicia]

Quick photo update from my visit yesterday: Harry Potter Coaster Construction Update at Islands of Adventure – Forbidden Forest Grows and Hut Appears – Orlando ParkStop

I may complain about the trees, but the area looks much better now with them.

Very hard to see much through all the new trees...

 

[badlactose]

I may complain about the trees, but the area looks much better now with them.

In other words, you can't see the forest for the trees....the Forbidden Forest, that is.:grin:

 

[cameronw99]

You guys think this will be done by September next year? I've never done HHN and I'm trying to kill two birds. Seems like its progressing so quickly

 

[JoeCamel]

You guys think this will be done by September next year? I've never done HHN and I'm trying to kill two birds. Seems like its progressing so quickly

Yes, it will be running in one form or another.

 

[Parkscope Joe]

You guys think this will be done by September next year? I've never done HHN and I'm trying to kill two birds. Seems like its progressing so quickly

Unless something goes terribly wrong, yes.

 

[Alicia]

Unless something goes terribly wrong, yes.

Yea, I mean Infinity Falls was supposed to be open over the summer and it didn’t open until after September, so you never know with new attractions. (I want to believe all the blame wasn’t on Intamin for that one though. They were still theming until the last days, so I’m not sure the manufacturer could be entirely at fault.)

 

[gabe3235]

I’ll keep it short since @Alicia already covered this yesterday and not much has changed since then, but here’s a quick update from today:

 

[Alicia]

I’ll keep it short since @Alicia already covered this yesterday and not much has changed since then, but here’s a quick update from today:

Oh cool, they enclosed the little triangle already! Nice.

 

[Viator]

I’ll keep it short since @Alicia already covered this yesterday and not much has changed since then, but here’s a quick update from today:

The detail on the dormers and the fencing, is such a sight to see.

Small details, unnoticed by many; could do so much. And I love that they are committing to that level, even on something as simple for safety-rails for brake runs.

 

[Orlandofan12]

@Alicia Is the actual drop track section of the building going to be pitch black? Looking at the photos from bio, they've built a very tight steel cage around the two drop holes that are way too tight for anything other than a mural or something. I assume the space between the cage and the wall of the building will be for evacuation.