Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure Construction Discussion

[BBPH]

If we didn't know the original plans, we mighta thought it was cool to see what that part of the ride is like ahead of time. Could create excitement while getting in line.

It's their way of saying "Hey this one is actually a roller coster, come on in!"....

 

[Mad Dog]

New tangent: Wouldn't it be interesting to see an entertainment offering as part of the queue?

Indoor Frog Choir confirmed....for the Torture Chamber scene of the queue.

 

[Parkscope Joe]

It's their way of saying "Hey this one is actually a roller coster, come on in!"....

I don’t think we’ll see the spike from the outdoor queue. The small bunny hop on the way to the hut will signal it’s a coaster.

 

[BBPH]

I don’t think we’ll see the spike from the outdoor queue. The small bunny hop on the way to the hut will signal it’s a coaster.

Further confirmation it really is a coaster then

 

[AlexanderMBush]

New tangent: Wouldn't it be interesting to see an entertainment offering as part of the queue?

I mean, what can they do; make a little side-show in the queue with handlers having an creature to show to guests? Now that's just crazy talk..right?

 

[Mad Dog]

I mean, what can they do; make a little side-show in the queue with handlers having an creature to show to guests? Now that's just crazy talk..right?

It's from Quint. I'd take it to the bank.:thumbsup:

 

[Quint]

I mean, what can they do; make a little side-show in the queue with handlers having an creature to show to guests? Now that's just crazy talk..right?

I wish I could like this post more than once. Here's hoping the spike enclosure was the only sizeable cut.

It's from Quint. I'd take it to the bank.:thumbsup:

You put far too much faith in me. I'm just speaking in hypotheticals here.

 

[P@n!K_Sw1tC#]

Ummmm Disney has budget cuts on rides also. Look at all of Toy Story Land. This isn’t a good thing, but let’s not act like Disney doesn’t do it too.

I’m not “acting like” anything sis. I’m telling you that this is a pretty big thing to budget cut, considering the park touted it as the most themed coaster ever. Let’s be honest, you’d never ever catch Disney cutting some of the things Universal likes to cut continuously. You don’t find it ironic that leaked docs (thanks Alicia) show them, in writing, saying that Disney’s been getting a “free ride” for so long and that their new park is an aggressive attempt to capture the week long vacation market?... yet they cheapen out constantly. It’s a good thing WB keeps these ppl in check. Hope Nintendo does the same.

 

[Alicia]

New article up with construction photos and specific scene descriptions. I also created an updated track layout (below). I listed the scenes as best I could based on what we know, as well as some newer rumors.

Harry Potter Coaster Construction Update with Scene by Scene Track Layout – Orlando ParkStop

 

[Parkscope Joe]

I’m not “acting like” anything sis. I’m telling you that this is a pretty big thing to budget cut, considering the park touted it as the most themed coaster ever. Let’s be honest, you’d never ever catch Disney cutting some of the things Universal likes to cut continuously. You don’t find it ironic that leaked docs (thanks Alicia) show them, in writing, saying that Disney’s been getting a “free ride” for so long and that their new park is an aggressive attempt to capture the week long vacation market?... yet they cheapen out constantly. It’s a good thing WB keeps these ppl in check. Hope Nintendo does the same.

Oh Panick living up to your name.

 

[JungleSkip]

There might not be rockwork around some coaster track. Better just cancel the ride and close down Universal

 

[Steptwice]

I gotta agree I think it is pathetic of Uni to cut that part of the theming. (If it was originally planned from the beginning) What is the point of a track spike when the riders will see it coming a mile in advance. Wouldn't the thrill of it be better hidden under some rock work where the average guest(not us theme park crazies) would not know where the coaster is heading?? Idk seems like a big blunder if this is the case. Changes the whole dynamics of the spike IMO

 

[JungleSkip]

Oh jesus christ

 

[AlexanderMBush]

O:

One cut thing, shouldn't indicate that the sky is falling down on this project.

Does it take away from the magic? Sure, but that's only going to be one small part of the entire experience.

 

[Steptwice]

No one is saying the sky is falling on this project at all.(At least not me). This coaster will most likely end up being one of if not the best in Orlando. But to not voice a bit of disappointment and criticism to Uni is doing this ride a disservice. The most highly themed coaster Uni has touted, accompanied my its most famous and prestigious IP, allowing a budget cut on a visually, thematic and thrilling part of the ride, is, IMO a bit of a disappointment that deserves some criticism.

 

[JungleSkip]

Also, Alicia and insiders are not infallible. There's a chance it was *never* going to be enclosed, and someone read a plan wrong, or described something wrong and everyone will probably complain for weeks over nothing.

 

[Scott W.]

I was going to make a joke about the abbey not having a roof earlier but decided against starting a conversation like this.

Rock work would be nice, sure. Will tall trees surrounding the spike give a similar effect? Probably and it will add a nice dynamic to the overview to maybe see a bike and sidecar briefly appear before falling back.

 

[Evan]

^

If it was never meant to be enclosed then that’s an even bigger blunder.

 

[Imperius]

Disney would never cut anything this important. Opens TSL without any shade in the middle of the summer.

 

[JungleSkip]

^

If it was never meant to be enclosed then that’s an even bigger blunder.

I quit.