Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure Construction Discussion

[Scott W.]

It is.

But they’re riding a bike in that concept art. :bolt:

In regards to the name, is it the best? Probably not. Does it convey exactly what it’s delivering? Hell yes! Has a crappy name ever stopped anybody enjoying a ride? Hell no!

 

[Parkscope Joe]

They don't look like coaster cars... I think they are fake.

Trust me.

 

[Ryan]

They don't look like coaster cars... I think they are fake.

You mean a promo image slightly embellished what the final product is like?! My word!

 

[Viator]

They don't look like coaster cars... I think they are fake.

They are.





(Credit: @RollermanDan)

Just because it may look wonky on the media art, it doesn't mean it's fake.

 

[Evan]

Damned if you do damned if you don’t.

I mean that post is a bit off... Epcot is currently engaging in a previously announced renewal/expansion that has two new attractions being built... of course fans will celebrate more news of the renewal especially when it’s fixing major complaints over changes made to the park. (Not your post, the tweet)

 

[Alicia]

Wasn't the Ford Anglia rumoured to fly at you on a Kuka arm? Guessing that idea was ditched?

So no animatronic flying car on a Kuka arm???? That’s super unfortunate

Maybe there are 2 locations for the car.

 

[Mad Dog]

The name is a good way to connect a Fantastic Beast area in the new park with the Potter areas at IOA & USF. It's like a natural introduction.........Just curious. now with the new 'Hagrid's Coaster'(that's what I'll call it for short), the Hogsmeade HE station and the area in front of it that was LC, Hogsmeade Village and Hogwarts Castle, what is the total acreage of this IOA Potter land? Anyone measure it recently?

 

[Scott W.]

I was about to ask this earlier before all he’ll broke loose.

With the length of the cars, if you’re at the back, how far do you think you’ll go up the spike?

The name is a good way to connect a Fantastic Beast area in the new park with the Potter areas at IOA & USF. It's like a natural introduction.........Just curious. now with the new 'Hagrid Coaster'(that's what I'll call it for short), the Hogsmeade HE station and the area in front of it that was LC, Hogsmeade Village and Hogwarts Castle, what is the total acreage of this IOA Potter land? Anyone measure it recently?

Give me half an hour and I’ll check. :thumbsup:

 

[Parkscope Joe]

Well, this explains why they haven't started building the rockwork needed for the flying car in scene 3... They moved it to the cave opening before the spike!

Pic from Attractions:

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Not a world ending change but it’s more disappointing than not enclosing the spike. Might have all been part of the cut backs I heard of in 2017.

 

[Alicia]

I was about to ask this earlier before all he’ll broke loose.

With the length of the cars, if you’re at the back, how far do you think you’ll go up the spike?

Good point. Like riding the front seat of Gringotts and not having to drop down very far on the teeter totter.

Not a world ending change it’s a more disappointing one than them not enclosing the spike. Might have all been part of the cut backs I heard of in 2017.

Or tests showed that in an outside environment the car movement looked fake as heck? Probably just cuts.

 

[Parkscope Joe]

Good point. Like riding the front seat of Gringotts and not having to drop down very far on the teeter totter.


Or tests showed that in an outside environment the car movement looked fake as heck? Probably just cuts.

Or both.

 

[JoeCamel]

Completely missing Fluffy here. Know it’s tarped but still don’t see it.

From the Attractions article. Fluffy in red circle


Other angle from same article

 

[Imperius]

From the Attractions article. Fluffy in red circle
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Thanks

 

[tielo]

They are.

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(Credit: @RollermanDan)

Just because it may look wonky on the media art, it doesn't mean it's fake.

There is a difference. The coaster cars could look like a motor and side car but still have you seated as in a regular coaster car in both parts. (as Alicia explained)
But in the concept art it looks actually you are seating like on the Boosterbike in Toverland when sitting on the bike part.

But Joe tells me the it's real and I trust in Joe. ;-)

 

[Parkscope Joe]

There is a difference. The coaster cars could look like a motor and side car but still have you seated as in a regular coaster car in both parts. (as Alicia explained)
But in the concept art it looks actually you are seating like on the Boosterbike in Toverland when sitting on the bike part.

But Joe tells me the it's real and I trust in Joe. ;-)

As we’ve been saying they’ll look like the concept art and be normal coaster restraints/vehicles. Nothing like Tron. (I’ve seen them)

 

[Tyc00n96]

Any idea on when they will work on the entrance to the ride? Like the main sign etc.

 

[Viator]

There is a difference. The coaster cars could look like a motor and side car but still have you seated as in a regular coaster car in both parts. (as Alicia explained)
But in the concept art it looks actually you are seating like on the Boosterbike in Toverland when sitting on the bike part.

But Joe tells me the it's real and I trust in Joe. ;-)

That's because it isn't going to be like the Boosterbike/Tron Lightcycle Power Run (both same manufacturer).

As @Joe said, proper sit-down for both (with potential seating height difference for sidecar, depending on things), similar to Wave Breaker (which in the case for HMCMA, is the same ride manufacturer)..

It's just themed differently.

 

[Scott W.]

There is a difference. The coaster cars could look like a motor and side car but still have you seated as in a regular coaster car in both parts. (as Alicia explained)
But in the concept art it looks actually you are seating like on the Boosterbike in Toverland when sitting on the bike part.

But Joe tells me the it's real and I trust in Joe. ;-)

The concept art also shows Hagrid riding at the front and only 8 people riding.

It’s a little artistic freedom but I don’t think it’s going to degrade the ride at all not riding on a bike.

Plus that spike segment would be all kinds of uncomfortable.

 

[belloq87]

It's a bummer to hear about the car's presence potentially being cut back from initial plans, but I'd rather lose one of its appearances than lose some of the "magical creatures" that are now in the official name.

 

[tielo]

For me that states that the concept art is just that and the vehicles aren't exactly as the real thing.
I can live with that but I think it's a bad way to promote the ride like this when the cars are already in existence and probably will look great. But that is just me. Thanks for clearing that up for me.