Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure Construction Discussion

[MattA]

1. The manufacturer no longer supports the ride system.

2. The control system is antiquated.

3. The IP is sliding into obscurity.

Sure they could dump a bunch of money into it to upgrade it, but see #3 above.

You’re forgetting about the new MIB movie starring Chris Hemsworth coming out next year...

 

[Legacy]

You’re forgetting about the new MIB movie starring Chris Hemsworth coming out next year...

Which will hopefully be good, but that's far from guaranteed. MiB as a franchise was suffering from diminished returns as early as its first sequel.

 

[Magic-Man]

Perhaps we should move this discussion into the MoM thread?

 

[Moose84]

@Imperius and @Disneyhead, now those are respectable arguments. While I don’t fully agree with them I can see valid points given and I appreciate your views. Thank You

 

[tielo]

@Imperius and @Disneyhead, now those are respectable arguments. While I don’t fully agree with them I can see valid points given and I appreciate your views. Thank You

There are 2 things a theme park can do when a rides get beyond repairs;
1) scrap it.
2) update/rebuild it.
Both have the same cost. The company checks the t-shirt sales, ride photo's and other income (hey Moore84 when did you buy from that MIB souvenir store?). Almost always it's better to build something new (easier to maintain, higher reliability, safer, more energy sufficient running costs and they can promote a NEW ride). But what about Hulk, you will ask, that is because of the rodent down the road who forces Universal to keep the land as is if they want to keep the ip rights (they checked sales in the stores and their hatred of Disney so it was an easy decision).
But what about the mouse park you will ask, well they let their business decisions be dictated by their most vocal guests. They would get a tantrum when the horror that is It's a Small World gets axed and that's why we don't get It's a Booze World or other fun rides in that location.

I don't say it sometimes is disappointing that a ride leaves that you enjoyed for 20 years but in most cases the replacement is worth the change. Take Disaster, that attraction was 90% boring (15 minutes) and 10% (2 minutes) amazing. Now it's only 5 minutes boring and it's over, that is a win right.

 

[bob albert]

There are 2 things a theme park can do when a rides get beyond repairs;
1) scrap it.
2) update/rebuild it.
Both have the same cost. The company checks the t-shirt sales, ride photo's and other income (hey Moore84 when did you buy from that MIB souvenir store?). Almost always it's better to build something new (easier to maintain, higher reliability, safer, more energy sufficient running costs and they can promote a NEW ride). But what about Hulk, you will ask, that is because of the rodent down the road who forces Universal to keep the land as is if they want to keep the ip rights (they checked sales in the stores and their hatred of Disney so it was an easy decision).
But what about the mouse park you will ask, well they let their business decisions be dictated by their most vocal guests. They would get a tantrum when the horror that is It's a Small World gets axed and that's why we don't get It's a Booze World or other fun rides in that location.

I don't say it sometimes is disappointing that a ride leaves that you enjoyed for 20 years but in most cases the replacement is worth the change. Take Disaster, that attraction was 90% boring (15 minutes) and 10% (2 minutes) amazing. Now it's only 5 minutes boring and it's over, that is a win right.

Debatable unless you are limited on time.

 

[Ryan]

Perhaps we should move this discussion into the MoM thread?

This. Please go back on topic, everyone.

 

[Alicia]

New window forms added to the large structure:




Also, lots of tall shrubs added to Hogwarts Express queue to block view of bloggers taking photos!

 

[UniversalRBLX]

They are on to us..

 

[Alicia]

They are on to us..

Honestly, I think it’s more for good show. Hiding an active construction site from an attraction helps keep the magic alive.

But darn it makes my job harder lol.

 

[JungleSkip]

That "Exit to Hogsmeade" sign with the coaster drop will be an awesome photo when this is all done

 

[Quint]

But darn it makes my job harder lol.

There was a thunderstorm last week with massive amounts of wind that fell several trees at Hogsmeade station. What you're seeing are some of the replacement trees. I'm sure it's merely coincidental that their height makes your job more difficult.

 

[Disneyhead]

Universal is aware of Bio's activities. The trees are for show quality.

 

[Badgeking]

Universal is aware of Bio's activities. The trees are for show quality.

Aware in like they are trying to get him to stop or aware in like they just know about it and are totally cool with it?

 

[Disneyhead]

Aware in like they are trying to get him to stop or aware in like they just know about it and are totally cool with it?

They know about it and there is nothing they can do about it unless they hire him.

 

[shiekra38]

They know about it and there is nothing they can do about it unless they hire him.

Hire him and then immediately fire him

I wonder if they'd ever go after the helicopter tours that he does

 

[Disneyhead]

Hire him and then immediately fire him

I wonder if they'd ever go after the helicopter tours that he does

Universal has talked to the tour operators. They said, "Haha, go away."

 

[Alicia]

Universal has talked to the tour operators. They said, "Haha, go away."

I’m reminded of the line from The Simpsons:

“Lady, he’s putting my kid through college.”

 

[gabe3235]

 

[tielo]

New window forms added to the large structure:

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Thanks Alicia for the great photo's.
I expect the arches get stained windows in them otherwise the coaster floors will be visible.
Very exciting but still not sure about what building this is going to be but one thing we can say for sure, it's going to be detailed.