General Discussion - Hagrid's Magical Creature Motorbike Adventure

[OhHaiInternet95]

Did Robb Alvey write that article?

 

[shiekra38]

My response:

Revealed: The World’s Fastest-Growing Theme Park

 

[glocon]

If one was to invest in Universal Studios stock, what is the ticker abbreviation- anyone know?

 

[Mad Dog]

If one was to invest in Universal Studios stock, what is the ticker abbreviation- anyone know?

You'd have to buy Comcast stock.

 

[JonsMovies]

CMCSA is currently trading at $43.20 per share and was around $33 a year ago. Just remember this stock not only includes Comcast's other entertainment holdings (NBC, Universal, etc) but also its entire core business as a cable-internet provider. Unfortunately, a lot of other factors effect the stock outside of the strong growth seen from its Parks & Resorts segment.

 

[Mad Dog]

CMCSA is currently trading at $43.20 per share and was around $33 a year ago. Just remember this stock not only includes Comcast's other entertainment holdings (NBC, Universal, etc) but also its entire core business as a cable-internet provider. Unfortunately, a lot of other factors effect the stock outside of the strong growth seen from its Parks & Resorts segment.

This ...:thumbsup:

 

[Teebin]

Is the audio wirelessly transmitted on this or is it hard coded into each train? Anyone here know?

 

[JPRA513]

"Rick Munarriz owns shares of Walt Disney."

^My take away from the article.

 

[gabe3235]

Is the audio wirelessly transmitted on this or is it hard coded into each train? Anyone here know?

It's on the train itself

 

[mitsuramos]

Is it me or does anyone else find the ride a bit underwhelming? I don't know, I feel like they could have added more to it, especially that big opened lake (maybe the Giant Squid appearing there?) looks like a fun ride regardless though, I just felt like it was a bit empty at times

 

[shiekra38]

Is it me or does anyone else find the ride a bit underwhelming? I don't know, I feel like they could have added more to it, especially that big opened lake (maybe the Giant Squid appearing there?) looks like a fun ride regardless though, I just felt like it was a bit empty at times

What we need here gentlemen is a GIANT. SQUID.

 

[Parkscope Joe]

Is it me or does anyone else find the ride a bit underwhelming? I don't know, I feel like they could have added more to it, especially that big opened lake (maybe the Giant Squid appearing there?) looks like a fun ride regardless though, I just felt like it was a bit empty at times

Have you rode it yet? Because it doesn't sound like you've rode it.

 

[fryoj]

Is it me or does anyone else find the ride a bit underwhelming? I don't know, I feel like they could have added more to it, especially that big opened lake (maybe the Giant Squid appearing there?) looks like a fun ride regardless though, I just felt like it was a bit empty at times

You should specify that the videos you watched were underwhelming, not the ride itself.

 

[Fluffy's Caretaker]

Is it me or does anyone else find the ride a bit underwhelming? I don't know, I feel like they could have added more to it, especially that big opened lake (maybe the Giant Squid appearing there?) looks like a fun ride regardless though, I just felt like it was a bit empty at times

The POV's were a bit underwhelming, but it is nothing at all like the ride. If anything it's OVERwhelming. Fantastic ride and best since forbidden in my opinion.

 

[OLSinFLA]

Yeah that last launch was way more intense than I was expecting based on the videos

 

[smoaT]

Yeah that last launch was way more intense than I was expecting based on the videos

Apparently the launch was way more intense than anyone expected, including Universal and Intamin, if the rumors are to be believed lol

 

[JT308]

Apparently the launch was way more intense than anyone expected, including Universal and Intamin, if the rumors are to be believed lol

With design software these days engineers know almost exactly what forces riders will be experiencing, and when there have been issues, it's generally for unique elements ( ex.) Maverick's heartline roll, and even then they knew it was going to be extreme). Especially on a launch where the only factors are how fast do you need to get, and how quick do you have to accelerate to reach that speed, I can't imagine they were surprised.

In addition, the ride is designed to have 24 second blocks, and that section from the launch to clearing the break run is one of the blocks that's right on that limit (about 22 seconds), so it clearly was designed to be that fast.

 

[smoaT]

With design software these days engineers know almost exactly what forces riders will be experiencing, and when there have been issues, it's generally for unique elements ( ex.) Maverick's heartline roll, and even then they knew it was going to be extreme). Especially on a launch where the only factors are how fast do you need to get, and how quick do you have to accelerate to reach that speed, I can't imagine they were surprised.

In addition, the ride is designed to have 24 second blocks, and that section from the launch to clearing the break run is one of the blocks that's right on that limit (about 22 seconds), so it clearly was designed to be that fast.

I think I read here that they got more speeds or forces than anticipated and that they had to change the material the tires were made of. Don't know if that's true but I am pretty sure I read it here. I am dying to know what's going on with that ride. There is something off for sure but it seems they have more problems than anticipated. I love minutiae so all possible explanations I have read here are really interesting

 

[smoaT]

So I stumbled upon this article. There is not a lot of insight, but the interesting thing is the comment section. I was aware of Intamin's rep, but I did not know that it was that bad So what is going on with Universal's new Hagrid coaster?

 

[Parkscope Joe]

Apparently the launch was way more intense than anyone expected, including Universal and Intamin, if the rumors are to be believed lol

No.