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    Incredible Hulk Coaster Refurb

    got 8 laps on it last week when we were there.. what a great ride - that launch is fantastic! In our 8 rides we had minimal headbanging in the front and back, much more in the middle - but even then it was tolerable.
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    Skull Island: Reign of Kong - General Discussion

    just got back from our second trip and got 7 laps on kong.. what a great ride - that makes 10 total, and each time I think I have seen something new. This year the motion was more prevalent than when we rode it last year - great experience. Only complaint is after the main scene you have the...
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    Skull Island: Reign of Kong - General Discussion

    looking forward to riding it again in a few weeks since our visit last year..
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    Incredible Hulk Coaster Refurb

    i am surprised to hear that.. i have probably 200 rides on banshee and have never been beat up.. in fact we all remarked how smooth banshee was compared to dragon challenge.. and dragon challenge wasnt that bad :)
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    Incredible Hulk Coaster Refurb

    good stuff.. closest thing to a pov of the launch so far!
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    Incredible Hulk Coaster Refurb

    uoap facebook page has video of the opening ceremony.. not much to see...
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    Skull Island: Reign of Kong - General Discussion

    It was when we were there June 22,23,24
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    Skull Island: Reign of Kong - General Discussion

    Whats slop ride?
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    Incredible Hulk Coaster Refurb

    my wallet has rfid blocking .. sets the detectors off every time
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    Incredible Hulk Coaster Refurb

    $6 for a nice Kong one at the universal store right inside ioa :). Didn't think I would like it but it ended up working out okay. didn't even carry my wallet in the Parks
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    Incredible Hulk Coaster Refurb

    are all the rooms online? or are this still some waiting to be released to inventory? nonetheless.. thats still impressive
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    Skull Island: Reign of Kong - General Discussion

    did you read some of the response tweets? 1 minute ago.. lol
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    Skull Island: Reign of Kong - General Discussion

    big time commercial.. kong presentation was weak.. but then again, I wasn't sure what to expect.
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    Skull Island: Reign of Kong - General Discussion

    well.. if al said it, it must be true!
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    Incredible Hulk Coaster Refurb

    Touring plans had july 2 as the date for a while.. but who knows.. that date seems plausable.. damn.. I was there 1 month too early :) well at least we got on kong :)
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    Skull Island: Reign of Kong - General Discussion

    so back to kong.. any videos of the new end scene before the kong aa? what about the rooftop projection?
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    Skull Island: Reign of Kong - General Discussion

    little off topic but funny story.. my kids got into the Phone booth outside of kings cross station and wanted to dial the ministry of magic.. the look on their faces at the rotary phone was priceless!
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    Incredible Hulk Coaster Refurb

    least favorite part about universal dragon challenge lockers :) they were an absolute cluster over there. Luckily we didn't have to use them for FJ or any other ride. Looks like they are at hulk they will be easier to get to and I get why they are there... Rant - I know how to secure my...
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    Skull Island: Reign of Kong - General Discussion

    two boo holes in the hallways and one spot before you enter the final room.. you will be able to tell if they are there. My 10 year old was fine with it after being nervous about what could happen - especially since he knew it was coming
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    Skull Island: Reign of Kong - General Discussion

    just posted my long review / thoughts.. glad we were able to get on it when we did.. looks like a lit of ups and downs :) Friends of ours did universal today on the back end of the beach trip (we took the front end) and they were not able to ride today!