Back to the Future: The Ride

[William]

All of those features put together will make for quite the exciting ride. 

 

[Jon Fu]

Yes, it's a roller coaster. The ride vehicle will weave its way through sets, animatronics and screens which are blended seamlessly as seen in other recent attractions. Some say the attraction may be like Revenge of the Mummy, though a lot more tame (since it's going to be a family ride). There were some photos leaked earlier this week of progress inside the show building, showing the project in the midst of construction. At the bottom of the photos you can see the wavy, winding coaster portion.

Should we think of it as a better themed Mummy? Without the proper coaster of course.

 

[smoaT]

Should we think of it as a better themed Mummy? Without the proper coaster of course.

Well I read it was a roller coaster, but then again I don't know how tame it would be... maybe it's just a fast dark ride...

 

[William]

Should we think of it as a better themed Mummy? Without the proper coaster of course.

I would say so. I'm expecting something similar to Transformers, but instead of a ride vehicle going on a track, it'd be a tame roller coaster. They made it clear that this would be a family attraction, something that everyone could enjoy. Keep in mind that it can't be too insane, or the guests' 3D glasses will fall off.

 

[eas014]

http://www.themeparkinsider.com/reviews/photo.cfm?id=7292

heres a link to some photos .

 

[William]

http://www.themeparkinsider.com/reviews/photo.cfm?id=7292

heres a link to some photos .

Yup, I was referring to those first 2 photos.

 

[Jerry 92602]

Can't wait for HP and lets get back to BTTF?

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[William]

Can't wait for HP and lets get back to BTTF?

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Haha good idea.

How long do you guys think it'll take for Back to the Future to eventually close in USJ?

 

[Allen The Actor]

Probably two more years. It'll probably close either a little before 2015 or right as it hits 2015. USJ is probably thinking of replacements as we speak. I'm gonna have to visit USJ somehow soon...

 

[Allen The Actor]

Haha that WOULD be hilarious! Every year you'd be travelling to would be the past. Although the name "Back To The FUTURE" would then be talking about the current present. My brain hurts...

Jk haha

When is Potter USJ scheduled to open?

 

[William]

They've been saying for awhile that 2014 was their target, so I'd guess that's gonna stay the same.

 

[Allen The Actor]

Who said that? I wish it was 2015 so I had a chance to save up

 

[William]

Who said that? I wish it was 2015 so I had a chance to save up

They said that when they actually announced USJ getting the Wizarding World at the press event awhile back. I'm pretty sure it's also posted on USJ's website, too.

 

[Allen The Actor]

I didn't see that anywhere and I followed the announcement O_O if you can find that for me, I'd appreciate it

 

[William]

I didn't see that anywhere and I followed the announcement O_O if you can find that for me, I'd appreciate it

To be more specific, they said "Late 2014 (date TBA)"

http://www.usj.co.jp/wwohp/release_e/

 

[Allen The Actor]

Oh gosh I feel dumb haha. I forgot we were talking about the Wizarding World for a moment, I thought you meant they announced the closure of BTTF during the press announcement hahahhaa

 

[William]

Oh gosh I feel dumb haha. I forgor we were talking about the Wizarding World for a moment, I thought you meant they announced the closure of BTTG during the press announcement hahahhaa

Oh haha 

 

[Allen The Actor]

Just watched footage I filmed from the ride's last day. I'm pretty much crying *sigh*....

 

[steve]

Exactly 8 years ago today I rode Back to the Future: The Ride for my last time. It was a stormy day in Orlando and my mother and I had been at Universal for 4 days to celebrate my 16th birthday. We loved BTTF the Ride and went on it at least 40 times. The last day of our adventure was June 26th 2005. We had spent the last day recording all of the rides we loved such as Jurassic Park River Adventure, JAWS, and of course BTTF. Our last stop for the day was recording BTTF. We had the best car in the house (the very middle of the center row) and we enjoyed BTTF one last time before heading out. As we left the IFT my mother asked “Did you want to go on one more time?" and as if it was a scene out of a movie I turned my head back to see the grand ride and said “Nah, I’ll be back". What a regret. 

 

[Allen The Actor]

Awww gosh that story made me miss the ride even more I have such awesome memories of it.