Dragons Not Dueling?
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I posted this in the other thread, but screamscape retweeted a reader who said they saw people throwing pennies at the opposite train.
"screamscape: @screamscape when we were riding dragon challenge people looked to be throwing pennies, we couldn't belive people would do that"
if they aren't going to duel then universal will take this off the site "Then climb aboard and hold on tight as the two dragons twist, loop and nearly collide with each other in an intertwining roller coaster chase across the sky."
i doubt its permanent. I'm sure universal realizes the dueling part is what makes the coaster, and will do anything in its power to keep them dueling.
they will most likely review the footage they have and install more cameras. it HAS to be another guest for this do be happening twice within that short amount of time and not once before in the coasters 12 years.
i doubt its permanent. I'm sure universal realizes the dueling part is what makes the coaster, and will do anything in its power to keep them dueling.
they will most likely review the footage they have and install more cameras. it HAS to be another guest for this do be happening twice within that short amount of time and not once before in the coasters 12 years.
I agree that the "dueling" will be probably back. But my guess is that it won't be until at least a few months to maybe even a year. Security will be bumped up, and pockets will have to be emptied.
With the way the Primeval Whirl investigation went, I expect a year at least. They take their time with these kind of things.
- Apr 20, 2008
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So I read on another board that the ride has been closed for a majority of the day today. They said that first there was no movement on the ride, then it started cycling empty. Not sure if it's still closed or not, but maybe more tests being done to it? Maybe their doing stress tests to the trains to see if anything at all could have come loose? I don't know....
This is a picture I took a loooonnnngggggg time ago. It was on row 7 on Fire, looking at row 8, and I thought it was interesting. Turns out it was camera testing for Rockit. Do you think they're installing these on all the trains now?
BTW, I can also see the TM's asking everyone to open their hands, making sure they're empty, as they're checking harnesses. I like Universal's statement about their "long time practice about securing all loose articles", and although it sucks that they don't duel anymore, it's a necessary step they park had to take.
This is a picture I took a loooonnnngggggg time ago. It was on row 7 on Fire, looking at row 8, and I thought it was interesting. Turns out it was camera testing for Rockit. Do you think they're installing these on all the trains now?
BTW, I can also see the TM's asking everyone to open their hands, making sure they're empty, as they're checking harnesses. I like Universal's statement about their "long time practice about securing all loose articles", and although it sucks that they don't duel anymore, it's a necessary step they park had to take.
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I love this picture for something I talked about a long time ago. It shows how the ride is gone over very quickly for safety. See those blobs of hard plastic next to the bolt on the far left. They are basically a version of the ancient "wax seal" to make sure the bolts have not changed position. Look up at the car in front of you next time you ride... every bolt on the train have these seals.
I'm going to give this thing ONE TRY while it's staggered (because I'm fair), but I'm about 99.999% positive I'm going to come off with a frowny face.
- Apr 20, 2008
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Indeed they are! Also, check out the buckles for the coasters (Hulk and Dragons). Lift the black buckle and the 2 screws in there have them as well.
Again, this is disapointting, but more than anything it's angering.
I know Universal will do what has to be done. NOTHING allowed on the ride! Pockets emptied 100%. Maybe they can have some security with metal detectors patting people at the queue's entrance? It sounds extreme. And sadly, it is. But what else is there? Really discontinue the dueling effect permanently?! Lets hope not.
But worse scenario, what if Dueling Dragons never duels again? Is it worth riding? Yes of course. Fire & Ice are both fun coasters. However, both are kind of short and will be significantly hurt by the lack of dueling. I love going up the lifthill and glaring over at the other guests in the opposing train as our dragons prepare for battle. Nevermind the "near-misses" while riding! I'll still ride Dueling Dragons no matter what, but this is simply crippling.
I know Universal will do what has to be done. NOTHING allowed on the ride! Pockets emptied 100%. Maybe they can have some security with metal detectors patting people at the queue's entrance? It sounds extreme. And sadly, it is. But what else is there? Really discontinue the dueling effect permanently?! Lets hope not.
But worse scenario, what if Dueling Dragons never duels again? Is it worth riding? Yes of course. Fire & Ice are both fun coasters. However, both are kind of short and will be significantly hurt by the lack of dueling. I love going up the lifthill and glaring over at the other guests in the opposing train as our dragons prepare for battle. Nevermind the "near-misses" while riding! I'll still ride Dueling Dragons no matter what, but this is simply crippling.
