General Discussion - Hagrid's Magical Creature Motorbike Adventure

[Freak]

Late to the party as I’ve been busy enjoying England, but man, I don’t think it’s been this busy since Hogsmede opened nine years ago. I don’t recall even Diagon being this crazy!

 

[Ryan]

HAs anyone shared a decent POV video yet? Would love to see it.

Also can't imagine baking for 10 hours for 1 ride. Insane. I'll visit a weekday in 18 mos and hope to get on in reasonable time.

Here you go, my dude:

 

[Evan]

I really wish they’d plant tall trees in front of the drop track building. It sticks out like a sore thumb. Other than that, it looks terrific! Everyone seems to be having so much fun.

The drop track building really is worse then I thought from ride, and the skrewt pole.

My friend rode twice in both seats this morning... Said not his favourite ride but probably the best Universal has put out.

I asked why it doesn't make it to his favourite ride:

Spoiler

"Drop was small, can see lots of lights and mechanical stuff around the animatronics and dark ride section, unicorn looks horrible, everything else looks amazing."

 

[Stryker]

Spoiler

"Drop was small, can see lots of lights and mechanical stuff around the animatronics and dark ride section, unicorn looks horrible, everything else looks amazing."

I wouldn't say the unicorns are horrible, but you can see the unnatural folds in the right hind leg when it moves.

 

[darkridelover]

I wouldn't say the unicorns are horrible, but you can see the unnatural folds in the right hind leg when it moves.

The Unicorns were my favorite part

 

[Parkscope Joe]

Here you go, my dude:

I literally moved the post to the media thread. :horror:

 

[Ryan]

I wouldn't say the unicorns are horrible, but you can see the unnatural folds in the right hind leg when it moves.

Unicorns looked fine?

 

[DMA]

Cool POV. Some neat effects and transitions for sure. I would say I'm a spoiled brat but thought the dark show scenes might be just a tad more. Perhaps they could put light fog effect around the unicorns feet to obscure it a little more......Anway looks amazing and I bet riding at night is even better! Hope to see an night POV later on youtube.

 

[Travis Trahan]

British PA lady is back with an update that....... we’re still holding for weather.

 

[Cheezbat]

Weather delay. Right as I’m about to board. Thunderbirds have been set loose... ~30 min until cycles start again

Tell me about it....

Been here since 6:30am and I’m literally just outside the loading area. I’m starting to lose it...hope this ride is worth the wait.

 

[DMA]

I really wish they’d plant tall trees in front of the drop track building. It sticks out like a sore thumb. Other than that, it looks terrific! Everyone seems to be having so much fun.

Can you tell me at what time in the video that is shown/seen? Just curious.

 

[Stryker]

Unicorns looked fine?

I can only see so much detail from pausing the video, but I think they look ok. What immediately stood out was the visible folds I mentioned. Also, the mane looks too neatly brushed. Needs to be roughed up a bit.

 

[Mad Dog]

This 10 hour wait is going viral. I live in Pittsburgh and the ABC affiliate, WTAE-TV just carried a 35 minute live stream of the WESH helicopter aerial shots of the long lines to get in. They titled their feed." Massive lines for new Harry Potter coaster , 10 Hour Wait"

 

[allaboutthatchase]

This 10 hour wait is going viral. I live in Pittsburgh and the ABC affiliate, WTAE-TV just carried a 35 minute live stream of the WESH helicopter aerial shots of the long lines to get in. They titled their feed. Massive lines for new Harry Potter coaster"10 Hour Wait"

Good, free promo!

 

[violarum]

Tell me about it....

Been here since 6:30am and I’m literally just outside the loading area. I’m starting to lose it...hope this ride is worth the wait.

I’m in a similar place. The incessant spiel keeps going and it’s only broken up by the same technical difficulties message, not an inclement weather one. But it does look bleak on the radar.

People are hungry and low in energy as we’re trapped in the queue without our bags or easy access to an exit.

It’s rough, but we’re almost there!

 

[GAcoaster]

Yeah, this is HUGE news all over, even with people who no nothing about theme parks. Lots of free publicity...

Comcast has to be thrilled with the reception, the publicity, and breathing a sigh of relief that "Potter Mania" is not over.

 

[darkridelover]

I will say the video doesn’t show any of the devils snare which is really cool with vines moving all around you.

 

[rcoasterdude]

My only grip with the ride is a lot of the mechanics stick out a bit. Especially that one on the Blast Ended Skrewt. More vines on the outside of the tunnel heading into the devils snare should be added to give a more intimidating vibe and to block out the other parts of the coaster to make you feel isolated. Other than those nitpicks, the ride is absolutely fantastic and a better ride than dueling dragons imo

 

[Mad Dog]

Good, free promo!

Yes. You can't buy that kind of coverage. I find it kind of ironic that an ABC affiliate station is giving Universal 35 minutes of really great marketing & publicity. They picked up the feed from WESH, an NBC affiliate.

 

[TommyJK]

After watching the POV video here are my few brief comments:

1. This ride looks AMAZING and I can't wait to ride it (going down next March)
2. I bet there are so many details that you can't see in the video vs. actually being on the ride.
3. Would love to experience this both in the day vs. night. I bet if feels like a much different ride in both of those settings.
4. My only "gripe" would potentially be that it seems you go by some of the major scenes (Screwt, Fluffy, Car) too quickly to be able to truly appreciate the animatronics. But this is a minor gripe to me as if they slowed things down anymore during those sections it would totally nerf the hourly throughput of the ride, and just means you'll want to ride more often to take it all in!