Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure Construction Discussion

[Scott W.]

I find the whole bike side car idea a little strange, especially with backward sections. The only way I can see this working would be if the bikes rotate similar to the Arthur coaster at Europa Park which a lot of people thought would be the coaster type.



Having said that, that would allow for easier and better story telling.

I think multiple bikes in a row would look kind of odd but it's easy to explain because of magic and some throw away line from Hagrid. Something happens, we need to go with him but as a group we obviously can't find in his bike so he magics up our own bikes.

You can them imagine the ultimate version of this ride with a Hagrid AA riding up front with his wind blowing in the air. Add the Kong rumour and he gets swiped off his bike at some point.

 

[JungleSkip]

The Potter announcement on the Today show was for the Broadway debut of Cursed Child. They just finished up the interview a few moments ago.

I figured it would be that or a release of a new FB2 trailer

 

[Alicia]

I could be wrong, but I do not see this as having rotating coaster cars. Plus, they kinda already did that with Gringotts.

 

[JungleSkip]

Well, the coaster was sounding too good to be true, so motorbike seating would be the one thing keeping it from being perfect. Figures. :tease:

 

[Wolf359]

How dare you. Seriously though, you don't rate Montu? I love that coaster, a classic B&M with just the right amount if thrill and intensity and beautifully smooth. I'd even say it's relatively well themed.

Really. Yep I don’t rate it at all. Theming in the queue etc was ok but the ride itself does nothing for me. Different strokes I guess

 

[Parkscope Joe]

Well, the coaster was sounding too good to be true, so motorbike seating would be the one thing keeping it from being perfect. Figures. :tease:

Ugh. Bad news bears if true.

 

[rhino4evr]

What's so terrible about motor bike coasters? Isn't the Tron ride going to be a bike coaster?

 

[Andysol]

My favorite part of my old video on the subject used this graphic to show how silly I think it would look:

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Again, this could easily be remedied with a pre-show. You're using Hagrid's motorbike- but he enchanted it to take you where you need to go. And since there are so many of you, he's going to make it a stretch side-car. Scratch that, make it a super stretch side-car.

That would also allow it to be a normal "train" vs an inferior motorbike. I've ridden Intamin's wavebreaker many times. Nothing to write home about. It's "ok" in the stance that it isn't very thrilling- so you could have more storyline elements.

And that will be the crux of this coaster. Will it be slow enough to enjoy the scenes - thereby not being "thrilling". Or will it be so fast you just notice the decorations - thereby not being an immersive storytelling experience. It will be interesting how they mesh the two together. My hope would be something similar to Gringotts with longer coaster sections.

i just don't see this being a bike and a side car.As i have a feeling uni is aiming for a 40 inch height limit and would prob be going for something more traditional.

Wavebreaker is 48". I, too, don't see them wanting anything close to a 48" requirement here to coincide with FJ's 48".

I find the whole bike side car idea a little strange, especially with backward sections.

Remember, the "backwards section" is also just a rumor. @AliciaStella has said it could but also could not- since she's not privy to what's inside the buildings yet. These buildings could have turn-tables.

 

[Alicia]

Remember, the "backwards section" is also just a rumor. @AliciaStella has said it could but also could not- since she's not privy to what's inside the buildings yet. These buildings could have turn-tables.

No turn tables.

It’s definitely backwards. Now that we’ve seen the upward spike part it’s confirmed.

And who’s to say I still don’t know what’s in the buildings? 0

 

[JungleSkip]

What's so terrible about motor bike coasters? Isn't the Tron ride going to be a bike coaster?

They're horribly uncomfortable and generally not very good.

 

[Andysol]

No turn tables.

It’s definitely backwards. Now that we’ve seen the upward spike part it’s confirmed.

And who’s to say I still don’t know what’s in the buildings? 0

You're in the park today, right Alicia?

Anyone local up for some minor kidnapping and interrogation? :horror:

 

[Alicia]

You're in the park today, right Alicia?

Anyone local up for some minor kidnapping and interrogation? :tease:

I’ll give you a hint where you can find me right now:

 

[Andysol]

I’ll give you a hint where you can find me right now:

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Stand-by? The horror!

 

[Alicia]

Stand-by? The horror!

Lol. 10 min wait. (And singles closed.)

 

[Mad Dog]

Orlando is dead this week. Not much time in lines anywhere, Disney or Universal.

 

[Galaxy Defender]

Was there on Tuesday and didn't wait for anything. Fallon didn't even bother with the virtual queue. It was just walk up standby with no wait.

 

[Felipe]

Well, the coaster was sounding too good to be true, so motorbike seating would be the one thing keeping it from being perfect. Figures. :tease:

Seriously... Shoehorn... *sigh*

 

[rastuso]

Orlando is dead this week. Not much time in lines anywhere, Disney or Universal.

Except Pandora, which is practically shut down the last few days.

 

[Mad Dog]

Except Pandora, which is practically shut down the last few days.

The rides died supposedly, for the most part.

 

[rastuso]

The rides died supposedly, for the most part.

Any inside info? Seems really odd they'd both go down. Although they are aparently in the same buidling. So, I guess a main electrical issue, or air conditioning could do it.