Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure Construction Discussion

[Alicia]

Am I the only one looking forward to riding in the side car more than the bike?

I'm with you on that! I like the idea of feeling even closer to the ground! Plus closer to the creatures!

 

[shiekra38]

I'm with you on that! I like the idea of feeling even closer to the ground! Plus closer to the creatures!

Is the sidecar lower? How fun!

 

[Teebin]

I am excited to see just how the cars have be rigged with seats and restraints. We half expect to see a motorcycle seat but that isn’t what it will be. A kind of mind bend how they made it work.

 

[Alicia]

I am excited to see just how the cars have be rigged with seats and restraints. We half expect to see a motorcycle seat but that isn’t what it will be. A kind of mind bend how they made it work.

And from the outside, the trains really will look exactly like the screen-used motorbike sidecar. Like near perfect recreations. The biggest difference (only difference) I really notice is a lack of glass windscreen for the sidecar, but that's so you get a better unobstructed view. Otherwise, just wow.

 

[JoeCamel]

And from the outside, the trains really will look exactly like the screen-used motorbike sidecar. Like near perfect recreations. The biggest difference (only difference) I really notice is a lack of glass windscreen for the sidecar, but that's so you get a better unobstructed view. Otherwise, just wow.

I hope the sidecar is not like some RVs where you are sitting in a bucket. Looking at you Space and Dudley

 

[MartyMcFly]

Am I the only one looking forward to riding in the side car more than the bike?

Me too. It’s gonna feel quicker and a pretty unique experience.

But tbh I can’t imagine there being as big as difference as what we’re imagining.


Edit: what a treat for a Thursday afternoon after work

 

[Parkscope Joe]

I am excited to see just how the cars have be rigged with seats and restraints. We half expect to see a motorcycle seat but that isn’t what it will be. A kind of mind bend how they made it work.

The outsides look just like the film versions as @Alicia said minus two things. The motorbike seat is a standard coaster seat with a very short back, so no middle part of the bike. The side car has an opening on the side for guests to walk across to board. All of it is one solid, flat walking surface for boarding/exiting.

 

[Alicia]

The outsides look just like the film versions as @Alicia said minus two things. The motorbike seat is a standard coaster seat with a very short back, so no middle part of the bike. The side car has an opening on the side for guests to walk across to board. All of it is one solid, flat walking surface for boarding/exiting.

Yea, the inside is very different, (and brilliantly designed it sounds like,) but from the outside, they really nailed it.

 

[truejonas]

@Alicia provides again! Ah, fresh listening material for rush hour.

 

[Alicia]

@Alicia provides again! Ah, fresh listening material for rush hour.

Aww, thanks! I think only like the first 15 mins of the new episode is Hagrid. The rest is mostly weird Star Wars food lol.

 

[truejonas]

Aww, thanks! I think only like the first 15 mins of the new episode is Hagrid. The rest is mostly weird Star Wars food lol.

No worries! You geeking out over the food names and DJ Rex quite entertaining.

Although - did I hear you right? 18 foot drop for the Devil's Snare? Cause dang!

 

[ZachPL]

I don't think anyone has posted this yet, new footage at 32 minutes

 

[Alicia]

No worries! You geeking out over the food names and DJ Rex quite entertaining.

Although - did I hear you right? 18 foot drop for the Devil's Snare? Cause dang!

Yes, Robbie Coltrane answering questions the other day said the drop was 18 feet. You can find it in this article:

Everything you need to know about Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure - ENGLISH MUM

 

[rhino4evr]

18 Ft? how does that compare to other drop coasters?

 

[shiekra38]

18 Ft? how does that compare to other drop coasters?

I believe it's the same height as Verbolten

It may not sound like much, but an 18ft vertical drop packs way more punch than you would think

 

[rhino4evr]

Man, that drop is going to scare the crap out of some people.

 

[MartyMcFly]

I don't think anyone has posted this yet, new footage at 32 minutes

Great shots of the bikes going through the hut, doesn’t look like you’re sat in a bucket like some feared. Looks really well designed.

 

[Parkscope Joe]

I believe it's the same height as Verbolten

It may not sound like much, but an 18ft vertical drop packs way more punch than you would think

I thought it was higher but I’ll take the official word on this. I’ll double check.

 

[Teebin]

I would love to know how rollermandan is getting his camera up so very very high above the walls and trees....

 

[Mike S]

I would love to know how rollermandan is getting his camera up so very very high above the walls and trees....

Probably gave his camera to Hagrid.