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sort of. But to me plussing means icing on the cake, where an upgrade means you work on the filling.Isn't a plussing in an upgrade though?
sort of. But to me plussing means icing on the cake, where an upgrade means you work on the filling.Isn't a plussing in an upgrade though?
I am beginning to wonder if those complaining of roughness are avid coaster riders who board all relaxed and happy. I tense up on steel coasters, so much so that my head couldn't bang anything. So, that is just a theory I have.
It definitely looks better, sounds better and got needed upgrades. I'm happy its back to help with wait times.It's not looking too good from the reviews, lol.
So, the comment about the train shuffling,and shaking makes me think you feel the ride isn't safe? Like something is actually wrong with the train alignment? That is kinda scary. The words "not right" concern me.
Haven't used the lockers yet, but still feel weird about them, for the simple reason now I have to keep my pass secure. Usually my pass is in my wallet (in a plastic sleeve), so I will have to take it out and put it in my pocket. I often wear cargo shorts, so I can put my pass in them, but somehow I now feel paranoid because a pass is small and could somehow maybe get out. I could get a lanyard, but then it'd be paranoid of losing that. Could you actually take a copy of your pass and use that to scan for the lockers, that way if I lose that, I just lose a piece a paper, not my actual pass?It definitely looks better, sounds better and got needed upgrades. I'm happy its back to help with wait times.
You will need to keep your pass on you to get back in your locker. These lockers are the biggest improvement of the refurb.
That is a great idea! I don't see why it wouldn't work it's just a barcode after all. I'm planning to go later today I'll give it a try.Could you actually take a copy of your pass and use that to scan for the lockers, that way if I lose that, I just lose a piece a paper, not my actual pass?
Like your balanced review.I've had a chance to digest the upgrades and here is where I stand.. Please note I still enjoy the ride and the upgrades while reading this.
The Good
1. The exterior upgrades are FANTASTIC!! (Lighting, sound, effects)
2. The RV's are quite possibly the best B&M coaster trains ever created
3. The smoothness isn't as smooth as I expected but I still think this may be a wheel issue. These trains are heavier than your traditional B&M train so hopefully switching to a different type of wheel will help. Doubtful I know but I have hope.. Regardless though its still much smoother than before it closed down.
4. The station looks incredible! I feel like it fits the story they are "trying" to convey.
The Not so Good
1. Where in the hell is the air conditioning? Its a freaking hot box in the damn queue!! THIS IS FLORIDA!!
2. The launch tube may be the biggest missed opportunity for Creative in recent memory.. The audio is non existent, the screens while cool have weak content displayed, and would it of been too hard to incorporate the actual Hulk in some way?
3. Back to the queue, whats the story? I had literally 11 seconds to watch a video SCREEN that I couldn't even hear to tell me what is going on. Why not convey the story earlier in the queue? You know when I had 45 mins of standing around trying to figure out what the hell is going on..
Final thoughts
I think overall Creative missed the boat on what could of been a revolutionary upgrade/modernization of the famed Hulk coaster and character. I think its pretty obvious that Universal wanted the MCU upgrade and appearance but didn't want to pay to make it a reality. Don't get me wrong this is a huge upgrade to the comic book inspired original but overall it just feels like it came up short. I mean where is the Hulk on the ride? Why is the entire story crammed into literally seconds before you load? And why are there screens telling me whats going on? IMO they should of added actual characters to the ride launch tube as well as a final scene before unloading. The complete miss of added scenes to the queue, a developing story, actual characters, and the FREAKING HULK himself to me is inexcusable. This is one of the most recognizable theme park attractions in the world and they had the opportunity to go above and beyond.. Instead it seems creative is continuing its recent trend of just good enough rather than being the best..
I've had a chance to digest the upgrades and here is where I stand.. Please note I still enjoy the ride and the upgrades while reading this.
The Good
1. The exterior upgrades are FANTASTIC!! (Lighting, sound, effects)
2. The RV's are quite possibly the best B&M coaster trains ever created
3. The smoothness isn't as smooth as I expected but I still think this may be a wheel issue. These trains are heavier than your traditional B&M train so hopefully switching to a different type of wheel will help. Doubtful I know but I have hope.. Regardless though its still much smoother than before it closed down.
4. The station looks incredible! I feel like it fits the story they are "trying" to convey.
The Not so Good
1. Where in the hell is the air conditioning? Its a freaking hot box in the damn queue!! THIS IS FLORIDA!!
2. The launch tube may be the biggest missed opportunity for Creative in recent memory.. The audio is non existent, the screens while cool have weak content displayed, and would it of been too hard to incorporate the actual Hulk in some way?
3. Back to the queue, whats the story? I had literally 11 seconds to watch a video SCREEN that I couldn't even hear to tell me what is going on. Why not convey the story earlier in the queue? You know when I had 45 mins of standing around trying to figure out what the hell is going on..
Final thoughts
I think overall Creative missed the boat on what could of been a revolutionary upgrade/modernization of the famed Hulk coaster and character. I think its pretty obvious that Universal wanted the MCU upgrade and appearance but didn't want to pay to make it a reality. Don't get me wrong this is a huge upgrade to the comic book inspired original but overall it just feels like it came up short. I mean where is the Hulk on the ride? Why is the entire story crammed into literally seconds before you load? And why are there screens telling me whats going on? IMO they should of added actual characters to the ride launch tube as well as a final scene before unloading. The complete miss of added scenes to the queue, a developing story, actual characters, and the FREAKING HULK himself to me is inexcusable. This is one of the most recognizable theme park attractions in the world and they had the opportunity to go above and beyond.. Instead it seems creative is continuing its recent trend of just good enough rather than being the best..
Just tried out the test seats. No lights.are the test seats working? like the ones at gringotts that give you a green/red light if you fit?