Jurassic World VelociCoaster Construction Thread (Opening June 10)

[JungleSkip]

Personally I wish the DC would close so it could get overhauled along with the coaster construction. IMO it's just so old and needs a significant update.

 

[Tyc00n96]

And I'd pay.... I do think if DC stays open, the patio portion will see some walls or not open at all.

It would be cool if they had a low height "electric fence" along the lagoon patio so guests could watch the "raptors" zoom by like the Cheetah exhibit in Busch Gardens

 

[WolfmanJ]

Thanks for the clarification!

 

[SkiBum]

I've heard...less than favorable things about those coasters, but yea, they are pretty looking

Capacity and reliability would be my biggest concerns. Intamin gets a bad rap but most of their coasters, once running, are fairly reliable. Thus, I would prefer that this be an Intamin, although I like the Megalite designs more than the Blitz. They are similar but Megalite looks more enjoyable. Plus, I actually like lift hills, even those with cable drives.

 

[JungleSkip]

Capacity and reliability would be my biggest concerns. Intamin gets a bad rap but most of their coasters, once running, are fairly reliable. Thus, I would prefer that this be an Intamin, although I like the Megalite designs more than the Blitz. They are similar but Megalite looks more enjoyable. Plus, I actually like lift hills, even those with cable drives.

From what I've seen of the Raptor design from RMC, it feels like what it is: Cheap. That's not a *bad* thing persay, for regional parks looking to add a smaller addition, but I don't think it fits in a park of Universal's caliber.

I'd personally prefer a Blitz with no lift hill, but it sounds like we're getting a lift according to @Alicia

 

[Alicia]

From what I've seen of the Raptor design from RMC, it feels like what it is: Cheap. That's not a *bad* thing persay, for regional parks looking to add a smaller addition, but I don't think it fits in a park of Universal's caliber.

I'd personally prefer a Blitz with no lift hill, but it sounds like we're getting a lift according to @Alicia

I never said there would be a lift hill. I think launches like Potter. Just taller. A lot taller.

 

[JungleSkip]

I never said there would be a lift hill. I think launches like Potter. Just taller. A lot taller.

Hmmm. Okay. Interesting. I knew it launched, but the way you were talking I expected a lift as well.

(I have no idea what to expect out of this thing.)

 

[Parkscope Joe]

From what I've seen of the Raptor design from RMC, it feels like what it is: Cheap. That's not a *bad* thing persay, for regional parks looking to add a smaller addition, but I don't think it fits in a park of Universal's caliber.

I'd personally prefer a Blitz with no lift hill, but it sounds like we're getting a lift according to @Alicia

It's designed to be cheap for small parks, it's the more interesting T-Rex design (two aside seating) that would work. And yeah no lift, it's launched.

 

[TheCodeMan95]

With the Raptor Encounter moving, I wonder if we'll be able to see it from the River Adventure queue.

 

[JungleSkip]

With the Raptor Encounter moving, I wonder if we'll be able to see it from the River Adventure queue.

You can see the area where it will be from the queue, I believe. It's elevated and to your right when you enter the queue

 

[truejonas]

Once again, it may be better to wait until Hollywood opens their Jurassic World before dreading it for IOA.

I am quite intrigued to see what USH does with it, I will say that.

It would be cool if they had a low height "electric fence" along the lagoon patio so guests could watch the "raptors" zoom by like the Cheetah exhibit in Busch Gardens

:eat:

I never said there would be a lift hill. I think launches like Potter. Just taller. A lot taller.

Thank goodness, I hope your intel is right. The one thing standing between me and RRR is that drop. I can take Hulk any day, but give me a lift hill and steep drop, and I am out.

 

[Ultranel]

With the Raptor Encounter moving, I wonder if we'll be able to see it from the River Adventure queue.

I used to work on JPRA and that extended queue area sit fairly higher than the loading area, so it is possible but it can easily be cover with a few plants. I think all you'll able to experience from the loading zone might be the Raptor sound but I guess it will blend with the atmosphere.

 

[Matt N]

From what I've seen of the Raptor design from RMC, it feels like what it is: Cheap. That's not a *bad* thing persay, for regional parks looking to add a smaller addition, but I don't think it fits in a park of Universal's caliber.

Everyone always seems to review the Raptor models really positively, though. Although having said that, I'd agree that it probably wouldn't be the best fit for a park of Universal's scale.

 

[gabe3235]

Finally finished this. Second half isn't great and there are a few parts that don't quite line up with what's rumored to happen, but it's something

 

[TheCodeMan95]

I used to work on JPRA and that extended queue area sit fairly higher than the loading area, so it is possible but it can easily be cover with a few plants. I think all you'll able to experience from the loading zone might be the Raptor sound but I guess it will blend with the atmosphere.

That would certainly make the River Adventure queue a little less bland!

 

[Ultranel]

Finally finished this. Second half isn't great and there are a few parts that don't quite line up with what's rumored to happen, but it's something

Tycoon or Planet?

 

[gabe3235]

Tycoon or Planet?

NoLimits 2

 

[Ultranel]

Everyone always seems to review the Raptor models really positively, though. Although having said that, I'd agree that it probably wouldn't be the best fit for a park of Universal's scale.

I rode Wonder Woman Golden Lasso at SF Fiesta 3 times and it was amazing. I've done few RMC but this ride has a totally different feel to it. Once I did it for the first time, my 1st reaction was "wow I just felt like I was riding a SW's Speeder Bike" It might be 30 something seconds long but it just won't let you breath until you hit the brake station. I wish SWGE would add something like this in the future but I know Disney just can't handle coasters well, so hoping for SeaWorld or BG to bring one to Florida.

 

[SkiBum]

It's designed to be cheap for small parks, it's the more interesting T-Rex design (two aside seating) that would work. And yeah no lift, it's launched.

While a launch is thrilling, no doubt, and would fit with a raptor experience, I liked lift hills because it generally meant that the ride would be longer than two minutes.

 

[RollermanDan]

2 launches. 1 at the beginning, 1 middle of the ride course. Second launch being the faster one...guessing around 70-75mph. The bottom of the element after the launch I believe is where we will see the top speed achieved on this attraction.