Jurassic World: The Ride Construction Thread

[AlexanderMBush]

Did Universal Creative for Hollywood just expand or something? Not sure why this is seen as USH's baby. Im all for it if they did expand and this is their first big attraction, but wasn't aware of the changes. I assumed Universal Creative was just one big group for all their parks. So excited for this ride though the updated AA's should be great!

Universal Creative has groups for the separate parks (as I recall, Osaka was having a hard time at first when SNW was gearing up, due to not being able to initially find people for particular positions).

This is Hollywood's project, not Orlando's (although Orlando has done projects for Hollywood before, see Supercharged).

 

[Teebin]

^ I would assume that it all crosses Mark Woodbury’s desk for approval...

 

[Pilot792]

We are getting worked up over seeing construction workers at the base of a drop. This does not mean the brakes are broken, the ride is delayed and wont open until September. My guess is we are in the test and adjust phase. The ride's track is water, and I'm sure it is harder to time effects with water vs a track. The Jurassic Park ride is beloved by so many, that is Jurassic World opens with any problems the public will come down hard on Universal. They feel the pressure, and want this to be worthy of the closure. My thoughts.

 

[Cup_Of_Coffee]

Got it, makes sense. Just didn't know since everyone is acting like JW is the first attraction they're really working on I was a bit confused haha.

 

[JungleSkip]

Got it, makes sense. Just didn't know since everyone is acting like JW is the first attraction they're really working on I was a bit confused haha.

This and Secret Life of Pets are the first projects that are *wholly* led and designed by the Hollywood team.

 

[Cup_Of_Coffee]

Exciting if they really go "all in" with those two. Both are great properties for theme park attractions and would be welcome additions in Orlando. USH might sneak in for me tbh on my Hollywood trip this September. Really really excited for this one though. I assume we're getting all new Dino AA's throughout the entire ride? Im sure this has been asked before, so sorry if its repetitive.

 

[Pilot792]

Exciting if they really go "all in" with those two. Both are great properties for theme park attractions and would be welcome additions in Orlando. USH might sneak in for me tbh on my Hollywood trip this September. Really really excited for this one though. I assume we're getting all new Dino AA's throughout the entire ride? Im sure this has been asked before, so sorry if its repetitive.

We don't 100% know if everything is new. I would say yes, or at least everything will be re skinned.

 

[smoaT]

People really got to quit with this Galaxy’s Edge being a fail, thing...

Well you should tell that to the panicked top brass at Disneyland.

 

[k_peek_2000]

Well you should tell that to the panicked top brass at Disneyland.

Low attendance does not mean failure. As long as guests are happily spending money inside the land then it's a success.

 

[Parkscope Joe]

People really got to quit with this Galaxy’s Edge being a fail, thing...

Low attendance does not mean failure. As long as guests are happily spending money inside the land then it's a success.

It's a nuanced discussion, one that should be in the thread not in the Jurassic World one.

Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge (Disneyland) | Inside Universal Forums

 

[Dustin]

It's a nuanced discussion, one that should be in the thread not in the Jurassic World one.

Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge (Disneyland) | Inside Universal Forums

I didn’t bring it up, just finished it

Side note, did anybody hear of the splash down pool being drained

 

[Pilot792]

I didn’t bring it up, just finished it

Side note, did anybody hear of the splash down pool being drained

If the splashdown pool was drained, then maybe the problem is with the brakes. Hopefully it is drained today, so the problem can be fixed early.

 

[Dustin]

If the splashdown pool was drained, then maybe the problem is with the brakes. Hopefully it is drained today, so the problem can be fixed early.

I’ll try to stop by and evaluate within next few hours. All very interesting now

 

[smoaT]

It's a nuanced discussion, one that should be in the thread not in the Jurassic World one.

Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge (Disneyland) | Inside Universal Forums

It's been had there, believe me, I just made a comment and someone got carried away about it

 

[12th Man]

Raptor Encounter opens today!

Via u/enjoysleep on Reddit

 

[Pilot792]

Raptor Encounter opens today!
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Via u/enjoysleep on Reddit

Its Happening!! Progress!

 

[UniversalRBLX]

Watching videos, the brakes seem like the main issue? Seems like they are still working on it.

 

[nicodingus]

Watching videos, the brakes seem like the main issue? Seems like they are still working on it.

I'm still not convinced there is a brake issue. JP is definitely a block sectioned ride and if the unload station is clear, the boats will gradually lose speed at the bend anyway and there will be no need to bring the boat to a crawl if the unload station is clear.

In a perfect design, the only reason it'd stop at the splashdown is because there is no space at the unload station.

 

[Kevin McCane]

I mean, do they really need brakes at all?! /s

 

[Pk3062]

The braking system does often switch its braking power. The ride originally opened without brakes and instead had a higher water level which would slow the boat down and create a larger splash. Now, the wetness level can be controlled as the track can be raised or lowered with more or less braking power applied. While it’s a good guess, I don’t think there is a braking issue as of now...