Jurassic World VelociCoaster Construction Thread (Opening June 10)

[Disneyhead]

Ok, so DH and HTF know, to some degree what is coming for the two currently unused areas of JP. So, I will ask them: DH and HTF, on a scale of 1-10, how excited are you for what they are planning? Give us 3 separate scores, one for adult thrills, one for potential theming, one for family attraction.

689

 

[Accio Butterbeer]

689

That 6 concerns me DH.

 

[TylerDurden]

That 6 concerns me DH.

Who cares as long as the middle one is an 8? That's pretty exciting, sometimes the thrill of the attraction is the theme of the experience. If anything, there's plenty of other thrill rides at IOA to do if this one doesn't whet your appetite. But there AREN'T a lot of well-rounded and immersive family attractions, and I'm frankly more excited to see the park more fleshed out than to just get another thrill ride.

 

[Accio Butterbeer]

Who cares as long as the middle one is an 8? That's pretty exciting, sometimes the thrill of the attraction is the theme of the experience. If anything, there's plenty of other thrill rides at IOA to do if this one doesn't whet your appetite. But there AREN'T a lot of well-rounded and immersive family attractions, and I'm frankly more excited to see the park more fleshed out than to just get another thrill ride.

Also it might be the combination of two rides in adult thrill he's giving a 6 too.

 

[ynnoj]

That 6 concerns me DH.

IOA has more than enough thrills. We don't need another Hulk in JP.

I'd be more excited about the prospect of the 8 and 9, than worried about the 6.

 

[Cupcakes]

Great to hear that both the unused space and Trike will be used. Sounds like Universal is really planning to go all-out on this expansion, which will end up being fantastic for that whole area in the long-run.

 

[Disneyhead]

I gave "thrill" a 6 because the mine ride is supposed to be a family coaster. It should be more "fun" than "thrilling".

 

[Jwhee]

So that means there is a mine train coming ?

 

[Disneyhead]

That's what the rumor I'm hearing is saying. HTF has more current info so he may be better able to answer that question.

 

[JungleSkip]

I gave "thrill" a 6 because the mine ride is supposed to be a family coaster. It should be more "fun" than "thrilling".

Good. That's exactly what Universal needs overall. More fun rides than thrilling rides. Your take has me really excited.

 

[wizwit]

I gave "thrill" a 6 because the mine rid
e is supposed to be a family coaster. It should be more "fun" than "thrilling".

DH, using this same hypothetical "thrill" rating system, how would you rate, Big Thunder Mountain and Everest?

 

[Teebin]

So 787 and 689. Thanks guys! This calms me down for now.

 

[Disneyhead]

DH, using this same hypothetical "thrill" rating system, how would you rate, Big Thunder Mountain and Everest?

BTMRR I'd give a 6, Everest a 7.


but I don't believe this mine ride will be on the scale of BTMRR. But a similar "thrill" level.

 

[JungleSkip]

BTMRR I'd give a 6, Everest a 7.


but I don't believe this mine ride will be on the scale of BTMRR. But a similar "thrill" level.

So basically a Jurassic Park version of Seven Dwarfs Mine Train.

 

[Milla4Prez66]

I wouldn't be surprised if the amber mine coaster gets finished before the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, lol.

 

[Mad Dog]

Theme elements are the most important to me also. If I just want thrills, I can go to one of many amusement parks. Plus IOA needs a heavily themed family attraction more than a thrill based ride at this point in time.

 

[cbconglom]

Theme elements are the most important to me also. If I just want thrills, I can go to one of many amusement parks. Plus IOA needs a heavily themed family attraction more than a thrill based ride at this point in time.

%100 agree. In fact the older I get the more I enjoy the highly themed environment way more then the rides

 

[UK-Trigg]

I wouldn't be surprised if the amber mine coaster gets finished before the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, lol.

Good shout :rofl:this made me actually LOL:rofl:

 

[UNC2014]

I'm 21 and love roller coasters, but a well themed dark ride always trumps thrills in my opinion. It's one of the reasons I love Uni and Disney. Hoping for a well themed family attraction for sure.

 

[Captain Tragedy]

Just to echo what everyone else is saying, Family Fun > Thrills for IoA and for the Resort in general at the moment. Looks like they are making the right moves right now.