Jurassic World VelociCoaster Construction Thread (Opening June 10)

[Scott W.]

I think they're two different beasts. HP coaster is meant to be an answer to Disney's highly themed mountain rides (sans the mountain) while the JP coaster is meant to be a more traditional thrill coaster. At least that's what I gather.

That would make sense. They're replacing two thrill coasters with one ultra themed coaster and a thrill coaster. Keeps everybody happy.

 

[SpatulaShack]

That would make sense. They're replacing two thrill coasters with one ultra themed coaster and a thrill coaster. Keeps everybody happy.

That's my hope anyway. What I don't want is another family coaster sans the theming of the Potter coaster next door.

 

[JungleSkip]

Hopefully the thrill coaster is better than the last one they built!

(God I hope it’s RMC)

 

[Scott W.]

Hopefully the thrill coaster is better than the last one they built!

(God I hope it’s RMC)

RMC having their first T Rex track being a Jurassic Park coaster seems too perfect.

In graphic design, it's crazy how often a business will pick a font because it has the same name as their business. There's a coffee shop near me called Cooper's that uses cooper black for example.

 

[JungleSkip]

I still kind of hope it’s a launched woody if it’sRMC

 

[Magic-Man]

I still kind of hope it’s a launched woody if it’sRMC

I don't see this coaster having a lift hill at all, whether it's made by RMC or not. The spot is a little small (unless the lift hill goes over a major path or the water).

 

[OhHaiInternet95]

If it weren’t for Manta down the road a B&M flier (FD clone) would be a shoe-in. I would be very happy with an RMC.

 

[AlexanderMBush]

If I was Universal, I'd be looking at the Single Rail from RMC that debuted, but to have a Exclusive contract for a Launched T-Rex rail that'd go over the water with small elements of theming (think Hulk2016 level).

 

[Galaxy Defender]

The very real threat to Universal here is that Potter is shaping up to be a truly groundbreaking and excellent coaster which will set the bar very high for this JP coaster.

You wonder if during the development of the HP coaster, they thought that certain elements would work equally well for a JP coaster and thought why not build two?

This coaster will likely open along with the JPRA refurb and the rebranding to JW. That should take a lot of pressure off the new coaster to be as good as the one in hogsmeade.

 

[yankees13]

If Jurassic World opens to huge numbers in a few weeks, can we expect an announcement on the details on this to capitalize on the movie? I don’t know what to expect in terms of box office for Fallen Kingdom. I for one, can’t wait. JP is one of my favorite movies and I actually really liked JW.

I can’t imagine this bombing. I’m not expecting JW numbers but I think anything less than 100 million opening weekend is a disappointment

 

[Magic-Man]

What if they built a small lagoon and cave section in the current Triceratops plot, connected it to Camp Jurassic, and put the coaster through there? That would look awesome, especially if the coaster is green.

 

[JungleSkip]

If Jurassic World opens to huge numbers in a few weeks, can we expect an announcement on the details on this to capitalize on the movie?

Nah. not when it's not gonna open for another 2 years.

I can’t imagine this bombing.

I'm sure Disney thought the same thing about SOLO.

What if they built a small lagoon and cave section in the current Triceratops plot, connected it to Camp Jurassic, and put the coaster through there? That would look awesome, especially if the coaster is green.

Not sure what you mean. Do you mean have the coaster travel through Camp Jurassic? If so, no chance. There's nowhere to put track through CJ

 

[Magic-Man]

Not sure what you mean. Do you mean have the coaster travel through Camp Jurassic? If so, no chance. There's nowhere to put track through CJ

Not through the current CJ, but a extended one. Add to the rock-work that's currently there.

 

[SpatulaShack]

If Jurassic World opens to huge numbers in a few weeks, can we expect an announcement on the details on this to capitalize on the movie?

This is Universal Orlando we're talking about. They will announce the Jurassic World / New Ride details July 2020, three days before it opens.

 

[AlexanderMBush]

Perhaps someone posted it, but it seems they are doing a Meet-Up event at Jurassic Park on the 9th.

 

[happy bunny rabbit]

Perhaps someone posted it, but it seems they are doing a Meet-Up event at Jurassic Park on the 9th.

Wait...are they...actually announcing something...no...:surprised:

 

[Mike S]

My only hope for this is that it isn't as hideous, intrusive, or uninspired as the The Flying Dinosaur at Universal Japan. I'm perfectly fine with an actual thrill coaster to balance out the loss of Dragon Challenge but please don't let it be like The Flying Dinosaur. I still think it's a little odd that we're getting a coaster in 2019 and then another coaster in 2020 in the same park and right next door to each other but if it's good, it's good and I'm not one of those pixy-dusters that thinks coasters can't coexist in a theme park setting. It's all about balance and variety.

That’s all I want as well.

 

[AlexanderMBush]

Wait...are they...actually announcing something...no...:surprised:

Low-Key, I am wondering if they may try to keep one of the rooms of Trike Encounter standing for a last horrah, and then announcing a Two-Year Jurassic project with the first project being the River Adventure revamp for 2019.

 

[JungleSkip]

Low-Key, I am wondering if they may try to keep one of the rooms of Trike Encounter standing for a last horrah, and then announcing a Two-Year Jurassic project with the first project being the River Adventure revamp for 2019.

I doubt the Trike Encounter is still operable at this point.

My guess is they’ll debut Blue here and maybe hint at upcoming changes, at the very most.

 

[Imperius]

Yeah Blue seems likely. I wish they would add a second raptor encounter with the revamp.