Jurassic World VelociCoaster Construction Thread (Opening June 10)

[SkiBum]

This one seems fine

I was thinking more about Hades 360 and The Voyage. Hades has consistently dropped in the rankings (although, we know how accurate those are) and has a reputation for being on the rough side anymore. Although, any coaster with the twin tunnels like that is an awesome construction. The Voyage is fairly intense to begin with but it is definitely getting rough. For IOA, I wondered if they would go with a steel structure painted to look like wood to save on some of the wear and tear.

That or I'm getting old (which is true for everyone).

 

[Scott W.]

I didn't really know where else to post this.

 

[hishedale]

I didn't really know where else to post this.

It's a big bummer we'll probably never get that ride. It's clear Universal wants to use the World concepts, and the gyrosphere will just not function as a ride.
Also I love Dinosaur, maybe they should just sell it to Universal, but keep Dr Seeker. Dr. Seeker is necessary.

 

[AlexanderMBush]

New CS options have popped in at Burger Digs.

 

[UNIrd]

What's with them adding the shakes now to the price here too? The sticker shock would send me running to Mythos or literally anywhere else.

 

[Alicia]

What's with them adding the shakes now to the price here too? The sticker shock would send me running to Mythos or literally anywhere else.

Because the Dining Plan gets you a “combo” and Universal refuses to give you a soft drink with their combos, forcing you to purchase an all-day refillable mug along with your all day dining plan.

Therefore, every “combo” includes a shake. And they put it as the main offering on the menu boards so those with the dining plan feel like they’re getting a good deal.

Of course, you can order any meal not as a combo, but any chance to upsell you is a chance they’re gonna take, so non combo pricing is being left off the menus lately.

 

[UNIrd]

Don't get me started on the all-day refillable mug. I got so pissed, I had to ask for a manager and get a refund. What a scam at UOR unlike Disney Resorts/SeaWorld.

 

[Parkscope Joe]

Because the Dining Plan gets you a “combo” and Universal refuses to give you a soft drink with their combos, forcing you to purchase an all-day refillable mug along with your all day dining plan.

Therefore, every “combo” includes a shake. And they put it as the main offering on the menu boards so those with the dining plan feel like they’re getting a good deal.

Of course, you can order any meal not as a combo, but any chance to upsell you is a chance they’re gonna take, so non combo pricing is being left off the menus lately.

Ugh, why? WHY? Why the hell would someone want a milkshake instead of a fountain drink in a theme park for two meals? ADDITIONALLY WOULD THEY LIKE TO PROVIDE A LACTOSE FREE OPTION FOR PEOPLE LIKE ME?!?!

 

[JungleSkip]

Don't get me started on the all-day refillable mug. I got so pissed, I had to ask for a manager and get a refund. What a scam at UOR unlike Disney Resorts/SeaWorld.

Really? I love them.

 

[Alicia]

Ugh, why? WHY? Why the hell would someone want a milkshake instead of a fountain drink in a theme park for two meals? ADDITIONALLY WOULD THEY LIKE TO PROVIDE A LACTOSE FREE OPTION FOR PEOPLE LIKE ME?!?!

It's evil. And clumsy. They could just charge a few dollars less and have the plan include meals instead of "combos" but, money.

Every time I am in line I end up explaining to the people around me that it's possible to order a meal without a milkshake, because I can hear the outrage around me.

 

[Scott W.]

Really? I love them.

Especially with a burger.

 

[JungleSkip]

It's evil. And clumsy. They could just charge a few dollars less and have the plan include meals instead of "combos" but, money.

Every time I am in line I end up explaining to the people around me that it's possible to order a meal without a milkshake, because I can hear the outrage around me.

Yea I've never understood why they only list the combo prices. It seriously confuses people.

 

[UNIrd]

Really? I love them.

I love it at Cabana and at SeaWorld. I was at Burger Digs and I was STARVING.. I order my food and purchase a refillable mug because I had such a good experience with it at SeaWorld the day before. So I drink my Coke Zero as I'm waiting for my food... get my food and go to get a refill. No can do. Gotta wait 15 minutes. So I ask an employee and they're like no you have to wait. And I'm like.. I just got my food. I'd like to have a drink while I'm eating. I'd hate to have to wait and it gets cold. Can you override it? Nope. So I just went back up to the counter and was like.. for $15, this is gonna be a no for me.

 

[belloq87]

Sounds like some vaguely underhanded stuff going on with this combo and drink business, and that's disappointing.

 

[Imperius]

Finally met Blue in person and good god the difference between this and the old one. So much better. Really cements it as the best meet and greet in Orlando.

 

[Parkscope Joe]

It's evil. And clumsy. They could just charge a few dollars less and have the plan include meals instead of "combos" but, money.

Every time I am in line I end up explaining to the people around me that it's possible to order a meal without a milkshake, because I can hear the outrage around me.

They should do what Disney does: combo is food with drink, meal is food with cookie/desert.

 

[JungleSkip]

Sounds like some vaguely underhanded stuff going on with this combo and drink business, and that's disappointing.

I mean it's been like this for 2-3 years

 

[Quint]

Finally met Blue in person and good god the difference between this and the old one. So much better. Really cements it as the best meet and greet in Orlando.

Highest rated offering at UO.

 

[belloq87]

I mean it's been like this for 2-3 years

Well, I haven't been at Universal since fall of 2015... so it's news to me!

 

[Teebin]

Highest rated offering at UO.

Meet and Greet or highest rated of any attraction?