My guess is that all the closures and construction are to get new things up and running in time for the 2025 World Expo happening in Osaka (although JP is actually going to miss almost all of the Expo if construction stays as scheduled). I wonder if the Spider-Man replacement will be ready by then (I've heard that it will be a full gut and replace).What's going on with this park? This seems to be another in a recent line of attractions shutting down (even if this one is a refurb). To put into context, after January the park wont have any of Spider-Man, River Adventure, or Jaws operating on top of some attractions not coming back after the pandemic like T2 and Backdraft. I have to imagine this would become a sore spot for the park's capacity in 2024.
I doubt it unless they can somehow pull a USF Transformers situation and put the pedal to the metal once Spiderman goes offline in 2024. Even if it is a full gut and replace, will Pokemon still be using A variant of the SCOOP or will the ride system be entirely different.Someone else on Twitter posted a screenshot of their express pass saying that the Jaws refurb is only until Jan. 31. So if true, just a standard refurb.
Fans on Twitter are saying Jaws isn't going anywhere until after JP comes back. Not sure if that's sourced or just speculation.
My guess is that all the closures and construction are to get new things up and running in time for the 2025 World Expo happening in Osaka (although JP is actually going to miss almost all of the Expo if construction stays as scheduled). I wonder if the Spider-Man replacement will be ready by then (I've heard that it will be a full gut and replace).
Villain con is 2025, Pokémon is 2026,I doubt it unless they can somehow pull a USF Transformers situation and put the pedal to the metal once Spiderman goes offline in 2024. Even if it is a full gut and replace, will Pokemon still be using A variant of the SCOOP or will the ride system be entirely different.
The only thing USF could have up and running if the rumors are true is a version of VCMB replacing BackDraft. VCMB is not a large attraction and shouldn't take that long to clone and throw together in the BackDraft plot.
Kind of encouraging Pokémon is going to take a bit to redo. Seems like a lot more possibly with this ride than a Spidey overlay.Villain con is 2025, Pokémon is 2026,
Maybe Pokemon uses the next gen SCOOP found on the USB Jurassic World attraction with the lowered sightlines allowing for larger more immersive sets couple with those AR/VR visors trickled down from MK.Kind of encouraging Pokémon is going to take a bit to redo. Seems like a lot more possibly with this ride than a Spidey overlay.
I can see that. I suspect also if there’s any AR involved they need to work that tech out.Maybe Pokemon uses the next gen SCOOP found on the USB Jurassic World attraction with the lowered sightlines allowing for larger more immersive sets couple with those AR/VR visors trickled down from MK.
Could the Pokemon attraction that USJ is getting possibly be ported the US parks could get assuming a deal gets cut with the Pokemon Company to bring Pokemon to USF and USH? After hearing about what Japan is getting, I would hope USF and possibly USH would get something more substantial and thrilling than the original rumored Pokemon Snap attraction.I can see that. I suspect also if there’s any AR involved they need to work that tech out.
No. The tracked Pokémon RV is in partnership with SanseiMaybe Pokemon uses the next gen SCOOP found on the USB Jurassic World attraction with the lowered sightlines allowing for larger more immersive sets couple with those AR/VR visors trickled down from MK.
No. The tracked Pokémon RV is in partnership with Sansei
I see Universal is still hesitant to go trackless. That said after looking at the tracked vehicle in the link provided, it looks like Pokemon depending on how much ride vehicles they run at a time will be much lower capacity then Spiderman and obviously be less intense. I would have preferred if they used the trackless Sansei RV.Here's a look at some of the Sansei dark ride vehicles (trackless/tracked/omnimover).
for what it's worth, the theoretical capacity given by Sansei is higher for the tracked attraction (480-1500) than trackless (480-960).I see Universal is still hesitant to go trackless. That said after looking at the tracked vehicle in the link provided, it looks like Pokemon depending on how much ride vehicles they run at a time will be much lower capacity then Spiderman and obviously be less intense. I would have preferred if they used the trackless Sansei RV.
Oh. Can the tracked vehicle be scaled up to hold more than four guests? But just the fact they are doing away with the SCOOP makes me think this could be perceived as a downgrade to Spiderman. Lets hope Pokemon can hold it's own with the updated visuals and VR.for what it's worth, the theoretical capacity given by Sansei is higher for the tracked attraction (480-1500) than trackless (480-960).