Incredible Hulk Coaster Refurb

[Alicia]

Are these the first of the ticket based lockers on property?

I hope this is the start of the transition away from the fingerprint lockers. They're a hot, unreliable mess in the summer season.

Yes, as far as I know, as far as I've seen, this is the first ones. It's a great idea, but the funny thing is, you're not supposed to have any loose items, yet this system now requires you to at least have your park ticket with you on the ride... which could fall out of your pocket. The fingerprint system was not perfect, but at least it allowed you to safely leave your pass in a wallet in the locker.

Are lanyards allowed on the coaster under the new rules?

 

[sparky]

Yes, as far as I know, as far as I've seen, this is the first ones. It's a great idea, but the funny thing is, you're not supposed to have any loose items, yet this system now requires you to at least have your park ticket with you on the ride... which could fall out of your pocket. The fingerprint system was not perfect, but at least it allowed you to safely leave your pass in a wallet in the locker.

Are lanyards allowed on the coaster under the new rules?

I believe lanyards have always been allowed. So, instead of scanning the fingerprint you scan a ticket?

 

[Blaw923]

But if i can't have any loose items.....how am I going to get my snapschats mid ride?????

Joking..

 

[Alicia]

I believe lanyards have always been allowed. So, instead of scanning the fingerprint you scan a ticket?

Okay cool. And yes, it says you just scan your park ticket to rent a locker. No need to to use fingerprint on these new ones. You can still pay to use them longer than the free period too, using your park ticket as your key to open it later.

 

[sparky]

Okay cool. And yes, it says you just scan your park ticket to rent a locker. No need to to use fingerprint on these new ones. You can still pay to use them longer than the free period too, using your park ticket as your key to open it later.

The wording of that makes me worried the free locker isn't going to be free anymore. That would really be a customer service nightmare.

 

[Galaxy Defender]

The wording of that makes me worried the free locker isn't going to be free anymore. That would really be a customer service nightmare.

We have always been renting the lockers. It's just that the first x minutes of the rental was free.

 

[SandiestPirate]

All lockers are free while you ride. I don't particularly like having my pass on me to enter express either but somehow they allow the lanyard (w/ pins) on every coaster. I do miss having my phone on me and listening to some music on my headphones while I ride the dragons.

 

[Alicia]

The wording of that makes me worried the free locker isn't going to be free anymore. That would really be a customer service nightmare.

This sign says FREE LOCKER on it. The lockers will still work the same as before as far as price. Free for X minutes and then you can optionally pay for extra time after that. And they've always been fair giving you more than enough time to wait in line, ride, and even browse the exit gift shop before your rental is up.

 

[Galaxy Defender]

All lockers are free while you ride. I don't particularly like having my pass on me to enter express either but somehow they allow the lanyard (w/ pins) on every coaster. I do miss having my phone on me and listening to some music on my headphones while I ride the dragons.

You should see the collection of cell phones, hats, etc on the overhead nets at the bottom of the first drop on Goliath at Six Flags over Georgia. The ground below many other coasters there also has a nice collection.

It never ceases to amaze me how many people think their ballcaps will stay on during a coaster run.

 

[quinnmac000]

You should see the collection of cell phones, hats, etc on the overhead nets at the bottom of the first drop on Goliath at Six Flags over Georgia. The ground below many other coasters there also has a nice collection.

It never ceases to amaze me how many people think their ballcaps will stay on during a coaster run.

I'm guilty of that...I always lose my dang hat and end up mad but its my own fault.

 

[graspthesun]

This sign says FREE LOCKER on it. The lockers will still work the same as before as far as price. Free for X minutes and then you can optionally pay for extra time after that. And they've always been fair giving you more than enough time to wait in line, ride, and even browse the exit gift shop before your rental is up.

I want to say that the free time is usually posted wait time + 20 or 30 minutes.

 

[Galaxy Defender]

I want to say that the free time is usually posted wait time + 20 or 30 minutes.

I have never had a problem getting back in the free time window. Often I have time for more than one ride. At MIB I set my phone's alarm so I don't loose track when undergoing marathon agent training.

 

[Alicia]

I have posted a new blog post here, to go along with the video. Here's some images below that I think are interesting from it.

Looks like they're testing LED backlighting behind the white panels

Greatest ride entrance ever!

Making it kinda hard to test out the seats before riding, Bruce. (Hehe)

Cannot wait to see this lit up!

What do you mean the line is 3 hours long!?!

New area courtyard complete with mini garden

Fancy new-fangled lockers

Hundreds of small ones...

But only one section of large ones for backpacks... that may cause a slight issue

I noticed two new nets added on either side of 'ol blue here

New nets blend in better and look more permanent/professional

Fancy lighting

Happy lagoon

Looks like they're testing empty now, no more water dummies

Despite the sign, and work walls in front of entrance, I still saw many people ask the staff out front if it was open. Lots more pics on my blog here.

 

[Teebin]

I have a reeeeeeaaaaal problem with the new covered queue... especially the flat angled roofs going up the stairs. They are so rudimentary and tossed together looking. No theming at all...

The new planted area is kinda purdy. It appears they aren't finished planting everything. Universal leaves plants in nursery pots sitting around like that somewhat often. Disney is better about either planting the plants or keeping them backstage until such time.

 

[Alicia]

... especially the flat angled roofs going up the stairs. They are so rudimentary and tossed together looking.

Hey, sounds like a secret government facility to me.

 

[captainmoch]

God... the new Hulk statue makes the character cutout by Stormforce and the giant characters in general look even more out of place. I hope if MSHI gets an overhaul, those are the first to go.

 

[STL]

Thanks for the great pics, Alicia! :thumbsup:

 

[Mad Dog]

Thanks for the great pics, Alicia! :thumbsup:

You'll be there to ride it in three months. :clap:

 

[Teebin]

Hey, sounds like a secret government facility to me.

I suppose that is a positive slant to take.

I wonder what is going in the black holes at the top of the building?

 

[STL]

You'll be there to ride it in three months. :clap:

You know it! I have several more trips to take other places in the U.S. between now and the FL trip and I just keep wishing it was October already!! I am really excited about it. Not only are we doing Universal/HHN for a week, but we are also hitting up Seaworld (Mako) and Busch Gardens (4 new rides since our last visit) on the same trip. We are REALLY excited, to say the least. :clap: