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I'd say Hagrid more than makes up for removing DD/DC
I think it has more to do with capacity
With paired with Veloci, you can make that argument.
I'd say Hagrid more than makes up for removing DD/DC
I think it has more to do with capacity
DD/DC always felt...fine...to meWith paired with Veloci, you can make that argument.
DD/DC always felt...fine...to me
Once they took out the dueling it really went belly up
I agree that launched coasters can do whatever and Hagrid's is a good example of this, but a lot of bigger launched coasters do tend to do the same sorts of things.
And hyper coasters can do whatever too if you're willing to talk with a manufacturer other than B&M.
It's not about whether RMC could theoretically build a family coaster, it's that RMC's are traditionally liked because of their intensity which contradicts with the idea of a family coaster.
It's interesting because HRRR was supposed to be visually imposing/extreme but without inversions . . . except it doesn't have good airtime or a good ride experience in general. And if the only requirements are "on the extreme side but lack inversions plus a ton of air time" then they could just as easily be satisfied by a 100ft tall RMC or GCI or Intamin (or anyone else really).
In general I try not to be too prescriptive about ride types or manufacturers, but I feel like the gaps in Universal's coaster lineup are:
- a coaster that is all about airtime
- a coaster that is "unique" such as spinning, flying, etc.
- a true (low height requirement) family coaster with decent theming (this might be satisfied by DK or the HTTYD coaster)
- a good big/outdoor coaster at each USF and EU (obviously EU will be covered by the hub coaster)
I guess my argument is basically that VelociCoaster already checked off the "fast and twisty launch coaster" box so I'd rather see them going for one of the other gaps with the EU hub coaster.
Maybe they meant whippy and not floaty?Wouldn't the "coaster focused on airtime" already be covered by Velocicoaster? You're getting thrown out of your seat every other second.
Yes, because the original post was complaining about an exposed coaster going into EU
That complaint is normally tied to a certain company that doesn't build coasters in that way
I've only seen them use turntables, like on their Power Splash modelsHas Mack been using switch tracks like Premier used on IB?
Maybe they meant whippy and not floaty?
IDK...I don't think you can have too many airtime focused coasters around
Especially in Florida oop
I can’t believe there is a lack of faith in a Universal Coaster after VC and Hagrid’s, I’m just astonished.Did nobody see mine and @Alicia Hub Coaster pre-vis ? it is loaded with airtime opportunity, hell....it even has a top hat over the station. I feel at this stage its being massively underestimated
Yes, the proposed layout looked great and I don't see any issues with it.Did nobody see mine and @Alicia Hub Coaster pre-vis ? it is loaded with airtime opportunity, hell....it even has a top hat over the station. I feel at this stage its being massively underestimated
Yes, the proposed layout looked great and I don't see any issues with it.
Again, I think this is a great addition to EU and a massive outdoor coaster is always a good choice
...Even if it's a rumored Mack which have notoriously forceless launches
Yes, the proposed layout looked great and I don't see any issues with it.
Again, I think this is a great addition to EU and a massive outdoor coaster is always a good choice
...Even if it's a rumored Mack which have notoriously forceless launches
Cosmic Rewind is made by Vekoma, not Mack.Just wait til Cosmic Rewind opens everyone will be expecting Aerosmith and get that kind of launch going into a brake run
I am somewhat acquainted with the ride and who makes it:Cosmic Rewind is made by Vekoma, not Mack.
Comment and a question.
My wish list item is convenient transportation from the current resort to the new. Whether that means a dedicated bus lane or if they get really creative and want to do something completely out of the box - I'm good with either. But it'd be nice to be able not only to get from a place like Sapphire quickly to EPIC - but it's also be nice to have a quick way from USO or IoA over to EPIC (and reverse) as well.
Question on Cosmic Rewind. I've been under the impression (maybe incorrectly so) that CR is Disney's take on Gringott's. Can someone educate me on this.