Fast & Furious: Supercharged/Nighttime Studio Tour

[Allen The Actor]

I hope that the experience doesn't abruptly just end out of nowhere like Kong. I kind of hate how once your tram is about to exit that the natural light just lights up the whole interior and you see the plain screens around you. I know you're on the tour and it's almost "behind the scenes", but I kind of have a love hate relationship with that aspect.

 

[k_peek_2000]

I hope that the experience doesn't abruptly just end out of nowhere like Kong. I kind of hate how once your tram is about to exit that the natural light just lights up the whole interior and you see the plain screens around you. I know you're on the tour and it's almost "behind the scenes", but I kind of have a love hate relationship with that aspect.

That's no different than sitting in car 4 and watching Earthquake reset while you drive away. It's part of the appeal imho. 

 

[Allen The Actor]

That's no different than sitting in car 4 and watching Earthquake reset while you drive away. It's part of the appeal imho.

Eh, you know what? You're 100% right. I love watching Earthquake and Jaws reset themselves. You know what the difference is? They're all physical effects. I guess that's the appeal of those two. With Kong, it's like "here's a big empty room, enjoy". Lol. So yeah, you're right, but I guess for me there's nothing magical about a big blank room of screens.

 

[JPLA]

Exit area canopy looks done.

 

[techmaniac16]

Looks like the canopy is Universal's attempt to block light from entering the showbuilding at the end.

 

[Allen The Actor]

Looks like the canopy is Universal's attempt to block light from entering the showbuilding at the end.

Wow, yeah. Which was just my complaint about Kong a few posts up! If that's what they're doing, good on them.

 

[Ryan]

I am very afraid of placing the Gringotts KUKA arm for F&F.  I can see it now...

-Stuck tram inside F&F.  

-Tram hits screen while exiting.

-Screen INOP similar to Gringotts.

-Only the first car is going to notice the effect!

Poor move to use this with trams.  IMO.

Shouldn't the fact that it's automated mean there's failsafes to protect the tram from hitting the screen?

Granted it's a pretty dumb move to install this seeing how faulty it is in Orlando.

 

[Alexshow.]

Although its true that it might be a stupid move, They could of improved more now with a newer version of the effect that doesn't break all the damned time.

 

[techmaniac16]

I don't think Universal would waste time installing an effect if it wasn't' going to work. Gringotts was their testing ground; they probably perfected by now. 

 

[Allen The Actor]

I wouldn't call Gringotts a "testing ground" haha. Kuka arms might be relatively new in the theme park world, but they're not THAT new. I just think Universal needs to work out the bugs in Florida, it'll be just fine.

 

[mratigan]

Anyone think they may have the screen move away in different style without a Kuka? Just a thought.

 

[Alexshow.]

Yea, its a probability that it could be different.

 

[William]

Seems we were there on the same day, JPLA. Here's a photo of the canopy being installed:

Also, it seems Whoville's restoration is just about complete. I think it looks fantastic:

 

[12th Man]

New info about fast and furious supercharged.

http://www.latimes.com/travel/themeparks/la-trb-fast-furious-supercharged-universal-studios-hollywood-20150505-story.html#page=1

Also is there going to be musion in the 1st room you enter?

 

[techmaniac16]

I like the who-ville sets now.  Very elaborate and colorful. The removed the excess leaves as well. 

 

[raffman]

i was told that annual pass holders will be able to experience supercharged during soft openings in which they will use express trams that will only take you to the attraction. anyone else heard of this? 

 

[RyanTTD]

i was told that annual pass holders will be able to experience supercharged during soft openings in which they will use express trams that will only take you to the attraction. anyone else heard of this? 

I sure hope so.   I would like to get multiple "rides" on this without having to go through the entire tour.

 

[HalfGlass]

i was told that annual pass holders will be able to experience supercharged during soft openings in which they will use express trams that will only take you to the attraction. anyone else heard of this? 

Just curious, there are a bunch of blockout dates starting in June. How does that work with riding it beforehand for a preview? I think every weekend in June is pretty much blocked out.

 

[raffman]

Just curious, there are a bunch of blockout dates starting in June. How does that work with riding it beforehand for a preview? I think every weekend in June is pretty much blocked out.

im not sure ..but maybe if you show up with an email invitation then maybe 

 

[techmaniac16]

Just curious, there are a bunch of blockout dates starting in June. How does that work with riding it beforehand for a preview? I think every weekend in June is pretty much blocked out.

My pass from Costco is only blacked out during June 13th. I have calendar schedule 2014W.