Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure Construction Discussion

[brainleech419]

Does anyone have the footage from the speech before the Furious unveiling? Where they discuss Terminator replacement, new lagoon show, and mention the new coaster? I would love to see what actual language was used.

tim tracker has a clip

 

[tielo]

tim tracker has a clip

No word about the coaster being "inside" so that is great.

 

[Alicia]

tim tracker has a clip

Thanks! :thumbsup:

Just as I thought, no indoor. People just hear it when they hear highly themed.

 

[gabe3235]

Went back and got some better pics today, looks like all of the supports for the first big turn are in.

 

[JoeCamel]

Went back and got some better pics today, looks like all of the supports for the first big turn are in.

Thanks for the pics!

 

[tielo]

Went back and got some better pics today, looks like all of the supports for the first big turn are in.

Great photo's, thanks!
What will the metal pins sticking out of the retention wall be for...themed elements?

 

[fryoj]

Great photo's, thanks!
What will the metal pins sticking out of the retention wall be for...themed elements?

Pretty sure those are anchors that will be drove in to help hold the wall back.

 

[Nick]

I hate to sound ungrateful for a free service, but isn't it about time for one of Bio's aerial updates? Curious to see this, and the dirt moving on the new property, and Infinity Falls, etc...

Bio typically releases his aerials on the weekends and alternates between Disney and Universal. He did Disney this weekend so i'd expect Universal next weekend going by recent trend.

 

[Joel]

Great photo's, thanks!
What will the metal pins sticking out of the retention wall be for...themed elements?

Pretty sure those are anchors that will be drove in to help hold the wall back.

@fryoj is correct, they're anchors that use gravity to stay upright. They're used in virtually every construction side that has a retention wall.

Here's an example of a home-use variety:



even mega buildings like the WTC use them:

 

[Scott W.]

@fryoj is correct, they're anchors that use gravity to stay upright. They're used in virtually every construction side that has a retention wall.

Here's an example of a home-use variety:

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even mega buildings like the WTC use them:

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Skip to 8mins for more info on this if you're curious:

 

[Joel]

Skip to 8mins for more info on this if you're curious:

YES!! thank you, this was the exact example I was looking for but couldn't.

 

[Yung1522]

Some interesting track that Midway posted

 

[Alicia]

My first complete write-up describing nearly the entire ride can be found on the Unofficial Universal Orlando Podcast website!

Unofficial Universal Orlando Podcast : The Rumor Mill: Details for New Harry Potter Coaster Coming to Islands of Adventure

Let me know what y'all think!

 

[gabe3235]

Some interesting track that Midway posted
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If I had to take a guess, I’d say both of those track pieces are for the final brakes. Curved piece to finish off the turn into the brakes, and straight piece for the tall supports that lead into that turn.

 

[SpatulaShack]

My first complete write-up describing nearly the entire ride can be found on the Unofficial Universal Orlando Podcast website!

Unofficial Universal Orlando Podcast : The Rumor Mill: Details for New Harry Potter Coaster Coming to Islands of Adventure

Let me know what y'all think!

Good lord this ride seems like perfection to me. The pacing of the elements from your description here is fantastic! Alicia, thank you so much for everything you've been providing. We're not worthy.

 

[quinnmac000]

My first complete write-up describing nearly the entire ride can be found on the Unofficial Universal Orlando Podcast website!

Unofficial Universal Orlando Podcast : The Rumor Mill: Details for New Harry Potter Coaster Coming to Islands of Adventure

Let me know what y'all think!

 

[Magic-Man]

My first complete write-up describing nearly the entire ride can be found on the Unofficial Universal Orlando Podcast website!

Unofficial Universal Orlando Podcast : The Rumor Mill: Details for New Harry Potter Coaster Coming to Islands of Adventure

Let me know what y'all think!

:whoo:

 

[WowFactor]

My first complete write-up describing nearly the entire ride can be found on the Unofficial Universal Orlando Podcast website!

Unofficial Universal Orlando Podcast : The Rumor Mill: Details for New Harry Potter Coaster Coming to Islands of Adventure

Let me know what y'all think!

 

[Parkscope Joe]

Thanks for the write up and more info @AliciaStella

 

[tielo]

My first complete write-up describing nearly the entire ride can be found on the Unofficial Universal Orlando Podcast website!

Unofficial Universal Orlando Podcast : The Rumor Mill: Details for New Harry Potter Coaster Coming to Islands of Adventure

Let me know what y'all think!

That is very well written and places everything what we know until now in perspective. I took the ride with you and it sure made me happy. Thank you so much Alicia.