Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure Construction Discussion

[shiekra38]

Are they going to try and squeeze a gift shop somewhere in here or just allow Hogsmede to be the "shopping location"

I think I answered my own question...

But I'd really like some new merch with this ride

 

[belloq87]

But I'd really like some new merch with this ride

I'd like to see some merch that actually has the name of the attraction on it. I think Rowling must not want any attraction-specific product (to preserve "immersion," perhaps), because I've looked for "Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey" and "Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts" pins on all of my recent trips, and I've never encountered any.

 

[rastuso]

I would guess that Tron's price tag includes all the other work required with relocating the canal, expanding the pond, building the retaining wall in front of the park for the berm/railroad tracks, rebuilding the railroad tracks, etc, etc, etc. There is a lot of prep work going into making this happen. Of course it will still run over budget and they'll have to cut a bunch of the bells and whistles anyway (like the upgrade to the raceway they had planned originally).

There are no bells and whistles to Tron. I was really hoping this would be a fully Plussed E ticket Tron, not just Shanghai's coaster in a neon box again. Still hoping...

 

[allaboutthatchase]

There are no bells and whistles to Tron. I was really hoping this would be a fully Plussed E ticket Tron, not just Shanghai's coaster in a neon box again. Still hoping...

I wouldn’t get your hopes up.

 

[shiekra38]

I'd like to see some merch that actually has the name of the attraction on it. I think Rowling must not want any attraction-specific product (to preserve "immersion," perhaps), because I've looked for "Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey" and "Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts" pins on all of my recent trips, and I've never encountered any.

My only thought is that this is technically the first real expansion on either land that doesn't star Harry Potter and therefore should have its own merch


I just want a mug....and an IOA mug

 

[rhino4evr]

I would imagine there will be a new wave of Merch to mark the new ride.

 

[tielo]

I could see the Ollivanders in Hogsmeade leave. There are 2 left in Diagon Alley add the carts to it and that location could potentially have additional stuff related to the Hagrid coaster ride.
Why there isn't the Madam Puddifoot's Tea Shop is beyond me, I love to have a high tea in the park.

 

[gabe3235]

Nice catch @RollermanDan

 

[GAcoaster]

Nice to see it in motion like that! Gives a much better sense of the speed when you see it go through that curve.

 

[Scott W.]

Going up that spike and straight back down looks way more fun than a holding brake.

Great footage @RollermanDan :toast:

 

[Blaw923]

Based on the wheel assemblies and size this is going to be a silky smooth ride

 

[Legacy]

Is that video filmed from backstage? I can’t figure out the orientation of the curve shot.

 

[gabe3235]

Is that video filmed from backstage? I can’t figure out the orientation of the curve shot.

Looks like it was filmed from the gas station nextdoor

 

[mainejeff]

I'm very impressed with the detail of the bike and sidecar.....exactly like in the movies!

 

[rhino4evr]

WOW! The train looks awesome. Super detailed, and actually looks like a real motorcycle. Looks way better then I was picturing in my head.

I still think a short"stop" on the Spike, would have been more fun, but I can see why it's not feasible. The track will need to switch quickly though.

The curve is going at a decent speed and tilt.

This ride is gonna be fun...


I just want to add..this is why you don't wait until the last minute to unveil your rides. Eventually this stuff leaks out without the way you want to present it to the public. This shouldn't be the first time we are seeing the coaster train in "real life"...

 

[Magic-Man]

Nice catch @RollermanDan

I love the trains themselves, but the bottom of the train looks bad. Maybe it's just the testing equipment though, we'll have to see.

 

[rhino4evr]

I love the trains themselves, but the bottom of the train looks bad. Maybe it's just the testing equipment though, we'll have to see.

I'm confused about your complaint. Are you referring to the wheels connecting the train to the track?

 

[Magic-Man]

I'm confused about your complaint. Are you referring to the wheels connecting the train to the track?

No, the bottom of the train just looks ugly to me.

 

[Viator]

No, the bottom of the train just looks ugly to me.

...are you referring to the Chassis?

 

[Norrin]

Maybe they'll add flowers to the bottom of it to look pretty?