Jurassic World VelociCoaster Construction Thread (Opening June 10)

[quinnmac000]

I think if any lessons are learned....is they need to incorporate show scenes for this ride to increase the level of enjoyment. Even one to two show scenes within the ride not just at the beginning will probably add a lot of good will to the ride.

 

[MartyMcFly]

Sorry to beat a dead horse and derail but I’ve been going to universal for what feels like forever and I’ve never been at IOA when it’s rained and thought “there’s nothing to do here.”

Like it never even crossed my mind that most of IOA’s rides were outdoors because it has never been an issue. Sure it has rained when I’ve been there but most of the time people hunker up in queue exits until it passes, they don’t walk across the park and try find an indoor ride. People don’t continue walking round theme parks when it’s raining, they wait it out in one place or leave.

Anyway sorry , I hope we get a couple show scenes and some decent set dressing on this. Also it would be wise for universal to test this thing to death before opening lol.

 

[truejonas]

To throw a wild idea out there.

Could this new bridge be the main entrance into JP from that side of the park?

If they close the other pathway, it frees up a lot of room, maybe even for a great dining hall restaurant.

I know it creates a dead end in Hogsmeade but it does create a more immersive experience within the land and it stops you seeing HP from just after the JP arch.

Hmm. I could maybe see having the current main bridge open only during peak season and/or after the light show. I do like the immersion items you pointed out, and besides, the Lost Continent entrance is the one where you really get the 1-2-punch of the castle over Hogsmeade.


As far as the JP coaster goes, I feel we are all going insane by the lack of official information. We are living in a time of leaks and what we can physically see.

 

[Cup_Of_Coffee]

This may have been answered before, but do we know the exact layout for the ride at the moment? Will this get into the water at all? Not like physically getting wet but does the track go over the lagoon?

 

[Travis Trahan]

This may have been answered before, but do we know the exact layout for the ride at the moment? Will this get into the water at all? Not like physically getting wet but does the track go over the lagoon?

The permit plans are posted, but it’s only 2D land use. But it does go over water from what is currently zoned.

***edit: not official, subject to change***

 

[Alicia]

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The permit plans are posted, but it’s only 2D land use. But it does go over water from what is currently zoned.

***edit: not official, subject to change***

Here’s a more current version of the track layout. The top hat and 540 over the bridge is more up to date on this:

 

[Cup_Of_Coffee]

Awesome, thanks! Liking the layout for sure. Excited for the speed on this guy

EDIT: Thanks for the update Alicia! Loving the show scenes, its what put coasters like this, Hagrid, Mummy above the rest in my opinion. Going to be difficult waiting another 2 years for this!

 

[WillQ92]

I can't wait to hear all of the complaints on the bridge area becoming 'Net City'. Hopefully they can blend them in a bit better than Hulk's.

 

[Alicia]

Jus

I can't wait to hear all of the complaints on the bridge area becoming 'Net City'. Hopefully they can blend them in a bit better than Hulk's.

Just turn it into the aviary and the nets will blend right in!

 

[WillQ92]

Jus

Just turn it into the aviary and the nets will blend right in!

I'd have to imagine they have an organized plan in place for this. I'm sure they don't want to obstruct the views of the castle show.

 

[Scott W.]

Here’s a more current version of the track layout. The top hat and 540 over the bridge is more up to date on this:

Nice. What programme are you using to create these?

 

[Alicia]

Nice. What programme are you using to create these?

You'd laugh if I told you. (An old version of PhotoImpact.)

 

[TheDr]

Nice. What programme are you using to create these?

You'd laugh if I told you. (An old version of PhotoImpact.)

Powerpoint or Inkscape would also be pretty good at this sort of thing

 

[shiekra38]

Here’s a more current version of the track layout. The top hat and 540 over the bridge is more up to date on this:

I wonder if they have plans to re-configure the other bridge/Watering Hole and do Isla Nu-Bar

 

[Alicia]

I wonder if they have plans to re-configure the other bridge/Watering Hole and do Isla Nu-Bar

With Coke as the sponsor for Watering Hole, I'm sure all changes must go through them for approval.

 

[Sithina]

With Coke as the sponsor for Watering Hole, I'm sure all changes must go through them for approval.

Would there be room in the land for both? We didn't visit Watering Hole on our trip--what alcoholic drinks do they serve there?(the official site is failing me at work) Isla Nu-Bar seems heavily focused on tropical cocktails and frozen mixes, so it could be another option in the land

 

[Alicia]

Would there be room in the land for both? We didn't visit Watering Hole on our trip--what alcoholic drinks do they serve there?(the official site is failing me at work) Isla Nu-Bar seems heavily focused on tropical cocktails and frozen mixes, so it could be another option in the land

Watering Hole has a few tropical specialty drinks, but nothing too elaborate, and no fancy tiki cups. But they do have a fairly full bar to make any drink you want.

 

[Mad Dog]

Watering Hole has a few tropical specialty drinks, but nothing too elaborate, and no fancy tiki cups. But they do have a fairly full bar to make any drink you want.

Love that spot. Nice shade ....and Jurassic music....plus watch the people walking by.

 

[Scott W.]

Nice. What programme are you using to create these?

Wow, I’ve never heard of that before and the last stable release was a long time ago but the output looks good. Nice and crisp.

 

[JungleSkip]

Watering Hole has a few tropical specialty drinks, but nothing too elaborate, and no fancy tiki cups. But they do have a fairly full bar to make any drink you want.

Watering Hole’s issue has always been its horrendous theming and outdoor location. In a perfect world they build a themed bar there with indoor and outdoor seating...and preferable a little scene with an actual watering hole and some herbivore AAs*

*Yes I know I’m pushing my luck