I'm guessing we gotta be close to an official release.
I’m like 99% sure the reason it was put in already is it’s going to be inside a cave in the rock work portion of the ride, and they needed to get it in before they continued with the rock workI feel like its still really early in rockwork and theming construction to drop in such a finishing piece? Hope no one bumps its haha
I'm guessing we gotta be close to an official release.
I’m like 99% sure the reason it was put in already is it’s going to be inside a cave in the rock work portion of the ride, and they needed to get it in before they continued with the rock work
I feel like its still really early in rockwork and theming construction to drop in such a finishing piece? Hope no one bumps its haha
I could see them posting a blog post with photos of TMs signing the beam, and a far away photo of the raptor being loaded in... with some vague text about how they're excited to be working on something massive for Islands of Adventure.Oh you sweet summer children thinking there will be an announcement soon
Oh you sweet summer children thinking there will be an announcement soon
First concept art for Hagrid was released ~8.5 months before opening (Oct. 1), with the name announced ~4 months before (Feb. 21). An announcement in the next few weeks seems pretty reasonable, and using the same schedule that would put it around a May opening date (though I wouldn't be too surprised if it's later than that).
Hey, I'd love one, but it'd be out of the ordinary!
Here are my thoughts on an announcement:
The trains are built and mostly delivered on site. A photo of them is an easy visual addition to any announcement.
Universal are at least beginning to acknowledge that something is happening.
But the fact remains that Universal don't need to announce anything just yet for 2 reasons. There is a lot of coverage on social media of this coaster, they don't need the publicity and with the COVID situation, the last thing they want to give the public is a reason to put off a trip.
Personally, I don't see any reason to announce anything soon but smarter and better connected people here are thinking otherwise.
Is IAAPA still on for November?
I believe they'll be making a decision on IAAPA soon.
Looking at pics of Pantheon's train from IAAPA last year, the shape of the front car really lends itself to looking like a raptor head. Not saying that's the direction they should go, but if they had to they could.IAAPA would be a great opportunity to show off the new trains. I've not seen anything but I'm imagining they will be something spectacular.
They said they'd make the decision on IAAPA the first week of September, I think they're waiting to see if Orange County Convention Center makes them a sweetheart deal and knock some cash from the price of renting. They already know several companies won't exhibit this year, so they'll need a deal like they gave the (I think it was amateur Volleyball) group with a million $ off the cost of rental to make it worth while.
I think either way we get some kind of teaser announcement in September.