Jurassic World VelociCoaster Construction Thread (Opening June 10)

[Beauseph]

Given what happened with the T-Rex, we can assume that's not coming back anywhere else. Bummer.

Do we know for sure what happened to the T-Rex, though? I know there were rumors it was accidentally irreparably damaged while trying to remove it but I don’t remember ever hearing confirmation. I was holding out hope they could fix it and it could return someday. That’s been at the resort since shortly after the first film came out in theaters back in ‘93! It would be so sad for that to be the end of its story.

EDIT: I just saw Alicia’s earlier comment about the demise being greatly exaggerated. Phew.

 

[Cup_Of_Coffee]

Ya know, it’s the little things like that light following you that are truly making this thing perfect. Maybe seems minor but that is so well thought out.

 

[mainejeff]

This coaster continues to amaze me. If the ride experience is as good as it looks.....wow.

 

[PerceptiveCoot]

The mad lads have done it. Dueling is back baby.

 

[GAcoaster]

I just saw an interior queue picture on Twitter (which I won't repost here) but the raptor sculpture inside is pretty cool.

All the raptors are really impressive:

 

[Scott W.]

At this time I believe the only thing holding them back is the queue, which I heard last is still not done at all.

I think the queue is quite far along.

 

[BBPH]

I just saw an interior queue picture on Twitter (which I won't repost here) but the raptor sculpture inside is pretty cool.

All the raptors are really impressive:

Why do I recognize the sculpture so much?

 

[joelbryant11]

The queue is a big swing. Interesting features and a hugely modern aesthetic. Remember how sleek and modern everything looked in JW. I’m not surprised that it’s taking them a bit to finish it.

 

[Evan]

I think the queue is quite far along.

I do believe TM’s who are opening the attraction have walked the queue, so I can’t imagine it’s any heavy construction or anything. Perhaps just final touches.

 

[12th Man]

Partial queue walkthrough footage has leaked online and wow, it looks amazing (and pretty much complete)! Claire and Owen featured prominently and the same blue/red/white color scheme scattered throughout. Soft opening really could be within the coming weeks... can’t wait!

 

[joelbryant11]

Looks about as good as I could’ve hoped. When the themed lighting was on in the video I got Tron/PS5 vibes

 

[PerceptiveCoot]

Probably will look different without the construction lighting, but looks practical, yet very moody. Entrance looks like the quantumn tunnel from Ant-Man.

So, were animatronics in the queue a false rumor or a COVID-era cut?

 

[joelbryant11]

Probably will look different without the construction lighting, but looks practical, yet very moody. Entrance looks like the quantumn tunnel from Ant-Man.

So, were animatronics in the queue a false rumor or a COVID-era cut?

I definitely don’t think it was a false rumor. Could either have been cut or that’s the part they’re still working on? But it was for sure in the works at some point if it’s not anymore.

 

[Tristan]

The load area is so sleek.

 

[Evan]

Probably will look different without the construction lighting, but looks practical, yet very moody. Entrance looks like the quantumn tunnel from Ant-Man.

So, were animatronics in the queue a false rumor or a COVID-era cut?

Not cut. (As far as I am aware).

 

[Floridaguy34]

i hear team member previews could happen right after easter

 

[joelbryant11]

Minor spoilers of the opening and closing show scenes. You can hear Owen and Claire.

 

[Clive]

Probably will look different without the construction lighting, but looks practical, yet very moody. Entrance looks like the quantumn tunnel from Ant-Man.

So, were animatronics in the queue a false rumor or a COVID-era cut?

The figures planned for the queue aren’t really fully fledged animatronics, to begin with. Only thing that appears to be cut was the Raptor figure at the ride’s climax, from what I can tell.

 

[tielo]

Whoever came up with this light package for the ride and it's surrounding did an amazing job. At night it makes the ride a whole other beast. It also makes it a joy to watch for anyone who can't or doesn't want to ride this coaster.

 

[Disneyhead]

Fictional DisTwit: "All I'm sayin' is Universal just needs to stop being so extra."