Race Through NY Starring Jimmy Fallon

[Mike S]

Spiderman also uses the now 'universal standards' of water squirts and real fire effects in a natural and well-suited way, that complements the drama thats unfolding.

Kong actually does those two things as well.

That works. That's where Universal places it in their other Studio like parks.

Park*

It's only in USJ's New York.

 

[shiekra38]

Kong actually does those two things as well.
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Kong does many things well...it's just presented in a medium that is tired

 

[Tobias]

One could make the same argument for Tower of Terror or Indiana Jones for Disney.

Most certainly, for me Indiana Jones, WDW's ToT and Spider-Man are Top Tier darkrides which are not only groundbreaking, but they set the Gold Standard for their type of attraction. (Indy for the EMV, ToT for the drop ride and Spiderman for the 4D darkride.)

I would say a Kuka Arm darkride would be able to join that rank, but FJ is NOT it. (Wonky/jumbled as all hell story, pacing issues and weak ending hurt it.)

 

[deathcab4cutie]

well they do history repeats itself so maybe the fast paced rides are getting stale and we just need a long slow ride with amazing sites.

 

[Mad Dog]

Hopefully they'll put plaque dedicated to Bill Paxton in the NBC lobby. ...Jennifer Anniston just gave a nice bye to Paxton on the Academy Awards.

 

[Joel]

ride exit now covered up with black plastic and black drapes.

 

[Mad Dog]

ride exit now covered up with black plastic and black drapes.

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They're holding Jimmy Kimmel hostage back there.

 

[deathcab4cutie]

anyone else find it kind of creepy that you have this massive black bag covered by a curtain and roped off while two pictures are smiling while looking at you

 

[Ryan]

...hm. I don't want to jump the gun or anything, but I think it's safe to say no soft openings today

(but seriously I'm shocked this is just at a total standstill atm)

 

[deathcab4cutie]

well if everything works perfect then there is really no reason to do a soft open.They may keep it closed off till april

 

[Alicia]

well if everything works perfect then there is really no reason to do a soft open.They may keep it closed off till april

There's always a reason to do a soft open, (or at very least lots of TM previews.) Namely getting the staff used to operating for extended amounts of time, guest flow through, throughput stats, and discovering flaws in operation (not ride operation necessarily, but staff operation and guest experience.)

Plus, the virtual queue thingy will need the kinks worked out. By doing all this before the scheduled open date they're able to close and make changes at any time without complaints, since it's not even supposed to be technically open yet.

Even if it's only for a week at the end of March, I'm sure we'll see some sort of softs before Jimmy comes to town.

 

[epcyclopedia]

I can't think of a good reason for the plastic tarps unless they're doing painting.

 

[Alicia]

I can't think of a good reason for the plastic tarps unless they're doing painting.

Yea, or sanding or something else that'll kick up dust or debris into the air.

 

[Parkscope Joe]

well if everything works perfect then there is really no reason to do a soft open.They may keep it closed off till april

It's not guest ready yet.

 

[Doug A.]

Oh to be a fly on the wall inside :ninja:

 

[Coasted]

Perhaps rectifying safety issue? Steep straight downward stairs - guests looking 'up' at big advert in front, miss a step, ow?

 

[Jwhee]

The Metropolis Tribune facade looks like it'll have some type of involvement with the attraction.. Standby entrance?

 

[Speed]

 

[Mad Dog]

:thumbsup:....Ahhh.Maybe we'll finally get some leaks within the next few days. Real info has been so hush.

 

[Brian G.]

:thumbsup:....Ahhh.Maybe we'll finally get some leaks within the next few days. Real info has been so hush.

Maybe not until real Softs happen...