Skull Island: Reign of Kong - General Discussion

[JungleSkip]

Not quite sure what you're gathering either. To each their own.

I'm getting at telling you we're getting a long ride

 

[Mad Dog]

Teebin's said in the past that the vehicle would be slow moving, so that indicated that the length of the ride path & size of the building is not a problem. Plus he and others always indicated it was going to be six minutes or so, which is pretty long for a ride in this day in age. Most every new attraction has been clocking in at around four minutes or less. Nothing to worry about here, as long as they can get the ride vehicles to fit OK instead of hitting stuff.

 

[IAmFloridaBorn]

I'm getting at telling you we're getting a long ride

Oh okay. I was just saying the show building was undermined by me. Not really the duration I know it's long.
In simple I am awed by the sheer size of the building.

 

[Teebin]

Yeah, remember that you all got a peek at the ape skeleton? Lot's more awaits I assure you. Your eyes will be busy (when their not squinted shut).

 

[Scott W.]

And let's not underestimate how cool it's going to be to experience the sensation of going outside and then back inside. Not too many attractions of this caliber have that experience. That's one of the things that make Radiator Springs & Test Track memorable, though they do it opposite.

My concern with the outside segment is if it will still operate when it rains, which in Orlando could obviously be a major problem.

From the artwork, the vehicles will be covered so I think it will work outside. If anything, riding in the rain could be an even better experience. The darkness, the sound of rain, the waterfall forming as you drive through the gate and watching the rain flowing down the rocks.

 

[Mike S]

My concern with the outside segment is if it will still operate when it rains, which in Orlando could obviously be a major problem.

From the artwork, the vehicles will be covered so I think it will work outside. If anything, riding in the rain could be an even better experience. The darkness, the sound of rain, the waterfall forming as you drive through the gate and watching the rain flowing down the rocks.

Sounds like heaven :drool:

 

[JungleSkip]

My concern with the outside segment is if it will still operate when it rains, which in Orlando could obviously be a major problem.

The ride has a secondary path to bypass the outside during rain.

 

[IzzyB]

The ride has a secondary path to bypass the outside during rain.

How do people not know about this by now? If you care about this ride, why would you not keep up with this thread. So far today people have complained about how will it work in the rain or complained it was a long slow moving ride. All of this has been stated before. This isn't a roller coaster here, it is not transformers. The experience is banking on creepiness throughout the whole thing and action packed in the 2 screen sections. Again, nothing really new if you keep up with this thread.

 

[Scott W.]

How do people not know about this by now? If you care about this ride, why would you not keep up with this thread. So far today people have complained about how will it work in the rain or complained it was a long slow moving ride. All of this has been stated before. This isn't a roller coaster here, it is not transformers. The experience is banking on creepiness throughout the whole thing and action packed in the 2 screen sections. Again, nothing really new if you keep up with this thread.

To be fair, I think it's been mentioned vaguely twice since I started posting here a couple of months ago from what I can make out from a quick search. I'm interested in the ride but reading 50+ pages to catch up is a bit much. I never complained about the ride being in the rain, merely a concern, if anything I was enthusiastic about a ride in the rain.

 

[JoeCamel]

Speaking of waterfalls the scupper shown in white on this picture from Bri-man look like it has more purpose than just roof drains




I wondered if that was for a water feature when I saw it first time.

 

[Fatality]

How do people not know about this by now? If you care about this ride, why would you not keep up with this thread. So far today people have complained about how will it work in the rain or complained it was a long slow moving ride. All of this has been stated before. This isn't a roller coaster here, it is not transformers. The experience is banking on creepiness throughout the whole thing and action packed in the 2 screen sections. Again, nothing really new if you keep up with this thread.

You're expecting people on this forum to
1) Read
2) Think
3) Understand
Which is rare.

 

[Teebin]

To be fair, I think it's been mentioned vaguely twice since I started posting here a couple of months ago from what I can make out from a quick search. I'm interested in the ride but reading 50+ pages to catch up is a bit much. I never complained about the ride being in the rain, merely a concern, if anything I was enthusiastic about a ride in the rain.

It's a reasonable thought however if expanded. Florida does occasionally have a mild rain without thunder and lightning. So, if there is such a non volatile rain approaching, will they allow the vehicles outside then? I have no idea. That or an early morning winter fog would be awesome.

 

[Fatality]

It's a reasonable thought however if expanded. Florida does occasionally have a mild rain without thunder and lightning. So, if there is such a non volatile rain approaching, will they allow the vehicles outside then? I have no idea. That or an early morning winter fog would be awesome.

How ominous would this ride be in a torrential downpour?

 

[Mad Dog]

Some of my best coaster rides were in the rain. It's like bullets smashing into you. As long as there's no thunder or lightening most coasters will still run.

 

[Scott W.]

Some of my best coaster rides were in the rain. It's like bullets smashing into you. As long as there's no thunder or lightening most coasters will still run.

Coasters tend to run faster in the rain too.

 

[Brian G.]

Coasters tend to run faster in the rain too.

Except Rockit, which shuts down.

 

[Scott W.]

Except Rockit, which shuts down.

A vertical lift hill in the rain sounds just awful as well.

 

[Cole]

Another things to keep in mind is that there's a 360 screen in there, that'll last a minute or two of ride time. A ride path is a ride path and since this a slow moving ride with no real huge turns, twists or drops, it's not gonna be that insane. Just wait and see

 

[Fatality]

Another things to keep in mind is that there's a 360 screen in there, that'll last a minute or two of ride time. A ride path is a ride path and since this a slow moving ride with no real huge turns, twists or drops, it's not gonna be that insane. Just wait and see

Did you miss the part where Teebin said they've already destroyed 3 screens and RV's?

I'm pretty sure the motion bases are going to provide an extraordinary, quite "insane" experience.

 

[Mad Dog]

Did you miss the part where Teebin said they've already destroyed 3 screens?

I'm pretty sure the motion bases are going to provide an extraordinary, quite "insane" experience.

Or possibly the vehicles themselves were too wide with the extras attached. They had a problem outdoors also in clearing a turn. Just a guess though.