Transformers: The Ride - Summer 2013

[JungleSkip]

Im just trying to lower expectations...another high cost attraction seems a bit crazy when a giant expansion is underway. All the budget should be used up by now.

You haven't been paying attention to what Comcast is saying.

 

[jtsalien]

You haven't been paying attention to what Comcast is saying.

Which is surprising. At least they didn't just rename the parks and try to pass them off as something new

 

[rhino4evr]

Wonder if the cost of butter beer will go up once the expansion is in place. Something's got to pay for all these fire effects.

 

[JungleSkip]

Which is surprising. At least they didn't just rename the parks and try to pass them off as something new

When they came out and said they were buying the parks, I said it'd be the best thing to happen for Universal in a long, long time.:smiley:

Oh, and a permit has finally been posted for foundation and sitework for the project.

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Wonder if the cost of butter beer will go up once the expansion is in place. Something's got to pay for all these fire effects.

WWoHP 1.0 paid for itself in 2 months. They'll be fine!

 

[Hockeyman55]

Not sure if these could be any sort of clues but we have Teebin's post and this article http://orlandoweekly.com/arts/visual/live-active-cultures-1.1338741?pgno=1 with both mentioning "sunny" and "light". Could be nothing or could be something. Maybe an allspark reference? Whos knows.

"During last week's press preview I pestered Universal Creative's Mike West on the future of Soundstage 44 (former home of the long-closed Hercules & Xena show) which was recently torn down after sitting dormant for almost a decade. His entertainingly evasive answer: "Just airing it out, letting some light in."

It's sunny from my vantage point!

 

[Teebin]

Not sure if these could be any sort of clues but we have Teebin's post and this article http://orlandoweekly.com/arts/visual/live-active-cultures-1.1338741?pgno=1 with both mentioning "sunny" and "light". Could be nothing or could be something. Maybe an allspark reference? Whos knows.

It was just a straightforward remark, I promise. No hidden messages from me in this thread from here on out.

 

[Vyrus]

Yea because your source asked you to not even post riddles

But that 2 story comment is definitely intriguing in its own right and could easily lead one to believe that it is one thing and only one thing.

Its possible we've had the answer from the very beginning and we keep talking ourselves out of it by over-speculating.

I said it in the beginning, where there is smoke, there is fire...and we might have some alien fire coming our way.

 

[JungleSkip]

So Teebin, since discussion has stagnated, any idea on a time frame for an announcement? Are we going to have to wait a while?

 

[cbconglom]

also since it's stagnated.. what is it?

i keed i keed. i would do the same if i had sources..

 

[Vyrus]

also since it's stagnated.. what is it?

i keed i keed. i would do the same if i had sources...

I miss having sources, a couple of years ago I was rife with Horror Nights info *sigh*

Now I've got nothing!

[video=youtube;Cd9rACzLq-U]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cd9rACzLq-U[/video]

 

[Teebin]

So Teebin, since discussion has stagnated, any idea on a time frame for an announcement? Are we going to have to wait a while?

It is completely unclear on that front. That may sound bogus to some of you but really, that is Mark Woodbury kind of info. Park ops might get a two week heads up for a stage and mics. Entertainment might get even shorter notice. All depends on if it is rushed or planned.

 

[ReelJustice]

It is completely unclear on that front. That may sound bogus to some of you but really, that is Mark Woodbury kind of info. Park ops might get a two week heads up for a stage and mics. Entertainment might get even shorter notice. All depends on if it is rushed or planned.

I'll narrow it down for everyone, it will be sometime in the next 16 months :look:

 

[Andy]

Did a quick visit today and wanted to share what I saw. The entire old foundation is gone as is the old sidewalks and parts of the streets. They are nearly done ripping up the ground directly next to Monsters by the park. Also they have begun digging a long wide trench about 2 ft deep all along the back side of monsters. The entire site is almost nothing but flat dirt as dump trucks are brining in dirt and leaving with small amounts of the remaining rubble. Sorry no photos of the site as security seems to almost recognize me

 

[Brian G.]

Did a quick visit today and wanted to share what I saw. The entire old foundation is gone as is the old sidewalks and parts of the streets. They are nearly done ripping up the ground directly next to Monsters by the park. Also they have begun digging a long wide trench about 2 ft deep all along the back side of monsters. The entire site is almost nothing but flat dirt as dump trucks are brining in dirt and leaving with small amounts of the remaining rubble. Sorry no photos of the site as security seems to almost recognize me

Time to go incognito!

 

[Teebin]

Thanks for the pics! The truck doesn't look out of place at all considering the background.

 

[Jymmymack]

Going back to the KUKA idea... there's no way that would work. Remember, TF is two stories with a rapid pace elevator that takes you up and down. How would you get a KUKA arm into an elevator without major issues?

 

[ReelJustice]

Did a quick visit today and wanted to share what I saw. The entire old foundation is gone as is the old sidewalks and parts of the streets. They are nearly done ripping up the ground directly next to Monsters by the park. Also they have begun digging a long wide trench about 2 ft deep all along the back side of monsters. The entire site is almost nothing but flat dirt as dump trucks are brining in dirt and leaving with small amounts of the remaining rubble. Sorry no photos of the site as security seems to almost recognize me

You need to start going to the parks in disguise like Leonard Kinsey of Darkside of Disney.

 

[Andy]

My wife who rarely joins me did today and was like, "Why are they staring at you?"

 

[Brian G.]

 

[King_K.]

Attractions just posted this.