Universal Orlando Resort Misc Refurbs

[Parkscope Joe]

Probably to readjust the cable. Over time the cable stretches and when it does, the train no longer aligns correctly in Kings Cross (it's tough enough each train already stops in a different spot). Usually it consists of trimming the cable (not replacing), testing, making new markings for the gates in Kings Cross, and then reopening

Interesting! Have they ever replaced the cable or do they always just trim and cut?

 

[OLSinFLA]

Its been replaced but it its more common to trim. It's a HUGE wheel and replacing the cable is much more work than trimming it. It was trimmed once when I was working there (I hated trying to line up those gates in Kings Cross. It seemed the positions for trains 1 and 2 changed every day)

Interesting! Have they ever replaced the cable or do they always just trim and cut?

 

[GAcoaster]

It's just like a skyride-- adjust the cable periodically, then full replacement every so many years.