Universal's Epic Universe Construction Thread

[Cup_Of_Coffee]

I have heard that the plan is for a more aggressive ride profile than Forbidden Journey. Potter is "Family Friendly". Frankenstein? Not so much.

I will have my beer and pretzel post ride then, thank you.

 

[belloq87]

I am mildly surprised that Universal would look at Forbidden Journey -- a fairly notorious nausea machine at this point -- and say, "Crank up the intensity even more!"

That said, the aforementioned lack of dome simulator moments should hopefully offset that problem a bit. It's hard to know exactly what triggers motion sickness for people in FJ, but I have to believe those scenes are a big part of it.

 

[Alicia]

I am mildly surprised that Universal would look at Forbidden Journey -- a fairly notorious nausea machine at this point -- and say, "Crank up the intensity even more!"

That said, the aforementioned lack of dome simulator moments should hopefully offset that problem a bit. It's hard to know exactly what triggers motion sickness for people in FJ, but I have to believe those scenes are a big part of it.

Yea, tangible things and visual points of reference can go a long way to keeping you from getting nauseated. The screen domes are really bad because you're meant to be flying FORWARD, but really you're constantly moving SIDEWAYS, and the brain/body disconnect is extremely disorienting.

 

[PerceptiveCoot]

People who only go to theme parks once in a decade get sick on kiddie coasters, so you can't please everyone.

I would think anyone who has been flipped upside and thrown around by their parents when they were little would be fine, but who knows.

 

[JoeCamel]

Yea, tangible things and visual points of reference can go a long way to keeping you from getting nauseated. The screen domes are really bad because you're meant to be flying FORWARD, but really you're constantly moving SIDEWAYS, and the brain/body disconnect is extremely disorienting.

I've found that focusing straight in front of you and not looking around helps but I gave up on it several years ago. When it first opened it was like flying and now not so much

 

[Cup_Of_Coffee]

Themeparx Alert!!!


Nice look inside DK from the ground level. I think the immersion in this section is going to be absolutely incredible. I can see trees hiding the real track for the ride very well potentially too.

 

[jarmor]

But the real track and fake track are in tandem. Wouldn't both be hidden?

 

[Cup_Of_Coffee]

But the real track and fake track are in tandem. Wouldn't both be hidden?

It’s supposed to look like we are riding on the real track, including us jumping over track, so hiding the fake one is more important.

 

[UniversalRBLX]

It’s supposed to look like we are riding on the real track, including us jumping over track, so hiding the fake one is more important.

The opposite lol - we're supposed to look like we are riding on the fake track while the real track is meant to be hidden/blended into the environment.

 

[Cup_Of_Coffee]

The opposite lol - we're supposed to look like we are riding on the fake track while the real track is meant to be hidden/blended into the environment.

This is what I meant lol

 

[Clive]

A reminder not to post leaked imagery!

 

[PerceptiveCoot]

Curious what the hold-up might be on installing the rest of the track sections for Starfall Racers. Assuming it must be due to crews working to finish other areas, because all the track pieces are there.

 

[Alicia]

Curious what the hold-up might be on installing the rest of the track sections for Starfall Racers. Assuming it must be due to crews working to finish other areas, because all the track pieces are there.

They’re building a structure beneath some of the back part of the ride currently, that’s probably a big part of it.

 

[PerceptiveCoot]

They’re building a structure beneath some of the back part of the ride currently, that’s probably a big part of it.

By back part, do you mean the load building closest to the hub, or a structure near the back footers where there's currently no track?

 

[Alicia]

By back part, do you mean the load building closest to the hub, or a structure near the back footers where there's currently no track?

The second part. A section of the building extended further back behind the station and maintenance building, along the Dragons side, is being built. And they likely need access to that area currently first.

I assume any area they’ve left without installing track is due to needing access for surrounding construction. The missing pieces near the hub side may be so tall equipment can help construct the launch and station building for example. Then they can connect the missing track in after.

 

[Loki]

Alicia's in depth overview of the Wizarding World progress

 

[belloq87]

Some interesting new details/speculation about the show in there.

 

[Cup_Of_Coffee]

This show feels like it’ll be a very high class show. Anyone worrying about missing a 2nd ride I don’t think is giving this enough credit.

 

[Loki]

From the layout it looks like it will use the same queuing as Terminator 3D/Bourne.

 

[Alicia]

From the layout it looks like it will use the same queuing as Terminator 3D/Bourne.

Yea that’s why I’m curious if the “holding room” will double as a preshow, cause this looks exactly like that same type of layout.