Universal IoA | Jurassic World VelociCoaster | Intamin Blitz | 2021

[Matt N]

You know what, I also reckon it might be better than Icon.

What makes you say that with such certainty, out of interest? I know that VelociCoaster is twice the height and goes 20mph faster, but statistics aren’t necessarily everything, I guess.

One thing’s for sure, though; I’m certainly pumped for VelociCoaster, and I really hope I get to ride it in 2022!

 

[Hixee]

What makes you say that with such certainty, out of interest? I know that VelociCoaster is twice the height and goes 20mph faster, but statistics aren’t necessarily everything, I guess.

C'mon mate...

 

[vaugc002]

I think we'd all be fooling ourselves if we're trying to pretend Icon is anywhere near this ride .

 

[JoshC.]

I would find it hilarious now if, in a couple of years' time, the general consensus on here is that Icon is better than Velocicoaster.

I would also cry. But still.

 

[Nitefly]

All I want this ride to do is make me feel like Dr. Ian Malcolm when he rides a T-Rex in the first movie.

What, he rides a T-Rex?! Yeah, that’s right. If you pay very close attention, when the T-Rex smashes into the toilet, Dr. Ian is riding the ***ing T-Rex. Once it had been seen, it cannot be unseen.

See for yourself at 1:55 of this clip!

Also...

What makes you say that with such certainty, out of interest? I know that VelociCoaster is twice the height and goes 20mph faster, but statistics aren’t necessarily everything, I guess.

One thing’s for sure, though; I’m certainly pumped for VelociCoaster, and I really hope I get to ride it in 2022!

I’m getting strong vibes that your favourite Jurassic Park film is Jurassic Park 3.

 

[Matt N]

I’m getting strong vibes that your favourite Jurassic Park film is Jurassic Park 3.

What makes you say that, out of interest?

Actually, I think I may only ever have watched the first Jurassic World film from the JP franchise...

 

[Nitefly]

What makes you say that, out of interest?

Actually, I think I may only ever have watched the first Jurassic World film from the JP franchise...

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Your suggestion that Icon has the possibility of being as good as Velocicoaster is not a popular one (as evidenced by the reaction to @Hixee ’s post). Likewise, Jurassic Park 3 is not a very popular film and is typically considered to be the worst. Therefore it is mildly amusing to think you would also harbour another wildly unpopular opinion on something else, by reference to the Jurassic Park franchise.

Explaining this throwaway, middling joke has not made it funnier \o/

 

[Ethan]

Explaining this throwaway, middling joke has not made it funnier \o/

I mean the joke was hardly a smash hit anyway...

@Matt N I'd say Velocicoaster is superior to Icon just due to how the pacing appears, the variety of elements and forces, theming etc. But I suppose it's entirely subjective, you could personally ride Velocicoaster and find Icon to be favourable but I imagine most coaster nerds would disagree.

 

[CrashCoaster]

To anyone who says any Mack launch coaster is better than Veloci (except possibly Helix in a few circumstances):-

I'm sorry but c'mon it's true.

 

[Nitefly]

I mean the joke was hardly a smash hit anyway...

Yes - next time I shall substitute ‘throwaway’ and/or ‘middling’ for ‘****’ to make my thoughts more obvious. Although a funnier joke in the first place could be more practicable and save time

 

[Hyde]

Likewise, Jurassic Park 3 is not a very popular film and is typically considered to be the worst. Therefore it is mildly amusing to think you would also harbour another wildly unpopular opinion on something else, by reference to the Jurassic Park franchise.

Jurassic World 2 made sure that Jurassic Park 3 wasn't the worst. 5 minutes on the island, and half the movie in a Seattle Mansion!

 

[CoasterMOG]

All I want this ride to do is make me feel like Dr. Ian Malcolm when he rides a T-Rex in the first movie.

What, he rides a T-Rex?! Yeah, that’s right. If you pay very close attention, when the T-Rex smashes into the toilet, Dr. Ian is riding the ***ing T-Rex. Once it had been seen, it cannot be unseen.

See for yourself at 1:55 of this clip!

Ian. Got straight up ejectored off that Trex

 

[Nitefly]

Jurassic World 2 made sure that Jurassic Park 3 wasn't the worst. 5 minutes on the island, and half the movie in a Seattle Mansion!

But when dem dinos were being volcano’ed...!!

I confess that I sort of liked the introduction of ‘horror film’ themes but it sure was a whole load of dumb

@CoasterMOG yup absolutely brootal airtime

Taking it back to the coaster (....) I do hope they play this banging tune in the post-ride walkways and shop:

 

[davidm]

Soft openings..... its alive!

VelociCoaster Soft Opens to All Guests for the First Time

Regular guests are getting their first chance to ride the Jurassic World VelociCoaster today, ahead of the June 10 opening

orlandoparkstop.com

 

[oriolat2]

According to reports, ride is running four trains reaching an average of over 1,300 guests per hour. They can do better than that (I think they aim at 1,800 pph), but I guess that's what soft openings are for, right?

 

[davidm]

Spoilers obviously, but pre-show;

Its, uh - quite bad.

 

[Ethan]

And to think I thought Chris Pratt's portfolio couldn't drop any further in quality...

Deary me.

 

[Eyebrows]

Taylor Studios just posted his review. Very in depth and with lots of incredible footage.

Biiiiiig spoiler warning for the queue!

 

[CanobieFan]

Y'all.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1392507738706558984

https://twitter.com/x/status/1392533735694864386

https://twitter.com/x/status/1392528092493750280

Edit - I made it up to 7 rides after a 2 hour rain delay.

 

[TPoseOnTantrum]

Although not the first to emerge on the internet, Universal Orlando will premiere the (official) VelociCoaster POV at 11:00 am EST tomorrow;