Cstrcrzd19
Roller Poster
I actually rode this as a kid and agree with you 100%. This ride can suck it.
Universal IoA | Jurassic World VelociCoaster | Intamin Blitz | 2021
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CSLKennyNI
Giga Poster
Orlando Park Stop have a new article going into great detail about the layout and theming of the new Jurassic Coaster with diagrams and photos from Bioreconstruct. Source
The second launch tunnel and associated concrete theming structures including a presumed watch tower structure of a raptor enclosure.
The second launch tunnel and associated concrete theming structures including a presumed watch tower structure of a raptor enclosure.
Coaster Fellow
Roller Poster
Have just seen that construction on the coaster has halted for the time being due to a lack of materials delivered on site. According the Screamscape universal was ahead of schedule so hopefully the project is not delayed too drastically.
Matthew Fair
Mega Poster
I've heard the opposite actually- Alicia Stella reported that there were concrete wagons coming and going from IOA all day yesterday. So unless things changed overnight...
Matthew Fair
Mega Poster
Matthew Fair
Mega Poster
Something only now dawning to me is how close this coaster will cut next to Harry Potter with the projected layout - it's a weird thing to focus on, but will be interested to see how the park does on separating "experiences" between Jurassic Park and Harry Potter, especially with the new bridgework connecting to Hogsmeade. Blitz coasters can operate pretty quietly (especially when sand-packed), so I don't expect too much disruption; just more something to follow.
CanobieFan
Strata Poster
They won't, since when do they care about sight lines at Universal? Standing right under the Jurassic Park archway, you're met with a beautiful view of the Hogwarts Castle!
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Matthew Fair
Mega Poster
They are building a viewing area for the coaster in Lost Continent so they really don't care about sight lines from there but with Hogsmeade being so well themed it is an interesting point.
Fair enough! IoA somehow is finding itself pretty cramped on space... despite the Lost Continent taking up sooooo much room.
oriolat2
Giga Poster
despite the Lost Continent taking up sooooo much room.
Poseidon's...
What I find intriguing is how Universal is going to market this ride to make it look different from Hagrid in the GP's eyes. They are both multilaunch coasters and this one features some inversions but in essence they "do" the same.
Crazycoaster
Giga Poster
I think the fact that this one has a top hat will make it really stand out differently to Hagrid. Plus, by that logic, you could say that Hagrid is the same as Mummy, or Gringotts.
BuT oNe HaS mOtoRbIkEsPoseidon's...
What I find intriguing is how Universal is going to market this ride to make it look different from Hagrid in the GP's eyes. They are both multilaunch coasters and this one features some inversions but in essence they "do" the same.
Matt N
CF Legend
This is a somewhat more thrilling Intamin Blitz Coaster that is mainly focused on delivering an amazing coaster experience, along the lines of Taron or Taiga, whereas Hagrid's is a more family-friendly Intamin launch coaster with lots of show elements and focused on delivering a complete themed experience, like Juvelen or Wave Breaker on steroids with tons of theming.
CanobieFan
Strata Poster
Maybe. He was the same way with Steel Vengeance and adding photos of it under construction
MLDesigns
Hyper Poster
His mentality is something along the lines of "I won't put it on the website until the park announces it."
also: Hagrid and Mummy/Gringotts is a much more similar comparison than VeLoCiCoAsTeR is to Hagrid. I'd put enough faith in even the GP to see that a 150ft+ top hat and inversions is vastly different than Hagrid.
also: Hagrid and Mummy/Gringotts is a much more similar comparison than VeLoCiCoAsTeR is to Hagrid. I'd put enough faith in even the GP to see that a 150ft+ top hat and inversions is vastly different than Hagrid.
Matthew Fair
Mega Poster
Markus.Downhill
Mega Poster
How tall is this supposed to be?