Originally Posted By mousermerf I think it'll be very comparable to Spiderman/Indy in terms of movement and seating. I think a lot of people were expecting an intense rollercoaster from the kuka arm patent, but instead universal went with a next generation motion base.
Originally Posted By dshyates Right. They could've flipped you upsidedown. But instead they took the high road and went with Soarin' meets Haunted Mansion. But aren't most of Universal Creative's people fired from Imagineering with a bone to pick?
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo I know Dave, and because it is in the US, I will probably fit (actually I have fit everthing I have ever wanted to ride in the US with the exception of the Big Dipper in Belmont Park San Diego, can't say the same in Europe). The kids really want to ride, but that won't happen. The kids both are tall enough to ride Big Thunder, but not big proper coasters yet.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo But ya, I am wondering, do we head to Universal before ops and maintainence ruin it or to Japan. Hard call.
Originally Posted By HMButler1979 oh Dshyates, thank you! I forgot about the Basilisk scene as i heard of it a while back. This may be the scariest ride EVER in a theme park. Plus Aragog and the Dementors! I CANNOT wait to see the Aragog AA. It must be freaky.
Originally Posted By HMButler1979 Dsyhyates. YES. IOA was made by everyone who got fired from Paris and DAK. Hence, Port of Entry looking like Paris's Adventureland. And of course we know about Dueling Dragons, err, Dragon Challenge. The ride system for Spidey too.
Originally Posted By mousermerf You do realize IOA opened prior to DCA right..? Meaning that anyone who left WDI to work on IOA left long long ago.. and so to refer to them as "ex-Imagineers" particularly at this point in reference to Harry Potter is really disingenuous?
Originally Posted By mousermerf And you say the "ride system for Spidey.." but Spidey wouldn't exist if it wasn't for a complex mathematical algorithm that calculates that vehicles position in relation to the computer generated 3D projection space and compensates for movement - a technique which only Universal knows how to do and holds the patent to.
Originally Posted By Sport Goofy << And you say the "ride system for Spidey.." but Spidey wouldn't exist if it wasn't for a complex mathematical algorithm that calculates that vehicles position in relation to the computer generated 3D projection space and compensates for movement - a technique which only Universal knows how to do and holds the patent to. >> They have the exact same ride system at Busch Gardens Williamsburg -- minus the Spiderman overlay.
Originally Posted By Longhorn12 >They have the exact same ride system at Busch Gardens Williamsburg < I believe this might be the point(?) Or am I completely misreading merf.
Originally Posted By dshyates Uni doesn't have the patent on the "squinching" system. They just had a 5 year exclusivity contract. After 5 years it was available to others.
Originally Posted By dshyates "The kids really want to ride, but that won't happen. The kids both are tall enough to ride Big Thunder, but not big proper coasters yet." The height restriction for HPatFJ is 48". And if they have seen the movies and enjoyed them, there is really no reason NOT to let them ride. And I bet they would enjoy The Amazing Adventures Of Spiderman too.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo They are still not tall enough, Big Thunder is 40 inches. I need to get those kids on a rack stat. As soon as they are tall enough, we will get on.
Originally Posted By HMButler1979 mousemerf, i meant that Spideys ride system was supposed to be used for Dick Tracy's Crime Stoppers.
Originally Posted By mousermerf But it wasn't. People cling to this ideal of Disney and Imagineering as if they own ideas or ingenuity when the truth of the matter is that really they have been stifling creativity in all forms with their bureaucracy, egos, and corporate BS. The people who defected all those years ago are not self labeled mythic "Imagineers" but very talented individuals who got out while the getting was good. The sad truth is that the brightest and best are not inside Imagineering anymore, at worst, they actually avoid it for its new reputation.
Originally Posted By MPierce Unbelievable! If folks aren't impressed with this, there's no hope for them. <a href="http://movies.yahoo.com/photos/collections/gallery/2493/harry-potter-orlando-experience/fp#photo0" target="_blank">http://movies.yahoo.com/photos...p#photo0</a>
Originally Posted By brotherdave Just by judging the photos of the detailed theming of the queue areas inside Hogwarts Castle for Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey, I would classify this incredible, and ranks right up there with the best that Disney has to offer like Tower of Terror, Haunted Mansion, Pirates, etc. Lets just hope that the ride lives up to the same level! Dueling Dragons' (now called Dragon Challenge) queue area through the medieval castle is also quite impressive and one of the best themed queues I've ever seen. And although the coaster rides are fun and exciting, they're theming was, well, non-exisitant and a huge letdown. To me, the queue-line was much more impressive than the actual ride. I just hope that the ride for HP&TFJ won't dissapoint!
Originally Posted By mousermerf Hmm... The April 4th episode of The Celebrity Apprentice will feature The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios, Orlando. The description of the episode states: The project managers learn they must create a three-dimensional display to launch a theme park’s new attraction; personal attacks continue to drive the women apart; another celebrity is sent home.
Originally Posted By mousermerf The announcements that Universal appears to have allowed today is the dining. Reports are now being published about butterbeer, authentic English food, etc.. people so far are impressed. It looks like Universal is going to let out little bits at planned intervals until the opening - which will in roughly 2 months, no? They've got a ton of hype and no one has set foot on the ride yet.
