Universal Studios Japan (USJ) Discussion Thread

[dr.gumbo]

^^ It could be related to Spiderman via Marvel Hero or Villain, I dont atually like the colours but I first have to see what the theming is before I critisize it!

[ECZenith]

Apparently this new B&M has a name or at least a theme. According to Screamscape the name is "Hollywood Dream: The Ride".

[Gnome]

I highly doubt thats the actual name. It sounds like a name some n3wb would give to thier RCT coaster after taking 10 minutes to build it. Where as Universal would takes over a year to complete this, and such a crappy name is very unlikely. Then again... it is in japan, so you never know

[ECZenith]

If you look at the construction walls at USJ they have "sparkly twinkly stars" all over it, between that and the purplish colored steel I would say it has a good chance of carrying that theme. I don't really see what else they could theme it to.

[Gnome]

^ maybe the theme, but I just really can't see them actually giving the ride that name. Of course, the name might sound cool in japanese....

 

Anyways, I can't wait to see this ride go verticle.

[thomas2]

^ maybe the theme, but I just really can't see them actually giving the ride that name. Of course, the name might sound cool in japanese....

 

Anyways, I can't wait to see this ride go verticle.

 

I've experienced the last weeks that everything sounds much cooler in japanese

computer for example means kompyuutaa in japanese. How cool is that!

[redfoot12]

They should call it "Mr. Sparkle".

[Gutterflower]

http://www.geocities.jp/jwfdq632/pokkoriesdx/ko-suta-usj10.html

 

another update from another site

 

 

Again not much but the ride does seem to be hidden away quite well

[dr.gumbo]

On RCDB, they've named it Hollywood dream so I think its official ,well it was a wise theme since the ride is suppost to go through the park cause the whole place is themed around Film making

[RCfanatic]

I like the coulours, very original! The name is a bit odd, yes, but it is still Japan so thats actually very normal (even Universal has to keep the Japanese culture in consideration, lol). Its good for Japan to have another B&M, and who knows maybe one day i'll get to ride it!

[Gutterflower]

http://blog.opus21.net/

 

a suprisingly large support going up

[thomas2]

^That is indeed a large support

 

It's really fun to see this thing built, esspacially since I don't know the layout and I'm ready to be surprised

[Satoshi]

what a huge support in a pic! this gonna go to the way for buildin'

any kinda banked turn like Walibi World Goliath stengel turn?! yeah

gotta be sorta stengel-like turn not counted as one loop! me guess so!

[Gutterflower]

The blog above has just updated with this new shot.

Interesting. that support clearly has something much higher up to support.... unless theyve gone mad.

[Imhotep]

The track might return travel underneath itself in that section.

 

I thought the track was a purpleish??

[BDG]

I thought the track was a purpleish??

 

It still is on my monitor...

[Imhotep]

I guess its just the lighting/angle of the photo, but this track looks white to me, compare to this:

[BDG]

If the track's white to you, then what color are the supports ? Ultramegawhite ?

[ECZenith]

Yay for progress! Can't wait to see what kind of twisted manifestation they attach to that bizzare support.

[RCfanatic]

If the track's white to you, then what color are the supports ? Ultramegawhite ?

lol,

 

Anyways, yeah its probarly just the lighting and the angle that makes it look a little like its white, but if you look close enough you can see its actually just a really bright version of purple.

[Gutterflower]

 

 

Pity i cant tell where these pics are in relation to the previous ones lol

[SharkTums]

Whoa! Crazy where they're putting it!

[ECZenith]

Oh man, that bunny hop over and in front of the entry plaza looks sharp! Can't wait to see the finished product!

[jarmor]

I wonder if its gonna have that B&M roar?

[Gutterflower]

http://coaster.fc2web.com/

Another update and yet more track