Universal Studios Japan (USJ) Discussion Thread

[apollo210]

This ride is looking pretty good, but I don't think its going to be great. I think it will lack airtime, but still be very fun!

[Milkchan]

I the colors are different to me, I thought the color scheme of the track kind of match spiderman's nemesis venom. Still the ride looks like It could be fun.

It is also the first B&M coaster in Japan that isn't an Inverter.

[kennywood!007]

Wow, progress is quick on this. It sounds like its gonna be a good coaster, I can't wait to see future progress, and the layout!

[Gnome]

after looking at satalite images of the park and the ride's current location, I must say that I'm sort of perplexed by what they intend to do with this thing.

[jarmor]

This ride is looking pretty good, but I don't think its going to be great. I think it will lack airtime, but still be very fun!

 

What makes you think that?

[obeygiant]

I think its going to be awesome...but, what are the safety precautions..like the Suess Trolley took such a long time because they were worried about evacuation procedures and restraints(?)...so, what are the evacuation procedures for this since it goes all around the park, not just one distinct area...

[Gutterflower]

Sorry for the lots of small updates. but with so many sites sort of "just about" covering construction its hard to find them

 

 

source: http://www.asovini.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=2932&sid=12c80749dae04e1b50921ca0fc553ac3#2932

[MJHammer1]

I do not understand how this ride is fitting in the park either. Looking at google's satellite photo it seems that they've either knocked down some buildings for this ride or built supports through the middle of them.

 

For instance, there are (were?) buildings right were the track is coming over the entrance plaza in this photo.

 

Mike

[matteocrepaldi]

This ride looks VERY interesting! Can't wait to find out more about it!!

[jarmor]

I think its going to be awesome...but, what are the safety precautions..like the Suess Trolley took such a long time because they were worried about evacuation procedures and restraints(?)...so, what are the evacuation procedures for this since it goes all around the park, not just one distinct area...

 

This is a roller coaster not a people mover. Its the same as any roller coaster around but I do get what your saying...

[project?]

 

dueling track (sort of)

 

coaster.fc2web.com/

[Gutterflower]

Lol exactly the same page as the update on the last page "project?" but thanks anyway

[project?]

Thats what i get for quik reading!

[dr.gumbo]

I think its going to be awesome...but, what are the safety precautions..like the Suess Trolley took such a long time because they were worried about evacuation procedures and restraints(?)...so, what are the evacuation procedures for this since it goes all around the park, not just one distinct area...

 

It dont think it will take a long time firstly the trolleys powered so its more likely to brake down and stop were it broke while on a rollercoaster it will travel to the nearest block brake and stop, and thats were they have the evacuation areas. Secondly, it in Japan and they dont take safety as much as we westerners do!

 

But you know what Universal can be like, and I see were your coming from

 

EDIT: Oh! Didnt know you already posted this Jarmor so... Opps!

[Gutterflower]

http://blog.opus21.net/

 

 

Construction continues at a rapid pace

 

Is USJ open year round?

[Astat]

It's starting to look like this could be similar to Goliath at La Ronde - an out and back junior hyper with lots of airtime hills.

[Homer]

Well then, I guess this confirms the whole B&M Hyper thing after that badly translated news report.

[thomas2]

Yay this starts to look good. Hooray for coasters in Japan!

[Gutterflower]

All these sites seem to update in groups

 

The Lift hill begins to rise

 

this shot shows several bits of track in different parts

 

The new entrance area

 

more here

http://coaster.fc2web.com/special/usj/index.htm

[Jeezus Juice]

Secondly, it in Japan and they dont take safety as much as we westerners do!

Mr. wrabbit may disagree with you on that one.

 

-Don

[thomas2]

^lol

 

Secondly, it in Japan and they dont take safety as much as we westerners do!

 

Uhm are you kidding me??? The japanese are very superstitious and accidents are not welcome there. Parks will do anything to prevent accidents.

 

They closed SD2K for 3 years. Why do you think they did that??? Not because they couldn't find spare parts you know

[Adriel]

Do you guys know when is it opened? I have a plan to go there summer 2007. Do you think it will be completed in July or June???

[Satoshi]

me guess this kinda B&M stuff's gonna get out to USJ

'round next summer and would make ya ride on!

that ride's already got some pieces for huge hills o'

good pops and steep lift hill is done halfway.....

[jarmor]

^ I know im not a walking webster but could you explain what your trying to get across w/ that post because I dont understand it...

[Adriel]

Guys!!! Big news!!! The name for the coaster is already out!!!

 

The name is... Hollywood Dream: The Ride

 

Does it make any sense?