Universal Studios Singapore Discussion Thread

[themeparkman25]

My bad, I am getting everything confused. I don't think that DD was ever planned to be in this park, just Hulk Mummy and that Dueling invert/sitdown coasters. Hulk was put on the back burner presently I though probably due to the recession, mummy and galactica are happening though. I just got confused and compared Gal to DD because of the similar "dueling" aspect of each.

[Homeboy23]

That was what my post was supposed to mean - the dueling invert/sitdown coaster is battlestar.

[Allena.k.a.Alan]

Hmm... The duelling inverted/sit-down coasters sound interesting and innovative. Looking forward to see what it looks like when it's done.

[typo86]

Track is going up. Looks to be inverted track. A slideshow of more images was posted as well.

[matteocrepaldi]

There are two small images on the last First Drop issue showing an accurate model of the entire ride.

 

Is there any problem if I post them here?

 

Also does anybody have high resolution images of thet model?

[netdvn]

^ Please post them here. I really wanna see what the finished product is supposed to look like...

[thirtypercent]

Just came across this:

 

DesignWorks just finished the theming and show design schematic package for what will be the world's tallest dueling coasters for Universal Studios Singapore. The attraction is based on the wildly popular Sci-fi Channel series remake of Battlestar Galactica. On schedule to open in 2010, its going to be fracking incredible. So say we all.

(http://www.mmdesignworks.com/ourwork.html)

 

im stoked.

 

[Team Thriller]

Hmm a Madagascar ride...I have a feeling I know what the theme song will be!

 

I wonder if they will use Hans Zimmers music. That would be very good, since Madagascar has one of the catchiest soundtracks.

 

--James

[technfxrick]

Just came across this:

 

DesignWorks just finished the theming and show design schematic package for what will be the world's tallest dueling coasters for Universal Studios Singapore. The attraction is based on the wildly popular Sci-fi Channel series remake of Battlestar Galactica. On schedule to open in 2010, its going to be fracking incredible. So say we all.

(http://www.mmdesignworks.com/ourwork.html)

 

im stoked.

 

 

I would be more excited if it wasnt being built by Vekoma...

[Mr. Starr]

I would be more excited if it wasnt being built by Vekoma...

 

Just what I was thinking

[thirtypercent]

But this ride would be using an entirely new track and 4-across train designs, with major issues such as wheel assembly and the restraints being addressed. Don't you think they might actually be good?

[technfxrick]

Im not holding my breath, me and my GF are thinking about going out there next year to do this, then go to china and hit some parks there. Im not going to start knocking it yet, but Vekoma has yet to build a coaster taht after 5 years doesnt feel like im in a blended.

[thirtypercent]

it is very probable that this is the preview of the trains for the battlestar duelling coasters.

[technfxrick]

We'll see, but im not holding my breath, im still suprised USS decided to go with Vekoma over B&M

[jmicha]

^^^Although not five years old yet obviously, Expedition Everest has proven to be a much smoother ride than previous Vekomas. I really think that the redesigning of their trains and track will make a serious difference in the way their rides perform from now on.

[christianscoasters]

Just came across this:

 

DesignWorks just finished the theming and show design schematic package for what will be the world's tallest dueling coasters for Universal Studios Singapore. The attraction is based on the wildly popular Sci-fi Channel series remake of Battlestar Galactica. On schedule to open in 2010, its going to be fracking incredible. So say we all.

(http://www.mmdesignworks.com/ourwork.html)

 

im stoked.

 

 

Towards the right side of the picture, that looks like vekoma track. Towards the left, it's definitely B&M. Does this mean anything or are they two different rides?

[nomorefloor]

i remember a long time ago looking at a brochure for busch gardens tampa and it had a concept art of sheikra that had vekoma track. it might just be a concept art picture and vekoma has nothing to do with it! just my two cents.

[Gav]

Towards the right side of the picture, that looks like vekoma track. Towards the left, it's definitely B&M. Does this mean anything

It doesn't.

 

The track on site is already Vekoma (new style), and it looks nothing like either track depicted in the concept art.

See http://www.thethemeparkguy.com/park/universal-studios-singapore/

[dcxs]

Maybe it is a vekoma and b&m dueling?

[Nosferatu]

Maybe it is a vekoma and b&m dueling?

 

No

[technfxrick]

The Hulk Clone is supposed to be B&M so maybe thats what were seeing on the side

[christianscoasters]

They could be two separate attractions ...

[Nosferatu]

I really doubt we will see a Hulk clone, considering we haven't seen anything pointing towards something like that.

 

Anyway, I got a newsletter from Resort World today:

With six months to go before opening day, Resorts World at Sentosa

has stepped up efforts to assemble an opening team that is dedicated

to delivering top-class service, entertainment and holiday

experiences to its visitors.

 

Six months? Opening is said to be early 2010, so maybe they mean January or February? Maybe it is time until the first hotel opens?

 

I haven't seen or heard anything about Battlestar Galactica (the show), but isn't the color scheme a bit light for a Sci-Fi series? I imagined something darker as that drawing shows.

[typo86]

They have updated their website. They've added some more details and added a photo gallery. Hopefully they update it often...

[Gutterflower]

Just came across these 2 images posted by coastar at coasterforce.com

 

 

 

source: http://83.170.113.139/~coasterf/forums/viewtopic.php?t=22454&start=70

 

Looks pretty messed up. its hard to get a good idea of the interactions but should look pretty amazing if they are timed right