larrygator Posted May 1, 2007 Posted May 1, 2007 biz.yahoo.com/ap/070501/dubai_universal_studios.html?.v=1 Didn't see confirmation of this mentioned before. If it is a repeater please lock.
coasterbadboy Posted May 1, 2007 Posted May 1, 2007 Screamscape has a link to small photos of the model. From the looks of it, they may be putting in an Intamin Accelerator. Looks like a coaster train going over a top hat. But then again, it's just a model (and the pictures are small. Universal has seemed to favor B&M with their coaster installations. Guess time will tell... EDIT: Added link.
ECZenith Posted May 1, 2007 Posted May 1, 2007 This is the first I've heard of it. Where can I find pictures of the model? I wouldn't be surprised if Universal went with Intamin for a launched coaster project, didn't B&M say that Hulk was a one-shot deal?
coasterbadboy Posted May 1, 2007 Posted May 1, 2007 If it is an Intamin Accelerator, what 'Universal' theme might it get?
NewsPlusNotes Posted May 1, 2007 Posted May 1, 2007 One article mentions that there will be a King Kong themed coaster. As for images, there are some on here.
coasterbadboy Posted May 1, 2007 Posted May 1, 2007 Thanks for the bigger images! Now that I can see it a little better, it does sorta look like the same layout as Hulk (with the cobra over the water), but that model is a disaster when it comes to coaster accuracy! (Not that I'm complaining--more coasters in the world is a good thing!)
coasterbadboy Posted May 1, 2007 Posted May 1, 2007 Wow! It's one small part of a bigger complex of parks! Neato! Thanks for the pics.
Airtime&Gravity Posted May 1, 2007 Posted May 1, 2007 Awesome, but I wonder if this will change the proposed park for Singapore. The accelerator coaster looks great, and the inverted coaster looks like it will actually be intense unlike most new B&M inverts. Dubailand keeps getting better, and new projects are always being announced. It is really amazing at what is being built over there.
cobra_roll06 Posted May 1, 2007 Posted May 1, 2007 Omg This looks awesome! Anyone got any details or press releases?
coasterbadboy Posted May 1, 2007 Posted May 1, 2007 Anyone notice that in the bigger, more detailed model for Universal that the coaster train has lights running along the side? Maybe they'll get the same vehicles as Hollywood Dream: The Ride!
Axman Posted May 2, 2007 Posted May 2, 2007 WHERE THE HELL IS DUBAI DAVE?!?!?!?! He must know this by know.... OMFG!!!!!!! This park looks better then Hardrock!!!!!!!!
dubaidave Posted May 2, 2007 Posted May 2, 2007 Yeah I`m here. Just got back from taking pics of the model. Check back in about 10 mins to see them.
dubaidave Posted May 2, 2007 Posted May 2, 2007 Thanks for waiting. Here are some random pics of the model.
dubaidave Posted May 2, 2007 Posted May 2, 2007 www.universalstudiosdubailand.com They menetion Revenge of the mummy and Fast and Furious as rides. Could be interesting. They also mention Jungle cruise as a ride. Very strange. The model was OK but we will have to wait and see if they open a preview centre. rest assured I will keep everyone updated.
piers Posted May 2, 2007 Posted May 2, 2007 OMG, this looks so exciting, its between this and Hard Rock as most exciting new park!!
ginzo Posted May 2, 2007 Posted May 2, 2007 Although I think the scale of this project is impressive, I'm not sure it's the best use of money. The vast majority of the people in the Middle East are too poor to patronize Dubailand. And how many Americans or Europeans are really going to want to vacation in the sweltering desert with extreme restrictions on alcohol consumption, especially with Arab-Western relations being at nearly an all time low? And if they do get a significant number of western tourists, the UAE will probably have to budget money to pay off Al-Qaeda. Ugh. No thanks.
NewsPlusNotes Posted May 2, 2007 Posted May 2, 2007 What does everyone think the non-Kong coaster is? I know that the model isn't perfect, but in this case I really can't make heads or tails out of what they have for the ride. Thoughts?
JT3000 Posted May 2, 2007 Posted May 2, 2007 How in the heck are they going to theme a coaster to King Kong?
Disney Dood Posted May 2, 2007 Posted May 2, 2007 I'd say UNiversal is capable of a Kong Kong coaster (King Koaster). If it doen't work, maybe it'll be a Hulk.
BarryH Posted May 2, 2007 Posted May 2, 2007 The park looks pretty neat! I know Universal can theme it to King Kong. If not, it can probably be a BTTF coaster.
willski Posted May 2, 2007 Posted May 2, 2007 Although I think the scale of this project is impressive, I'm not sure it's the best use of money. The vast majority of the people in the Middle East are too poor to patronize Dubailand. And how many Americans or Europeans are really going to want to vacation in the sweltering desert with extreme restrictions on alcohol consumption, especially with Arab-Western relations being at nearly an all time low? And if they do get a significant number of western tourists, the UAE will probably have to budget money to pay off Al-Qaeda. Ugh. No thanks. Ummmm....wow, way to display your incredible ignorance in all things related to the Middle East. First off, this project is just a drop in the bucket of a massive development boom throughout the UAE, especially in Dubai, which is now home to the world's tallest building (the Burj Dubai, which holds the title even though it is still under construction). Dubai also has the world's largest man-made port and the fastest growing international airline in the world: Emirates. The park will certainly not have a lack of customers from the Middle East, as the UAE ranks 21st in the world in nominal per capita GDP, just behind Japan and Germany and just in front of Italy. Additionally, the nearby country of Qatar ranks above the United States in nominal per capita GDP (3rd in the world), leaving no shortage of local tourism. Thanks to Emirates, Dubai is now becoming a key stopover on the Kangaroo Route from the UK to Australia, as well as a central hub for travelers from across the globe, creating even more tourism. As for sweltering desert heat, Dubai's climate from November to early April is similar to that of Arizona or Nevada (Las Vegas), with highs in the 90s and lows around 60. The summer heat will be a problem, but the park will most likely combat that problem by having a large number of indoor rides and covered walkways (think USF with a ton of cover). Also, there are virtually no restrictions on alcohol in Dubai. Some of the other emirates (Sharjah) are more strict, but Dubai is like any other modern city. Arab-Western relations are not at an all time low. Not really sure where you came up with that, unless you were referring to Iran and Iraq, which haven't been peaceful towards the West in over 25 years. I'm not even going to touch your last statement, as it is completely incorrect. As for me, I can't wait to visit Universal Dubailand, as well as Dubai and the rest of the UAE. It should be a really great trip/experience.
coasterbadboy Posted May 2, 2007 Posted May 2, 2007 ^Thanks for the great info! You rock! I think ginzo was confusing Dubai with his
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