HatetoFLY Posted February 10, 2009 Posted February 10, 2009 Alright first off I have been a fan of this site for years and just never joined or posted. Well today is the day! Today I went out to Universal Orlando to poke around hit up a couple of rides and enjoy a beverage or two. What better way to spend your day off. The crowds were extremely light, with the longest wait of the day being the entrance gate. How hard is it to put your finger HERE! As for operations all the rides were running during my visit excluding Jaws and JPRA which are currently closed for their rehabs. A little off topic here but lets hope they really put some money and time into JPRA, that rides been on the decline for years IMO. Back by Harry Potter, work continues on Hogwarts, Hagrids Hut, and a bunch of dirt piles being moved from point a to point b in Hogsmeade. I frequent Universal alot, and I have to say this thing is gonna be huge. Everytime I get out here the project slowly but surely gets even bigger. For those who have not seen the project in person, pictures dont do it justice. I think its really gonna pick up some steam here over the next 2-3 months. Alot of work was being done on the roof of the Hogwarts Structure if anyone was curious. Over at Universal the Hollywood Bowl/Rip Ride Rockit progress is moving along. I was not lucky enough to witness any new track sections go up during my visit. Workers were focused on evacuation platforms for the brake runs and progress continues on the station. There seemed to be alot of workers focused on the area directly behind the stage maybe we might finally see some first drop or loop track go up. On to the photos. Did I mention there was no one here! Such a beautiful park. Oh now whats that behind the discovery center. Sexy curves The dinos are in rehab getting off the smack Possible boat launch point to Potter land??? I couldnt see much of anything but I still felt like a spy As I said before its FRIGGIN HUGE! I know alot will disagree but I for one am happy potter is coming and I havent seen the movies or read the books. So many complain what about the oak, or the dragons amazing theme. Well for the sake of progress and something new I will give up a little to get alot when universal is at the helm anyday. Work on Hagrids Hut continues, Its amazing how fast the structure and themeing went up Over at Universal the HRRR Coaster is much further along then it was the last time I was here This coaster has some wicked little sections, I'm curious as to how fast the train will roll through this section Work on evac platforms The stage area looks wonderful, its such an improvement to a dead space in the park This section looks to be pretty intense and I love the building fly through idea A kamikaze bomber, no seriously I saw one nail a lady in front of the simpsons Some infomercial being taped, I think??? Rockit in the distance, when its all said and done with that skyline is seriously gonna change. Thanks for Reading, bye Universal see you soon
the ghost Posted February 10, 2009 Posted February 10, 2009 Welcome to TPR!!! That was an awesome photo TR. Just out pf pure curiosity, where did you get that shot of HRRR? I have never seen a construction picture that close. It looks great! I am thinking 2010 is gonna be huge for parks. Harry Potter as well as a lot going on at DCA. Hopefully I can get out to Florida sometime in the next few years.
HatetoFLY Posted February 10, 2009 Author Posted February 10, 2009 Most of those photos of HRRR were taken in city walk and on the blue man group path. Thanks for the welcome and the compliment. Oh and I hope your going to see your band in concert, I will be seeing them this week at UCF arena. THIS SONG IS YOUR NEW NATIONAL ******* anthem this song is called surfacing!!!!!
themeparkman25 Posted February 10, 2009 Posted February 10, 2009 You definitely have a great update here and it really shows off the progression and power of HRRR but also Harry Potter Land. ^I agree that he has some fantastic shots of the ride and some never-before-seen shots as well. But if you don't mind my asking, what is DCA? I feel like I am going to feel real stupid when you tell me, but I can't come up with anything.
HatetoFLY Posted February 10, 2009 Author Posted February 10, 2009 I believe he is referring to Disney's California Adventure and its billion dollar rehab. New front entrace plaza, retheme of several "iconic" attractions, Toy story mania, Mermaid ride, and most importantly the new night time show. Oh and some small Cars Land
the ghost Posted February 10, 2009 Posted February 10, 2009 Most of those photos of HRRR were taken in city walk and on the blue man group path. Thanks for the welcome and the compliment. Oh and I hope your going to see your band in concert, I will be seeing them this week at UCF arena. THIS SONG IS YOUR NEW NATIONAL ******* anthem this song is called surfacing!!!!! I so wish I were going. I am not able to go, cause Inglewood is 2 hours away from my house and I just got my license. I so wanna see Slipknot, but at least will be seeing KSE,BFMV, Slayer, Marilyn Manson at mayhem. BTW Themeparkman: It stands for Disney's California Adventure, referring to the possible opening of World of Color as well as the opening of Little Mermaid: Ariel's Adventure. **** it all, **** this world, **** everything that you stand for. MAGGOT 4 LIFE
dino Posted February 10, 2009 Posted February 10, 2009 Cool TR. That shot of HRRR showing off the curvaceousness of the track is...downright sexy .
Speeddeamon128 Posted February 10, 2009 Posted February 10, 2009 Awesome first TR! You took some great Rocket pics as well as Potter construction
Electerik Posted February 10, 2009 Posted February 10, 2009 Nice TR. I have to admit that I haven't really been all that interested in "HRRR" before now. But some of those pictures make it look pretty good!
Hotlanta Posted February 10, 2009 Posted February 10, 2009 Very nice TR and thanks for the updates about the goings on at Universal. And by the way, welcome to TPR.
Lenaapple1974 Posted February 11, 2009 Posted February 11, 2009 Welcome!!! I loved this TR! Great first shot! Speaking of shots... the pictures are great! I truly hope this will not be your last PTR!!
HatetoFLY Posted February 11, 2009 Author Posted February 11, 2009 I really would like to thank you guys for the welcome. I will be heading out again tomorrow in hopes of new track sections going up . Besides potter or HRRR is there anything anyone wants to see. I cant promise anything but I will try.
HatetoFLY Posted February 12, 2009 Author Posted February 12, 2009 Since I decided to go out to Universal again today I decided to take a few pics. In case anyone wondered I added all my Potter and HRRR shots to their own topics. I thought the stage would be ready for this weekends Mardi Gras but since the temp stage is still up I guess not. $ 7.00 beer here, or how about a $10.00 mixed drink. Jaws minus the water in its rehab. Its really weird to see trucks and equipment driving around Jaws stomping grounds. Thanks for reading!
Lenaapple1974 Posted February 12, 2009 Posted February 12, 2009 WOW! That is really different... very weird to see the Jaws ride minus the water. Also, very cool to see whats under there! Thanks again!
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