TheCoasterKid211 Posted November 21, 2015 Posted November 21, 2015 This ride will be worth it alone for that lift launch hill! Come on Universal, don't be insecure, stand on your own merits and let some other guys also have fun in Orlando! Agreed! Why did USO want to put this project on hold?
cfc Posted November 21, 2015 Posted November 21, 2015 ^Because they're so VERY CONCERNED about sight lines in Orlando and how a 700-foot structure will "pollute" the skyline. If you believe that, I have a Nigerian bank account with lots of money it for you--just pay me a $5,000 finder's fee and it's yours. My guess would be that it has to do with Universal's plans for the old Wet 'n' Wild site on I-Drive and concerns about competition.
canadianparkfan Posted November 21, 2015 Posted November 21, 2015 Well, if the Skyplex isn't built, lets at least hope the New York tower gets built. That one's closer to me anyway.
I305forever Posted November 21, 2015 Posted November 21, 2015 But isn't the argument that it will "pollute the skyline?"
PixelRush Posted November 21, 2015 Posted November 21, 2015 They don't offer enough to have competition! They have a coaster and some drop towers, whoopdeedo. But Universal would beat the crowds here anyday! I would rather go to USO and visit here, and not the other way around. Even with other various attractions around, the toll would merely scratch USO's paycheck... And they need to stop giving Skyplex crap, they know people want it (I'll bet you their employees want it, too), and yet they have to be be hypocrites!
churchpunk Posted November 21, 2015 Posted November 21, 2015 I'd be interested in finding out how the position of Skyplex would affect the USO/IOA skyline. Is there going to be a 500 foot tower appearing behind Hogwarts and ruining the illusion? If a tower that tall were to be built that close to Disney, wouldn't they throw a fit too? I want to see Skyplex succeed, and I definitely want to ride that coaster, but I understand USO concerns over preserving the immersive environments they've spent billions creating. ***Edit: Looking at Google Maps and drawing lines from different areas of Universal, this really doesn't look like the tower would be all that intrusive to the Universal skyline, and for the most part you would expect to see a roller coaster looking toward the Skyplex from almost anywhere in either Universal parks. I did some calculations based on sight lines and distances, and Universal could always just build a 175 ft tall wall along Hollywood Way to ensure none of their guests would ever have to see Skyplex. Seems resonable. (Just kidding, please don't think I'm serious about my musings from beneath a foot of snow here in the midwest .)
ElvisLuv Posted November 21, 2015 Posted November 21, 2015 I'd be interested in finding out how the position of Skyplex would affect the USO/IOA skyline. Is there going to be a 500 foot tower appearing behind Hogwarts and ruining the illusion? If a tower that tall were to be built that close to Disney, wouldn't they throw a fit too? I want to see Skyplex succeed, and I definitely want to ride that coaster, but I understand USO concerns over preserving the immersive environments they've spent billions creating. ***Edit: Looking at Google Maps and drawing lines from different areas of Universal, this really doesn't look like the tower would be all that intrusive to the Universal skyline, and for the most part you would expect to see a roller coaster looking toward the Skyplex from almost anywhere in either Universal parks. I did some calculations based on sight lines and distances, and Universal could always just build a 175 ft tall wall along Hollywood Way to ensure none of their guests would ever have to see Skyplex. Seems resonable. (Just kidding, please don't think I'm serious about my musings from beneath a foot of snow here in the midwest .) You want solitude, you do what Disney did, buy it. Universal saw fit to build in town. Now, they need to deal with being in town. Height issues went out the door with the Eye. That genie is out of the bottle . SeaWorld can't complain as they did not ask for a higher height for Mako. Bet they wish they did. Unless Universal shows it's hand as to it's plans for Wet and Wild, others should not be prohibited in going BIG. I don't see this as a threat to Universal. I can see it hurting a Fun Spot, but I like Fun Spot so I will spend a couple hrs there everytime I visit. I love coasters like Lightning Run that's fun and you can marathon.
DoubleDown Posted November 22, 2015 Posted November 22, 2015 I will never support stopping smaller companies from creating attractions and growing an area. This is an awesome concept that would only bring MORE business to the area, just how it works anywhere else in the world. Sadly, I have a gut feeling with Universals strength, they may win. Not a fan of Universals moves on this at all.
johnnyknottsville Posted November 22, 2015 Posted November 22, 2015 Is it just me or is this updated Intamin version the layout looks like it has been tamed majorly. In this animation the layout looks like it consist of nothing more then banked turns, outside banked turns and dive loops. What happened to the beyond vertical drops, and those crazy hairpin inverting space diver like drops that the original version had??? Watching both at the same time it is clear this version Intamin is showing the layout has been reworked and not at all for the better imo. Beside the new ending and Launched lift hill, the main layout of the coaster actually looks dull now imo.
disturboed Posted November 22, 2015 Posted November 22, 2015 ^ errrr, the video is not of the Skyplex coaster specifically. It's a concept video. The specific layout wont be known until they release the actual Skyplex video a little later.
Midgetman82 Posted November 22, 2015 Posted November 22, 2015 Don't these tower coasters now look like updated Chance Toboggans? Glad to see them making an upscaled return!
FLIPDUDE Posted November 22, 2015 Posted November 22, 2015 I cand efinitely see the excitement over the LIM lift, but... I dunno, personally I think there's something to be said for the slow, nerve racking ascent up a tall tower, especially if it goes in a helix and you get a good look ALL around before the madness starts.
cfc Posted November 22, 2015 Posted November 22, 2015 I cand efinitely see the excitement over the LIM lift, but... I dunno, personally I think there's something to be said for the slow, nerve racking ascent up a tall tower, especially if it goes in a helix and you get a good look ALL around before the madness starts. I'm not a big fan of vertical lifts, myself, but I do like the idea of a rapid ascent followed by HOLY CRAP!
ElvisLuv Posted November 22, 2015 Posted November 22, 2015 Here are photos of the Universal backed flyer put out last week by Univesal Rather pathetic at the distortion they are pulling.
zombi3elephant9 Posted November 22, 2015 Posted November 22, 2015 I think this is an overreaction. If they don't want noise and light pollution they should move out of a city only known for theme parks and a mediocre basketball team.
Superbatboy Posted November 22, 2015 Posted November 22, 2015 Wow such bully tactics from Universal, seems like more of a power trip than actual concern for loss of revenue.
blk_mamba Posted November 22, 2015 Posted November 22, 2015 I see how this could hurt Universal big time. When people are coming or leaving Orlando they might hit up Universal one more time and go to something Potter and hit up City walk. This place will have a super drop tower and amazing rollercoaster plus retail. This place will definitely hurt them b/c right now they have the best thrill rides in Orlando and this place is going to smash ride records, with limited theming and draw big crowds. All that talk about the skyline etc is bull. I get why Universal is scared, they should be this place will be awesome!
TheCoasterKid211 Posted November 22, 2015 Posted November 22, 2015 I think this is an overreaction. If they don't want noise and light pollution they should move out of a city only known for theme parks and a mediocre basketball team. THE TRUTH HAS BEEN SPOKEN.
I305forever Posted November 23, 2015 Posted November 23, 2015 The scale on that poster is really f*cked up.
larrygator Posted November 23, 2015 Posted November 23, 2015 "Save Our Community"???????? Is Universal also working on stopping the heroin epidemic in Central Florida.
cfc Posted November 23, 2015 Posted November 23, 2015 "Save Our Community"???????? Is Universal also working on stopping the heroin epidemic in Central Florida. That would be a valuable public service.
bbomser Posted November 23, 2015 Posted November 23, 2015 Universal needs to stop saving the community, and instead Save the Clock Tower!
ETapley0687 Posted November 23, 2015 Posted November 23, 2015 Now this is the messed up thing about what Universal is doing now... they're reaching out to the general public who are easily persuaded. They're making bogus statements and because it's in writing from Universal these people around here going to take that and run with it. We know better because we know about the indurstry. This is sooooo messy on Universal's part smh.
savetheclocktower Posted November 23, 2015 Posted November 23, 2015 Universal needs to stop saving the community, and instead Save the Clock Tower! Right on, man!
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