DoinItForTheFame Posted November 12, 2015 Posted November 12, 2015 - Universal will not confirm or deny B&M being involved with the new coaster. They did confirm it actually, just not super publicly Well... There's that. I guess I'll have to hold on the hope of a different US park getting T-Rex track!
RollerManic Posted November 12, 2015 Posted November 12, 2015 - Universal will not confirm or deny B&M being involved with the new coaster. They did confirm it actually, just not super publicly Well... There's that. I guess I'll have to hold on the hope of a different US park getting T-Rex track! That was a long shot hope anyway to see a ride of such popularity and demand in Orlando be replaced by some prototype track design. B&M worked for this many years, year round, and that's their reputation.
KBrylczyk Posted November 16, 2015 Posted November 16, 2015 Well... There's that. I guess I'll have to hold on the hope of a different US park getting T-Rex track! We'll know for sure within the next week. IAAPA starts tomorrow and IIRC, RMC will be announcing the first installation there.
coasterkid124 Posted November 16, 2015 Posted November 16, 2015 As far as I've heard, they definitely will showcase the concept, but we don't know for sure whether or not they have already sold a design. The chances of that though are probably high, as RMC is very cost friendly, and they have proven themselves for a few years now.
A.J. Posted November 16, 2015 Posted November 16, 2015 The chances of that though are probably high, as RMC is very cost friendly, and they have proven themselves for a few years now. Yes, but regardless of how much they've "proven" themselves, when a manufacturer launches a new product, that's all out the window.
KBrylczyk Posted November 17, 2015 Posted November 17, 2015 ^ What are you talking about? Vekoma's Stingray concept was a huge seller! Aquatrax even more so!
Garet Posted November 17, 2015 Posted November 17, 2015 ^ Aquatrax even more so! And the one existing copy has been just a trax for the last few years.
BarryH Posted November 18, 2015 Posted November 18, 2015 Maybe someone at IAAPA can drop by the B&M booth and ask them nicely?
pianojohn Posted November 18, 2015 Posted November 18, 2015 Had to renew my USO/IOA season pass yesterday, so took some pics of Hulk, Kong, and holiday decor. Note: I was able to charge my 2014 Prius Plug In for FREE at Valet parking! Unlike WDW which charges minimum $1.50 plus any additional charge. To fill up my car, it only take $.40 worth of electricity. So thanks Universal and boo Disney! Launch! Not much left here They finally put the characters back on these columns Kong. I had a whole car to myself! See? Even the Gringotts line was short! Fast and Furious construction walls Bye bye Beetlejuice See ya Twister No more signage And some fall concerts before the ramp up to Christmas!
SharkTums Posted November 18, 2015 Posted November 18, 2015 Thanks for the updates John! What did you do in that car all by yourself!?!
KingRCT3 Posted November 18, 2015 Posted November 18, 2015 ^ I was able to take a trip on the Hogwart Express yeasterday... on Periscope. A single man as well in his car, showing the different things around, t'was cool.
KarlaKoaster Posted November 18, 2015 Posted November 18, 2015 Thanks for the update! Is there a bit of work going on with the footers, or am I seeing things?
ZeroGravity55 Posted November 18, 2015 Posted November 18, 2015 ^ It looks like they're core drilling the footings.
chargersmichael Posted November 19, 2015 Posted November 19, 2015 Whoa what is going on with the lighthouse? Or am I just seeing things there!
gp1086 Posted November 19, 2015 Posted November 19, 2015 Considering HHN next October, is the front of the line pass a no brainer on a weekend? How about a weeknight?
DoinItForTheFame Posted November 19, 2015 Posted November 19, 2015 Thanks for the update! Is there a bit of work going on with the footers, or am I seeing things? To me it looks like they are making the footers taller. But I know about 0.0% of what they are actually doing so there is a small chance I might be wrong. I can't wait to see what comes out of this project.
viking86 Posted November 19, 2015 Posted November 19, 2015 ^It does seem so indeed. If you go back to the first post on page 1204 you can see that they simply cut the supports leaving the bolts in the footer. It could be that they're simply pouring concrete over the old bolts to save some work. We'll know once they have done some more footers.
Invertalon Posted November 19, 2015 Posted November 19, 2015 The new track is filled with sand, therefor, the structure is far more heavy. Footer/foundation work will be done to compensate for the additional weight.
shadox17 Posted November 19, 2015 Posted November 19, 2015 The new track is filled with sand, therefor, the structure is far more heavy. Footer/foundation work will be done to compensate for the additional weight. Does this mean new Hulk will be not as loud?
WindexCyanide13 Posted November 19, 2015 Posted November 19, 2015 The new track is filled with sand, therefor, the structure is far more heavy. Footer/foundation work will be done to compensate for the additional weight. This hasn't even been confirmed. Don't spread rumors.
Invertalon Posted November 19, 2015 Posted November 19, 2015 Not spreading rumors, although I suppose if it hasn't been "officially" announced it will be a rumor until proven otherwise. I suppose you will just have to wait and see! I guess I was spreading rumors here, too, when I mentioned this (back in July, mind you)... http://www.themeparkreview.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=70151&p=1607427&hilit=track#p1607427
B&MIntaminGCI Posted November 19, 2015 Posted November 19, 2015 Could it be? Am I allowed to post this? It's from Carowinds Connection and apparently it's a new Hulk support (not 100% confirmed yet though) *If I'm not allowed to post this I apologize.
TheCoasterKid211 Posted November 19, 2015 Posted November 19, 2015 The new track is filled with sand, therefor, the structure is far more heavy. Footer/foundation work will be done to compensate for the additional weight. Does this mean new Hulk will be not as loud? Well, there's always Kumba's amazing sound! It's like music... [youtu_be] [/youtu_be]
Superbatboy Posted November 19, 2015 Posted November 19, 2015 [attachment=0]bmOyQv1.jpg[/attachment] Am I allowed to post this? It's from Carowinds Connection and apparently it's a new Hulk support (not 100% confirmed yet though) *If I'm not allowed to post this I apologize. The plot thickens...
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