Universal Orlando Resort (USF, IOA, Epic) Discussion Thread

[Homeboy23]

I can't tell if these people are trying to be serious or trying to make a big joke...

[Hockeyman55]

Its a big joke to me lol.

[COASTER FREAK 11]

I can't tell if these people are trying to be serious or trying to make a big joke...

 

If it doesnt make sence, they are joking.

[Wes]

There's nothing to joke about, the heartline replacement has been speculated about for the past few weeks and all of the reports coming in about the delays in construction obviously point towards this modification. Uni wants to claim another world's first with the element, which should be a really solid attendance driver in this economy.

[Hockeyman55]

And where exactly would this heartline be installed? Going up the lift?

[netdvn]

^ Yes, they'll modify the chain to fit around a heartline roll or use some sort of propulsion system (LIMs, Drive Tires) to get over the lift hill.

[Hockeyman55]

Heartline would be cool but i wouldnt put money on it. Now propultion i could see happening.

[Hercules]

There is nothing like adding an element like this to help drive up attendance. I say 500,000 more people this year if the modification is successful - this I promise you.

[themeparkman25]

^^Come on! It has the first twisting and heartlined loop, they just wanted to continue that theme throughout the rest of the ride.

[Wes]

It definitely WON'T be a standard chain. Since it will be twisting while going up, it will probably use LIMS similar to California Screamin's and Maverick's lifts to propel it up to the top of the hill.

[cfc]

I think they should launch each train with rockets, and after they reach near escape velocity, use GPS to guide them back to the track to finish the rest of the course.

 

"Rockit" rockets, baby!

[Hockeyman55]

Everyones an engineer these days LOL.

[jedimaster1227]

^The Jai Ho Roll is sponsored by the Pussycat Dolls, of course. Though I hear Universal has considered revamping Rockit within the next five years to become Hollywood Red Bull Rockit. You see, Red Bull is the only company ready to come to Universal's aid in light of its financial troubles--this is how they'll save themselves in the coming year...

Take that Bizarro!

[Hockeyman55]

^ U must be a hit at parties!

[Wes]

Here's a piece of the modified track for HRRRR. You can see the slot where the LIM fin will go.

[BeemerBoy]

^ Great find!

 

So what does everyone think they should name the new element? I think they should stick with their original thought, but I doubt that will happen. Since the elements are related to music, how about "rain dance," to honor the Native Americans? Thoughts?

[jjune4991]

ding ding ding...we have a winner! i hope. that would be cool to add that roll at the top. but do you think that maybe they just want to have the LIM instead of the chain? and that's why it's not being built?

[Wes]

^ Look at the rails in pieces in the rest of the photo, they are obviously curved...it's not straight track.

[jpdupuis]

Correct Me if I'm wrong

 

Hollywood Rip Ride = Maurer Söhne

Maverick Heartline Roll = Intamin

 

So...it's not possible...?

[Hockeyman55]

I was wondering the same thing. It would be like Mcdonalds using Burger King buns on a Big Mac.

[DiSab]

No, no. It's possible. They just have to do a little modification first. It'll be the newest Frankencoaster!

[Wes]

There will be some modifications made to the existing Intamin track to get it play right with the MS track, but luckily many of the features between the two are remarkably similar and will be able to work correctly. Obviously with this project there is no room for error and you can be assured MS, Intamin, and USF are all working together to get this new element in place as soon as possible.

[Tchu]

Of course it's possible. It's metal. It's malleable. It can be cut down, welded and extended.

 

Obviously the vertical, rising heartline roll is a new element, so regardless of who's track is used, its going to take some modifying.

 

I have to admit... I'm surprised they're doing this. I know the plans originally called for the heartline twist in the lift and the twist at the top of the non-inverting loop, but I thought they had cancelled the roll for the lift. Originally, when Limp Bizkit was supposed to be partnered with HRRR, they were going to call one new element "Rollin (Urban Assault Vehicle) and one "Rollin (Air Raid Vehicle). But when Universal decided Limp Bizkit wasn't current enough to warrant the 20 million Fred Durst wanted to 'Sponsor dat mutha'... I thought they dumped the idea or the vertical twisting LIM lift.

 

Really happy to see they've brought it back. And I think Rain Dance is a good name for the element.

[alpengeist04]

But the real question is, will this be two credits? ...Since it will have coaster track from two different companies after all.

[Wes]

I've heard the element might be called "Tune Up" because the twist is similar to twisting the tuners on a guitar before playing. Makes sense.