Fenderbabi14 Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 ^ lol sooo true Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snicket Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 Earlier I posted a photo speculating that the truss structures were going to be the rings as depicted in the latest POV video released by Universal. I was wrong, and a similar style truss structure for the rings in the video is being used to build a canopy for the queue. I still believe the rings will go up. It's just a finishing touch. As I said before, Universal makes changes to their concept art (As seen with The Wizarding World of Harry Potter). The rings are depicted in the original concept art, the revised concept art, and all of the new videos released a week or two ago. I believe that we will see the rings and the paneling for the lift go up really soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pat_naughty05 Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 I'm assuming those arches are the rings going up the lift? I don't think so. Those look like they'll just be used as shelter for those waiting in the queue. In the new POV videos, the rings don't appear to be nearly that thick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coastered Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 That's only speculation right now, nothings been confirmed on Universal end. I personally don't believe it, since Universal can't run their coasters after 11pm anyway. I know about that. But the Universal parks are not always open till 11pm. For example in September they are only open till 6pm. And I am going to visit the parks in September, so I can really use those extra operating hours. Yes, a Citywalk entrance is planned, but it has been planned for some time in the future. The infrastructure was installed to support it during construction. It should happen eventually, but it's hard to say when. The other coasters don't run late due to noise. This one has already tested to be quiet enough that, for now, running late is not an issue. Of course, time will tell. I hope it will be the near future, like September. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerrykoala2112 Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 Will the Unicorn ride open in late July? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenaapple1974 Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 I am going with I am almost positive it was closed. I was there the last week, and I wasn't able to ride. They had up the beginning of the barricades by then, and the new path I think was newly created at that point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Starr Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 And I am going to visit the parks in September, so I can really use those extra operating hours. I hope it will be the near future, like September. Don't be so worried. If you're going in September anyway, before HHN, the parks should not be all too crowded. A majority of the schools are back in session by then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fenderbabi14 Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 hey guys, i was on screamscape.com, and he pointed out that Universal has updated the HRRR website. there is a spot to check out the new trains! and it may be a surpise to some people, but the "lump" on the lap bar is not the camera, but in fact the interface to choose the song you want to rock to while riding! The cameras are actually on the back of the headrest from the seat ahead. Now for the front row, I'm not sure, b/c they didn't mention what they did for the front row. Check it out! http://www.hollywoodripriderockit.com/#/the-ride/vehicle The website is awesome! Couldn't find where to post this either, but Universal updated the Orlando HHN website too =] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hand 0f Time Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 It's going along great. I love the newly made wallpaint/posterboardings placed around the buildings for theming. And those arches are looking Fabulous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenaapple1974 Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 I like it too, the poster board-ing on the walls, or whatever it is called. It gives it that flair the coaster needs. I really think the theming so far is perfect for the studios. Not over kill. I bet once the music is on, it will complete the package. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HatetoFLY Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 FYI, the lift hill is once AGAIN complete. Lets just hope...never mind I'm not jinxing it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 This is from what use to be orlando united MOD EDIT: Resized photo. It is done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HatetoFLY Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 Can you enlarge that, I cant make it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 Yea hold on Sorry I do not know how to do that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pl6pilgrim Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 Hopefully, it's just a case of getting the other cars on site and testing them before we get some soft openings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JT3000 Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 Will the Unicorn ride open in late July? Flying Unicorn is now part of Wizarding World. It will not reopen until the rest of the area does, ie 2010. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vondroff Posted June 14, 2009 Share Posted June 14, 2009 Anything new? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snicket Posted June 14, 2009 Share Posted June 14, 2009 Other than painting handrails...no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pl6pilgrim Posted June 14, 2009 Share Posted June 14, 2009 www.mirror.co.uk/news/top-stories/2009/06/13/orlandoooooooooo-115875-21437077/ Very interesting article there from The Mirror, a newspaper here in England. Suggests that some journo's have already been on the ride, and also confirms one song as Cypress Hill - Insane In The Membrane. Have some people definatley already rode the rip ride rockit? It's got to be opening any day now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piers Posted June 14, 2009 Share Posted June 14, 2009 Yeah, it was in 'The Mirror' it is probably a lie, everything else they print is... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 14, 2009 Share Posted June 14, 2009 I dont think anyoe has been on it and it will not be opening anyday now its more like when will it open. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fork Posted June 14, 2009 Share Posted June 14, 2009 www.mirror.co.uk/news/top-stories/2009/06/13/orlandoooooooooo-115875-21437077/ Very interesting article there from The Mirror, a newspaper here in England. Suggests that some journo's have already been on the ride, and also confirms one song as Cypress Hill - Insane In The Membrane. Have some people definatley already rode the rip ride rockit? It's got to be opening any day now. I highly doubt anyone has ridden yet. They just finished re-installing the lift a few days ago. It sounds like he just got a behind the scenes tour of the attraction. Sea World held several tours before they opened Manta, so it's not surprising Universal is doing the same, albeit in a much smaller/less public manner. There's another article here: http://www.metro.co.uk/travel/article.html?Orlando,_Florida:_Theme_park_capital&in_article_id=674806&in_page_id=5 He also apparently got a hard hat tour of the site, and is also a British journalist... why the overseas favoritism, Uni? Anyway, he confirms one of the songs to be "Gloria Gaynor - I Will Survive". So it looks like we know two of the songs now, unless these guys are just making these articles up as they go. In actual attraction news, Johnnyupsidedown has added some new construction pictures to his website from this morning: http://www.johnnyupsidedown.com/new2009rr0.html And finally, I found this article rather amusing: http://www.lucian-bordianu.com/?p=11100 I assume english isn't the primary language of the guy who wrote that article, as he assumed "World's Highest Tech Roller Coaster" meant "World's Highest Tech Roller Coaster" and that when they stated the ride was 3,800 feet long, he assumed that to mean it was 3,800 feet high. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vondroff Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 Haha yeah over 3,000 feet is just a small miscalculation from 167 feet . I'm playing it safe(and since I live an hour away with season passes) and going July 5th. But does anyone know for a fact that July 3rd is the opening date? If not, its looking close for completion, and Universal by now should have an opening date on their website and announcing it, doesnt anyone think so? I think its a little bit odd they havent by now because Universal is usaully pretty good about this kind of stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 Don't go making any travel plans just yet. It's got a ways to go, but the hussle is on. The second train just got here last week. No riders yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shellemonster Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 He also apparently got a hard hat tour of the site, and is also a British journalist... why the overseas favoritism, Uni? The British make up a substantial part of the guests who visit these kinds of parks for holiday, vacation to us. They are a very important demographic to both Disney and Universal. In fact, this reminds me of a story I read regarding the proposed exclusive jungle themed attraction experience that Disney has been working on for ages. A British fellow was taking an online survey for amusement parks, and once he stated that he was British, the survey provided him with a video to watch about that particular project and then requested feedback about his interest. Point is that he was considered an important customer because he comes from abroad with money to spend on vacation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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