King_K. Posted July 13, 2009 Posted July 13, 2009 Nothing new to report other than it's been running continuous trains non-stop during nights. Here's a video of it testing this night. That 22nd date is starting to look more and more concrete. No news on the r!ngs.
dragsterfan420 Posted July 13, 2009 Posted July 13, 2009 Thanks for the video. I'm always interesting in watching the vids. Even though so far they're all relatively the same.
televisedconfession Posted July 13, 2009 Posted July 13, 2009 Wow! We were just there on the 11th, and they had just been running the dummies on the front, only using one car, and the chain lift was slow. I'm glad to see them step it up. Hopefully we'll continue seeing progress.
nomorefloor Posted July 13, 2009 Posted July 13, 2009 in that video was the lift hill running at full speed?
jpdupuis Posted July 13, 2009 Posted July 13, 2009 Hey! I'm actually planning a trip up to olando on next week...is there any chances of a soft oppening? And if there are chances...how do they select their guess in the soft oppening?? Thanks JpDupuis
coolcalicoaster Posted July 13, 2009 Posted July 13, 2009 ^It will be open, unless there's a major catastrophe. Have fun and make sure you give us your review:)
jpdupuis Posted July 13, 2009 Posted July 13, 2009 It is official...like...how sure am I to go there and be open?
televisedconfession Posted July 13, 2009 Posted July 13, 2009 ^It's a hit or miss situation at this point. Nothing official, but things look good. I'm sure you'll know for sure the official date on this thread. Just keep you eye here and someone will post official news soon. As of now, you're looking pretty good.
Snicket Posted July 13, 2009 Posted July 13, 2009 Over the past few days, a lot of testing has been going on at night without the train's LEDs turned on. Any "checks" of the lighting systems have been going on during the day. As I said before, they've already got team members trained. Since last week, Universal has actually been putting the new ride ops in the station and showing them around. Previously, a mock station and queue was constructed for training the employees indoors. We may be getting closer to the opening date. I've been hearing rumors that the new "Hollywood Bowl" stage will be tied closely into the media day. The stage has underwent some lighting changes and Rockit! employees have been on the stage-for whatever reason-before park hours. They've also been playing around a little with the wait time clock. The rings, to the best of my knowledge, have had all of their lighting issues worked out and they are standing by in preparation to be attached to the lift. There are AT LEAST five rings. Nobody has really been talking of the banner that goes on the side of the lift, but pieces are on the lift are there to attach the banner to the side...same with the r!ings. Soft openings could start even without all the finishing rings and touches. As for a date they have in mind for soft openings, they're not letting the date slip and they may not even know themselves. As soon as soft openings start, they will have an official opening date in mind and there will be a period for Universal to get the word out. Due more recently to weather conditions and delays in train modifications, they've missed the dates they were discussing by a long shot. The dates I provided earlier in the thread where dates that would have been likely--if everything would have went right. And one last thing: the lift may go under changes again...in the future. There's a rumor that new permits have been filed that will allow Universal to install the original double-cable lift that they wanted. It's just a rumor...but it could be somewhat of an explanation for why the rings haven't gone up yet.
Snicket Posted July 13, 2009 Posted July 13, 2009 Is Nassal even working on any projects right now other than Harry Potter? It's a pretty big undertaking. Several steel castle turret frames and crates have been removed from the Turkey Lake staging area and moved closer to the construction site and may possibly be in the area by Dudley Do-Right. According to ScreamScape, Dueling Dragons may close near the end of August to undergo its changes. This seems likely. There's also talk the Creative Kingdom's interactive Harry Potter experience will be spread throughout the whole park. There may be an announcement coming very soon from Universal concerning changes and the new dark ride.
Homeboy23 Posted July 13, 2009 Posted July 13, 2009 And one last thing: the lift may go under changes again...in the future. There's a rumor that new permits have been filed that will allow Universal to install the original double-cable lift that they wanted. Can't they just stick with one way and roll with it? Why all the changes?
Vondroff Posted July 13, 2009 Posted July 13, 2009 Extra!Extra!Read all about it! I have some good news. I'm currently staying in Orlando and I took a brochure from the little case thingys in the front by the entrance. Anyways it was a Universal Studios brochure and on the back it states "Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit, Coming this July at Universal Studios". I'll get a picture later tonight.
RctInfinity Posted July 13, 2009 Posted July 13, 2009 ^ That's cool! I can't wait to ride in September, then.
Snicket Posted July 13, 2009 Posted July 13, 2009 Extra!Extra!Read all about it! I have some good news. I'm currently staying in Orlando and I took a brochure from the little case thingys in the front by the entrance. Anyways it was a Universal Studios brochure and on the back it states "Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit, Coming this July at Universal Studios". I'll get a picture later tonight. I can confirm this. By the way, I don't know if this was cleared up or not, but the official height restriction is 51''
grinch1313 Posted July 14, 2009 Posted July 14, 2009 After running halfway across the park and watching it test on Saturday, I am really excited for this coaster. It looks really awesome in person. I will be there as soon as I can after it opens.
haiderodes Posted July 14, 2009 Posted July 14, 2009 I'm headed down to Orlando for 5 days with plans to hit up the resort on Sunday 7/19. Ive been debating stopping back by on the 22nd (I have that super bowl promo ticket afterall). Hopefully good news awaits me.
SpartanTS Posted July 14, 2009 Posted July 14, 2009 This just sux. I watched it run quite a few times last week day and nite, and it's going to open when I'm no longer in Orlando.
jpdupuis Posted July 14, 2009 Posted July 14, 2009 So...2 questions pop-out of my mind. What is going on with the people mover. And secondly...why is there an onride photo...when you have the video...i mean..you don't need the on-ride photo. Whatever. Also... i guess bags will not be allowed in the line...?? Omg...i so freakin out. I'm probably gonna ride it next week.! I was screaming in my house!! [i might be a little too much hysterical...for a coaster!] Jpdupuis[/code]
traincrossin Posted July 14, 2009 Posted July 14, 2009 So...2 questions pop-out of my mind.What is going on with the people mover. The train will be moving slowly through the station allowing guests to get on and off without it stopping. No one is sure if the floor will move as well because other coasters with a people mover system (The Dark Knight) don't have a moving floor. And secondly...why is there an onride photo...when you have the video...i mean..you don't need the on-ride photo. Whatever. Might be cheaper than a $30 video.
Snicket Posted July 14, 2009 Posted July 14, 2009 Yes, there will be a moving walkway in the station. The system will pretty much be like the Haunted Mansion...just with fewer vehicles. If everything goes right, there should never really be all too long of a line at HRRR!.
nitrofan Posted July 14, 2009 Posted July 14, 2009 Yes, there will be a moving walkway in the station.If everything goes right, there should never really be all too long of a line at HRRR!. Haha, I'm sure there will be a line. It's Universal, and with their crowds, capacity could be 3000 and they would still have a line. This system just drastically increases capacity. Are the lap bars going to come down automatically like on Top Spins so they don't need attendants to check them, or will they be like normal lap bars?
RctInfinity Posted July 14, 2009 Posted July 14, 2009 ^ The queue video tells riders to pull down their lap bars, so I guess they won't automatically come down.
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