SharkTums Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 Oh man, may have to renew KT's pass as there are quite a few acts there that she really likes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pianojohn Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 Oh man, may have to renew KT's pass as there are quite a few acts there that she really likes! I renew mine every year, and I opt for the Premier Pass with free valet parking. It's worth the extra $100 or so to skip the mobs of people now doing the security checkpoint. Plus it includes a free HHN ticket. Totally worth it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfc Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 Oh man, may have to renew KT's pass as there are quite a few acts there that she really likes! Is she really into Kool & the Gang? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharkTums Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 ^You can pretty much assume she's into the acts that you don't recognize! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfc Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 ^Yeah, that's what I figured. Last concert I saw at a park was the B-52s at BGW, and that was a few years ago. Well, I did catch a wee bit of Big Bad Voodoo Daddy the last time I was at Epcot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philrad71 Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 Oh man, may have to renew KT's pass as there are quite a few acts there that she really likes! Is she really into Kool & the Gang? That is too funny! And I admit that I am one of the people that doesn't know who most of these musicians are (but I DO know Kool & The Gang). I know five for sure and have heard of three...the rest, I have no clue who they are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chargersmichael Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 Yesterday at Islands of Adventure, I spotted lots of new supports for the Hulk (spotted when I rode Doctor Doom facing the Hulk)! They are the same gray color as well! I'm looking forward to see this rebuild!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenbowl Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 (edited) Is Hulk confirmed to have an identical layout to the original? Or might it be reworked a bit? The first half is gold, but after the 2nd vertical loop, it really becomes bland, IMO. Edited January 8, 2016 by chickenbowl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jew Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 Nothing has been confirmed yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B&MIntaminGCI Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 A video from "Mako Madness" showing new supports in place for Hulk. Re-Vertical construction has started (edit, i hope I'm allowed to post this, if not I apologize) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.J. Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 So, does anyone want to take any bets on how many quick Microsoft Paint photo comparisons we'll see of old Hulk vs New Hulk throughout the coming months? Anyone? Place yer bets! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PVA62 Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 So, does anyone want to take any bets on how many quick Microsoft Paint photo comparisons we'll see of old Hulk vs New Hulk throughout the coming months? Anyone? Place yer bets! I'll take that action! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jew Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 ^You can pretty much assume she's into the acts that you don't recognize! I pegged her as a Yandel fan... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jray21 Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 Nothing has been confirmed yet. I kind like that nothing has been confirmed. It'll be really interesting to see what they do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoinItForTheFame Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 Yep! This support confirms it!! This will officially be the worlds first RMC T-Rex coaster!! They are just hiding the RMC track inside the B&M track to try and confuse people!! (Obviously I am kidding) I am super excited to see this coaster develop, and see what (if any) changes get made to the layout. . . I still can't figure out why Universal is being so ... "Quiet" with this project. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brassinthegrass Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 I'm really thinking they are staying quiet because it legitimately is exactly the same ride being out in, only adding some new special effects and a better launch system... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.J. Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 I'm really thinking they are staying quiet because it legitimately is exactly the same ride being out in, only adding some new special effects and a better launch system... Same. I'm firmly in the "this is really no big deal" camp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rollercoaster Rider Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 I'm really thinking they are staying quiet because it legitimately is exactly the same ride being out in, only adding some new special effects and a better launch system... Same. I'm firmly in the "this is really no big deal" camp. I would also bet/hope on new restraints. Either Lap Bars (Probably not) or Soft Padding like on Banshee/Valravn/Wing Coasters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baffles Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 The tri-support they have placed is the same as the previous one - left hand side of corkscrew. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.J. Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 I would also bet/hope on new restraints. Either Lap Bars (Probably not) or Soft Padding like on Banshee/Valravn/Wing Coasters Unless they widen the clearances, I don't see that happening, considering that the new seating arrangement is slightly wider than the old one (Right?). They're still producing the old-style trains if I'm not mistaken, they just stuck new customized floorless ones on Rougarou. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vertigomkie Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 Out of curiosity, this would be the first modern steel coaster (post 2000, though Hulk was technically opened in 1999) that has had a full track refurbishment? Has that happened besides coasters that have been relocated (Apocalypse, Thunderhawk, etc.)? I fall on the cautionary side that Universal make enough addition/enhancement to find some way to market it. This looks to be far more than a Disney's Space Mountain changes back in 2009 (costly but not enough of a ride experience change on a scale that Disney would market). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vertigomkie Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 Is Hulk confirmed to have an identical layout to the original? Or might it be reworked a bit? The first half is gold, but after the 2nd vertical loop, it really becomes bland, IMO. The part I don't get about the Hulk-second half complaints is (1) the ride is 3/4 finished my the block brake and (2) what B&M sit-down/floorless has an inspired post-block break/second half anyway? Maybe a case could be made for Kumba/Kraken b/c of the tunnel, but Is there much you could actually expect done besides a standard 1-2 corkscrews and some helices? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoflake15 Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 Apologies if I've missed this on the thread but is there a predicted re-opening date? Going there in May and wondering if any chance of this being open again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chargersmichael Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 I was at Islands today and I'm happy to report that shiny green track was been put in place!!! (the end brake segment with the slight turn into the station). Sorry I don't have pictures or proof, I just go to the parks a lot and I ride Doctor Doom to look at the progress. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B&MIntaminGCI Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 Found on Facebook Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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