Universal Orlando Resort (USO, IOA) Discussion Thread

[DoinItForTheFame]

- 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]

- 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]

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]

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.]

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]

^ What are you talking about? Vekoma's Stingray concept was a huge seller! Aquatrax even more so!

[Garet]

^ Aquatrax even more so!

 

And the one existing copy has been just a trax for the last few years.

[BarryH]

Maybe someone at IAAPA can drop by the B&M booth and ask them nicely?

[pianojohn]

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!

[pianojohn]

And the holiday decor!

[SharkTums]

Thanks for the updates John! What did you do in that car all by yourself!?!

[KingRCT3]

^

 

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]

Thanks for the update! Is there a bit of work going on with the footers, or am I seeing things?

[ZeroGravity55]

^ It looks like they're core drilling the footings.

[chargersmichael]

Whoa what is going on with the lighthouse? Or am I just seeing things there!

[gp1086]

Considering HHN next October, is the front of the line pass a no brainer on a weekend? How about a weeknight?

[DoinItForTheFame]

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]

^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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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...

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[Superbatboy]

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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...