Universal Orlando Resort (USO, IOA) Discussion Thread

[Lenaapple1974]

I threw in a search for project strongarm, looking for any type of HP updates, and came across this pic of the kuka (spelling?) arm coaster thing... I never saw this before. Not too sure if what I was reading was true, as it was early on in the posts from the beginning of the announcement. I have been trying to follow the updates here also, and have definitely skipped pages because there are so many and I cannot remember where I left off, so I apologize in advance if it has been posted. But seeing the last two pages here and the link given with the two seater Kuka, it seems this MAY be true after all..?? I'm not sure, but it is different, that is for sure! I definitely cannot wait to see the outcome of this entirely magical world!

[U2Rox]

OMG!!!! I really can't wait to ride this!!! It looks so Good!

[King_K.]

Some pictures from today.

 

 

 

The loop is coming along.

 

 

[triggernel]

Won't be long until we see some twisting on that loop.

[jarmor]

hummm...looks like you would be somewhat inverted on that loop...

[the ghost]

hummm...looks like you would be somewhat inverted on that loop...

 

Yeah, that already looks at least ninety degrees. Is it a vertical turn?

[FLIPDUDE]

Is it just me or does this coaster look WAY bigger than it actually is?

[cfc]

^Yes. It is dimensionally transcendental.

[Cobra Commander]

Did anybody get anything in the mail from Universal yet?

[CHILLERLC1]

I was getting concerned as well. I hope I notice it in the mail when it comes.

[MillenniumChild]

Nothing yet here either. Of course i don't plan to use them until October so they can take as long as they need to mail them just as long as i get them by october.

[FeelTheFORCE]

Nothing here. Good thing I changed my mind and didn't decide to go last week for spring break. Hopefully it'll be here by May.

[Sticky Nicky]

Haven't gotten mine either but they did say something about 6-8 weeks for delivery.

[jarmor]

Did anybody get anything in the mail from Universal yet?

I notified my mom to look for something from universal studios in her name starting last week cause she would think it is spam snail mail and throw it away lol...but I havent gotten anything yet...im expecting it any day now...

[sfmmrules!]

Mine said 4-6 weeks. I haven't gotten anything yet either. Did anyone see Universal had another contest-right after the ticket giveaway-they were giving away 28 trips for each day in Feb? I was trying to win that one too. I entered almost every day. When do they announce the winners for that one?

[King_K.]

There's that gorgeous twist.

 

 

http://www.orlandorocks.com/info.aspx?attraction=rockit&location=usf&sub=Construction&pg=2

 

More pictures on page 1: http://www.orlandorocks.com/info.aspx?attraction=rockit&location=usf&sub=Construction&pg=1

[themeparkman25]

Looking good! Can you repost the link though, yours aren't working currently.

[King_K.]

Links reposted. I believe they're shooting for a Memorial Day weekend opening.

[MillenniumChild]

Amazing shots. I hope this ride is as good as it looks.

[jjune4991]

wait! memorial day opening??? so they are gonna try and out do manta??? this will be an interesting development. which coaster will attract more people...

[jarmor]

i think its safe to say they can compliment each other and can pull in the same riders that weekend. Alot of travelers generally to uni and sea world anyway.

[Swimace]

If true, I don't think it would really be anything new for the Orlando theme parks. If I recall correctly, Toy Story Mania and The Simpsons Ride had the same opening day.

[KrakenKing]

Links reposted. I believe they're shooting for a Memorial Day weekend opening.

 

Then I gotta choose between this and Manta.

[Speeddeamon128]

Awesome construction pics. I can't wait to see this ride completed & testing.

[Swimace]

Here are some pics I took yesterday on a visit to the park, the loop should be done pretty soon at the rate they've been moving.

Along with the new restaurants, Universal has decided to extend their dining services to ducks in an effort to bring in more profit during these tough economic conditions. This particular restaurant is indoors.

 

Thanks for reading

Another look at the new CityWalk area

In some unrelated news, they were having a media event in CityWalk for the new BK burger bar as well as the new Panda Express and Moe's

Just a quick look out front. This part looks like it could have some fun airtime

This is how the stage area looks, it should be pretty cool when all of the track is complete

For those of you worried about how the new skyline will effect your rides on the Suess Trolly, this is what you can expect

As you can see they've added spikes to the roof that match the track's color scheme. The roof itself is red

Here's the track portion that goes between Jimmy Neutron and the station

Fail.

 

Still.

A look at the expanding skyline from the MiB area. Rockit has gotten big enough that it can clearly be seen from I-4 as well as from the turnpike