Universal Orlando Resort (USO, IOA) Discussion Thread

[DegoRed]

Man...no love for the Shiny's on here? Well that will be my first choice as they are my favorite band, but will probably go with Crystal Method for the following ride

[jedimaster1227]

I'm definitely going to start off with Daft Punk, though I don't feel that Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger is the best song they could've chosen. Crescendolls, Digital Love, Aerodynamic and even One More Time would probably fit better. And lets not even get started one of the band's mixes from Alive 2007 or Daft Club!

 

I'm surprised that we've been given some songs that, when listening to them seem "off" in terms of something to be synchronized to a rollercoaster. The rock category seems strong, but the rest have selections that really don't seem like they would jive with this kind of ride. Bad Girls, Glamourous and Guitars, Cadillacs are a few.

 

And for some of the artists, I'm glad they picked them up, but disappointed in the song choice. At least for the Allman Brothers, I was really hoping I could enjoy riding along with Jessica.

 

Songs like The Devil Went Down to Georgia and Stronger will likely be hits among the rest (I've already seen an entire train filled with guests singing along to The Charlie Daniels Band's hit song over at Freestyle Music Park). And truthfully, I can't help but wish that they'd added in something from Andrew W.K., They Might Be Giants, Red Hot Chili Peppers or even Michael Jackson... But all of those stem from my own wishful thinking!

[CorkscrewFoley]

Was Michael Jackson under an Universal label?

 

Still, I would have loved to seen some X on there...a great underrated band.

[Jon34MA]

Is it bad I don't know who most of them bands/groups are? I think cause Charlie Daniels and the Devil is my favorite song so I guess that would be my first choice but I think for the next rides I will just randomly pick something and hope I like it.

[Ryancrash]

My first ride will DEFINITELY be "Kickstart My Heart" - Hell Yeah! After that will be "Midnight Rider", "Devil Went Down To Georgia" and "Gimme All Your Lovin".

 

While I think most of these tunes are crap, at least they give you more choices than I had on Hollywood Dream The Ride. HDTR had five songs to choose from - The Beatles' "Get Back" was the only one I could stomach, so I just listened to that over and over on every ride.

[nrs2420]

Awesome, I love Motley Crue!

[Cobra Commander]

Is it bad I don't know who most of them bands/groups are? I think cause Charlie Daniels and the Devil is my favorite song so I guess that would be my first choice but I think for the next rides I will just randomly pick something and hope I like it.

 

Mr.Jackson was under the sony label. i don't think that Universal even own their music label anymore. I thought that they sold MCA Records a while back.

[Rubber Ducky]

Decent song list. If I do get the chance to ride the coaster (which I think I will next year), I'll probably be rocking out to Daft Punk or Motley Crue.

[technfxrick]

Question, What if you dont choose a song, do they assign it for you or do you ride in silence?

[robbalvey]

^ I'm sure the system just picks one at random.

 

--Robb

[STR8FXXXINEDGE]

Their genre groupings are weird.

 

I very much agree!

 

I think I'd pick Dwight Yoakam first.

Second, it'd probably be a tie between Kanye West, or The Charlie Daniels Band.

[philthephorce]

I'll either follow Robb's lead and go with KC...or Busy Child - Crystal Method. Both songs bring back good memories.

[PaulMartz37]

I think they made a mistake. This was supposed to be included in the track listing.

 

The video even has Rockit lights! Cat at the top of the lift? Perfect match.

[Shockwave]

It's all about the Hammer.

[sixflagsmagicmountain]

Tough choice really. For my first ride I'd probably have to go with Daft Punk though. I'd definitely have to ride multiple times until I rode with all the songs I like.

[HEADCHEEZ]

I would choose Kickstart My Heart.

 

Motley Crue FTW!

[aimster]

Ok I'm gonna go with Daft Punk for the first ride. And then probably "Pump Up the Volume" by MARRS. Man I remember roller skating to that one!

 

Overall though, I'm not real impressed with the songs. When is MC Hammer "pop/disco"?

[Shellemonster]

Shiny Toy Guns love right here.

 

Unrelated to the Guns, I expect Universal to "plus" the ride eventually by adding explosions to the top of the non inverting loop. Awesome for real.

[KBrylczyk]

ZZ Top - Gimme All Your Lovin!!!!!! They really need to put Legs and Sharp Dressed Man on there, though.

 

Second ride? Devil Went Down To Georgia. Just to see how much it has been chopped down for time.

[mike541x]

Kickstart My Heart! Awesome song. Goes great with roller coasters.

[LJGoBlue]

Probably "Le Disko" by Shiny Toy Guns

 

Maybe "Kickstart My Heart" for a second ride.

 

None of these songs sound like they would really fit the ride all that well. They seem kind of generic.

[coastercub]

Awww com'on, got to be Rollin by Limp Bizkit !! It's a roller coaster baby !!

[monsterfan99]

I Will Survive for me as I indeed will survive the ride.

[HatetoFLY]

I'm starting with intergalactic, and thats the way I like it uh huh uh huh. I know that was lame but KC and the Sunshine band will be fun and uplifting to hear during the ride. It looks like its going to be a good list to choose from.

[Shellemonster]

Just got a survey from Universal asking me to rate a bunch of HP related stuff. Nothing new really, although they had me rate my interest in the "interactivity" of the land right up there along with exclusive HP merchandise as well the fact that it is indeed a theme park within a theme park, amongst other things.

 

Actually, it's slightly unnerving to me why they chose to play up "theme park within a theme park" because of the many implications that could bring, mainly upcharge, but I'm also happy they wanted to know how I valued interactivity.