Universal Orlando Resort (USF, IOA, Epic) Discussion Thread

[DorneyKid14]

If thats what floats your boat. . .

 

I thought this was the Cedar Point thread there for a second.

 

 

On a more serious note, does anyone know how tall the hulks cobra roll is?

[DoinItForTheFame]

On a more serious note, does anyone know how tall the hulks cobra roll is?

 

120ft?

[rcrider4]

On a more serious note, does anyone know how tall the hulks cobra roll is?

 

120ft?

The ride is only 110 ft tall at its tallest point, which I'm not sure if it is the zero g roll or the cobra roll. Either way, between 100-110ft.

[SFOGdude25]

I think I read somewhere that the cobra roll is 108 feet tall. Don't quote me on that though.

[DorneyKid14]

Thanks guys. The cobra roll seems so much bigger than what it is.

[B&MBoy1982]

While the steel looks different and is updated to today's specifications, rail radius is likely the exact same as before. I.E. turns, loops, etc.

 

If you ride it when it reopens, you are going to travel the exact path that you traveled a year ago.

 

I don't even think they replaced lift or station track, just main ride track.

[RollerManic]

A friend of mine happens to be at the park today and she is sending pictures. Here is one:

Notice the progress on repainting the tunnel. The difference is very distinguishable.

[eddytheviper]

MakoMadness has just posted a few pictures on Facebook. The Hulk is back and trackwork is finished!!!

 

 

[Themonerd]

MakoMadness has just posted a few pictures on Facebook. The Hulk is back and trackwork is finished!!!

 

 

 

 

The transition is VERY different.

[ZeroGravity55]

^ There isn't any difference at all.

 

 

[Themonerd]

^ There isn't any difference at all.

 

 

 

That proves it. I'm going blind.

[KBrylczyk]

^ Nah, the first photo was just taken as a panorama which kinda gives a fisheye effect. You're good.

[Paradox]

Is it just me or was the green brighter before?

[PVA62]

Is it just me or was the green brighter before?

Probably just the time of day and light are different.

[eddytheviper]

Looks like someones added saturation to that old photo, the sky's blue looks unnatural and the green is a bit unusual.

 

I took some photos of the hulk back in Feb (Which I forgot to post so are a bit out of date now) but, it's more or less the same color as before.

[TheCoasterKid211]

MakoMadness has just posted a few pictures on Facebook. The Hulk is back and trackwork is finished!!!

Edited March 24, 2016 by TheCoasterKid211

[Brassinthegrass]

Has there been any work done on the Hulk MCBR?

[B&MBoy1982]

Honestly, I think I am more excited about this than Dollywood or Cedar Point.

[rcrider4]

^^ not yet

[KBrylczyk]

Honestly, I think I am more excited about this than Dollywood or Cedar Point.

 

Are you referring to Hulk or Kong? Either one would make you certifiably insane, of course. Hulk is just reopening as the same ride and Kong is an extended version of a six year old ride. Lightning Rod is, IMHO, easily the winner here.

 

Valravn, though? Yeah, Uni's definitely the winner.

[StealthFan]

Is it just me or was the green brighter before?

 

Also don't forget the fact that the old track would have been bleached by the sun over time where as the new track is all fresh and shiny.

[B&MBoy1982]

Honestly, I think I am more excited about this than Dollywood or Cedar Point.

 

Are you referring to Hulk or Kong? Either one would make you certifiably insane, of course. Hulk is just reopening as the same ride and Kong is an extended version of a six year old ride. Lightning Rod is, IMHO, easily the winner here.

 

Valravn, though? Yeah, Uni's definitely the winner.

 

I was indeed talking about Hulk. Why would that make me certifiably insane? Hulk is a great classic B&M, and I am excited to see the new improvements throughout the whole experience.

 

What is insane is the constant complaining because a ride has been delayed from opening, or complaining about the name of a roller coaster. See my post in the Cedar Point thread. http://www.themeparkreview.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=28853&start=29670

[Jew]

Hulk not sucking anymore from roughness would definitely be awesome. If it can go back to being an old school B&M but without the B&M rattle, that is definitely exciting.

[SixFlagsAstroworld]

Check out Face Off on the SyFy channel now! They are talking about Skull Island!

[Picto81]

I was gutted to miss out on riding Hulk when I visited for my Honeymoon in November last year. It was horrible walking underneath its trackless shuttle knowing I wouldn't get to ride. Hopefully one day I can afford to return and give the new and improved Hulk a go.

 

On a different note, one coaster I was really disappointed with was Rip Ride Rocket at Universal. This is by far the most uncomfortable coaster I have ever ridden, very rough and I felt sick after every ride. Did I catch it at a bad time?