April 10, 20169 yr comment_232048 After seeing so many rumours floating around that maybe they'd scrapped the MCBR to make the second half faster (some rumours hey) it's back! I'm taking a liking to the black tunnel Queue is covered in scaffolding too, will be interesting to see what they do with that! So Mako opens June 10th, and has just got it's lead car on the transfer track so tests are expected to follow soon. This will probably be more late June although they're speeding ahead because they know they need the capacity. Kong is near ready for softs, like imminent with walls expected to come down in the next week. The truck issue is slowly being resolved so when it softs it will be able to run 3 out of 5 RVs. Better than Gringotts which ran 3 out of like 9. And with about a year to go, VB is still rising high. And is a large site. Once all the infrastructure is in place, slides should fly up Plus the rock theming for the volcano is ready sitting just 20 minutes up the road from the resort.
April 15, 20169 yr comment_232414 There is a reasonably interesting article over at gizmondo about the tech behind Universals screen based rides. Even though there was nothing there I didn't already know and it wasn't anywhere near detailed enough for me, it was still an enjoyable read whilst I just ate my lunch. http://gizmodo.com/how-the-best-rides-at-universal-studios-work-1762505782
April 21, 20169 yr comment_232906 Still no opening date yet... Really hoping for June. Just another reason why Universal is my favourite park in the world. Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk
April 21, 20169 yr comment_232915 (Do hope I have the right Universal here) WWE are running a contest with Universal to promote Kong. http://www.wrestlinginc.com/wi/news/2016/0405/609459/titus-oneil-returning-from-suspension-soon/ WWE WANTS TO SEND YOU ON A TRIP TO UNIVERSAL ORLANDO® RESORT WITH WWE SUPERSTAR TITUS O'NEIL AND HIS FAMILY! You could win a trip to Universal Orlando® Resort, home of the world's two most jaw-dropping theme parks, where you'll attend the VIP Preview of the new ride Skull Island: Rein of Kong with WWE SuperstarTitus O'Neil and his family. You can also explore more of Harry Potter's world than ever before at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™, swing high above the streets on The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man® and prepare for battle on Transformers: The Ride-3D. Plus, you'll stay in the heart of the excitement at Universal's Cabana Bay Beach Resort and enjoy the best in restaurants, live music, movies, shopping and more at Universal CityWalk®. It's a universe of action, thrills, and excitement for every member of the family. Vacation Like You Mean It® at Universal Orlando® Resort. You could win a 3-night trip for four to experience it all for yourself, including: * Roundtrip airfare for 4 to Orlando, Florida * 4-day/3-night on-site accommodations at Universal's Cabana Bay Beach Resort * Ground transportation between airport and hotel in Orlando * Admission to both Universal Studios Florida® and Universal's Islands of Adventure® theme parks * Tickets to Blue Man Group * Admission to Wet 'n Wild® Orlando water park * A "Meet & Greet" with Titus * Attendance at the VIP Preview of Skull Island: Reign of KongSM Sent from my GT-I9305 using Tapatalk
April 25, 20169 yr comment_233266 Some people have ridden Kong now, so it won't be long until guests get to ride. Please please can people use spoiler tags for this!
April 26, 20169 yr comment_233427 Quote Well I think it's time to post this. As guests look to OU for more information regarding Kong they wonder if it'll be open during their visits. From May till June Kong will be in Soft Opening. Soft Opening is like a final release candidate test for the ride. All the major components are installed and operational. Some tweaks, changes, and updates will occur prior to grand opening. Also Soft Opening is not a guarantee the ride will be opening. Kong might only open for a period of time, all day, or not at all depending on any issues or changes. To know if Kong is soft opening for the day please follow @orlando_united on Twitter (also good is @parkscope and @touringplans).Good luck and let the odds be in your favor. http://forums.orlandounited.com/threads/skull-island-reign-of-kong-no-spoilers-thread.9476/page-278#post-454577
April 27, 20169 yr comment_233582 Comcast are apparently in talks to buy Dreamworks Animation for 3 billion dollars. With a 3rd park in the works, this would open up a world of family orientated possibilities! Plus the Nintendo link, whole deal with Illumination and reworking of Suess IP's the family section of Universal's parks (which are admittedly lacking) could well be on the rise in the coming years.
April 29, 20169 yr comment_233742 I'm very excited about the Nintendo link. As you probably know I'm a Nintendo fan (I haven't been active with them since they've given us nothing and are delaying games another year *cough*Zelda*cough*). I would actually love an intamin acceleator themed of F-Zero, that would just be epic.
April 30, 20169 yr comment_233820 So Kong's target date for soft openings set by Universal Creative was yesterday. TM's are riding the ride, it is getting mixed reviews as apparently certain elements aren't working as expected, as in giving the effect wanted, not that they're broken. It's still regularly testing though, and according to @Bioreconstruct on Twitter, Kong roaring can be heard from Hollywood Way which is where the picture is taken: Hulks tunnel under the bridge into MSHI is being put back in place We must be near to testing happening on this, apparently TM's are in the process of being filtered back to Hulk, doesn't mean we're near opening but testing definitely! Meanwhile, Comcast did buy Dreamworks for $3.8 billion. Reports from NBC are already saying about putting Kung Fu Panda in Beijing for when that opens and the possibilities are huge. Seriously hoping for a Mack coaster like Arthur themed to HTTYD like Motiongate is getting.
May 4, 20169 yr comment_234003 Not sure how you can get stuck upside down on one of the Harry Potter rides... Maybe they sat in their seat upside down. http://www.lawyerherald.com/articles/44583/20160502/nj-friends-sue-harry-potter-world-for-hour-long-rescue-process-of-roller-coaster-ordeal.htm
May 4, 20169 yr comment_234005 Forbidden Journey is the only thing I can think of that would be stuck upside down... Which is plausible given the range of motion by the KUKA arms... At the same time though, could be rubbish... 2 years ago this happened? You'd probably get suing quicker than that...
May 7, 20169 yr comment_234178 Seems this is going to be part of the May newsletter to AP holders. And it looks great for a new entrance feature! Trains are also on site apparently. More news is expected next week!
May 8, 20169 yr comment_234214 Hulk's grey paint for the station has pretty much been completed! Photo from Bioreconstruct's Twitter.
May 9, 20169 yr comment_234327 So that video confirms new soundtrack, and the blog confirms it'll be on board and created by Fall Out Boy frontman, Patrick Stump! And the entrance arch has used the old track! What a nice touch! They're saying late summer for this now though. Which could be mid July.
May 9, 20169 yr comment_234336 Late Summer? August is late in Summer... Lol at the onboard soundtrack by Fallout Boy frontman, just amuses me...
May 9, 20169 yr comment_234341 This must open before later July, otherwise I've missed out on the Incredible Hulk experience
May 9, 20169 yr Author comment_234342 To tell you the truth..... as a rollercoaster aside from the launch it's as generic B&M as they come. That being said the new ride may be a lot better but that would be pure conjecture on my part.
May 9, 20169 yr comment_234345 Anyone know when they'll actually start testing? Mako Madness hasn't had anything to show for quite a while now.
May 9, 20169 yr comment_234348 The guy who runs Mako Madness has only just landed back in Florida after travelling the past week or two. He's doing an update at Uni today and a Mako one tomorrow with a tour from inside the station! Last I saw they were finishing up the tunnel under the pathway. Depends how much work they still have left to do in the launch tunnel but probably by the end of the month, especially with cars on site. If they can't have this open for when Kong does, they'll want it too at least look ready from most pathways and only have a few construction walls up.
May 10, 20169 yr comment_234426 Judging by what the park are saying in the video, they aren't expecting Hulk to open until the end of Summer.
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