June 12, 20169 yr comment_236491 Well can you explain the comments regarding a message on the queue board on dbgt or the constant moaning about dbgt eventhough most people on this site has yet to open? To me it appears that so much more could have been done but when I ride it one day, I will review it fully hopefully!
June 12, 20169 yr comment_236492 If you've been to universal and find it overrated then that's fine, if you haven't then you can't really judge the parks. Same with Kong, you're judging a dark ride that heavily relies on atmosphere which can only be achieved in you being there through a YouTube POV. Opinions are fine, but to say it is something when you haven't been on it but others have doesn't hold much ground. The only negative things I've read are that somedays things are being bypassed but it isn't fully open yet and that happens during softs.
June 12, 20169 yr comment_236500 8 minutes ago, ThemeParkCrafte said: Still doesn't justify what people say on dbgt forum So challenge people on that topic and create discussion. No sense using the DGBT topic to explain why you're critically reviewing a ride you haven't been on.
June 12, 20169 yr comment_236501 9 minutes ago, ThemeParkCrafte said: Still doesn't justify what people say on dbgt forum Well, having an opinion on something that you have actually seen in the flesh is very different to having an opinion on something that you've never seen before. I cant stress how important wording is on forums. For example, you said 'Universal is overrated' as opposed to 'Universal seems/looks overrated.' The latter clearly explains that it is based on POVs/ images/reviews rather than personal experience.
June 12, 20169 yr comment_236502 Some people seriously need to calm down. I used to like TPM but nobody it seems can understand universal and their investments might not necessarily be perfect to everyone. I have said I dislike the ride from the povs but until I go to universal, this will be my main source.
June 12, 20169 yr comment_236503 If you have an extreme opinion about something (that you haven't even seen in person) then expect an extreme response
June 12, 20169 yr comment_236504 Vice versa. If you give an extreme response, I too will reply. Arguing over this is achieving absolutely nothing so let's go back to topic. For horror nights, chance is the new icon!
June 12, 20169 yr comment_236512 On that note I won't remind people I've never been. But am sure Kong is a good addition and will fit the parks well. The Frozen ride is completely different concept altogether. Let it go.
June 12, 20169 yr comment_236521 Just now, ThemeParkCrafte said: Were some messages deleted? I have messaged you and anyone else involved Any messages which do not constructively add to the discussion will be deleted.
June 12, 20169 yr comment_236523 I'm all for people having different opinions, I know for a fact a lot of people will ride Kong and really not like it. But to judge a dark ride by watching a POV is silly. This isn't even "screen heavy" anyway, it's pretty much 50/50!
June 12, 20169 yr comment_236529 1 hour ago, Tom said: I have messaged you and anyone else involved Any messages which do not constructively add to the discussion will be deleted. I feel left out Ryan, I would say Kong is screen heavy because that is the predominant feature of the ride (especially the 360 degree one)... 3 separate rooms I read for screen based action? With 2 animatronic rooms and then the outdoor section? Overall balanced on paper but the majority of the attraction does seem to take place in a screen room...
June 12, 20169 yr comment_236530 Just now, Benin said: I feel left out Ryan, I would say Kong is screen heavy because that is the predominant feature of the ride (especially the 360 degree one)... 3 separate rooms I read for screen based action? With 2 animatronic rooms and then the outdoor section? Overall balanced on paper but the majority of the attraction does seem to take place in a screen room... The screen scenes have animatronics on one side and screens (which are blended into the physical set) on the other. The 360 room is fully screen obviously but then I feel that's counteracted by the large Kong animatronic scene after it.
June 12, 20169 yr comment_236532 I don't get the screen hate - I personally thought some of the best attractions out in Orlando were the ones fully screen based! Although obviously that may differ elsewhere across the world.
June 12, 20169 yr comment_236533 Some cool Kong merch in the pop-up shop just outside, took some quick pictures!
June 12, 20169 yr comment_236534 Genuinely thought those black skulls were Darth Vader masks at first...
June 12, 20169 yr comment_236535 I'm confused as to how anyone watching that pov video thinks it looks awful? Even in the LQ video the screens look like they blend in really well and the interaction between people on the screen and the ride car (e.g when kong climbs over it to the other side) looks really well done The only thing that looks fake on the animatronic is the eyes but even that's being picky It's almost like we aren't watching the same video.. Big difference in opinions I guess
June 13, 20169 yr comment_236540 Merchandise reminds me of Th13teen but I admit all the shops are well themed and are not shipping containers.
June 13, 20169 yr comment_236564 I used to have the whole screen based attractions are destroying the dark ride industry but after riding an immersive tunnel in Belgium it blew me away so I for one is very pleased with how screens are being used for new and creative ways. I can not wait to visit Universal Orlando/ Islands of Adventure in 2018.
June 15, 20169 yr comment_236761 Had the pleasure of riding Kong again twice and every time it just gets better and better! Only criticism I have is that the ride really doesn't few that long and I wish they did a bit more with the outside portion, but aside from that it's great! Kong animatronic has so much detail closer up
June 21, 20169 yr comment_237145 A new booth has been set up somewhere on site to promote Volcano Bay which features this cool element, And this artwork which doesn't seem as amazing as Uni is promising with this waterpark. The volcano is going to look stunning, and there are a few slides in there that could have some great effects. Two lazy rivers, the thinner one to the left being more action and the larger one on the right being more lazy. The slide towers that we've already seen and lots of tiki huts. Although this does seem like a graphic they'd use for the maps which aren't great (apparently Kongs one is just a truck on a piece of road and some trees). So will be interesting to see how this turns out. You can also see the two new towers for Cabana Bay which are going to have great views of the park! And some slide pieces were damaged last week in a fire costing 2-3 million dollars apparently. So, spare change for Comcast!
June 21, 20169 yr comment_237150 Today seems like a day of announcements for Universal, what with DM announce to be replacing BTTF at USJ and an announcement at USH at 7:30am there time (so in an hour or so) most likely to be SLoPs. Also talks that next month at the 2nd quarter earnings call Comcast will talk about the third park in some way and more announcements rumoured before the year is up. Also just going to leave these here. HHNLegacy on Twitter.
June 21, 20169 yr comment_237154 Sorry 1st June 2017 is when tickets go on sale for Volcano Bay, still not announced an open date.
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