Mark9 Posted November 27, 2015 Report Share Posted November 27, 2015 Flyers really are adaptable and incredibly versatile. No surprises that they've really taken off in Asia. The pun wasn't intended. Matt 236 and Kerfuffle 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshC. Posted January 14, 2016 Report Share Posted January 14, 2016 According to CoasterForce's Twitter, 'Space Fantasy', one of the park's coasters, is getting the VR treatment this year as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitchada04 Posted January 14, 2016 Report Share Posted January 14, 2016 It will be VR as part of a special 15th anniversary event. Details are on USJ website but it also includes overlays of Shrek into another film etc for a few months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshC. Posted February 6, 2016 Report Share Posted February 6, 2016 POV of Flying Dinosaur... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fG7A797CXbU Why do Asia get the best looking flyers? :'( Kerfuffle and holtjammy16 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted February 6, 2016 Report Share Posted February 6, 2016 Now that looks brilliant! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt 236 Posted February 6, 2016 Report Share Posted February 6, 2016 That layout looks fab. Somewhat looks more fun and thrilling than Manta too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexander Posted February 6, 2016 Report Share Posted February 6, 2016 just creamed my pants Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldFarmerDean Posted February 6, 2016 Report Share Posted February 6, 2016 Watching quite a few POVs rides look surprisingly underwhelming... But wow, this one certainly doesn't!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pluk Posted February 7, 2016 Report Share Posted February 7, 2016 I have a feeling I'd pass out through that tunnel on my back. In a good way! Kerfuffle 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieN Posted February 7, 2016 Report Share Posted February 7, 2016 The bits between the inversions look rather long and dare I say boring. I'd prefer tighter turns or small bunny hops instead of those straight sections. Also, don't those inline twists look forceless? They are so slow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.S217 Posted February 7, 2016 Report Share Posted February 7, 2016 Flying Coasters are not to have so much force. The beginning after the drop has plenty of force after the drop, A 540 roll into the half loop then swooping into a pretzel loop. I must say though this coaster flows it looks perfect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshC. Posted February 7, 2016 Report Share Posted February 7, 2016 POV seems to have been taken down. The bits between the inversions look rather long and dare I say boring. I'd prefer tighter turns or small bunny hops instead of those straight sections.Also, don't those inline twists look forceless? They are so slow. The idea of bunny hops on a flying coaster sounds so wrong to me. It just feels like it wouldn't work. I see what you're saying about the second half of the ride though; it looks very different to the first half, which seems to be all about the force. However, I think when it's open, and you've got people in the area, walking through the pathways and the like, it will feel brilliant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glitch Posted February 7, 2016 Report Share Posted February 7, 2016 Looks amazing although half of it looks as if it's over Jaws. Found a new POV pognoi 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitchada04 Posted March 6, 2016 Report Share Posted March 6, 2016 Let's talk The deal goes final Friday. The yellow is the proposed plot of land for Japan. 6 acres is rumoured which lines up with the 6 available in KidZone in Florida. 350 million dollars. 2020 is the opening year apparently. 2019 in Florida, and 20/21 for whatever small version Hollywood will get. Although, there is a rumour Comcast has changed the timetable since buying more of Japan and want Nintendo there in 2018 with Diagon in 20. Especially as opening Nintendo Land in the home of Nintendo first is more likely. So who knows, but Nintendo didn't wait around last time a deal was signed about this project, so expect something in the next week or so. For Japan, they have anywhere up to 9 acres to play with though if they use the surrounding 4D cinemas and Space Fantasy. Endless rumours, endless hype. Let's see how this can compete with the likes of Star Wars land. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark9 Posted March 7, 2016 Report Share Posted March 7, 2016 That layout looks fab. Somewhat looks more fun and thrilling than Manta too. I genuinely think this looks like a poor mans Starry Eyed Ripper. That coaster is a revelation whereas this one could do a lot more considering its size and length. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted March 7, 2016 Report Share Posted March 7, 2016 pluk and OldFarmerDean 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pognoi Posted March 7, 2016 Report Share Posted March 7, 2016 I genuinely think this looks like a poor mans Starry Eyed Ripper. That coaster is a revelation whereas this one could do a lot more considering its size and length. I don't want to start a fight, but I am genuinely curious as to what more they could've done for you? Personally I believe that the ride has almost everything needed. Fantastic speed, good use of the car type, and great interaction. The only thing I could critique is the immersion. So, Mark, if you designed 'the flying dinosaur' what would you have done differently? Ryan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark9 Posted March 8, 2016 Report Share Posted March 8, 2016 I don't want to start a fight, but I am genuinely curious as to what more they could've done for you? Personally I believe that the ride has almost everything needed. Fantastic speed, good use of the car type, and great interaction. The only thing I could critique is the immersion. So, Mark, if you designed 'the flying dinosaur' what would you have done differently? I'd design it more like tatsu in mind. This flyer is a massive coaster but doesn't seem to do a lot different. I particularly think its ending is a little bit uninspired. I'm probably just being really picky and would still enjoy the ride hence why I mentioned that it looks like a poor mans Starry eyed ripper. =) Mysterio Ka 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieN Posted March 27, 2016 Report Share Posted March 27, 2016 Flying Dinosaur (according to the queue times board) opened with a 750 minute queue time. Yes, that's 12.5 hours! As a result, the queue was shut 20 minutes after opening! Is that bad throughput, insane popularity or just a monumental mistake? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Project LC Posted March 27, 2016 Report Share Posted March 27, 2016 I imagine the queue time was a mistake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitchada04 Posted March 27, 2016 Report Share Posted March 27, 2016 It's been hitting 360 minutes with a 180 minute single rider queue. That park is busy naturally. It has 3 trains so probably at tops a throughput of 1500pph which isn't huge for a park that gets 10/11 million guests a year! smidgey and CharlieN 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitchada04 Posted March 29, 2016 Report Share Posted March 29, 2016 For anyone not believing in the craziness. Does look cool flying about JP though! CharlieN and GladiatorFanKyle 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlesberg Posted April 1, 2016 Report Share Posted April 1, 2016 What's with the gates? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieN Posted April 1, 2016 Report Share Posted April 1, 2016 What's with the gates? They are really weird! Might be due to H&S or just unuasual theming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlesberg Posted April 1, 2016 Report Share Posted April 1, 2016 They are really weird! Might be due to H&S or just unuasual theming.I think it may just be health and safety.An example of what I mean, Zaturn's restraints: https://cravecoasters.files.wordpress.com/2011/09/spaceworld-zaturn.jpg CharlieN 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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