November 27, 20159 yr comment_224005 Flyers really are adaptable and incredibly versatile. No surprises that they've really taken off in Asia. The pun wasn't intended.
January 14, 20169 yr comment_226169 According to CoasterForce's Twitter, 'Space Fantasy', one of the park's coasters, is getting the VR treatment this year as well.
January 14, 20169 yr comment_226173 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.
February 6, 20169 yr comment_227644 POV of Flying Dinosaur... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fG7A797CXbU Why do Asia get the best looking flyers? :'(
February 6, 20169 yr comment_227646 That layout looks fab. Somewhat looks more fun and thrilling than Manta too.
February 6, 20169 yr comment_227653 Watching quite a few POVs rides look surprisingly underwhelming... But wow, this one certainly doesn't!!
February 7, 20169 yr comment_227656 I have a feeling I'd pass out through that tunnel on my back. In a good way!
February 7, 20169 yr comment_227657 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.
February 7, 20169 yr comment_227664 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.
February 7, 20169 yr comment_227679 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.
February 7, 20169 yr comment_227681 Looks amazing although half of it looks as if it's over Jaws. Found a new POV
March 6, 20169 yr comment_229050 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.
March 7, 20169 yr comment_229076 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.
March 7, 20169 yr comment_229094 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?
March 8, 20169 yr comment_229116 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. =)
March 27, 20169 yr comment_230635 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?
March 27, 20169 yr comment_230638 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!
March 29, 20169 yr comment_230735 For anyone not believing in the craziness. Does look cool flying about JP though!
April 1, 20169 yr comment_230985 What's with the gates? They are really weird! Might be due to H&S or just unuasual theming.
April 1, 20169 yr comment_231016 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
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