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Theme Parks & Roller Coasters |OT| The Happiest Place on GAF
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SpacePirate Ridley
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Sitll looks horrible, and having watche the joe rohde tour, the lengths he has to go to make excuses for the ride being a reskin is absurd. Having to hammer to the audience the thing about the power outage and the shitty tubes all around the building at every minute becuase they are bad design decissions.
California based imagineers despise the tower, like Tom Morris, that was one of the lead designers on the complete amazing ovrhaul Califronia Adventure had some years ago.
aparisi2274
Member
nope
nope
Guardians of the Galaxy: Mission Breakout is also at a 4 hour wait right now, and it's probably only gonna get worse.
Jailer of Hope
Member
I'll be at D23 in July and then going to WDW right after so I'm actually looking forward to riding both towers. As someone who travels to both coasts frequently, I'm an advocate for differing experiences. Which is why the huge updates at DHS don't seem all that great to me because when it's all said and done, they will have two Toy Story rides and whatever Great Movie Ride will be that you can't get at DLR. Well, now that Muppetvision is permanently closed at DCA, there's that too.
Razgriz-Specter
Member
Kinda a dumb question but I don't really know where to ask or look.
Im planning a solo Disney World trip later this year before a big family trip next year.
Im finally making good money with my job so I can actually go in pretty easy on gifts and merchandise for once.
Is there any sort of guide (official or fanmade) with the more limited or specific items?
Especially talking about limited stuff like cups specific to certain restaurants and such.
Im planning a solo Disney World trip later this year before a big family trip next year.
Im finally making good money with my job so I can actually go in pretty easy on gifts and merchandise for once.
Is there any sort of guide (official or fanmade) with the more limited or specific items?
Especially talking about limited stuff like cups specific to certain restaurants and such.
I don't know about a universal merch guide but there's a pin blog for all of the new pin releases and the Disneyland subreddit tends to post about new stuff. I think they still sell the Red Rose Tavern cup in the Be Our Guest restaurant, and the Jolly Roger Funko Pop and Pirate Stein are likely hanging around somewhere so it's best to be on the lookout for those as well.
Razgriz-Specter
Member
Thank you.
Has the vr component been installed now? For some reason I didn't think that was until next year.
I love Kraken (even if I did lose my phone on it), I'm not sure I'd want the vr part of it.
Razgriz-Specter
Member
Ouch, since it was my idea and I offered to pay I finished looking up my part of the trip.
$3000 for just tickets and a hotel for me, my mom and my little brother for a Friday to Friday Disney World trip, before food, gas, etc.
Though can't finalize it till I know when my other brother, sister and her fiance can go.
It isn't too bad I guess.
$3000 for just tickets and a hotel for me, my mom and my little brother for a Friday to Friday Disney World trip, before food, gas, etc.
Though can't finalize it till I know when my other brother, sister and her fiance can go.
It isn't too bad I guess.
The Xtortionist
Member
Universal Orlando announced that Fast & Furious will use virtual queuing. Really hope this doesn't become standard for future attractions.
bucknuticus
Member
I have only read about it with fallon, but whats the downsides to it? Seems good to me, can explore other parts of the park while you wait.
The Xtortionist
Member
It works for Fallon because it's only one ride with moderate demand from guests. If you throw virtual queuing on a bunch of rides in the park (and popular rides, at that) you run the risk of clogging up pathways and inflating the wait times of other attractions.
It's just gonna be a ride version of the Studio Tour gimmick like Kong and Earthquake, isn't it?
bucknuticus
Member
I think we'll only see it on a new rides where they dont have room for queues. Doubt they would do it on existing rides.
Razgriz-Specter
Member
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SLWLk0funxc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bFCS8ipgr5Y
This would never work full scale at a regular Disney park or Universal beyond a ride or two.
I did the Jimmy Fallon ride by going into the Universal Orlando app and selecting a time I wanted to ride (which I wanted in the next 5 minutes and it was available). After selecting a time, the app flashed up a QR code and I got it scanned and walked in. It was fine.
Leeroy3101
Banned
It's been tested on Rock N' Roller Coaster, and a few other Disney attractions.
Razgriz-Specter
Member
That is why I said full scale.
The parks can't handle that many people walking around, eating and doing other stuff with literally no lines.
It will work in Volcano Bay for example because you have 2 or 3 major attractions that last as long as people want and have almost no maximum capacity.
Someone cosplayed AS the Partners statue... I love it
https://www.facebook.com/cosplayina...123221.125558729464/10156308785544465/?type=3
https://www.facebook.com/cosplayina...123221.125558729464/10156308785544465/?type=3
bucknuticus
Member
Heading to cedar point friday, hoping the lines arent crazy. Saw theres a brew and BBQ event going on at the same time which will be cool
The Xtortionist
Member
So there seems to be a Nintendo-themed stage under construction at Universal Studios Japan. Maybe a more detailed Super Nintendo World announcement is imminent? It should also reveal quite a bit about what's due in the U.S.
Baron von Loathsome
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aparisi2274
Member
Wow... Toy Story Land at DHS is going to be larger than I first thought...
Here is a nice pic I found on twitter showing off the progress of the area, with the coaster at about 75% installed...
Cant wait to see the finished product...
Here is a nice pic I found on twitter showing off the progress of the area, with the coaster at about 75% installed...
Cant wait to see the finished product...
SkyMasterson
Member
Kinda surprised it took them that long.
Of all the times I went, the lines were always dead. In fact, that's the only ride at Universal Hollywood that I haven't gone on haha. I just don't care.
How is it?
The Xtortionist
Member
If it's anything like the one in Orlando...it's not good
It's no Terminator 2 3D. Basically a one and done. If you're curious about the experience, just watch the video while sitting in a rocking chair while occasionally spraying water in your face.
The Xtortionist
Member
T23D is still so good. Hope it's not on the chopping block in Orlando.
sf2fanatic
Member
Time to check it out one last time.
I haven't gone to Universal in 10 yrs
SkyMasterson
Member
Lol.
Oh man, I really hope that or E.T. never leaves either. If I ever hear of it closing, I'll have to plan a trip down there and see it one more time.
I would love an official announcement of the attractions!
I wonder if they are timing an announcement close to E3? Although hopefully not during the Direct since there would be meltdowns. lol
E.T. always struck me as a more elaborate version of Peter Pan's Flight at Disneyland, except it probably has a significantly shorter wait time.
Seriously though what's up with Peter Pan's wait time? It averages 30+ mins.
Baron von Loathsome
Member
It's Fantasyland's "boy ride," methinks.
The Xtortionist
Member
Saw on Twitter the Nintendo groundbreaking event is being reported to take place tomorrow (Japan time) which should be sometime tonight (?) for the U.S.
No clue if they'll announce attraction details, but the stage suggests something a bit bigger than a simple groundbreaking photo-op with Uni/Nintendo personnel holding shovels or whatever. Guess we'll see.
edit - Early 2020 opening date for Japan also being reported.
No clue if they'll announce attraction details, but the stage suggests something a bit bigger than a simple groundbreaking photo-op with Uni/Nintendo personnel holding shovels or whatever. Guess we'll see.
edit - Early 2020 opening date for Japan also being reported.
Trying to get it in time for the Olympics?
Its probably going up on Nintendo's Youtube channel then with all the elaborate set design.
So mid 2020 in Orlando? I saw a rumor that construction starts after HHN this year which puts them 6 months behind.
The Xtortionist
Member
Yes. Previously it was announced that the expansion would open before the 2020 Olympics. It's apparently just been narrowed down to "early 2020".
Conversion on Orlando United (now Inside Universal) seems to be going that way. Late Summer 2020 in Orlando definitely seems possible if construction works at a similar pace as in Japan.
peteykirch
Member
Is it true they axed the DK Mine Cart Coaster? Been hearing lots of rumbling about that on twitter.
aparisi2274
Member
in the groundbreaking ceremony video, the only attraction they mention is Mario Kart. Not sure if there will be others announced at a later date, but as of right now, seems to be just Mario Kart.
Mario Kart is the only official ride at the moment. DK was only ever rumored for Orlando though so it is safe. Japan is supposed to be getting Yoshi as the second ride.
The Xtortionist
Member
JungleSkip from Parkscope saying on Inside Universal that the new rumor is that Orlando will be the "biggesr" SNW and DK would be the reason why. Maybe implying Yoshi as well for Orlando? Again, just a rumor, but something neat to think about.
aparisi2274
Member
Well I sure hope they announce something for it soon...
I am still wondering where they are going to fit it at UniORL. Are they going to revamp the kiddie section where ET currently is? Or put it somewhere else entirely...
Baron von Loathsome
Member
I can see it replacing Toon Lagoon.
The Xtortionist
Member
Yes, since day 1 the rumors have suggesting Kidzone getting demolished. ET is likely to also go if Yoshi moves in.
Not sure when Orlando will announce it. They tend to wait until very late to announce anything.