Wow, they've made a lot of progress with DKC. Looks amazing.
Is there supposed to be a playground or something small to the right of the straightaway track in the first tweet? I could be misremembering.
Wow, they've made a lot of progress with DKC. Looks amazing.
OMG-- The envelope test vehicle is my new favorite thing! It looks like a cartoon...
I would suggest that it could have something to do with vehicle charging stations, as these things will have sound/haptics to create the sensation of landing back on the track after jumping the gaps, so will likely need to charge. Anyway, if something’s gonna catch fire, either the trains are literally burning rubber, which with how slow they go I’m not sure it could be that, or there’s a charging issue.So, I've heard something that is simply too silly and strange not to share, but apparently Mine Kart Madness keeps catching on fire. No reasoning given, at least not to me. But there is a guy on deck in charge of watching and telling someone if the coaster starts to spontaneously combust again.
So.....hopefully they figure that out!
I’d guess Japan, as that would explain the delay!At Epic or at USJ?
Sorry if this is a dumb question, but do these cars have onboard battery packs? And if so, battery packs that aren't removed/charged separate from the vehicle? Fascinating if so.would suggest that it could have something to do with vehicle charging stations
Coaster trains with on board audio or lighting have to have batteries on them, yea.Sorry if this is a dumb question, but do these cars have onboard battery packs? And if so, battery packs that aren't removed/charged separate from the vehicle? Fascinating if so.
Probably both, in all likelihood. But I have only heard about Epic myself.At Epic or at USJ?
Wow, they've made a lot of progress with DKC. Looks amazing.
Maybe the reason Orlando got the real waterfall is to cool off the trains as they go by. Guess this coaster will be the hottest thing in town.So, I've heard something that is simply too silly and strange not to share, but apparently Mine Kart Madness keeps catching on fire. No reasoning given, at least not to me. But there is a guy on deck in charge of watching and telling someone if the coaster starts to spontaneously combust again.
So.....hopefully they figure that out!
OMG-- The envelope test vehicle is my new favorite thing! It looks like a cartoon...
My understanding of how these usually work is the battery is charged wirelessly as it's passing through the station (see pic below).Sorry if this is a dumb question, but do these cars have onboard battery packs? And if so, battery packs that aren't removed/charged separate from the vehicle? Fascinating if so.
If it's a charging issue I know wireless charging can create a lot of heat. Depending on how much power is going into the batteries it could be more than the materials insulating it were meant to handle?I would suggest that it could have something to do with vehicle charging stations, as these things will have sound/haptics to create the sensation of landing back on the track after jumping the gaps, so will likely need to charge. Anyway, if something’s gonna catch fire, either the trains are literally burning rubber, which with how slow they go I’m not sure it could be that, or there’s a charging issue.
I love that for our version however I wonder why that decision was made for Japan to get the mist only instead?Maybe the reason Orlando got the real waterfall
Japan does not have the luxury of space like Florida does.I love that for our version however I wonder why that decision was made for Japan to get the mist only instead?
Not really much different from a steeplechase coaster though which has existed for over a century. There is definitely more weight on the top than a steeplechase but I'm pretty positive they would make sure it wouldn't be a problem.You would think besides audio and probably lights on the ride vehicle at night, the vehicle (on board) doesn't need a ton of energy to operate. It should work the same as every other coaster at Universal so I don't think that will be the problem.
Maybe it's the wheels. Normally the pressure of the vehicle on the track is divided between 4 point distributed evenly on the track. Here the main pressure will be on the top side of the rails and although it are still 4 wheels (on top) it's not evenly distributed under the vehicle.
I can see that could be a problem.
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If it has haptics to simulate the clank of landing that would require additional power as well. Or at very least, some serious subwoofers to vibrate the seats.You would think besides audio and probably lights on the ride vehicle at night, the vehicle (on board) doesn't need a ton of energy to operate. It should work the same as every other coaster at Universal so I don't think that will be the problem.
Maybe it's the wheels. Normally the pressure of the vehicle on the track is divided between 4 point distributed evenly on the track. Here the main pressure will be on the top side of the rails and although it are still 4 wheels (on top) it's not evenly distributed under the vehicle.
I can see that could be a problem.
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I wish I could see these things move up close but they'll be hidden very well. I enjoy peaking around the sides of FJ to look at the ride vehicles there because it's hard to believe they're as big as they are (and it's cool to see them in action).You would think besides audio and probably lights on the ride vehicle at night, the vehicle (on board) doesn't need a ton of energy to operate. It should work the same as every other coaster at Universal so I don't think that will be the problem.
Maybe it's the wheels. Normally the pressure of the vehicle on the track is divided between 4 point distributed evenly on the track. Here the main pressure will be on the top side of the rails and although it are still 4 wheels (on top) it's not evenly distributed under the vehicle.
I can see that could be a problem.
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It's the sideways support design that makes things different. A steeplechase coaster is very sturdy because of the supporting column goes straight down onto the train and track.Not really much different from a steeplechase coaster though which has existed for over a century. There is definitely more weight on the top than a steeplechase but I'm pretty positive they would make sure it wouldn't be a problem.