Future of Dragon Challenge?

[IAmFloridaBorn]

Now with the locker policy and metal detectors and safer trains would there be a possibility the return of the dragon challenge dueling once again when it was dueling dragons would universal ever bring the dueling option back again to its original ride concept to duel

Universal said they would never duel again indefinitely...sooo

 

[Viator]

Personally going back to something; I wish they actually just build a new coaster instead of going with a Hulk. It would allow some very interesting possibilities, especially with an Inverted coaster.

 

[chocotaco]

If they were to do something like they are doing for Hulk I would be all for that. If they get rid of them completely I'll admit I'd be somewhat disappointed but it's understandable given its current state. Even after changing it to dragon challenge, destroying that amazing line in the process (the skulls and bones in the walls were cool) and after they stopped the dueling aspect, I still enjoyed them more than Hulk -fire side anyways. Not that I'm crapping on Hulk, I like that coaster a ton as well, but I enjoyed fire side as a whole better where as Hulk has an amazing launch and great into the first loop then just kind of loses its punch. That said, I never see anyone on the ride. Granted, I always go down during the slow season - though even the "slow" season doesn't seem so slow from my experience anymore, so I wouldn't be too shocked if they did want to do something with it.

 

[anihilnation]

They could also make a dueling coaster where the tracks don't meet at critical points.

 

[fryoj]

They could also make a dueling coaster where the tracks don't meet at critical points.

Quiddich coaster. pick your team, slytherin or griffindor? Neat idea, but I can't see it happening.

 

[IAmFloridaBorn]

They could also make a dueling coaster where the tracks don't meet at critical points.

They could. Probably won't though.

 

[graspthesun]

They could also make a dueling coaster where the tracks don't meet at critical points.

Part of the thrill of a dueling coaster is the near misses.

 

[RogueAntilles]

Idea for a new HP coaster. A single track (possibly floorless) and call it Voldemort or Wrath of Voldemort. I know it might be corny. Just spit-balling ideas. Or a launch/reverse coaster?

 

[fortneja]

Forgive my ignorance here, but why exactly did they cancel the dueling effect? I remember when Dueling Dragons debuted, and the dueling aspect was its defining feature. I knew they stopped that timing before it was converted to Dragon Challenge, but what was the reason for that?

 

[graspthesun]

Forgive my ignorance here, but why exactly did they cancel the dueling effect? I remember when Dueling Dragons debuted, and the dueling aspect was its defining feature. I knew they stopped that timing before it was converted to Dragon Challenge, but what was the reason for that?

Safety. People were dropping or losing things and riders on the other side were getting injured. I think one guy lost his eye.

 

[fortneja]

Safety. People were dropping or losing things and riders on the other side were getting injured. I think one guy lost his eye.

Ouch. I figured as much, but wasn't sure.

 

[captainmoch]

Ouch. I figured as much, but wasn't sure.

Not only an eye... his only good eye. The ride pretty much deprived a guy of vision. You can see why they got rid of dueling now.

 

[shiekra38]

Not only an eye... his only good eye. The ride pretty much deprived a guy of vision. You can see why they got rid of dueling now.

Tsk Tsk..

Anyway, I'm hoping they keep this a coaster space..I wouldn't mind Universal doing an outdoor attraction again

 

[captainmoch]

Tsk Tsk..

Anyway, I'm hoping they keep this a coaster space..I wouldn't mind Universal doing an outdoor attraction again

Ouch!

 

[Parkscope Joe]

Not only an eye... his only good eye. The ride pretty much deprived a guy of vision. You can see why they got rid of dueling now.

 

[fryoj]

Retheme it to Moody VS Umbridge: Battle for the eye!

 

[hishedale]

I would be sad to see this ride go.
I had some fun 0 minute wait time and line jumping memories on it.

 

[ThreePack Shagur]

Dueling Dragons was my favorite ride in IOA for a long time, with Ripsaw a close second. I was 15 when the park opened. I feel like this ride is what reminds me most of my teen years. I used to ride each coaster at least 5x every weekend I was at the park. Loved it.

...but I feel that the ride I loved has been gone for 7 years now. What I remember most fondly - the Pyhrrock and Blizzrock statues, the queue, the dueling, the ride again shortcut - all gone. Dueling Dragons left the park and Dragon Challenge took its place. At least the queue still smells the same.

Next time I'm in the park for leisure I'll be taking my last rides, and I'll be taking my 9-year old so she can experience the hollow shell of the attraction that her mother and I went on countless times while we were dating.

RIP in Piece, "Dragon Challenge". You were a victim of decline by degrees.

...also Ripsaw has been so over-safety'd that I haven't been able to even fit on it in a decade.

 

[SkiBum]

It will be very disappointing if/when they take Dragons out. I went on that ride in September 1999 which was my first time at the park. I loved it as much as the Hulk. I was there with a friend and we pretty much exited Ice and ran around to get in line for Fire. Two years later, I took my wife on it and she was a huge fan. We both loved the ride and the castle (at that time). Again, I really just hope that, if they change it out, that they stay with an inverted coaster.

 

[IAmFloridaBorn]

If they do keep it a coaster, and it is inverted, what do you theme it too ? I am unfamiliar with Harry Potter but I enjoy it in the parks. Not sure if there are more characters or story lines that can be integrated into the theme parks.