Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure Construction Discussion

[Alicia]

Yup. 3 inside bits. One large and 2 smaller.

 

[Viator]

Yup. 3 inside bits. One large and 2 smaller.

I am now curious of where that will be.

 

[Alicia]

I am now curious of where that will be.

Larger long structure behind train station. Small building with reverse section near left top of area. Small circle building near train station exterior queue/exit path.

(Likely traveled through in that order.)

 

[JoeCamel]

Larger long structure behind train station. Small building with reverse section near left top of area. Small circle building near train station exterior queue/exit path.

(Likely traveled through in that order.)

Small circle building?? Hagrid's Hut?

 

[Alicia]

Small circle building?? Hagrid's Hut?

Don’t think the thought hasn’t crossed my mind, but I don’t think so. Probably only circular because the track will move through it in a curve.

 

[Viator]

Don’t think the thought hasn’t crossed my mind, but I don’t think so. Probably only circular because the track will move through it in a curve.

Then perhaps, could we be passing by the Shrieking Shack as the ride does a u-turn around the curved structure?

 

[JoeCamel]

Don’t think the thought hasn’t crossed my mind, but I don’t think so. Probably only circular because the track will move through it in a curve.

When you say circular do you mean bent or a round building ala CoP?

 

[Alicia]

When you say circular do you mean bent or a round building ala CoP?

Round like CoP. Track goes in one side, makes a rounded U-turn, comes out other opening on same side it entered, now facing opposite direction.

 

[JoeCamel]

Round like CoP. Track goes in one side, makes a rounded U-turn, comes out other opening on same side it entered, now facing opposite direction.

Thanks, I know what to look forward to now. They say construction will be done this year? Must have lots built offsite and all they have to do is bolt it in place.
Going to be a very interesting build to watch.

 

[Magic-Man]

With construction set to end this year, is it possible that it'll open before the massive DHS overhaul comes next year?

 

[Alicia]

I haven’t heard any estimates on completion, but we should see the coaster itself going up pretty fast over the summer. Lots of themed elements and rock work will take longer.

 

[LJGonz]

Now that we don’t have two giant tall pieces of roller coaster right next to the HE, do you think they would knock down that right wall and put some nice elevated greenery. I know the new coaster is still gonna be built in the same area, but it’ll be low and way less visable..

 

[Alicia]

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Now that we don’t have two giant tall pieces of roller coaster right next to the HE, do you think they would knock down that right wall and put some nice elevated greenery. I know the new coaster is still gonna be built in the same area, but it’ll be low and way less visable..

I don't think so. If they took down the wall, you'd see the new coaster's track and a big show scene building.

 

[Viator]

In a strange way, I feel like Universal is taking inspiration by Grizzly Mountain heavily, as it sounds very much like GM, it'll be a highly immersive family roller-coaster with indoor, outdoor, backwards, forwards, and multiple effects. It makes me curious and excited to see what the final outcome of the attraction will be, as it seems like it has so much potential to be a crowdpleaser for UOR.

 

[Mad Dog]

In a strange way, I feel like Universal is taking inspiration by Grizzly Mountain heavily, as it sounds very much like GM, it'll be a highly immersive family roller-coaster with indoor, outdoor, backwards, forwards, and multiple effects. It makes me curious and excited to see what the final outcome of the attraction will be, as it seems like it has so much potential to be a crowdpleaser for UOR.

:thumbsup:The more I hear of this attraction, the more I believe it's going to be a big time home run with the GP.

 

[Scott W.]

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Now that we don’t have two giant tall pieces of roller coaster right next to the HE, do you think they would knock down that right wall and put some nice elevated greenery. I know the new coaster is still gonna be built in the same area, but it’ll be low and way less visable..

It will look a lot better when some trees are added.

 

[Mad Dog]

It will look a lot better when some trees are added.

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Looks like the best of two worlds, since it incorporates the station in with the forest, forbidden or not so forbidden. :thumbsup: Good design Scott.....

 

[JoeCamel]

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Now that we don’t have two giant tall pieces of roller coaster right next to the HE, do you think they would knock down that right wall and put some nice elevated greenery. I know the new coaster is still gonna be built in the same area, but it’ll be low and way less visable..

They have added scrims to the top of the wall during construction. Don't know if they will continue after completion. Maybe they just plant trees, would be my choice

 

[Teebin]

So Alicia, perhaps you have mentioned this before so excuse me if so, but how many break runs or the like areas are there? Simply put, how many trains could be on track at one time with safety stops in between?

Too, is the coaster 2 or 4 abreast?

 

[Alicia]

So Alicia, perhaps you have mentioned this before so excuse me if so, but how many break runs or the like areas are there? Simply put, how many trains could be on track at one time with safety stops in between?

Too, is the coaster 2 or 4 abreast?

I’m not sure about break runs, at least 2, but likely 4 at least from what I can tell. I assume they’ll be stops before and after track switch. One will probably be to slow it down at one point before entering the round building.

I’m no coaster expert. Maybe 3 or 4 trains at once? They’ll have lots of room at load/unload with the two stations now connected, so maybe they’ll have more trains on, but only dispatch with ~3 running outside at once.