Jurassic World VelociCoaster Construction Thread (Opening June 10)

[tielo]

Hopefully they're taking as less as possible because this will be amazing if we're able to actually travel through the dense areas at high speed.

I'm sure they will. Universals gardeners and designers are masterful in creating the illusion of space. But I'm with demonacarnotaur, it's painful to watch them tear down paradise.
But with all these hotel rooms Universal wants butts in seats, not only in queue's so it's for the best.

 

[Scott W.]

This really shows the difference that a few trees can make.

 

[shiekra38]

This is painful to watch.

The new look should be nice, but I'll miss how genuinely wild and lush it all looked. It has a secluded mysterious vibe.

IMO, JP lost its mysterious wonderous vibe when Potter came to town

Now it just looks like the walkway to get from Cabanna Bay to Citywalk

 

[demoncarnotaur]

IMO, JP lost its mysterious wonderous vibe when Potter came to town

Now it just looks like the walkway to get from Cabanna Bay to Citywalk

Can't agree there - I don't mind seeing bits of other areas, JP still has (had?) its allure.

I do think the backside of the Potter show building should have been built as a mountain facade.

 

[shiekra38]

Can't agree there - I don't mind seeing bits of other areas, JP still has (had?) its allure.

I do think the backside of the Potter show building should have been built as a mountain facade.

Did you visit JP in 1999?

 

[Brian G.]

FWIW, the Burger Digs balcony is now blocked, with all the tables cleared. I don't know if it's a permanent move to prevent photos or a temp thing.

 

[Alicia]

FWIW, the Burger Digs balcony is now blocked, with all the tables cleared. I don't know if it's a permanent move to prevent photos or a temp thing.

Booooooo!

They’re on to us!

 

[soilsigh]

Yeah that pond area isn't a smoking area anymore to my knowledge. Glad to see that more progress is going to happen soon and glad to see we have other sources now reporting the location for them. One pond will remain or be left over after they're done. The pathway / bridge area will get a little bit of widening and a new "hub" for the pathway. Attached below is what you can expect.

Raptor Encounter. I expect metal detectors as we have several crossings.

Could this widened pathway with hub design be the new main entrance to Jurassic Park/World coming from the right side of the park? It seems like they may be going for a very industrial look for Jurassic Park with steel coaster track arching over the entrance in possibly more than one place. I hope they go below the bridge in the furthest out section of the coaster. I am curious about the water effect being added in front of the discovery center. Will it be a pond or a fake splash effect? This is truly going to look different. Trying to be excited!!!

 

[JoeCamel]

FWIW, the Burger Digs balcony is now blocked, with all the tables cleared. I don't know if it's a permanent move to prevent photos or a temp thing.

They didn't block the windows so I have hope. I can see closing the balcony for safety

 

[Mad Dog]

They didn't block the windows so I have hope. I can see closing the balcony for safety

Yes. That's going to be prime viewing/eating seating once the coaster is built. At the most, they might enclose it with windows once it's finished.

 

[JoeCamel]

I'm amazed at what they are saving. Many tall palms and the big ligustrum? @Teebin would know better. Pics tonight

 

[Andysol]

True but how often is the year required when telling somebody a date?

When it comes to the closure of KidZone, for certain.

FWIW, the Burger Digs balcony is now blocked, with all the tables cleared. I don't know if it's a permanent move to prevent photos or a temp thing.

Booooooo!

They’re on to us!

I called it about a week ago.

 

[JoeCamel]

When it comes to the closure of KidZone, for certain.




I called it about a week ago.

Looked more like a safety thing while they demo. Windows are unobstructed but the outside is blocked and cleared of seating/tables.

 

[Viator]

 

[Mad Dog]

Pretty elaborate fail safe way to keep people off the balcony. Universal spared no expense.

 

[Viator]

Pretty elaborate fail safe way to keep people off the balcony. Universal spared no expense.

...To be honest, considering Kong; this ain't shocking in the slightest.

 

[Alicia]

My new video is up now! It goes over the track layout, includes an update on the land and work walls, but also gets into rumors for scenes, as well as the future fate of the Jurassic land at IOA. Let me know what you think!

Also, I have updated my track layout image slightly and have included the new one used in the video below.

 

[RFRees]

I find it strange the entrance is on the back of the Discovery Center, it seems like it's way out of the way. Are they going to do anything special to funnel people towards the entrance?

(I can't watch Aliscia's video at the moment since I'm at work, so not sure if this is covered.)

 

[Alicia]

I find it strange the entrance is on the back of the Discovery Center, it seems like it's way out of the way. Are they going to do anything special to funnel people towards the entrance?

(I can't watch Aliscia's video at the moment since I'm at work, so not sure if this is covered.)

I mention it at the end of the video. The waterfront courtyard is being expanded, and the bypass bridge between Lost Continent and the Jurassic land is going to become a more permanent (and likely always open) passageway, essentially leading directly to the ride.

 

[RFRees]

I mention it at the end of the video. The waterfront courtyard is being expanded, and the bypass bridge between Lost Continent and the Jurassic land is going to become a more permanent (and likely always open) passageway, essentially leading directly to the ride.

Thank you! I'll be watching later tonight after work.