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Fast & Furious: Supercharged - General Discussion

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The troubling issue to me is not so much what could replace it, but why it hasn't been replaced yet. And I can't even recall any real rumors of what Universal might do. Why this hole in the middle of the park still exists is very perplexing. It's like they are pretending it doesn't exist. Seriously, I don't think Universal even has a plan to replace and/or fix it. Laughable even. It's probably just going to sit there, underutilized, for the rest of the decade. :(
 
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Mad Dog said:
Why this hole in the middle of the park still exists is very perplexing. It's like they are pretending it doesn't exist.
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Kinda like SS44 for several years until Transformers moved in. To a lesser degree, Kidzone on life-support until DreamWorks.

Or currently.. Toon Amphitheater, Sinbad & Poseidon... again, the struggling to survive WWWW theatre..

Trike Encounter before VelociCoaster moved in.

It's just what Universal does.
 
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Mad Dog said:
The troubling issue to me is not so much what could replace it, but why it hasn't been replaced yet. And I can't even recall any real rumors of what Universal might do. Why this hole in the middle of the park still exists is very perplexing. It's like they are pretending it doesn't exist. Seriously, I don't think Universal even has a plan to replace and/or fix it. Laughable even. It's probably just going to sit there, underutilized, for the rest of the decade. :(
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After the leak crack down, I don’t foresee us having too much insight into rumors right now. I also dont think a lack of rumor should be taken as “they have no plan.” I get that we all want this thing gone, but I do have to call for some patience.
 
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Nico said:
After the leak crack down, I don’t foresee us having too much insight into rumors right now. I also dont think a lack of rumor should be taken as “they have no plan.” I get that we all want this thing gone, but I do have to call for some patience.
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Especially as, you know, the ride is still not even 10 years old and they're in the midst of Epic... Like C'mon now...

I don't think anyone is against a Twisters ride. We're just trying to read the tea leaves, especially when replacing that size of an area... in San Fransisco, no less.
 
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Brian G. said:
Especially as, you know, the ride is still not even 10 years old and they're in the midst of Epic... Like C'mon now...

I don't think anyone is against a Twisters ride. We're just trying to read the tea leaves, especially when replacing that size of an area... in San Fransisco, no less.
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Is there a natural disaster movie that features fog to fit San Fran?
 
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Is there a natural disaster movie that features fog to fit San Fran?
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Nico said:
After the leak crack down, I don’t foresee us having too much insight into rumors right now. I also dont think a lack of rumor should be taken as “they have no plan.” I get that we all want this thing gone, but I do have to call for some patience.
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Leak crackdown? Universal has done that often in the past. I hadn't heard that was going on again. Seemed like a lot of the leaks were intentional in the past year or so. What's the buzz on the crackdown?
 
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Nico said:
After the leak crack down
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You don't think heads rolled after UK? Either way - it's off-topic.

Love Twisters. Love the idea of a ride.

Just not in SF.

If it were me - I'd roll with Godzilla if they could.
 
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You don't think heads rolled after UK?
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I have not been following that subject at all, so I have no idea what's been happening there.

If somebody could give me a very short version in private, I'd appreciate it.
 
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Mad Dog said:
Leak crackdown? Universal has done that often in the past. I hadn't heard that was going on again. Seemed like a lot of the leaks were intentional in the past year or so. What's the buzz on the crackdown?
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Might just be my professional (therapist) pattern recognition - Tomfoolery stopped posting at the end of May. Around the same time, some other folks (I won’t share their stories) made a point to stop using the word “rumor” in their reporting.

As you said Mad Dog, this happens in waves over the years. Doesn’t mean we’ll never get rumors again, but my main point is no rumor does not mean no plan currently. I think we’re in a wait and see period unfortunately. Let’s see what shakes out as Epic opens.

Edit: Sorry for taking us off topic. I’m all for Godzilla replacing this thing. Or better, new ride system.
 
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Let's see: Bus? check. San Fran? check. Fog? check. Giant Monster that is evergreen and is part of a successful movie franchise in the modern era? check. Don't even have to change much (Monarch Base or just basic military theming vs the garage). Swap out the party scene for a MUTO one and you're golden (pun intended).

 
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Tyc00n96 said:
Let's see: Bus? check. San Fran? check. Fog? check. Giant Monster that is evergreen and is part of a successful movie franchise in the modern era? check. Don't even have to change much (Monarch Base or just basic military theming vs the garage). Swap out the party scene for a MUTO one and you're golden (pun intended).

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Nico said:
Might just be my professional (therapist) pattern recognition - Tomfoolery stopped posting at the end of May. Around the same time, some other folks (I won’t share their stories) made a point to stop using the word “rumor” in their reporting.

As you said Mad Dog, this happens in waves over the years. Doesn’t mean we’ll never get rumors again, but my main point is no rumor does not mean no plan currently. I think we’re in a wait and see period unfortunately. Let’s see what shakes out as Epic opens.

Edit: Sorry for taking us off topic. I’m all for Godzilla replacing this thing. Or better, new ride system.
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I recall when I speculated, a couple of times, whether Tomfoolery was a high level employee, possibly purposely releasing info (that always' ended up correct to a T), that Tomfoolery ended up posting 'likes' to my comments. That was also when we were getting posts from fairly new posters about the existence and effect of efficiency committees, possible executive infighting etc. That stuff exists in almost all big corporations so it's probably at both Universal and WDW. So, yes, that stuff has recently disappeared. I was thinking about that the other day, but I'm not completely convinced that these leaks weren't intentional, and put out there like the previous 'lagoon show' info, where they didn't want the stuff released 'officially', but wanted the word out to refute other rumors (Great Britain vs. Aventura). And those Tomfoolery comments were numerous and went on for a long time after the initial UK corrections.. And, Alicia always has a trove of info like Teebin used to, ......I always recall that Disney used to have planted posters on social media and actually admitted to it after a period of time. .....The leak crackdowns, if that's what they are, work for a short term.....but sooner or later, the info will flow again :D :nervous:.....and yes, on topic, love the Godzilla idea too. It's a great idea, cause like the Knight Bus idea, it should be able to be done in a budget conscious way. Reign of Kong was good when everything worked. The present ride system could work with a better done presentation and film that fits the IP better than F&F. .
 
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Mad Dog said:
I recall when I speculated, a couple of times, whether Tomfoolery was a high level employee, possibly purposely releasing info (that always' ended up correct to a T), that Tomfoolery ended up posting 'likes' to my comments. That was also when we were getting posts from fairly new posters about the existence and effect of efficiency committees, possible executive infighting etc. That stuff exists in almost all big corporations so it's probably at both Universal and WDW. So, yes, that stuff has recently disappeared. I was thinking about that the other day, but I'm not completely convinced that these leaks weren't intentional, and put out there like the previous 'lagoon show' info, where they didn't want the stuff released 'officially', but wanted the word out to refute other rumors (Great Britain vs. Aventura). And those Tomfoolery comments were numerous and went on for a long time after the initial UK corrections.. And, Alicia always has a trove of info like Teebin used to, ......I always recall that Disney used to have planted posters on social media and actually admitted to it after a period of time. .....The leak crackdowns, if that's what they are, work for a short term.....but sooner or later, the info will flow again :D :nervous:.....and yes, on topic, love the Godzilla idea too. It's a great idea, cause like the Knight Bus idea, it should be able to be done in a budget conscious way. Reign of Kong was good when everything worked. The present ride system could work with a better done presentation and film that fits the IP better than F&F. .
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Yeah, no… lol. But please keep it on FF and the like. Thanks.
 
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Pour a Corona out ... if the story on another Orlando website today turns out to be true
 
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sonoma15 said:
I'm in the Waterford/Alafaya area of Orlando, pretty close to UCF. Never lost power here and very light damage outside, just a few downed branches, seems we got lucky and missed the worst of it here.
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I'm amazed that the power didn't go out. that's what I was afraid of, I'm very glad to hear. my power also remained.

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Ok, it's pretty much over. We are safe and still have power. Also no apparent damage to our apartment. We are in the Conroy/Kirkman area of Orlando.
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I'm in the Waterford/Alafaya area of Orlando, pretty close to UCF. Never lost power here and very light damage outside, just a few downed branches, seems we got lucky and missed the worst of it here.
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I'm amazed that the power didn't go out. that's what I was afraid of, I'm very glad to hear. my power also remained.

the fences around the neighborhood came down but no more

all other hurricanes before my power went out it was really hard. food would go bad.
 
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MOD EDIT: We don't link to that site. Summaries of what they are reporting/suggesting are fine.

The logic used here is that other shuttered Universal attractions went to temporarily closed status before being closed for good.
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The other attractions mentioned were all at least 15-20 years old at the time of their closure. Not 6, like Supercharged. As much as I think the attraction needs to go… I wouldn’t get my hopes up
 
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Genuinely I would hope they at least reopen it for a bit to get last rides in. Every attraction, no matter its quality, I think should have a proper last day for people to experience it, as there will always be fans that will genuinely miss it.
 
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We don't know what the monetary split is with WB, though, who distributed internationally.

Universal handled domestic, where it's clearly a solid, mid-range hit that has had very, very good legs. Even with a terrible release date.
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Wanted to briefly circle back to this, because in a rare turn of events, we actually now do know what the monetary split is via a Puck News report: Unfortunately for Universal, they and Warner Bros. share the pot equally. WB wins in this scenario, Universal gets burned a bit.
 
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