Future of Dragon Challenge?

[bandit14]

I could potentially see this ride opening 2020 as offset for SNW

It definitely won't be a giga or even hyper coaster though, don't think JK Rowling would approve at all. Only way they might get one would be if its Lost Continent themed but some of you are saying the Forbidden Forest might start taking over that area. So yes probably no coaster that exceeds 30mph

 

[JungleSkip]

I don't think we get anything of substance in 2019, but we'll see.

 

[anihilnation]

And don't get me wrong, I could see it; but to me, because it is going to replace a coaster and not an entire land, especially if it closes on Labor Day weekend; I can see a Summer 2019 for the Forbidden Forest. I think 2020 would be better for another project for Islands, one that I think is going to happen sooner than later.

So the consensus is still 2021 for Nintendo then, and to have 2019 and 2020 for IOA additions? The 2020 addition I am guessing is either Marvel or Seuss?

 

[fryoj]

What do red and orange flags/paint indicate? Asking for a wizard friend.

Survey markers. Could mean anything from a new giga to utility work.

Now if someone could just sneak a camera on the ride and get pics.... lol

 

[bandit14]

Survey markers. Could mean anything from a new giga to utility work.

Now if someone could just sneak a camera on the ride and get pics.... lol

Anyone have Google Glasses? haha

 

[GadgetGuru]

So the consensus is still 2021 for Nintendo then, and to have 2019 and 2020 for IOA additions? The 2020 addition I am guessing is either Marvel or Seuss?

Yeah sounds about right. I assume the plans are still in flux, so that could easily change.

 

[JungleSkip]

So the consensus is still 2021 for Nintendo then, and to have 2019 and 2020 for IOA additions? The 2020 addition I am guessing is either Marvel or Seuss?

I'll repeat, I do not expect anything of consequence in 2019

 

[Viator]

It definitely won't be a giga or even hyper coaster though, don't think JK Rowling would approve at all. Only way they might get one would be if its Lost Continent themed but some of you are saying the Forbidden Forest might start taking over that area. So yes probably no coaster that exceeds 30mph

I would like to point out that Mummy can reach launch speed for Hollywood is about 45 MPH. And that, from what Dynamic is saying; the SFX Coaster could have a launch that goes over 60 MPH.

I'll repeat, I do not expect anything of consequence in 2019

And as I said, I wouldn't be surprised; but I do hope that's not the case.

If 2019 is a slow year, with some changes for infastructure here and there to prepare for Nintendo and the new Forbidden Forest expansion.

 

[JungleSkip]

And as I said, I wouldn't be surprised; but I do hope that's not the case.

If 2019 is a slow year, with some changes for infastructure here and there to prepare for Nintendo and the new Forbidden Forest expansion.

The scuttlebutt is more or less they want to completely get out of the way of Star Wars. Whether it's a good or bad idea I don't know, but it is what it is.

 

[fryoj]

The scuttlebutt is more or less they want to completely get out of the way of Star Wars. Whether it's a good or bad idea I don't know, but it is what it is.

I agree with it. It would be a good year to catch up on refurbs and any overdue maintenance.

 

[bandit14]

I would like to point out that Mummy can reach launch speed for Hollywood is about 45 MPH. And that, from what Dynamic is saying; the SFX Coaster could have a launch that goes over 60 MPH.

Yes but Mummy isn't a Harry Potter themed ride and I don't doubt the ability of the SFX Coaster at all it is more what will Rowling approve of. I thought the Harry Potter rides were trying to stay pretty mild?

 

[Jake Obannon]

The scuttlebutt is more or less they want to completely get out of the way of Star Wars. Whether it's a good or bad idea I don't know, but it is what it is.

But they had no problem opening a still unfinished waterpark the same weekend as Pandora. You can never win with these people.

 

[JungleSkip]

But they had no problem opening a still unfinished waterpark the same weekend as Pandora. You can never win with these people.

VB's opening had nothing to do with Pandora. The bosses wanted it open for Memorial Day, so they opened it for Memorial Day.

 

[Viator]

Yes but Mummy isn't a Harry Potter themed ride and I don't doubt the ability of the SFX Coaster at all it is more what will Rowling approve of. I thought the Harry Potter rides were trying to stay pretty mild?

To me, Calling Forbidden Journey a mild attraction is a disgrace.

 

[fryoj]

To me, Calling Forbidden Journey a mild attraction is a disgrace.

I'd wager more people puke on FJ than Mako.

 

[jarmor]

I can't see Rowling approving any sort of outdoor coaster. The Dragons were taken because they already existed.

The hippogriffs . . .

 

[Viator]

The hippogriffs . . .

I would argue that Hippogriff is more themed than Dragon Challenge. Plus, it helps offset the land itself.

 

[epcyclopedia]

And it already existed in the first land. For the others they were just cloned and she was ok with the execution. I can't see her approving one outright from scratch.

 

[bandit14]

To me, Calling Forbidden Journey a mild attraction is a disgrace.

I meant no insult to any of the Potter rides with what I would personally label it. To me the only somewhat intense rides in both parks are Hulk, Hollywood Rip, Ride, Rocket, and Dragons.

 

[jarmor]

Aren't the other ones not Vekoma? I would think if they made that change they could have very well made them non indoors as well.