General Discussion - Hagrid's Magical Creature Motorbike Adventure

[highdefrex]

I'm late to the party on riding this, but I have to gush about it, as I was finally able to ride this this past week, once during the day (which was fun) and once at night (which was just awesome). This ride was so, so much fun, and under the watchful eye of the moon was just something so uniquely special. Ride POVs on YouTube and stuff really don't do this one any justice, IMO, and I came out with a big, goofy grin on my face during the day and was practically bouncing with every step after how fun riding it at night was. That track drop in the dark and the speed boosts and whipping through the Forbidden Forest and the ruins and the caves... God, what a true blast!

 

[OhHaiInternet95]

RIP Robbie Coltrane.

 

[TheCodeMan95]

RIP Robbie Coltrane.

Bet this ride is gonna be even more slammed for awhile - and I'm sure tribute items will be left throughout the queue

 

[JoeCamel]

Bet this ride is gonna be even more slammed for awhile - and I'm sure tribute items will be left throughout the queue

I hope they don't toss them at the AA ala yeti hairbands

 

[anihilnation]

Ironically, I think the ride had to be evacuated tonight just around closing.

 

[hishedale]

 

[TheCodeMan95]

Huh

Wonder what they could be refurbishing/fixing.

 

[JoeCamel]

Huh

Wonder what they could be refurbishing/fixing.

I thought the path was damaged?

 

[Mad Dog]

Hopefully they'll address those issues that have increased the line wait times, rumored to be ongoing drop track problems. And, as [USER=7361]@JoeCamel said, probably also need a few days downtime to fix that hillside path that partially collapsed from the hurricane.

 

[Alicia]

I thought the path was damaged?

Correct. Hurricane damaged the entry part of the queue. Currently temporary stairs are in place.

They may take this opportunity to expand the exterior queue as well to be less reliant on Sindbad. Among other small improvements as well.

 

[TheCodeMan95]

Wow I had no idea that happened lol

 

[anihilnation]

Hopefully they'll address those issues that have increased the line wait times, rumored to be ongoing drop track problems. And, as @Joe Camel said, probably also need a few days downtime to fix that hillside path that partially collapsed from the hurricane.

I too have heard that there have been a lot of issues with the drop track, and that often they only use one, hence the long waits, as this greatly reduces capacity. In general, I think the ride can really use a more detailed maintenance.

 

[Parkscope Joe]

I too have heard that there have been a lot of issues with the drop track, and that often they only use one, hence the long waits, as this greatly reduces capacity. In general, I think the ride can really use a more detailed maintenance.

That like saying you just need to do more maintenance on a BWM; no you/Universal bought a PITA car/coaster.

 

[SkiBum]

That like saying you just need to do more maintenance on a BWM; no you/Universal bought a PITA car/coaster.

If they can't get the drop track to work, maybe they have a slow backwards drop that lowers you to the right level with yet another switch track. These drop sections don't seem to be the most reliable.

Note: Apologies. Just armchair suppositions.

 

[anihilnation]

That like saying you just need to do more maintenance on a BWM; no you/Universal bought a PITA car/coaster.

True, but then such is the reality with rides like this. Add to this that these rides operate non-stop about, so it is good they finally decide to go for a more extended refurb.

 

[MikePat]

 

[RGMick77]

I’m gonna just take a wild guess and assume they had a problem with people stepping on the wheel housing and coupler instead of into the car. It’ll take a while for me to not notice those guards, but I’m sure it’ll be fine.

 

[Parkscope Joe]

I’m gonna just take a wild guess and assume they had a problem with people stepping on the wheel housing and coupler instead of into the car. It’ll take a while for me to not notice those guards, but I’m sure it’ll be fine.

Exactly, plus it removes a TM spot on the belt to guide guests.

 

[Parkscope Joe]

True, but then such is the reality with rides like this. Add to this that these rides operate non-stop about, so it is good they finally decide to go for a more extended refurb.

I agree, anything they do to improve it would help. The ride doesn't need *more* maintenance, it needs to redesign and upgrade the drops.

 

[MakoMania]

I'm not sure what the issue with the drops is. Intamin drop tracks have been in operation on a number of coasters around the world since 2010 without much issue - it isn't new technology. Makes me wonder if there's something else going on.