Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure Construction Discussion
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I hear Dynamic is looking for a new Social Media rep...
That said, from information I slightly heard from the past; SFX seems the most likely bet for the DC replacement. That said, I am interested to see what they do for an attraction system like that.
Not a confirmation, but with everything linking Dynamics and Universal working together its pretty obvious.
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I wouldn't put too much into it. Looking at their twitter, theyre all over the place. Articles and videos about Slinky dog being installed, etc. - which has nothing to do with them.
There was a large sign outside of the Dynamic Attractions booth at IAPPA that thanked Universal.
If it was a sign and not a cake, then the cake was a lie.
So something occured to me a little while ago... Disney has made an effort to create merchandise for BOTH Great Movie Ride & Universe of Energy. Yes, that is a terrible cash grab on their part & is a little insulting that both rides have existed for as long as they have with zero merchandise.
Anyway, with that being said.. I find it odd & interesting that while Dueling Dragons DID have a giftshop & merchandise, Dragons Challenge does not. Can't remember if Flying Unicorn had anything. Potter has a crap ton of merchandise (some of it very generic), but not even a tshirt for "Flight of the Hippogriff".
So with the completely unfortunate demise of Dragons Challenge, its a little disappointing that there isn't a tshirt or anything for the rebranded coaster. This was definitely a missed opportunity for merchandise. Stuffed Hungarian Horntail & Chinese Fireball dragons. A shirt for both dragons. A shirt for the coaster itself featuring both dragons. :cry:
Anyway, with that being said.. I find it odd & interesting that while Dueling Dragons DID have a giftshop & merchandise, Dragons Challenge does not. Can't remember if Flying Unicorn had anything. Potter has a crap ton of merchandise (some of it very generic), but not even a tshirt for "Flight of the Hippogriff".
So with the completely unfortunate demise of Dragons Challenge, its a little disappointing that there isn't a tshirt or anything for the rebranded coaster. This was definitely a missed opportunity for merchandise. Stuffed Hungarian Horntail & Chinese Fireball dragons. A shirt for both dragons. A shirt for the coaster itself featuring both dragons. :cry:
Universal has never been good at building nostalgia whereas Disney's reputation is based on years of nostalgia building.
Personally, I think that while it is obviously a cash-grab it is also a great idea for fans of the ride to be able to grab a last minute piece of memorabilia for a ride that spans many peoples childhoods and adult life. Yeah, they are both tired, yeah it is time for them to go I would say, but people will still remember them. As mentioned, Universal is a nostalgic place for me and a place I will always love but they don't harness the same emotional nostalgia as Disney manage to do. I think nostalgia is in everything Disney do. That being said, I would have loved a Dragon Challenge t-shirt, as much as I wish I had purchased something relating to Duelling Dragons. I am sad to see the ride go, but I am more than confident that whatever replaces it will be very well done.
It's super overrated. Not even in the top 3 attractions at TDS, and not in the top five at the resort.
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