Jurassic World VelociCoaster Construction Thread (Opening June 10)

[WillQ92]

How great would it be if they had Pece of Mind's bulldozers vinyl wrapped or painted to resemble dinosaurs during the demolition?

Thought I had while waiting for rafts to spray from atop The Olive the other night.

 

[shiekra38]

The music makes this so much more majestic

 

[rhino4evr]

So...will it be back before June? If not, guess there won’t be a way to bypass the crowds when Hagrid opens?

 

[Alicia]

So...will it be back before June? If not, guess there won’t be a way to bypass the crowds when Hagrid opens?

It’s supposed to be ready by summer.

 

[JungleSkip]

It’s supposed to be ready by summer.

Well, “summer”. Summer is until September, technically. But I’d be surprised if they didn’t have the new one built by July 4. They need it

 

[Alicia]

Well, “summer”. Summer is until September, technically. But I’d be surprised if they didn’t have the new one built by July 4. They need it

Goal is to have it ready for summer crowds to bypass the nighttime light show when needed as usual. Otherwise, it gets messy up by the other bridge.

 

[Parkscope Joe]

Goal is to have it ready for summer crowds to bypass the nighttime light show when needed as usual. Otherwise, it gets messy up by the other bridge.

Place bets now: over/under it is open by early entry June 13th.

 

[Alicia]

Place bets now: over/under it is open by early entry June 13th.

I mean, I think they can erect a new bridge in ~3 months.

 

[JungleSkip]

I think it’d be kind of lame if they just erected a similar looking non-themed bridge though. Seems like a wasted opportunity

 

[Mad Dog]

I wonder if they might consider making it a covered bridge, since the coaster will be going close to the air ways above it.

 

[Alicia]

I think it’d be kind of lame if they just erected a similar looking non-themed bridge though. Seems like a wasted opportunity

It will be very different looking, just in a similar configuration. I don’t think it’ll even be wood anymore. Maybe a little wider too.

 

[JungleSkip]

It will be very different looking, just in a similar configuration. I don’t think it’ll even be wood anymore. Maybe a little wider too.

That’s good to hear!

 

[richjagr]

It will be very different looking, just in a similar configuration. I don’t think it’ll even be wood anymore. Maybe a little wider too.

Are we getting an arch here?

 

[natespf]

Are we getting an arch here?

It would make sense to have a new arch a little before the new JP landing hub. With a themed permanent bridge it should be more welcoming to the land.

 

[JoeCamel]

It would make sense to have a new arch a little before the new JP landing hub. With a themed permanent bridge it should be more welcoming to the land.

They are not removing the existing arch as of now. Very careful to work around it.

 

[Parkscope Joe]

I mean, I think they can erect a new bridge in ~3 months.

I dunno don't you remember them building the various pedestrian bridges for the resorts? lol

 

[shiekra38]

I would like for both bridges to converge to a more expanded hub with the T-rex emblem in the center, they could then mark the entrance to hogsmede and the entrance to LC

Some of the IOA pathways can be impossible to pass through during peak season

 

[Riler]

Is the new bridge going to be considered the main 'entrance' to the Jurassic area? Like, I imagine it wont be the most popular route, which will still be from Hogwarts or Kong, but aesthetic wise will this be the most appealing entrance way into the area? I seem to remmeber Dan posted something suggesting it will be opened up quite a bit in the area where you cross the bridge?

 

[Alicia]

Is the new bridge going to be considered the main 'entrance' to the Jurassic area? Like, I imagine it wont be the most popular route, which will still be from Hogwarts or Kong, but aesthetic wise will this be the most appealing entrance way into the area? I seem to remmeber Dan posted something suggesting it will be opened up quite a bit in the area where you cross the bridge?

It’ll be a great way for people to get to the new coaster. Like a direct line to it. With the demand the coaster will bring to that courtyard it really needs another permanent way in/out to help with crowd flow. But no, I wouldn’t consider it the main entrance to the land.

 

[Mad Dog]

Guessing with the new coaster they'll keep it open all the time. Now they just use it for the GP during Hogwarts show times and for heavy attendance days.