Jurassic World VelociCoaster Construction Thread (Opening June 10)

[Legacy]

There’s also the matter of maintenance with regard to the figures during the coaster portion. If you use AAs, you have to build access to both the behind the scenes circuitry and the AAs themselves. Considering the limited space they already had cramming a highly themed coaster in there, it likely would have become a question of deciding if it was worth allocating space to support a blink and you miss it effect or just theming. When thinking about how the raptor figures are positioned (on rocks above the track), it’s obvious they already had to get creative in order to even fit static figures with everything else.

 

[JawsVictim]

Interesting. I hadn’t considered the maintence element of using AAs within the coaster section.

Something else I’ve been curious about: what’s the block brake situation for this coaster?

 

[Alicia]

As far as I know, moving figures were never planned for the paddock area. Tracked/sled figure for finale in early plans only as far as I know. (And even then, it’s a track it would be moving along, no idea if figure itself would’ve been animated.)

 

[SkiBum]

There’s also the matter of maintenance with regard to the figures during the coaster portion. If you use AAs, you have to build access to both the behind the scenes circuitry and the AAs themselves. Considering the limited space they already had cramming a highly themed coaster in there, it likely would have become a question of deciding if it was worth allocating space to support a blink and you miss it effect or just theming. When thinking about how the raptor figures are positioned (on rocks above the track), it’s obvious they already had to get creative in order to even fit static figures with everything else.

Plus ensuring that the figures were weather-proofed sufficiently such as Hagrids.

 

[Brian G.]

With TM Previews tomorrow, and then AP Previews next, we're going to be doing a bit of housekeeping later with some new threads for Reviews, Photos...ya know? The usual.

 

[Trumen882]

With TM Previews tomorrow, and then AP Previews next, we're going to be doing a bit of housekeeping later with some new threads for Reviews, Photos...ya know? The usual.

Was just going to ask about that. Also, there are already a number of coaster reviews on twitter for anyone ok with being spoiled

 

[Evan]

I think many will enjoy the surprises the queue offers.

 

[JoeCamel]

I think many will enjoy the surprises the queue offers.

Hope it rocks more than motorcycles on the roof...

 

[violarum]

I think many will enjoy the surprises the queue offers.

I agree. Also the first scene is a LOT cooler than people might think it is. I would look closely at the raptors here.

So excited for everyone to ride!!!

 

[Disneyhead]

So kids, we are finally here. This has been a fun build to watch. I know TMs can't say much, but I'm sure we will hear something.

 

[quinnmac000]

NBCUniversal CEO Jeff Shell rode the coaster 3 weeks ago and said its fantastic and petrifying. This was from the earning call

 

[Bobharlem]

Universal theme parks booming with busy Orlando spring break; executive touts VelociCoaster opening

Shell loves the thing, just watching it from the bridge between Lost Continent and JP is jaw dropping.

 

[Parkscope Joe]

So quick update for those who like these sorts of things:

Except this thread to lock Sunday morning with a wrap-up post (including the winners of the JW contest). General, Reviews/Media, and Waits/Uptime threads will go live Saturday night locked then will unlock on Sunday morning.

 

[JustLikeMe]

Team Member reactions appearing on Twitter now...

 

[JustLikeMe]

First photos of the raptors in the queue here:

 

[Parkscope Joe]

So quick update for those who like these sorts of things:

Except this thread to lock Sunday morning with a wrap-up post (including the winners of the JW contest). General, Reviews/Media, and Waits/Uptime threads will go live Saturday night locked then will unlock on Sunday morning.

The best laid plans of mice and men, seems UOR is not policing TMs as much as in years past.

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Over 8 years, 900 pages, at least two attraction concepts, hundreds of updates, and one global pandemic later: Jurassic World VelociCoaster is now open for TM previews and UOAP previews later this weekend.

First, some thanks:

@Alicia for her work on here and OPS with rumors, permits, inside info, and continuous updates.

@RollermanDan for putting up with my a-holeness, his reporting on info, construction updates, and more.

Bio for his aerial updates from the start of Trike Encounter demo through the pandemic construction updates to today.

@Scott W. for his photoshops and jokes.

And finally, the protected osprey of the Orlando area.

BET WINNERS:

TM Previews - @Magic Feather
Guest Previews - @joelbryant11
Opening Date - @Disneyhead

User	TM Previews	Guest Previews	Grand Opening
Joe	April 6	April 9	May 19
Alicia	March 25	April 19	May 31
AlexanderMBush	March 18	March 26	May 15
joelbryant11	April 15	April 23	May 31
ThemeParks4Life	April 5	April 11	May 28
Scott W	March 26	April 1	April 15
Magic Feather	April 20	May 15	June 1
rhino4evr	March 26	April 16	June 2
BBPH	March 23	April 6	April 22
TommyJK	April 19	May 14	May 27
tielo	March 29	April 5	May 1
Dancapt	-	June 1	June 24
Ebuilder	March 9	March 27	April 30
Disneyhead	March 22	March 26	June 7
Cup_of_coffee	April 1	April 12	May 28
Yung1522	May 10	May 24	-

Finally, this thread is now officially locked. Please take all discussions to the General Discussion thread, Reviews & Media Thread, and the Waits & Uptime thread.

After all, what could go wrong?