Revenge of the Mummy Refurbishment (Late 2022)

[TheCodeMan95]

Definitely expecting this to be getting very long wait times for the next few months

 

[UniversalRBLX]

What's fascinating is the propulsion system on the ride itself during the dark ride moments and launch. The dark ride portion feels a tad slower and you can feel the train slowing/speeding up to provide spacing for the vehicle in front of you. The launch itself also shutters a bit at the start and seems to change how fast you speed up. First run I noticed the launch was very slow, 2nd launch was much faster.

Also, the ride was 100% not show-ready (expected for a tech rehearsal) and had a bunch of lights on that would typically be off during the ride.

 

[xxbrothawizxx]

Yea, I wouldn’t exactly say it’s running “smooth,” but Imhotep is back to being pretty articulated. He still moves like he’s dancing the robot though.

Anyone else notice Reggie looks… cleaner? Maybe freshly rewrapped?

Idk if I'm misremembering, but I remember a moment in some of the making of footage in which one of the designers claims Imhotep's articulation was so realistic they actually had to tone it down to keep people from freaking out.

It has always stood out to me as one of the most ridiculous marketing statements I ever heard and gives me a good chuckle when I go back on the ride.

 

[TheCodeMan95]

Idk if I'm misremembering, but I remember a moment in some of the making of footage in which one of the designers claims Imhotep's articulation was so realistic they actually had to tone it down to keep people from freaking out.

It has always stood out to me as one of the most ridiculous marketing statements I ever heard and gives me a good chuckle when I go back on the ride.

I thought the same thing

"This animatronic we made was SO GOOD that we actually had to.. ya know.. back off a little bit."

 

[Freddyglove]

Just found this (admittedly kind of poor quality) video upload of the refurbished ride!

 

[HandsomePete]

Has anyone made the “any word on the leg ticklers” joke yet?

 

[Skipper Justin]

Has anyone made the “any word on the leg ticklers” joke yet?

Yup.

 

[Rhian]

Unexpectedly, my favorite enhancement might be the sudden stop as you reach the fake unload station. I no longer feel like my neck is going to snap, so that's a huge plus.

You mean the rode profile changed? Ride ruined. Now where am I supposed to go for my chiropractor appointment?

What's fascinating is the propulsion system on the ride itself during the dark ride moments and launch. The dark ride portion feels a tad slower and you can feel the train slowing/speeding up to provide spacing for the vehicle in front of you. The launch itself also shutters a bit at the start and seems to change how fast you speed up. First run I noticed the launch was very slow, 2nd launch was much faster.

Also, the ride was 100% not show-ready (expected for a tech rehearsal) and had a bunch of lights on that would typically be off during the ride.

I'm sure we'll see better videos soon but the one posted below you shows a clear difference in the halt at the fake station. It definitely now it looks like to rolls into the station as opposed to practically teleporting in there.

Just found this (admittedly kind of poor quality) video upload of the refurbished ride!

I'm going to assume the person who did that was paying tribute to the Sopranos series finale.

Other than that it looks really nice! Just enough dust but not so much it feels totally abandoned, ya know? Now if we could get this kind of work done over at ET...

 

[ssirin88]

Got to ride it today and it felt better than I remember. The mummy definitely looks meatier, especially in the "operations booth" scene

 

[Mad Dog]

Robert Niles gave the refurb a real good review on his Theme Park Insider site.

 

[Stonecoldfreak1]

Just checked in at Portofino and was told that Mummy won’t be operating during Horror Nights tonight.

 

[TylerShamone]

Just checked in at Portofino and was told that Mummy won’t be operating during Horror Nights tonight.

It hasn’t opened today as far as I can tell. Surely it’ll be officially open soon?

 

[TheCodeMan95]

The absolute roller coaster of emotions in this thread..

Feels like I'm riding The Mummy..

 

[Tbad556]

The absolute roller coaster of emotions in this thread..

Feels like I'm riding The Mummy..

It’s been open since like 1 PM if it makes you feel any better hah. Actually in line for it now. Seems like normal soft opening things.

 

[Stonecoldfreak1]

It’s been open since like 1 PM if it makes you feel any better hah. Actually in line for it now. Seems like normal soft opening things.

We got in line for it right after it opened. Was a tough go around. Took about 45 minutes to get on because of delays.

 

[DK745]

Did they update the queue at all? It's so dark in some places, especially coming in from bright sunlight.

 

[Alicia]

Did they update the queue at all? It's so dark in some places, especially coming in from bright sunlight.

I think they added a little more light on the stairs for safety, otherwise no visible changes that I saw

 

[malice]

Just checked in at Portofino and was told that Mummy won’t be operating during Horror Nights tonight.

it was open last night, avg 35m wait

 

[Magic-Man]

it was open last night, avg 35m wait

Can confirm. It was packed last night.

 

[Stonecoldfreak1]

it was open last night, avg 35m wait

I noticed! So confused why the staff at the hotel were adamant it wouldn’t be open. I hadn’t even asked about it either, they just randomly brought it up. “Here’s your room keys and make sure you try to get on Mummy during the day because it will not be open during horror nights yet.”