Rode FJ over the weekend, for the first time in a couple years! From what I remember, there seem to be a few changes (these are all minor and not intended to be negative overall, just things I noticed):
-The snow effect in the queue seemed to be improved, in the sense that there were no telltale puddles of soapy water on the floor anymore. Unless they just make someone clean it up constantly now?
-The chimney scene is now the green portal instead of the brick animation. Duh, I knew to expect that. It was fine.
-The new air nozzles constantly blowing air on your head. Didn't like it or hate it, but I wish it started when you lift off and begin the ride, not during loading.
-There was no sound coming out of the dragon when he blasted us with steam. I swear there used to be a "roar" or something.
-The small spiders didn't move as much. Not a good or a bad thing, just different. Last time they all bobbed up and down more.
-The soul-sucking dementor photo effect was not working on any of my rides.
-I was afraid the ride profile would be tame or different in a bad way. I was pleasantly surprised. I like it more! It seemed more strategic, you felt "higher up" during the spider/forest scene and the whomping willow scene. It gave you a much better view of the whomping willow (from what I remember). I also don't remember seeing as many ride vehicles next to you. This could be because they are not running them as close together now, or that the improved ride profile reduces what you see around you. I was very pleased to see that you get VERY close to the sets/props still, I was afraid they would change that at some point. I could have kicked a few sets if I wanted to
