Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure Construction Discussion

[Alicia]

There was three trains cycling last night simultaneously, I believe. That’s pretty good.

 

[Scott W.]

We’re those trees always behind the sound barrier?

Yup.

 

[Parkscope Joe]

Has that small building to the left of the attraction entrance always been there? Could that be a new exit/gift shop?

 

[Scott W.]

Has that small building to the left of the attraction entrance always been there? Could that be a new exit/gift shop?

Pretty small for a gift shop but I'm positive that is new.

 

[Teebin]

^ that used to be opened-top stroller parking. They have recently put a roof on it for some reason.

 

[ParkRumors]

It's had a roof since the land was built. Here's an aerial view from 2015:

I believe the space was used as merch and ops storage. Not sure if they're going to repurpose the space for Hagrid, but it's definitely not new.

 

[MartyMcFly]

I have a feeling that unicorn is going to rear up on its hind legs.

 

[BBPH]

Was there not recently a permit for a small stall/shop?

I have a feeling that unicorn is going to rear up on its hind legs.

Absolutely, there's quite a bold hydraulic lift to the right of it.

 

[Parkscope Joe]

It's had a roof since the land was built. Here's an aerial view from 2015:

I believe the space was used as merch and ops storage. Not sure if they're going to repurpose the space for Hagrid, but it's definitely not new.

Thank you! I think the extra doors look new. Or not.

 

[mainejeff]

The sound barrier wall looks SO much better painted green!

This is a technical/engineering marvel that Universal has built. If the ride is anywhere near was entertaining as it has been watching this construction progress....it will be an absolute hit!

 

[Alicia]

The little shed to the left of the ride entrance has been there since Potter took over. It was an unfinished storage room for overflow merch, until recently. The roof was re-done when they started tearing down the arch. There are also new utilities running into it. My guess has been it will be the new ride's merch "kiosk".

I mean, if they can turn the closet under the owls in Diagon into a package wrapping service, they can turn this much larger space into a tiny gift shop.

 

[ParkRumors]

Was there not recently a permit for a small stall/shop?

Thank you! I think the extra doors look new. Or not.

Just did a quick check through the recent permit bot tweets and came across this one:

So that *might* be for this small building, and if so, this related electrical permit seems to indicate they're putting lockers in there:

 

[Ex-dockworker]

Am I the only one not sure about this? My concern is if its too stop start you don't get the roller-coaster thrills but if its too fast you won't be able to notice the AAs and special effects.
Still think this ride would have been better indoors but it's a huge improvement over dragon challenge.

 

[BBPH]

Am I the only one not sure about this? My concern is if its too stop start you don't get the roller-coaster thrills but if its too fast you won't be able to notice the AAs and special effects.
Still think this ride would have been better indoors but it's a huge improvement over dragon challenge.

From the recent aerial testing footage, its honestly not as stop-start as you think as far as I am aware the current stops are;

The hut - which is actually just a slow down
The spike - which does not hold and drops you straight back
The devils snare - which is a...

Spoiler

Drop track for any of those who do not already know

 

[Alicia]

I'm shocked, but there is apparently only one stop on the ride, and that's because of the drop track mechanism. Even the slower parts look faster than I was expecting!

 

[Teebin]

I'm shocked, but there is apparently only one stop on the ride, and that's because of the drop track mechanism. Even the slower parts look faster than I was expecting!

So, it will end up being a 15 second attraction I guess...

Why oh why did I think that building was stroller parking? Oh dear.

 

[TheCodeMan95]

I fear that I will have to watch POVs of this before riding to know if it will be too ... thrilling.

 

[Andysol]

#ConcreteGate2019 is solved as The concrete around fluffy is now nice and stained grey also. Only the sidewalk by dock and transformer are left to stain, then that’s every walkway done.

 

[Felipe]

Just a bit of Potter Magical Creatures knowledge comin your way:

According to at least one Care of Magical Creatures Professor and a certain Magizoologist - a baby unicorn is called a foal. Looks like they're not born with horns:

From Goblet of Fire:

"Today he had managed to capture two unicorn foals. Unlike full-grown unicorns, they were pure gold. Parvati and Lavender went into transports of delight at the sight of them, and even Pansy Parkinson had to work hard to conceal how much she liked them.

‘Easier ter spot than the adults,' Hagrid told the class. ‘They turn silver when they’re abou' two years old, an' they grow horns at aroun' four. Don' go pure white 'til they’re full-grown, round about seven. They’re a bit more trustin' when they’re babies ... don' mind boys so much ... c’mon, move in a bit, yeh can pat 'em if yeh want ... give 'em a few o' these sugar lumps ..."


And from Fantastis Beasts and Where to Find them
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Fascinating! I certainly didn't remember that. I really need to re-read the books...

Loving the new aerials! So many new details! Happy to see the pathways being stained and blending in better. All pics below are from @bioreconstruct, I've just cropped them to make my points:

Still a bit worried about those buildings in the middle of the ride, but seems they've covered them in some new leafy green fabric of sorts. Hopefully they'll also blend in and won't stand out too much on the ride.

This might be the most inconsequential detail on there, but I'm still obsessively trying to figure out what it'll be. There seems to be a circular concrete base, so probably one of the statues of magical creatures they mentioned we'll also see around?

Can we appreciate not just paint but the TEXTURE on the sound barrier?!

 

[Mad Dog]

Fascinating! I certainly didn't remember that. I really need to re-read the books...

Loving the new aerials! So many new details! Happy to see the pathways being stained and blending in better. All pics below are from @bioreconstruct, I've just cropped them to make my points:

Still a bit worried about those buildings in the middle of the ride, but seems they've covered them in some new leafy green fabric of sorts. Hopefully they'll also blend in and won't stand out too much on the ride.

This might be the most inconsequential detail on there, but I'm still obsessively trying to figure out what it'll be. There seems to be a circular concrete base, so probably one of the statues of magical creatures they mentioned we'll also see around?

Can we appreciate not just paint but the TEXTURE on the sound barrier?!

Yes. The texture on the sound wall makes it. Great idea.