Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure Construction Discussion

[Parkscope Joe]

 

[Viator]

Well, this is a thing.

Interested to see how VQ is practiced in motion, especially given the nature of the attraction.

 

[Parkscope Joe]

Well, this is a thing.

Interested to see how VQ is practiced in motion, especially given the nature of the attraction.

The Virtual Queue is only for when the queue extends into Hogsmeade. Otherwise the attraction queue will run as normal.

 

[allaboutthatchase]

“And be sure to have your camera ready! You never know who you might see…”

 

[jtsalien]

Who could've seen this coming?

 

[Living Dead Dude]

Can somebody tell me how early I should get there on the 13th and how early universal parking lot opens?

 

[Alicia]

Can somebody tell me how early I should get there on the 13th and how early universal parking lot opens?

6:30 am last time I asked, but I’ll ask again next week, in case they change their mind.

 

[Living Dead Dude]

6:30 am last time I asked, but I’ll ask again next week, in case they change their mind.

Appreciate it thank you so much!

 

[Mike S]

I’ve got it set to go the 29th.

 

[rastuso]

The Virtual Queue is only for when the queue extends into Hogsmeade. Otherwise the attraction queue will run as normal.

Assuming the queue still follows the Dueling Dragons path, then it holds a crapload of people. I don't know if the line was ever close to full. Granted it was feeding two high capacity coasters, but still.

 

[Alicia]

Assuming the queue still follows the Dueling Dragons path, then it holds a crapload of people. I don't know if the line was ever close to full. Granted it was feeding two high capacity coasters, but still.

They did take some of the queue space to add a preshow. Plus, what was originally the final part of queue for red and blue, is now only on the red side, as blue became the unload platform.

Although, additional exterior switchbacks were added so that may make up for what was lost inside.

 

[Andysol]

I’m assuming that the Inside Universal crew or just @Brian G. will be attending?

:thumbsup:

Hey Brian- as fans of both universal theme parks as well as inside universal, can you pull back the curtain and let us know how these things generally work for you?

When do they send out invites? How many guests can you typically bring? How formal/informal is it? What’s the breakdown of credentialed old “real” media (tv/paper) vs the new blood internet folks like yourself? What kind of swag and meals do you get? Etc. Any other cool tidbits you can tell us?

Again, as fans, this would be cool “behind the scenes” look for us, your groupies, here.

 

[Disneyhead]

Hey Brian- as fans of both universal theme parks as well as inside universal, can you pull back the curtain and let us know how these things generally work for you?

When do they send out invites? How many guests can you typically bring? How formal/informal is it? What’s the breakdown of credentialed old “real” media (tv/paper) vs the new blood internet folks like yourself? What kind of swag and meals do you get? Etc. Any other cool tidbits you can tell us?

Again, as fans, this would be cool “behind the scenes” look for us, your groupies, here.

As far as the regular media, there will be a reporter and photographer from each of the local media outlets (6 stations including Telemundo). Maybe a station or 2 from Tampa and Jacksonville. Most of the print media outlets only send one person except Orlando Weekly which will probably have 2. So regular media will have maybe 20-25 people.

Most of the internet folks will probably have 2 people there. But there are a lot more sites than regular media outlets. So I would guess probably around 100 people total.

As far as swag, something like a gift bag with a coffee mug, an ink pen, a pin, and a cool flash drive with B Roll footage.

 

[Alicia]

Hey Brian- as fans of both universal theme parks as well as inside universal, can you pull back the curtain and let us know how these things generally work for you?

When do they send out invites? How many guests can you typically bring? How formal/informal is it? What’s the breakdown of credentialed old “real” media (tv/paper) vs the new blood internet folks like yourself? What kind of swag and meals do you get? Etc. Any other cool tidbits you can tell us?

Again, as fans, this would be cool “behind the scenes” look for us, your groupies, here.

Invites were sent out a month early for this event. I believe we started discussing it on May 10th.

 

[Parkscope Joe]

Assuming the queue still follows the Dueling Dragons path, then it holds a crapload of people. I don't know if the line was ever close to full. Granted it was feeding two high capacity coasters, but still.

The queue was redone.

 

[devinp267]

That queue was so long it actually made me not re-ride once.

 

[Muggle148]

That queue was so long it actually made me not re-ride once.

That’s why I liked express so much it cut out half the queue.

 

[fryoj]

I vote for a great ride that breaks down.

That's Intamin's corporate philosophy.

 

[LikeMike]

Universal Orlando Close Up | DETAILS FOR HAGRID’S MAGICAL CREATURES MOTORBIKE ADVENTURE PREVIEW RECEPTION - Close Up

Well at least we know they’re shooting for some kind of softs...

 

[Parkscope Joe]

Universal Orlando Close Up | DETAILS FOR HAGRID’S MAGICAL CREATURES MOTORBIKE ADVENTURE PREVIEW RECEPTION - Close Up

Well at least we know they’re shooting for some kind of softs...

The 11 and that event is the media grand opening, not previews.