Donkey Kong: Mine Cart Madness (UOR) - Reviews, Photos, & Media

[Rhian]

Unfortunately, the ride has lost a bit of its defining features already: the small launch that happens on the first hill has been removed completely, losing the sensation of being launched out of the barrel and jumping to the other track. Apparently it was a major source of wear and tear for the ride vehicles.

I hope in the future the park tech crews are able to bring back the little thrill moments like this and the freefall on Ministry.

Anyone know if the one in Japan has the launch removed too?

 

[Evan]

Unfortunately, the ride has lost a bit of its defining features already: the small launch that happens on the first hill has been removed completely, losing the sensation of being launched out of the barrel and jumping to the other track. Apparently it was a major source of wear and tear for the ride vehicles.

I hope in the future the park tech crews are able to bring back the little thrill moments like this and the freefall on Ministry.

I don’t understand this… wouldn’t engineers account for this in the design process? What the.

 

[Parkscope Joe]

I don’t understand this… wouldn’t engineers account for this in the design process? What the.

Loads of factors, including changes after it was designed. You can build in a safety factor and everything and still have issues.

 

[GAcoaster]

This has a chain lift-- basically they slowed the chain down a bit to save on wear and tear.

 

[Hannah L]

Any word on if the roughness has improved ?

 

[mccgavin]

Any word on if the roughness has improved ?

As of last Tuesday, it has not. Unfortunately, I imagine it will require lengthy downtime for a proper fix, and the park cannot afford this ride being closed for an extended period right now.

 

[Hannah L]

As of last Tuesday, it has not. Unfortunately, I imagine it will require lengthy downtime for a proper fix, and the park cannot afford this ride being closed for an extended period right now.

Ah bummer to hear!

Im going with my parents (early 60s) in a couple weeks. They want to ride but I don’t want them to have any discomfort. I might do a test ride when we arrive