Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure Construction Discussion

[Scott W.]

It doesn't seem so tall when you realize everything will be buried up to like 4-5 feet around the site... Probably around that mid-cross beam along the wood there. That wall only comes up a couple feet off the ground then, and is pretty much even with the track (at least towards the far end to the middle).

EDIT: Buried around the site -or- filled in with water, as is the case to the left of this area.

Do you think the foundations will be filled around the outside with dirt or water up to the top of the concrete?

Could it be possible that any of the escape paths would be underground for a far better themed experience on ground level?

 

[Alicia]

Do you think the foundations will be filled around the outside with dirt or water up to the top of the concrete?

Could it be possible that any of the escape paths would be underground for a far better themed experience on ground level?

I think we got (some) water on one side and dirt on the other, if I am remembering the grade permits correctly. Like Dragons, not sure the water will always be very high, just whatever is in the retention pond. No rain for awhile, not much water, etc.

I'll be happy if evac routes are at least well themed: concrete made to look like dirt roads, wooden bridge paths, or hidden below view of track.

 

[belloq87]

i wonder if universal will have john Williams do an original score.

While that would be great, it's extremely unlikely. Other than one piece of music for E.T. Adventure, I don't believe Williams has ever composed something specifically for theme park usage.

He (and others) have adapted existing material, of course.

 

[Norrin]

This construction keeps pulling out more twists and turns than the track itself! What more surprises will this beast have? I find myself going to IOA more often just to see what's new. Things are starting to speed up...

 

[gabe3235]

I could be wrong but it looks like they’re doing a sort of mini pull through there to make sure everything aligns right without having to pull an entire car of the train.

 

[tielo]

The wooden structure, or what ever is going to be pored in there, goes up in the back like the track...

 

[Disneyhead]

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I could be wrong but it looks like they’re doing a sort of mini pull through there to make sure everything aligns right without having to pull an entire car of the train.

That template is to align the LSM fins.

 

[Scott W.]

I think we got (some) water on one side and dirt on the other, if I am remembering the grade permits correctly. Like Dragons, not sure the water will always be very high, just whatever is in the retention pond. No rain for awhile, not much water, etc.

I'll be happy if evac routes are at least well themed: concrete made to look like dirt roads, wooden bridge paths, or hidden below view of track.

People will be praying for a ride breakdown.

I find it odd that the footers have concrete so high so I'm assuming that they will be topped up with dirt or water. I think what we're seeing now will look completely different in 6 months. Overall, this is going to look very pretty, particularly from aerials. If they do add tons of dirt to raise the ground, I can see lots of tunnels added which will also add to the experience.

The wooden structure, or what ever is going to be pored in there, goes up in the back like the track...

I'm curious to know where this guy's legs are.

 

[Teebin]

I personally think that the water in the coming pond will be maintained at an exact fill much like the three major lagoons on property. They are going too far overboard with the theming here and to have part of the show act of its own accord would be really bad show. I’m gonna keep my yard stick handy.

 

[Steptwice]

That wood thing is where the water feature will be and the rebar at the bottom leads me to believe that the wood is a concrete form and not permanent.

Yes exactly, its just a custom built concrete pour form, Hence why the rebar is on the same side as the flush plywood side.

 

[Ridgepole]

That template is to align the LSM fins.

Makes sense. I wonder why they would be doing that since so many believe no "real" testing will happen til next spring.:whoo:

 

[JungleSkip]

Makes sense. I wonder why they would be doing that since so many believe no "real" testing will happen til next spring.:whoo:

To...make sure the coaster was put together? You're not gonna see this thing running until next year dude.

 

[shiekra38]

Makes sense. I wonder why they would be doing that since so many believe no "real" testing will happen til next spring.:whoo:

I think they're doing it to align the LSM fins

 

[NotPennysBoat]

What is the difference in LSM (Linear Synchronous Motor) and LIM (Linear Induction Motor). Will this ride use one or the other, or even both?
Come on Teebin, I know you know!!

 

[Teebin]

What is the difference in LSM (Linear Synchronous Motor) and LIM (Linear Induction Motor). Will this ride use one or the other, or even both?
Come on Teebin, I know you know!!

I don’t know and I have been wondering the same thing. (the difference between the two)

 

[NotPennysBoat]

Okay DisneyHead, you're up!!

 

[gabe3235]

What is the difference in LSM (Linear Synchronous Motor) and LIM (Linear Induction Motor). Will this ride use one or the other, or even both?
Come on Teebin, I know you know!!

I'm not too sure about the difference other than LSM being more efficient than LIM. This is using all LSMs, LIMs haven't been used on a coaster since 2012.

 

[NotPennysBoat]

Hey Teebin, if either of us spoke German, maybe they explained some of that on the video about Taron. Ha! Ha!

 

[NotPennysBoat]

I'm not too sure about the difference other than LSM being more efficient than LIM. This is using all LSMs, LIMs haven't been used on a coaster since 2012.

Thanks Gabe3235, that helps!!

 

[Disneyhead]

What is the difference in LSM (Linear Synchronous Motor) and LIM (Linear Induction Motor). Will this ride use one or the other, or even both?
Come on Teebin, I know you know!!

I don’t know and I have been wondering the same thing. (the difference between the two)

Okay DisneyHead, you're up!!

""In a linear induction motor (LIM), the motor coils induce an electric current and hence a magnetic field in a reaction plate. The reaction plate is a conductive but non magnetic metal such as copper or aluminum. The nice thing about this system is that it is asynchronous...that is, as the 3-phase AC pulses through the motor coils, the moving current pulls the reaction plate along, and the timing is non-critical.

"The linear synchronous motor is a more efficient system which uses electromagnets to interact with permanent magnets mounted on the vehicle. The advantage is that it is more efficient, and allows for less current to produce more force. The disadvantage is that the timing is more critical because instead of inducing the magnetic field in the reaction plate, the electromagnets are interacting with a fixed magnetic field on the vehicle. Hence, the actions of the LSM have to be synchronous."-Dave Althoff

I'll just add that Intamin calls them Synchronous Linear Motors, not the other way around, and I think I prefer it that way. "

All of that came from

LIM vs LSM | Roller Coasters, Theme Parks & Attractions Forum