Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure Construction Discussion

[Evan]

Nope. And I hung around the area for several hours to be sure.

That's it! Tear it all down. Dragon Challenge is going back up.

 

[JungleSkip]

It’s (allegedly) a fairly minor issue, but they’re not going to test until it’s fixed. It’s nothing to panic about (allegedly)

 

[Brian G.]

Not feeling any of the merch. Interesting they were ready to start selling this stuff today...as if maybe softs were originally planned for today....

They were not. No matter what happened.

And yes, what @JungleSkip said.

 

[orlandoiloveyou]

Spoiler: Hagrid AA seen from Hogwarts Express queue

https://reddit.app.link/WWEalXmGXW

Saw this on reddit, the AA looks fairly mobile!

Woah that scene looks great ! Practical Hagrid practical skrewt and practical fog!

Anyone know if there will be any fire?

 

[JMalez]

The audio in that video sounds sort of off, in a choppy / robotic sort of way.

 

[truejonas]

No testing that I can see.

Also, here’s the gift shop for the ride. Opened today:

That Fang shirt is legit.

 

[jtsalien]

.. literally why they run the trains for weeks, increase load, etc. It's not some quota that they have to run 100 cycles before they're allowed to start softs. No; they run dummies, they run water bags, they run empty, they increase capacity, they increase the amount of trains, etc etc because each change to get it to full operating speed can create issues. And the plan is always to diagnose and correct those issues prior to open.

Actually, there quite literally are quotas and other things to be met before it ever opens.
Committee F24 on Amusement Rides and Devices - Published standards under F24 jurisdiction

 

[Ryan]

Sounds like this may be a Gringotts and run up to the last second to open its doors.

I think it's probably for the best? The next two weeks are already slammed by Galaxy's Edge talk so you might as well wait for that to blow over before opening this one up.

 

[tielo]

All we need now is some Coke products in the lands.

 

[Scott W.]

A gilly water label on a coca cola bottle.

 

[Alicia]

A gilly water label on a coca cola bottle.

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Beautiful! $9

 

[Scott W.]

Beautiful! $9

 

[truejonas]

Beautiful! $9

That is frighteningly accurate pricing.

 

[gabe3235]

They're testing the off-ride audio, no trains running as of right now.

 

[dumbledee]

As someone who has never been in the parks for a new ride opening, I have a couple of questions. Sorry if these have been asked before.

What time do you all think is a good time to get to the park if we go on opening day? Do they let people in early to queue?
Is there like a special opening ceremony/event that we should be aware of?

Really looking forward to experiencing this whatever happens as I missed the opening of diagon by about 4 days so it'll be really cool to actually be a part of the day.

 

[Alicia]

As someone who has never been in the parks for a new ride opening, I have a couple of questions. Sorry if these have been asked before.

What time do you all think is a good time to get to the park if we go on opening day? Do they let people in early to queue?
Is there like a special opening ceremony/event that we should be aware of?

Really looking forward to experiencing this whatever happens as I missed the opening of diagon by about 4 days so it'll be really cool to actually be a part of the day.

If there is a special ceremony, it usually happens in the days prior -or- before park opening, and is only accessible by special invitation or media pass. As for how early to get there... I am not sure actually. But they won't let you in until the park opens.

 

[Scott W.]

If there is a special ceremony, it usually happens in the days prior -or- before park opening, and is only accessible by special invitation or media pass. As for how early to get there... I am not sure actually. But they won't let you in until the park opens.

Are the hotels doing early morning access to IOA that day?

Edit: Just checked. USF for all of June.

 

[Alicia]

Are the hotels doing early morning access to IOA that day?

Edit: Just checked. USF for all of June.

Good, no competition... However, those with early access can hop on the train from London and end up at the ride faster than guests entering the front gate to IOA, fyi.

 

[ilovetotravel1977]

So everyone will start to queue up for the train right when they get into USF lol

 

[KbTurtle]

Planning on going opening day... If i got there before 9 would i be able to get a ride in without waiting in a terribly long line?