Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure Construction Discussion

[ZachPL]

I don’t get people that ask the Universal twitter if there are plans for soft openings. Almost by definition, they will not tell you yes.

 

[fryoj]

That's because they never actually schedule them.

 

[ZachPL]

That's because they never actually schedule them.

Yeah I kinda thought that.

 

[Scott W.]

Universal: Hagrid coaster ceremony will be live-streamed - Orlando Sentinel

Not sure if this was mentioned.

 

[Teebin]

Starting to sound like this might be a sloppy/uncertain press event and grand opening.

 

[gabe3235]

This doesn't look too good

 

[Felipe]

Maybe I misinterpreted past info / speculation, but I just heard the play-by-play of the devil's snare scene and it's slightly different than I've been picturing it.

Spoiler: BEWARE! ACTUAL RIDE SPOILERS!

After the spike, we fall backwards into the actual forbidden forest and *here* we go past the centaur into the devil's snare, then drop, and finally escape from more skrewts at the bottom.
I always thought the centaur would be waiting for us at the bottom after dropping.
Also, I'm sad that he doesn't move or speak, but we go by him way too fast to notice any movement or sound anyways, even if they had it.

 

[Cup_Of_Coffee]

Maybe I misinterpreted past info / speculation, but I just heard the play-by-play of the devil's snare scene and it's slightly different than I've been picturing it.

Spoiler: BEWARE! ACTUAL RIDE SPOILERS!

After the spike, we fall backwards into the actual forbidden forest and *here* we go past the centaur into the devil's snare, then drop, and finally escape from more skrewts at the bottom.
I always thought the centaur would be waiting for us at the bottom after dropping.
Also, I'm sad that he doesn't move or speak, but we go by him way too fast to notice any movement or sound anyways, even if they had it.

Hm, interesting. Felt the same way! Still excited!!

 

[Bozobrain24]

Can you imagine going up the spike just as it starts to pour.

 

[Tyc00n96]

Can you imagine going up the spike just as it starts to pour.

I mean I rode sheikra once and it started pouring right at the top of the lift. Flying into the first inversion felt like needles

 

[gabe3235]

They just tested opening a bunch of the lockers

 

[Alicia]

Team Members are waiting in line, waiting for the storm to pass.

 

[ChrisFL]

I rode Dueling Dragons once as it started to pour and yes, it was painful!

 

[jrn14]

I road Mako in the rain... OUCH!!!! it hurt so bad lol

 

[Scott W.]

I love riding a coaster in the rain. Dat extra speed!

 

[WillQ92]

When I was there for my turn at #potterwatch, they ran it with people on it in a fairly heavy rain shower. I was so envious, rain+coasters=a good time. Mako in the rain is stunning.

They just tested opening a bunch of the lockers

Noticed this the other day as well. Heard it from behind the walls and it got my hopes up for a sec.

 

[fryoj]

I love riding a coaster in the rain. Dat extra speed!

Back when The Beast had skid brakes, those first few rides after a rain were unreal.

 

[Joel]

I mean I rode sheikra once and it started pouring right at the top of the lift. Flying into the first inversion felt like needles

I rode Dueling Dragons once as it started to pour and yes, it was painful!

I rode the Hulk as the last train before a storm shut it down, and shot straight into torrential downpour. I had an amazing time because I wear glasses and could keep my eyes open without the pain of water shooting into my eyes. My girlfriend didn't have as good of a time.

TBH - the rain helped with my nausea I normally experience with the hulk, similar to sitting in air-condition.

 

[belloq87]

Interesting that they use the Wilhelm Scream of wolf howls instead of something sourced directly from the Potter films or created fresh. That specific sound effect is basically a cliche at this point.

Not a criticism, just an observation!

 

[Alicia]

Centaur lifts bow and arrow according to someone that ride. So, some movement.