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The tone is totally different, though. Coming from Chris Pratt’ s exasperated character, it’s hilarious , and super effective because… Velocicoaster is a genuinely terrifying/thrilling coaster and most people in line are already nervous and/or hyped up.

Of all the “looking like an unthemed ride IS the theme” various parks have done, Velocicoaster pulls it off the best. All through the queue, the owners of Jurassic World are boasting about their brilliant idea to use a roller coaster in a raptor paddock to safely provide the ultimate thrill… And...

True, but that’s because theming is Disney’s whole thing. Aside ftom great CMs, it’s all they’ve got, and they (until fairly recently IMO) have been masters of telling stories using ride systems. Universal has carved out a great, fun niche all their own that can swing satisfyingly between fully...

You mean like they did with California Screamin’, Goofy’s Sky School, Barnstormer and Primeval Whirl? 😃 But I agree that’s not what anyone wants from Disney. The big difference is that Velocicoaster is a genuinely great, terrifying ride. And even though Universal’s vibe welcomes impressive...

More from Florida: Hagrid’s is now included in Express Pass! I have very mixed feelings…

Totally see your point. I’m just one of those folks who find coaster tracks beautiful—Ever since I can remember. And when a coaster layout is elegantly designed and set in a lovely, garden-like environment (like at IoA)… I could put it on a pedestal and exhibit it at the Louvre. 😃 On the...

I agree all your suggestions would have made Velocicoaster even better. I just happen to love the way that track looks along the shoreline and swooping above the trees. I mean, come on—This is gorgeous! 😃 I honestly believe this is a unique case where the exposed track not only looks great...

This is really no contest. Indy is a wondeful, thrilling ride through physical sets. FoP is a movie. As such, FoP is one of the best flight-sim rides ever, but —for me— once was enough. I would not wait more than 10 minutes to ride it again. I also find it uncomfortable. Also, Battle at the...

I think Universal just entered that game (scale and immersion) with Battle at the Ministry. It, along with Monsters Unchained, are definitely in the running for best dark rides on Earth. They use background screens as part the environment—much like Rise and Shanghai Pirates—but do so in a way...

In all seriousness, when a coaster is as beautiful to the eye as Velocicoaster AND looks so at home in its surrounding area that you can’t imagine the park without it AND features a wonderfully themed queue AND spends its first half merrily cartwheeling through gorgeous rockwork… AND is one of...

There’s not much more to say until it starts testing— Then the excitement will start to ramp up.

1. The flying-out-the-window moment on Peter Pan. 2. Walking into PoC and the smell hits—Accompanied by the bass clarinet of the Pirate’s Overture. 3. Watching caterpillar after caterpillar zig zag down into the dark rabbit hole as the Alice in Wonderland queue music and the Teacups music loop...

I’m sure most of the guests that day were staying at the hotels. Busload after busload kept unloading in the pre-opening area, apparently starting about 5:00 AM. In retrospect, my only surprise is that Universal kept the opening crowd level as low as they did. They set a limit, sold it out, and...

I bought the limited edition LP of Danny Elfman’s Dark Universe soundtrack score as a collector's item… and then promptly opened it to see the inner art. I was hoping for more than a rearrangement of the cover artwork (nice to see the manor included, though) but the colored vinyl made up for...

I have the exact same issue with Marvel and Star Wars. But if Disney wants DCA to be a home for purchased IPs… Eh… They can always just rename the park, “Disney’s Look What We Bought.”

I don’t mind Pixar, as people from Disney Animation had reportedly been involved in giving them script advice starting with Toy Story. But I will never consider Marvel, The Muppets, Star Wars or Avatar to be anything besides other people’s creations that Disney bought. Same with the Simpsons...

Californian-In-Florida’s Experience at Epic Universe’s Grand Opening: As I’ve said before, I love Epic Universe. After visiting several times during the preview period, I think it’s absolutely the best park in Florida. So of course I was there for the Grand Opening. You might have heard a few...

Space Mountain. I’ll take either U.S version of SM over EE. EE has a better queue, and I like the animated shadow scene. And for me that’s where it all ends. Boring layout, uncomfortable trains, broken overhyped AA, and (my opinion) a rough, unpleasant ride experience. Blech. DL Space Mtn. is...

This might be my favorite park promo video of all time. It lets the park speak for itself.

Watched Epic’s livestream. Ok… that finale was pretty dang impressive. 😃 Grand Opening in 9.5 hours.