Hulk Trains Scrapped

matt9112 · Sep 30, 2015

JT3000 said:
I would bet against that. AAs and similar show elements on a roller coaster are a waste of money anyway. Sure, everyone wants Everest's yeti to work, but it was highly underutilized to begin with, only being visible for a few seconds as you zipped past it. Now add more speed and inversions to the mix and I just don't see a need.

Yes but mine train proves your overall generalization is wrong. The back half of the ride is slower and they can redo the break runs. Allowing a short but slow show scene. I doubt they will do this but to say it can't be done is silly. However your everest anology is spot on. I think they will just smooth it out those back end inversions are rough.

JT3000 · Sep 30, 2015

matt9112 said:
Yes but mine train proves your overall generalization is wrong. The back half of the ride is slower and they can redo the break runs. Allowing a short but slow show scene. I doubt they will do this but to say it can't be done is silly. However your everest anology is spot on. I think they will just smooth it out those back end inversions are rough.

I didn't say they couldn't change the actual coaster's design, but that would also be cost prohibitive when it works just fine the way it is. If you tinker with the breaks too much, a midcourse launch could become needed just to finish the course. You'd also lose time to all the testing required, both before and after a new design were actually constructed. That's why you almost never see a coaster's design altered after opening.

Mickey1984 · Oct 1, 2015

Where is this "scrap yard" ?

does anyone have a pic of the ride as it stands in the park now, if there is track coming off as well would be quite interesting to see it.

lazyboy97o · Oct 1, 2015

Mickey1984 said:
Where is this "scrap yard" ?

does anyone have a pic of the ride as it stands in the park now, if there is track coming off as well would be quite interesting to see it.

It is a local facility and very easy to track down. They have been inundated with calls about the vehicles but are under contract not to sell anything until it is scrapped.

@Cinkadeus has a few photos on the previous page.

TubaGeek · Oct 1, 2015

JT3000 said:
I would bet against that. AAs and similar show elements on a roller coaster are a waste of money anyway. Sure, everyone wants Everest's yeti to work, but it was highly underutilized to begin with, only being visible for a few seconds as you zipped past it. Now add more speed and inversions to the mix and I just don't see a need.

Then what's the point of going to a proper theme park instead of an amusement park?
On that note: I think I read that the tank that sat outside Disaster! was once near the Hulk track? There are two good spots for it, either on that small concrete slab on the lagoon or at the end corkscrew. Anyone know for sure?

JT3000 · Oct 1, 2015

TubaGeek said:
Then what's the point of going to a proper theme park instead of an amusement park?

Well it's not like this applies to every ride. IOA just happens to be a theme park with certain rides that don't lend themselves well to on-ride theming. IMO the funds are better spent in places where you'll actually appreciate them.

TubaGeek said:
On that note: I think I read that the tank that sat outside Disaster! was once near the Hulk track? There are two good spots for it, either on that small concrete slab on the lagoon or at the end corkscrew. Anyone know for sure?

Different tank. I have no idea what happened to Hulk's.

Jon81uk · Oct 4, 2015

matt9112 said:
Yes but mine train proves your overall generalization is wrong. The back half of the ride is slower and they can redo the break runs. Allowing a short but slow show scene. I doubt they will do this but to say it can't be done is silly. However your everest anology is spot on. I think they will just smooth it out those back end inversions are rough.

Seven dwarves mine was designed with slower sections for the animatronics. Same goes for the Mummy at Uni. Adding them on an existing ride like Hulk wouldn't work as well.

Mikejakester · Oct 6, 2015

matt9112 said:
Major portions yes.....entire thing unlikely....I hope the last corkscrew is made smoother that is the only reason the ride is not perfect.

Last time I checked everything but the launch chute will be replaced. Track will be slightly different. And Hulk will come back with a vengeance in the queue "holding" something pretty dear to all of us in his hands...

matt9112 · Oct 6, 2015

Mikejakester said:
Last time I checked everything but the launch chute will be replaced. Track will be slightly different. And Hulk will come back with a vengeance in the queue.

Except for normal wear and tear reasons first 80 percent of ride is amazingly good. The tight last bit (behind and to the right) of the station is the only imperfections the inversions and turns are too tight.

Dead2009 · Oct 8, 2015

Consider me more than a tiny big disturbed by this news, but a fairly solid Screamscape source has informed me tonight that the 2016 Incredible Hulk coaster may not actually be from B&M. They couldn't tell me who would be behind the rebuilt version, or even if it would still even resemble old Hulk layout or not anymore, but apparently something sinister is afoot. Stay tuned...

I find it disturbing that this may be the last kind of look we'll get of the infamous B&M Incredible Hulk coaster.

https://twitter.com/BisketsnGravy/status/651801630149603328/photo/1

http://screamscape.com/html/islands_of_adventure.htm#Hulk

matt9112 · Oct 8, 2015

I wouldn't put any thought into screamscape. There as reputable as a bus driver.

50/50 but that makes no sense there's no way on my mind universal is going to not have B&M involved it's there product....you don't slap two coasters together.

Mike C · Oct 8, 2015

Dead said:
http://screamscape.com/html/islands_of_adventure.htm#Hulk

Completely false rumor. B&M is doing the update.

JT3000 · Oct 8, 2015

Aww shucks, I was all excited for the possibility of another Maurer for a second there.

StageFrenzy · Oct 8, 2015

JT3000 said:
Aww shucks, I was all excited for the possibility of another Maurer for a second there.

Why would you be excited by a second Maurer? I can't stand the first Maurer.

matt9112 · Oct 9, 2015

StageFrenzy said:
Why would you be excited by a second Maurer? I can't stand the first Maurer.

Besides let's be real B&M have an amazing team doing some amazing things. There products are amazing. (Montu for example is still my favorite roller coaster ever) no other inverted coaster is s smooth.

unkadug · Oct 9, 2015

SO I won't be able to ride The Hulk this weekend.

My trip is ruined....I think I will stay home.

JoeCamel · Oct 9, 2015

unkadug said:
SO I won't be able to ride The Hulk this weekend.

My trip is ruined....I think I will stay home.

Good - more room for me!

matt9112 · Oct 9, 2015

unkadug said:
SO I won't be able to ride The Hulk this weekend.

My trip is ruined....I think I will stay home.

Dragon challenge is still fun. Albeit clearly not on the same level and much more headache inducing.

Mikejakester · Oct 9, 2015

Screamscape sometimes is like the tabloids you see at the check out registries... They will post anything to get clicks.

unkadug · Oct 10, 2015

JoeCamel said:
Good - more room for me!

matt9112 said:
Dragon challenge is still fun. Albeit clearly not on the same level and much more headache inducing.

Sorry...I was making fun of those who complain that their trip is ruined by the downtime of one attraction.

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