Capt. Hook
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It will be difficult for anything to touch Hagrid's, but I'm still liking what I'm seeing of this so far.
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Jurassic Park Rollercoaster Coming To Universals Islands Of Adventure?
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Tom Morrow
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Theming-wise, it's not that hard to top Hagrid's.
Capt. Hook
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It's no Taron for sure when it comes to launched coaster theming in its class, but I rank Hagrid's pretty high up in Uni's overall coaster ensemble. Certainly more immersive than Hulk, RRR, and its predecessor.
Tom Morrow
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I agree, it’s just that Uni marketed Hagrid’s as “the most immersive coaster ever.”
lazyboy97o
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Universal marketing has also given us “theme park inside a theme park” and “world’s first flying theater”.
Disneyhead'71
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You forgot "World's First Water Theme Park"
Ridiculous hyperbole is synonymous with marketing. Still beats coming up with a fake African word in order to straight up lie to people about the fundamental nature of your park.
Capt. Hook
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I haven't been paying attention to ads lately, but I wonder if UOR is still pushing the "3 Parks" gimmick after receiving some backlash over that.
Technically they're not wrong, but that did rub some the wrong way.
JoeCamel
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They sell a three park annual pass.....
BubbaisSleep
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Universal has always had glorified commercials. Look at Japan’s commercials, which is pretty much cgi recreations of the actual ride.
Sometimes advertising can bite Universal in the butt, like Fast & Furious. But for the most part “most-immersive” coaster isn't a stretch compared to other things as many ppl do feel it is. Most visitors don’t know about Taron to compare Hagrids too.
Sometimes advertising can bite Universal in the butt, like Fast & Furious. But for the most part “most-immersive” coaster isn't a stretch compared to other things as many ppl do feel it is. Most visitors don’t know about Taron to compare Hagrids too.
Jrb1979
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This will top Hagrid's in intensity and thrills. The ejector air time alone makes it better.
Capt. Hook
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I was referring to immersive theming, but I agree this is going to be one top-notch coaster all around. Dare I say Fla's finest, even rolling over the ensemble down at Busch.
Tom Morrow
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I hate to go against my own complaints by bringing up a Disney comparison, but Disney's advertising on new attractions is typically along the lines of "come check out this new experience!", avoiding making claims about what it is better than. I know why regional theme parks do this - because their guests are mostly locals who don't know or care to compare, but parks that are global destinations, in my opinion, should be above that type of advertising.
Though, checking the official site, it seems that Universal has changed the description to "Universal's most immersive roller coaster" which is fine.
Most visitors DO know about Big Thunder Mountain, which is significantly more immersive and 40 years old.
Though, checking the official site, it seems that Universal has changed the description to "Universal's most immersive roller coaster" which is fine.
JoeCamel
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See, complaining on the internet DOES work!
BubbaisSleep
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Yeah I’m sure many do know about BTM & still would consider Hagrid’s to be more immersive & fun. Are you trying to pass your opinion on what’s more immersive as a fact?
As I said, only a few rides can be compared to Hagrids by the general public, evident by you having to bring up a 40 year old coaster. Most are not comparing Disney/Universal or bringing up a coaster from a whole different country. You tell the GP that a certain ride is the biggest & baddest, the public will eat it up as long as it appears so.
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Tom Morrow
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I do believe that BTM is objectively more immersive, yes. But not more fun.
Disneyhead'71
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IDK, looks fun to me.