Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway confirmed

[MickeyMouse10]

You do know that upside down is impossible on Forbidden Journey. As is upside. Probably.

No it isn't. A guy even sued over it and the amount Universal gave him was undisclosed. So Universal knew they were in the wrong, if they didn't they would have fought it.

Fort Pierce man settles Universal lawsuit after claiming to be stuck upside down on Harry Potter ride

A Fort Pierce man has settled a lawsuit after he said he hung upside down for an hour when the Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey ride broke down at Universal’s Islands of Adventure. Tomm…

www.orlandosentinel.com

 

[marni1971]

No it isn't. A guy even sued over it and the amount Universal gave him was undisclosed. So Universal knew they were in the wrong, if they didn't they would have fought it.

Fort Pierce man settles Universal lawsuit after claiming to be stuck upside down on Harry Potter ride

A Fort Pierce man has settled a lawsuit after he said he hung upside down for an hour when the Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey ride broke down at Universal’s Islands of Adventure. Tomm…

www.orlandosentinel.com

Trust me. Forbidden journey doesn’t go upside down.

Watching the arms running through the show building from Tower on the CCTV network is like poetry in motion though.

 

[Bender123]

Trust me. Forbidden journey doesn’t go upside down.

Watching the arms running through the show building from Tower on the CCTV network is like poetry in motion though.

Even the linked articles states that...The lawyer for the plaintiff stated it wasn't "upside down" so much as at a downward/sideways angle.

 

[MickeyMouse10]

Trust me. Forbidden journey doesn’t go upside down.

Watching the arms running through the show building from Tower on the CCTV network is like poetry in motion though.

Maybe not completely, but it does really angle into positions where the head can be really tilted.

 

[marni1971]

Maybe not completely, but it does really angle into positions where the head can be really tilted.

That isn’t upside down. I rest my case.

 

[MickeyMouse10]

That isn’t upside down. I rest my case.

Blood still rushes to people heads if they are severely tilted for an hour. If I were to hold you upside down or tilted, to get your change. Money would still fall out of your pocket.

 

[marni1971]

Blood still rushes to people heads if they are severely tilted for an hour. If I were to hold you upside down or tilted, to get your change. Money would still fall out of your pocket.

Isn’t that obvious?

I was attempting to correct the statement that FJ went upside down.

 

[MickeyMouse10]

Isn’t that obvious?

I was attempting to correct the statement that FJ went upside down.

It's all good Marn, I get what you're saying. And I was just kidding I'm not really going to take your money. There's an elderly lady next door who would be easier for me to pick up at an angle or upside down.

 

[Horizons '83]

That’s not gone unnoticed. FatF was a decision made in Burbank, despite being warned against it, and they’re now paying for it.

However, if Despicable is lazy what is Stitch’s Great Escape? Clue. One facility opened in 1990. One in 1971.

What ride has Universal been “lazy (in) copying the same ride over and over again” though? I can’t think of it.

Isn’t that obvious?

I was attempting to correct the statement that FJ went upside down.

He is real good at twisting his words and own posts Martin.... I wouldn't feed him anymore than he needs

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

Every company is busy. And hiring

One should also keep in mind that it's a specialized industry. Sure, regular construction companies can get the work done with infrastructure, facilities, and even hotels and some guest buildings. But skilled labor, the kind that does show installation, ride engineering, sculpting work, prop manufacturing, etc, are in limited supply. And it's not as if it's just local projects keeping these groups busy - international investment in themed entertainment has kept Orlando companies well occupied.

I don't know if there is a shortage - I'm not in the numbers enough to know. But I do know few venders are struggling.

Yes. They struggle to find candidates with the appropriate credentials who can routinely show up on time and sober.

I’m not trying to be mean. The college I work for added an advanced manufacturing program and that is literally what the would-be employers claim they struggle with. Not lack-of-work, as you similarly suggest.

Edges OT, but I just have to add that this is a larger problem than just Orlando when it comes to skilled construction and similar professionals. Makes me think of Mike Rowe and his foundation that gives grants to those seeking careers in the trades. We need fewer people weighing themselves down with 4yrs of college debt and more going into these important fields.

 

[MickeyMouse10]

He is real good at twisting his words and own posts Martin.... I wouldn't feed him anymore than he needs

For that I gave you the angry face emoticon. That should teach you.

 

[Tori]

Alright, it maybe a tad off topic. Back to the breakdowns.

Every other time I go on a ride in Universal it seems like they are having a problem. It happened on King Kong and Gringotts during my vacation twice each. And I'm not the only one, the first weeks they were open it happened for other people. People even got stuck upside on Forbidden Journey. Universal seems to rush out their rides to quickly, that they breakdown very easily.

Forbidden Journey doesn't go upside down.

 

[Horizons '83]

For that I gave you the angry face emoticon. That should teach you.

It did, and I am sorry

 

[mikejs78]

Ratatouille is all screens. I'd assume Guardians has lots of screens. Both Pandora rides use projections heavily. New Soarin and TSMM additions.

The Screenz argument is just a tired mantra from the DizNoids who never go to Universlal anyway.

I'll take new screen rides over nothing, which has been Disney's MO. And they finally build new rides, and as above, most are screens anyway

Rat does have physical props. Even though it is mainly screens.

 

[Surferboy567]

I've been quiet on the runaway railway since the announcement of the delay. While I am disappointed they aren't going to get it open on time (hell I even had a shot of riding it when I'm there in January) this reminds me of a famous quote.

This quote is from the gaming industry but it is relevant here:
"A delayed game is eventually good, but a rushed game is forever bad."- Miyamoto

I just want this ride to be the best it could possibly be. Given the theme it could be a real crowdpleaser.

Spring 2020 is a big delay..... and has me slightly worried. However with this and Rat WDW is going to have a good 2020.

 

[trainplane3]

This quote is from the gaming industry but it is relevant here:
"A delayed game is eventually good, but a rushed game is forever bad."- Miyamoto

Duke Nukem Forever would like a word with you.

I was an idiot that bought the collectors edition as a joke the day it came out. The joke still laughs at me to this day.

 

[Surferboy567]

Duke Nukem Forever would like a word with you.

I was an idiot that bought the collectors edition as a joke the day it came out. The joke still laughs at me to this day.

If you know what my profile picture is in reference to...you would know I am very familiar with waiting for a game...however KH3 went on to become my favorite game of all time.

...we don't talk about Duke Nukem Forever but you get my point when it comes to MMRR.

*Side note yes, KH3 wasn't "delayed" technically I mean it was for like a year but still we had to wait a long time to play it.

 

[Magicart87]

Rat does have physical props. Even though it is mainly screens.

If only it had smellitizers, Hot/Cold effects and water spray gag. Would it be enough to elevate it from D to E? Maybe. Throw in an AA or two and Remy's Ratatoolong of a name would REALLY be something!

 

[fradz]

If only it had smellitizers, Hot/Cold effects and water spray gag. Would it be enough to elevate it from D to E? Maybe. Throw in an AA or two and Remy's Ratatoolong of a name would REALLY be something!

It does have a hot effect

 

[Magicart87]

It does have a hot effect

I thought so but wasn't sure. Well that's something then. Nice! Anything to bring more immersion is a plus. Shame we can't smell the foods...

Is Runaway Railway expected to have similar effects or is it more of a passive experience?