1stStarIC2nite
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CTXRover
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Originally posted by 1stStarIC2nite
Yea well.... yea well........What I mean by copycatting is the whole backwards aspect, these supposedly amazing special effects and animatronics.. but I'm 99.999999% sure that it will atleast be better than RnRC
Revenge of the Mummy: The Ride will blow Everest out of the water... buahaha
From strictly a coaster standpoint, I believe RnRC (and Hulk and DD and Kraken, etc. ) will still be better. For overall experience, I agree that it will be 99.999999..% better than RnRC.
It better be for the big talk Universal Creative has done about this setting the "industry standard" for new rides (we'll see....) The coaster part will reach speeds of no greater than 40MPH and will consist solely of dips, sharp turns and sudden drops. I anticipate that most people, despite the fact it is on a coaster track, will not consider this a "coaster". The time/money is being spent on what they claim our extragavant effects and sets....Also, there is a lot of talk about Mummy have this huge backwards section....be warned....those "in the know" (or who claim to be :lol: ) have said it is nothing more than a backwards dip. I anticipate Everest to have a much longer backwards section than Mummy so I seriously doubt comparisons will be made between the two being similar. I also anticipate from a simple coaster standpoint for Everest to be better...but this is all based on a little pic of the track areas I saw for Mummy and the pic of what is already going up over at Everest on this site. However, I do think Mummy may be more impressive from a dark ride standpoint as it "stops" and scenes develop while I don't believe Everest will have such elements (with the possible exception of where it switches from going forwards to backwards).
I have been at IOA every year since opening day and every effect that was working in 1999 is still working today. In fact, Universal has upgraded the software and ride profile several times to make it all run even smoother than it used to. Mind you, certain effects might not be working properly on certain days (Dinosaur has this same problem) but they never took any effects out of Spider-Man. Also, I am confused as to your statements about "Spiderman Syndrome" when Spiderman doesn't break down much at all. It has random moments of being down and that is usually 15 minutes max. It is never anything major and the ride has been running flawlessly for 5 years now. Lastly, the "commercial" wasn't even filmed on the ride as no living person has been allowed in the ride vehicle (the ride hasn't been turned over to operations yet) so it was most likely filmed at one of the full scale replicas that Universal made during the design phase.
ISTCrew20
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The last 5 or 6 times I have been on Spiderman, The truck, and fire explosion thing was not working. The first couple times they were, but they weren't these last few times. And as far as I know, every single time I'm in the park, Spiderman is broken for a considerable amount of time. I have gone...6 or 7 times these last 2 yrs, and it has been like this each time.
imagineer99
New Member
I think the mummy looks really interesting...
However, since I'm never going to go to Universal to ride it, I guess I'll never find out!:lol:
I must say though that the commercials I have seen have been terrible. All they show are some lame special effects from the mummy movies (which frankly are pretty crappy).
I wonder how the yeti will compare with the mummy. How big is the mummy supposed to be? Also, will the "backwards" part of the ride be accomplished by switch track?
From a montary stand point, I can almost guarantee that Everest will cost more.
For one, building a 200ft mountain range is much more expensive than a soundstate (like rock and roller coaster).
Secondly, it's DISNEY! Disney could build a cement block building in the middle of nowhere and it would still cost $1,000,000.
:lol:
Finally, how is that Universal was not affected by the struggling economy? Everyone complains that WDW was hit so hard, yet it seems that Universal is rolling in cash? What's up?
However, since I'm never going to go to Universal to ride it, I guess I'll never find out!:lol:
I must say though that the commercials I have seen have been terrible. All they show are some lame special effects from the mummy movies (which frankly are pretty crappy).
I wonder how the yeti will compare with the mummy. How big is the mummy supposed to be? Also, will the "backwards" part of the ride be accomplished by switch track?
From a montary stand point, I can almost guarantee that Everest will cost more.
For one, building a 200ft mountain range is much more expensive than a soundstate (like rock and roller coaster).
Secondly, it's DISNEY! Disney could build a cement block building in the middle of nowhere and it would still cost $1,000,000.
:lol:
Finally, how is that Universal was not affected by the struggling economy? Everyone complains that WDW was hit so hard, yet it seems that Universal is rolling in cash? What's up?
ISTCrew20
Well-Known Member
Everest will be better than the Mummy...It's Disney...
Like I said, The Mummy is limited by a rather small, 50 foot high soundstage. Everest will be much higher, faster, Im guessing longer, and more family friendly fun. Everest isnt just one attraction either as the Mummy is....Everest is an entire new land (but it WILL still be refered to as Asia) and will have a sit down resturaunt, shops, as well as a huge mountain range, and a world class coaster...Everest has already won ... Hear that Alex - EVEREST HAS ALREADY WON!!!
Like I said, The Mummy is limited by a rather small, 50 foot high soundstage. Everest will be much higher, faster, Im guessing longer, and more family friendly fun. Everest isnt just one attraction either as the Mummy is....Everest is an entire new land (but it WILL still be refered to as Asia) and will have a sit down resturaunt, shops, as well as a huge mountain range, and a world class coaster...Everest has already won ... Hear that Alex - EVEREST HAS ALREADY WON!!!
imagineer99
New Member
Also, one thing I forgot to mention...
When I went IOA two years ago (what a waste of time), I must say I was extremely disappointed with Spiderman.
The effects were lame. The 3D was blurry as heck. It wasn't even thrilling. Also, the story was so incoherently lopped together, that it didn't even make sense. The technology the ride uses is amazing! However, it just was not utilized well in my opinon.
When I went IOA two years ago (what a waste of time), I must say I was extremely disappointed with Spiderman.
The effects were lame. The 3D was blurry as heck. It wasn't even thrilling. Also, the story was so incoherently lopped together, that it didn't even make sense. The technology the ride uses is amazing! However, it just was not utilized well in my opinon.
1stStarIC2nite
Active Member
Originally posted by ISTCrew20
...Everest has already won ... Hear that Alex - EVEREST HAS ALREADY WON!!!
What a lie :fork: :fork: lol
I agree with the statment that the world isnt ready for/doesn't need another matterhorn right now. And also, Pat, the Mummy will bring in a new shop as well and give that area a new look. I also saw that there is some other attraction that is supposed to open right beside the Mummy but I have no clue what it is yet. But anyways...... the Mummy is probably going to be the "cool" ride now for teens in Orlando because AE is gone now.... oh gosh, Im getting tired again so this post probably doesn't make any sense :hammer:
ISTCrew20
Well-Known Member
The new shop is replacing an old one, so it doesn't count...
And this whole area is still talking about Mission Space and Philharmagic. Surprisingly, people at my school seem to like Philharmagic more than MS...They thought MS was cool, but fell in love with Philharmagic. The Mummy will be hot for awhile, but will quickly pass...I dunno what it is, but no one I talk to like the Studios...Most have not even been to the Studio Park, it's all the Islands for them. Alien Encounter was NEVER, EVER a ride that people were buzzed about down here.
As for it being just another Matterhorn...As far as Im concerned, Everest, Matterhorn, and The Mummy are all roller coasters that feature a monster...But, I can't be saying anything for sure...In my opinion, Everest is already my favorite, from the things I read, the things I seen, the theming of it all...It sounds like I'm going to be going to AK alot more than I usually do.
I think it's different for people who have actually seen the construction site. You have to see for yourself just how big and grand this will be. They have land cleared further than the eye can see. Im anxious to see the track now, because I heard it is now visible over the wall...I'll have to wait til tomorrow...
imagineer99
New Member
gosh, life sure is tough!
Also, let's not argue which ride is better. Everest isn't even built! Also, no has even ridden The Mummy. If you're going to argue which ride is better, wait until early 2006.
Everest is far more impressive in scale and cost but that means nothing! Like someone said, Disney always manages to spend ridiculous amounts of money no matter what the project. Also, Everest isn't going to be like Mummy in which it is primarily a dark ride at first. According to nearly all the sources I have read, Everest has ONE show scene and then a rather average roller coaster ride of twists and dips in and around the mountain finally ending with a huge animatronic. Mummy is actually a dark ride with several (4 to be exact) elaborate show scenes complete with never before seen special effects in which the car stops for each and THEN it moves on to the rollercoaster section before concluding with another show scene. The rides are quite different. Everest is more Big Thunder Mountain while Mummy is more Indiana Jones. And while Everest is in fact "faster" it really isn't much faster. Everest will have a top speed of 50 mph and Mummy will top out around 40-45 mph. Considering one is in a 50 ft show-building and one is in a 200 ft mountain, the difference isn't exactly impressive is it? This isn't to say Everest won't be incredible but it is something to keep in mind. I for one am more looking forward to the land expansion of Asia than I am the ride itself which, to me, seems a little too Thunder Mountain on ice for me. It's all a matter of taste.
stingrock23
Active Member
To be honest, I think both attractions will be pretty amazing. I'll reserve judgement until I'm able to experience each one.
On a side note, every time i've been on Spiderman the flame effect has worked. The only minor problems i've had is once or twice one of the movie screens 3-D did not work, but other than than, I've never had any problems with it, and i've been on it 20 times since 2000.
I've also never had any problems with Test Track, though I've only been on it 4 or 5 times, so it's probably not representative of the constant problems it does have.
Anyway, back on topic, I can't wait for Mummy or Everest to open as I think they will both be incredible.
On a side note, every time i've been on Spiderman the flame effect has worked. The only minor problems i've had is once or twice one of the movie screens 3-D did not work, but other than than, I've never had any problems with it, and i've been on it 20 times since 2000.
I've also never had any problems with Test Track, though I've only been on it 4 or 5 times, so it's probably not representative of the constant problems it does have.
Anyway, back on topic, I can't wait for Mummy or Everest to open as I think they will both be incredible.
