New Harry Potter Coaster Confirmed for 2019 (Dragon's Challenge Closing Sept 4th)

[21stamps]

It might very well prove to be a better coaster, or better ride.

But I had a thing for Dragon. And not so much for Potter. To my liking there is a slight Potter overkill as is.

Also, between all the parks I visit there are now only two suspended coasters left. And with one of them, Mantra, being in the same park as the terrific Mako I will actually do SEA next trip instead of UNI.

As for unthemed steel coasters, I do hold Disney to a higher standard than UNI. Or SEA I'm not bothered by Hulk and RRR and the SEA trio.

I’m the same way. I just have different expectations for Disney. I would never want to see a high height requirement on any ride, or any steel coaster at a Disney park.. but I look at IoA as something completely different.. always loved them bother for their own exclusive reasons.

You should really visit Ohio sometime for thrills .

 

[imperius]

Universal wants to be more Disney and less Seaworld/Cedar Point as they should. Hogsmeade is fantastic and DC was just meh. The less steel coaster with high height requirements the better IMO. They serve their purpose in other parks but when you’re trying to be a world class theme park? Nah.

 

[Bairstow]

This coaster will be 100x better than Dragon Challenge. Large unthemed steel coasters belong places, just not Universal or Disney.

When has Islands ever had fewer than 2 exposed steel coasters?

 

[imperius]

When has Islands ever had fewer than 2 exposed steel coasters?

Not sure the relevance of this? Just because they had it, doesn’t mean they have to keep it. Early Universal isn’t new universal.

 

[Minthorne]

Not sure the relevance of this? Just because they had it, doesn’t mean they have to keep it. Early Universal isn’t new universal.

So, take down the Hulk?

 

[imperius]

If a better ride goes in it’s place? Yeah

 

[imperius]

But hulk fits the marvel area as of now. Dragons Challenge did not fit Hogsmeade.

 

[Disneyhead'71]

I'm ok with big visible coasters in my world class theme parks.

 

[Animaniac93-98]

It only makes sense to replace two coasters with two coasters.

While Dueling Dragons may have been technically 2 coasters, it was marketed as 1 experience with a single queue (that eventually diverged).

Both Florida's SM and the Matterhorn have two, seperate tracks, but people don't think of them as two coasters.

 

[21stamps]

Universal wants to be more Disney and less Seaworld/Cedar Point as they should. Hogsmeade is fantastic and DC was just meh. The less steel coaster with high height requirements the better IMO. They serve their purpose in other parks but when you’re trying to be a world class theme park? Nah.

Why do they want to be ‘more Disney’? Disney is already Disney, the appeal of Uni has always been that it was a different kind of park.

Even their “I’m Ready” marketing campaign says as much.

 

[imperius]

Disney from a theme stand point. They can still do more thrills, just themed well.

 

[IAmFloridaBorn]

The family ride arguement is getting tired. All we've had were family additions. It's time for a thrill ride or coaster. Universal just doesnt know how to build one.

 

[imperius]

Or they don’t want to.

 

[Disneyhead'71]

The family ride arguement is getting tired. All we've had were family additions. It's time for a thrill ride or coaster. Universal just doesnt know how to build one.

A lot of people consider Forbidden Journey terrifying. And nauseating. As it turns out, a lot of folks feel Hippogriff and The Hogwarts Express are all they can ride because the rest are "thrill" rides. Here is a quote from someone today talking about the possible Ministry of Magic attraction over on the Inside Universal forums.

captainmochVeteran Member

As long as it finally gives a Potter attraction that isn't a thrill ride (not counting the Hogwarts Express, which needs a parkhopper...), I'll be satisfied.​

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http://forums.insideuniversal.net/t...ce-fear-factor-live.12760/page-26#post-638592

 

[raven]

The family ride arguement is getting tired. All we've had were family additions. It's time for a thrill ride or coaster. Universal just doesnt know how to build one.

Really? Does Disney World build coasters more wild than Hulk or Dueling Dragons?

And this is an attraction for Harry Potter, a very family friendly franchise. You wouldn’t see a giga-coaster for Barney or Seuss would you? Or a merry-go-round in Marvel Island? Doesn’t really fit the image. That’s one reason why Dragons left.

I think this new ride is going to be spectacular from what I’ve been gathering.

 

[JoeCamel]

Really? Does Disney World build coasters more wild than Hulk or Dueling Dragons?

And this is an attraction for Harry Potter, a very family friendly franchise. You wouldn’t see a giga-coaster for Barney or Seuss would you? Or a merry-go-round in Marvel Island? Doesn’t really fit the image. That’s one reason why Dragons left.

I think this new ride is going to be spectacular from what I’ve been gathering.

Cough, (Storm Force Accelatron) If is quacks like a roundy round it be one

 

[IAmFloridaBorn]

Or they don’t want to.

Could be true. I Still don't think Uni is capable of building a thrilling coaster like Sea World. Mummy is their best coaster now that Dragons are gone.

A lot of people consider Forbidden Journey terrifying. And nauseating. As it turns out, a lot of folks feel Hippogriff and The Hogwarts Express are all they can ride because the rest are "thrill" rides. Here is a quote from someone today talking about the possible Ministry of Magic attraction over on the Inside Universal forums.



http://forums.insideuniversal.net/t...ce-fear-factor-live.12760/page-26#post-638592

I Can Understand that but unless forbidden journey is considered a coaster, not what I'm specifically referring too. Universal builds excellent thrilling attractions. No Doubt. But I doubt they can build a thrilling coaster like the Mummy again. I Love the Harry Potter rides. I could give a squat about Harry Potter but those attractions are definitely high quality.

 

[WDWBear84]

Cough, (Storm Force Accelatron) If is quacks like a roundy round it be one

For the life of me I don’t understand why they don’t retheme that to Iron Man, make it an arc reactor theme and your helping Tony with an experiment.

 

[raven]

Cough, (Storm Force Accelatron) If is quacks like a roundy round it be one

Because that ride is exactly the same thing as a carousel.

 

[JT3000]

The family ride arguement is getting tired. All we've had were family additions. It's time for a thrill ride or coaster. Universal just doesnt know how to build one.

Universal doesn't know how to build thrill rides? That's a new one for sure.

It's also funny how the narrative on this forum has swiftly changed from "Why can't Universal be more like Disney?" to "Why is Universal trying to be more like Disney?" Talk about hard to please!