Ragerunner
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Not that I have heard. I would say they have a waiting list to get a spot in citywalk.
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New Harry Potter Coaster Confirmed for 2019 (Dragon's Challenge Closing Sept 4th)
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Not that I have heard. I would say they have a waiting list to get a spot in citywalk.
MagicJack78
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How will this ride be in comparison to the Toy Story land coaster in regards to intensity and length? I ask as this coaster appears rather tame and maybe a bit short perhaps. Hard to tell. I know from a theming perspective this will be superior!
GLaDOS
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It'll be longer and much more thrilling, though still in the "family" category. Expect 6 launches, a backwards portion, and a freefall track
MagicJack78
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Sounds exciting! 6 launches? Has that been confirmed? Thats a lot of launches!
OG Runner
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Sorry, but there really won't be a comparison. You are looking at the difference between a kiddie coaster and an immersive themed thrill coaster.
Bairstow
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I think Glados has the right idea- both will probably be regarded as family coasters. The closest analogue for what most of the Potter ride experience is going to be like is Cheetah Hunt at Busch Gardens Tampa(also an Intamin Blitz), though I'd expect the Potter ride to be somewhat slower as the anticipated track layout is too compact to allow for that much speed.
MagicJack78
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Yeah, the Potter ride will be much more immersive, but I was interested in length, speed of ride and how that will impact the ride time.
I mention this as I feel like the toy story ride takes up a nice plot of land and is probably slower in speed vs. the Potter ride. The Potter ride, doesn't feel as long in track length either but the pictures could be deceiving. After all, that plot of land did hold Dueling Dragons.
With that being said, I really look forward to the potential of this ride. Faster, higher, and longer doesn't always equate to better. I believe Universal is intending to make the story element and theming of this ride the star of the show anyway.
Also, if we learned anything from Potter and Pandora, when a creative third party is there to hold the developers hand to the fire, the result is usually pretty good!
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A portion of it. I'm not sure what they're doing with the rest of the land yet, but there's quite a bit left over.
raven
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I assure you there is a LOT of track back there.
The track is also complete now (save for the actual drop-track element). We are still a year away from the opening. That means they will be focusing on nothing but theming for the next whole year. Sounds amazing!
matt9112
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than wheres that third ride?
also real show scenese will add to ride time on too of track length.
GLaDOS
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MagicJack78
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I'm not sure that is a completely fair statement. Yes, Pandora didn't get a third ride but what it did get is totally awesome and I think most people would agree with that. Imo... Pandora is one of the best things to come to Orlando in quite some time.
Regarding, show scenes adding time to the Potter attraction? I agree. Will be fun to see this attraction when complete.
matt9112
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it got one awesome ride and one awesome quick serve. both make the rest of the park feel dated and cant handle capacity.
MagicJack78
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That is your opinion and you are certainly allowed that. I don't think its a fair statement but it is yours. My opinion is that Animal Kingdom is amazing and offers a nice array of variability in regards to rides and shows... Pandora is a fantastic expansion that offers an amazing aesthetic and attractions to the park. I also feel that it is an architectural standout! I believe Pandora to be a very successful expansion and has surpassed expectations.
I'm not saying it's everyones cup of tea and yes it has areas that certainly could use improvement, like additions to address a higher capacity. Feeling like a dated park is certainly not its problem.
I believe Animal Kingdoms future to be bright
Tom Morrow
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I don't understand how DAK can feel dated to anyone.
TwilightZone
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Conservation is more popular now with the whole plastic thing going on.
matt9112
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i love AKs vibe but i will say carnival area feels old and tired (due to sun IMHO) and bugs life is tired. rest is solid but the feel of pandora is so cool it almost outshines the rest of the park.
Timothy_Q
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They're using the entire plot of land available
OG Runner
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What made you think there was quite a bit of land left over? If you take a look at the aerial views that have been shown, it looks
like they are using as much space as is available. (and using it well.)
It's been several weeks since I've looked at construction photos, but a large chunk of what was previously Dragons wasn't being built on last I checked.