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

[JT3000]

You realize that this animatronic was made by the same company that made the one for Avatar, right?

I don't, because it wasn't. lol

That all said, it might be a non-issue due to the speed in which we’ll be passing these animatronics.

I believe Fluffy is the only one the ride doesn't slow down much for. We should have enough time to scrutinize the others.

Would it be better to release a video minimizing expectations or video showing motion that will be regarded as promised if in 'B mode"?

Universal doesn't leave their AAs in a B mode. If they stop working, they get fixed.

 

[the.dreamfinder]

You realize that this animatronic was made by the same company that made the one for Avatar, right?

Garner Holt?

 

[Horizons '83]

You realize that this animatronic was made by the same company that made the one for Avatar, right?

I love baseless responses like this one... ah, but its the world we live in I suppose

 

[raven]

I love baseless responses like this one... ah, but its the world we live in I suppose

You’ll just have to wait I guess.

 

[Rob562]

Interesting. The section with the wording wasn't up there very long. This was taken by me later that same afternoon.

Presumably it was just up there long enough to ensure the proper fit of the upper piece and the side trim.

-Rob

 

[Tom Morrow]

Interesting. The section with the wording wasn't up there very long. This was taken by me later that same afternoon.

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Presumably it was just up there long enough to ensure the proper fit of the upper piece and the side trim.

-Rob

Come oooon name change!

 

[trr1]

Yeah, I'm not expecting the quality of the Shaman, but I'm assuming it moves more realistically than the slight movement we saw in the video. I think that reveal video was a bad call - all it does is open comparisons to Disney's animatronics. If they had said nothing then people wouldn't go in analyzing the Hagrid animatronic so heavily.

who made the Yeti on Expedition Everest

 

[Tom Morrow]

who made the Yeti on Expedition Everest

HEY GUYZ DID U NO THE YETI DONT WORK??

 

[Castle Cake Apologist]

You realize that this animatronic was made by the same company that made the one for Avatar, right?

I'm like 98% certain that's not true

 

[Schmidt]

A soft opening has got to be around the corner? ? Can’t wait for first onride videos!

 

[edward1990]

I have sources telling me the walls are coming down either friday or Saturday and they are aiming to begin soft openings around may 25

 

[celluloid]

I have sources telling me the walls are coming down either friday or Saturday and they are aiming to begin soft openings around may 25

25th may be a tad early for softs. Operation Team Members are not done being trained and the extended queue and loose ends so to speak are not done just yet.

 

[monykalyn]

I have sources telling me the walls are coming down either friday or Saturday and they are aiming to begin soft openings around may 25

May 30-june 2 would be great-so I don't have to wait til September

 

[Lintemuthstudios]

https://www.themeparkinsider.com/flume/201905/6786/

 

[Epcot_Imagineer]

You realize that this animatronic was made by the same company that made the one for Avatar, right?

This is absolutely incorrect.
Third party companies such as those will be used by TWDC for their less advanced animatronics.

I'm like 98% certain that's not true

I remember hearing Garner Holt is responsible for most of TDC's AA... I believe how it was explained to me is that WDI holds onto the patents for the more advanced tech within the AA like the Navi Shaman and Hondo, but the actual construction goes to Garner.
I am unsure if he ever wanders over to this side of the forums but... pinging @marni1971 bc I am interested in figuring this one out.

 

[marni1971]

I remember hearing Garner Holt is responsible for most of TDC's AA... I believe how it was explained to me is that WDI holds onto the patents for the more advanced tech within the AA like the Navi Shaman and Hondo, but the actual construction goes to Garner.
I am unsure if he ever wanders over to this side of the forums but... pinging @marni1971 bc I am interested in figuring this one out.

Pass. I know GH make most of Comcast’s figures and do do some work for WDI.

 

[Epcot_Imagineer]

Pass. I know GC make most of Comcast’s figures and do do some work for WDI.

Thanka for your input nonetheless. Everyone dogpile me and Raven for being no good dirty rotten liars now, please and thanks.

 

[sedati]

Grow trees grow!
The exposed track was always a concern, but this should be a wonderful terrain coaster nonetheless. I think this will be markedly better at night.
Can't wait to ride it someday.

 

[Tom Morrow]

Exposed track shouldn't be your concern. If you want coaster track to always be disguised, then you limit the theme to entirely indoor roller coasters and mine train /mine cart type themes. Note that Disney didn't disguise the track for the outdoor portions of TRON Lightcycle Coaster.

My big, and really only concern regarding this ride is the potential of exposed backstage and infrastructure, which this ride has potential views of. Only a few more weeks until we can find out just how much you can actually see, though.

 

[Schmidt]

Grow trees grow!
The exposed track was always a concern, but this should be a wonderful terrain coaster nonetheless. I think this will be markedly better at night.
Can't wait to ride it someday.

Agreed. I think this rollercoaster will be Amazing at night similar to Epedition Everest. That coaster definitely goes up a level of intensity at night. Also it will benefit from some maturing of the landscape. Either way, I think this ride will be a winner.