NYT: "Universal....Takes Aim at Disney"

[RSoxNo1]

I was under the impression that the train would actually be phase 3 and the platform in USF would be where Disaster is now.

 

[marni1971]

I was under the impression that the train would actually be phase 3 and the platform in USF would be where Disaster is now.

From what I'm told, the Express platform should be parallel to the kink in the Disaster ride tunnel, but north of it.

 

[Cornballman]

Wasn't it on this site somewhere that someone posted a map with highlights as to where the train would go>?

 

[Pumbas Nakasak]

From what I'm told, the Express platform should be parallel to the kink in the Disaster ride tunnel, but north of it.

They have Ray Davies in a tunnel?

 

[ChrisFL]

Wasn't it on this site somewhere that someone posted a map with highlights as to where the train would go>?

This was my GUESS at it:

 

[marni1971]

That's pretty much it. Screamscape picked up on what a local news item had earlier this year, a rough indicative layout of the site.

 

[HenryMystic]

Permits were filed last week for the Hogwarts Express with the City of Orlando. Parkscope discovered them:

http://parkscope.blogspot.com/2012/06/uor-permit-update-6112.html

 

[Cornballman]

This was my GUESS at it:

excellent....Thanks!

 

[HenryMystic]

From what I'm told, the Express platform should be parallel to the kink in the Disaster ride tunnel, but north of it.

I'm more curious about the IoA end. Are they going to work around Sinbad which is in the direct line of fire from the proposed track, or are they going to demolish Sinbad?

 

[CJR]

I'm more curious about the IoA end. Are they going to work around Sinbad which is in the direct line of fire from the proposed track, or are they going to demolish Sinbad?

From what I've heard from a few friends who work at Universal, they're trying to find a way to keep Sinbad there. Universal wants to keep the Lost Continent in place while expanding Harry Potter. Why? Not because of the rides, but the restaurant. I found the interesting. They could still close Sinbad, but that would leave only one attraction in the land, which is apparently why they want to avoid it, if possible. It looks like they might have found a way, but no one seems to know for sure since they're not that high up on the chain.

 

[HenryMystic]

From what I've heard from a few friends who work at Universal, they're trying to find a way to keep Sinbad there. Universal wants to keep the Lost Continent in place while expanding Harry Potter. Why? Not because of the rides, but the restaurant. I found the interesting. They could still close Sinbad, but that would leave only one attraction in the land, which is apparently why they want to avoid it, if possible. It looks like they might have found a way, but no one seems to know for sure since they're not that high up on the chain.

There is a parking lot behind Sinbad and Dragons that may work.

And yeah, Mythos always comes up when people talk about doing something with the Lost Continent.

 

[Lee]

Mythos must remain!
:slurp:

 

[Captain Chaos]

Mythos must remain!
:slurp:

L.C. can become M.E. and Mythos still fits in perfectly..

 

[saxamoophone]

Mythos must remain!
:slurp:

I heard Universal Upper Management eats there a lot, and it is safe forever because of that fact

 

[marni1971]

Mythos must remain!
:slurp:

Amen.

 

[RSoxNo1]

From what I'm told, the Express platform should be parallel to the kink in the Disaster ride tunnel, but north of it.

I can't read that map particularly well - I assume this would still mean that Disaster would be removed?

Permits were filed last week for the Hogwarts Express with the City of Orlando. Parkscope discovered them:

http://parkscope.blogspot.com/2012/06/uor-permit-update-6112.html

Does "Project 7689" mean anything to anybody?

 

[marni1971]

I can't read that map particularly well - I assume this would still mean that Disaster would be removed?



Does "Project 7689" mean anything to anybody?

So far as I know Disaster isnt going anywhere.

 

[GLaDOS]

I can't read that map particularly well - I assume this would still mean that Disaster would be removed?

No.

Does "Project 7689" mean anything to anybody?

The number looks like it's irrelevant. But the projects seem to be construction of the two stations for the train as well as the "connector". What that is, I have no idea.

 

[RSoxNo1]

The number looks like it's irrelevant. But the projects seem to be construction of the two stations for the train as well as the "connector". What that is, I have no idea.

I have some documents associated with Project 7689 but they're borderline indecipherable. It's definitely associated with the area but it seems like it has more to do with the removal of the Jaws area than any new construction.

As for Disaster sticking around, glad to hear it. It's a very underrated attraction.

 

[misterID]

I don't think Disaster! will be sticking around for all that much longer, though.

The one thing I've never understood is why in the world UNI never built a Sponge Bob dark ride. Seeing what they did with Cat In The Hat, it could be fantastic.