Revenge of the Mummy Opens in Spring 2004 at Universal Studios Florida

[CTXRover]

Originally posted by AndyMagic
The promo photo that Universal released makes it seem like a regular train and I am wondering how the skeleton can jump on each of the cars.

Perhaps the animatronicS they will be using will all be involved in this "jumping" scene. As shown in the Orlando Sentinel picture (which may or may not be the "jumping" animatronics), perhaps there are several in a line, one for each of the cars in the coaster.

My question is, what type of technology is there in the Mars spacecraft that these animatronics will utilize? A sense of location perhaps?

Also, I think that promo shot answers the question of what will they use the rumored "particle screen" for. It looks like they will project mummy skeletons on it and perhaps even that face in the back. (It looks like that face leads to the "fire ceiling" room).

 

[CTXRover]

Originally posted by bmxviper02
wow disney is slow... FMT 2006

Mummy Coaster 2004

CMON DISNEY HURRY UP!

Yea, I was thinking the same thing. But maybe it has to do with the fact that Mummy has somewhat been "secretly" being built since Kong closed last October (I think this is the right month?). Plus the building it will be housed in is already kind of there. So, total, it will be taking about 1 1/2 to 2 years to build.

Everest was announced before any real foundations or preparations were made to the site, not to mention the entire exterior as well as the interior must be themed (to a mountain and not just a "box building"). Also, they hope to have Everest ready by Fall 2005 with an announced target of early 2006. Thus, about 2 1/2 years. So, at most, a year more to build Everest, but considering nothing was even started upon its announcement, it really isn't that bad.

I like Universal's way of announcing it when the project is already in the building process. It makes the wait for it seem shorter. But for all of us Disney "nuts", we probably couldn't handle Disney building something and us not knowing what it is :lol:

 

[Big Pooh]

Originally posted by CTXRover
I like Universal's way of announcing it when the project is already in the building process. It makes the wait for it seem shorter. But for all of us Disney "nuts", we probably couldn't handle Disney building something and us not knowing what it is :lol:

I can already hear the screaming and arguments that would erupt if Disney started building something as large as Everest and did'nt tell anyone what it was for 6 or 8 months.:lol: OMG...the agony!:hammer:

Cheers :wave:

 

[Pumbas Nakasak]

As has been said Universal has a big advantage with the existing buildings. Also construction of a ride built inside is unaffected by weather. Still another top notch attraction for Orlando and yet another reason for putting up with the 9 hours of fear to get there.

 

[Sorcerer Mickey]

You have to remember, for Everest, Disney has to evict trees out of the large area, build the mountain, the queue, the animitronics(bad spelling), the track, and the overall themeing. The building is already set for the Mummy, so all they have to do is put in the track and all the effects, which shouldn't take too long.

 

[Al]

I just heard that the Mummy ride will also be at USH, is this true!?

 

[CTXRover]

Originally posted by Al
I just heard that the Mummy ride will also be at USH, is this true!?

Yep! It will replace the old building E.T. was in. The rides should be similar, if not identical. Although, there is a rumor that the rides may have different names due to the promotional material released. Some say "Revenge of the Mummy" and others say "Mummy: The Ride". It may have just been a name change late in the process that the promotional people didn't get, but still an interesting tidbit

Another little bit of info, an Orlando Sentinel article described that Universal was spending about $80 million to make the two rides. The way it was written made it sound like that was the TOTAL COST for both rides (each one costing $40 million), but I think EACH is costing $80 million, but I could be wrong .

 

[WDWFREAK53]

Umm...and don't forget...if Disney started construction on something and didn't announce it...we'd already KNOW what it is...(people here are sooo perceptive when it comes to WDW)

 

[AndyMagic]

Originally posted by CTXRover
Yep! It will replace the old building E.T. was in. The rides should be similar, if not identical. Although, there is a rumor that the rides may have different names due to the promotional material released. Some say "Revenge of the Mummy" and others say "Mummy: The Ride". It may have just been a name change late in the process that the promotional people didn't get, but still an interesting tidbit

Another little bit of info, an Orlando Sentinel article described that Universal was spending about $80 million to make the two rides. The way it was written made it sound like that was the TOTAL COST for both rides (each one costing $40 million), but I think EACH is costing $80 million, but I could be wrong .

Yes it was confirmed by the Universal execs that EACH ride would be around 80 million. Also, the two rides are supposed to be identical but the queue's are said to be incredibly different due to the difference in size of the ET soundstage and the KONG soundstage. Most of the queue for the Florida version will be inside the building while the Hollywood version will most likely wrap around the outside of the building.

 

[blm07]

Originally posted by AndyMagic
Yes it was confirmed by the Universal execs that EACH ride would be around 80 million. Also, the two rides are supposed to be identical but the queue's are said to be incredibly different due to the difference in size of the ET soundstage and the KONG soundstage. Most of the queue for the Florida version will be inside the building while the Hollywood version will most likely wrap around the outside of the building.

I've noticed that we are so blessed with ALOT of extra space here in Florida in both Disney and Universal parks. Thank goodness for all the great land. I personally don't see anything wrong with parking garages since it would seem like they wouldn't take a lot of room compared to parking lots. As long as they look ok, and they are far from the parks, then go for it!