Jurassic World VelociCoaster Construction Thread (Opening June 10)

[shiekra38]

Can't wait for people to get back in the park and see this massive new coaster going in and ask Universal Team Members what's going on...

Park Guest: "Excuse me, what's that new attraction being built over there in Jurassic Park?"
Universal Team Member: "Something exciting is coming."
Park Guest: "It sure looks like a new rollercoaster. Is it?"
Universal Team Member: "Something exciting is coming."
Park Guest: "Yes, you said that, but pretty sure it's a new coaster."
Universal Team Member: "Something exciting is coming."
Park Guest: "Cool, thanks...(walks away wondering if they were just speaking to a robot)"

It would be more like
Park Guest: "Excuse me, what's that new attraction being built over there in Jurassic Park?"
Universal Team Member: "I heard Universal lost the Marvel rights to Disney and they're relocating Hulk"

 

[darkridelover]

If the pandemic hadn't happened, do you think they would have done a press announcement on this already?

 

[Legacy]

If the pandemic hadn't happened, do you think they would have done a press announcement on this already?

No.

Universal almost never announces anything more than 90 days from opening.

 

[shiekra38]

If the pandemic hadn't happened, do you think they would have done a press announcement on this already?

Not until after Christmas...so we're essentially still on schedule for their announcement haha

 

[gabe3235]

Looks like some sort of pond out front?

 

[jarmor]

I think it's too small to be a pond. Probably a planter.

 

[belloq87]

Looks like some sort of pond out front?

A water feature there would certainly be nice.

Also, looking from that angle, it seems very difficult to envision that the T-Rex photo op is coming back. Which would be disappointing.

 

[Magic-Man]

A water feature there would certainly be nice.

Also, looking from that angle, it seems very difficult to envision that the T-Rex photo op is coming back. Which would be disappointing.

Not really a photo-op, but a close encounter with a T-Rex on the coaster would be great.

 

[WillQ92]

The pathway leading from the bar to the LC/JP bridge has plenty of shrubbery to put Rexy back up in. I truly hope they do, or at the very least put it in the spinosaur's place.

 

[belloq87]

The pathway leading from the bar to the LC/JP bridge has plenty of shrubbery to put Rexy back up in. I truly hope they do, or at the very least put it in the spinosaur's place.

I hope so too, but I guess I've been assuming that if they were putting it in a different spot, they would have moved it there when they originally took it out.

 

[Alicia]

I think I heard that Rexy was hurt when taking her down. Unless it’s something repairable, I worry it’s possible she might not be coming back. She’s led a long and fruitful life for 25+ years though. She is missed.

 

[JungleSkip]

The more I see of Bio's pictures, the more excited I get. It really looks like it's gonna live up to the hype. Rockwork! Water features! Show scenes! Ahhhh

 

[Cup_Of_Coffee]

The more I see of Bio's pictures, the more excited I get. It really looks like it's gonna live up to the hype. Rockwork! Water features! Show scenes! Ahhhh

And like, the most thrilling coaster in Orlando, easily. This sounds like an absolute 10/10 and seeing the progress on it has made me 100% on the hype train, ill even put on a conductor hat for that train!!

Id be fine if not but my only hope left is that the rest of JP gets a facelift from this. Other than that holy cow I cannot wait for this total beast of a coaster it seems we're getting. Finally JP is getting their 2nd attraction and it seems well worth the wait!

 

[Mad Dog]

I think I heard that Rexy was hurt when taking her down. Unless it’s something repairable, I worry it’s possible she might not be coming back. She’s led a long and fruitful life for 25+ years though. She is missed.

evidently....A victim of the 'Big Bang'.

 

[JungleSkip]

Id be fine if not but my only hope left is that the rest of JP gets a facelift from this. Other than that holy cow I cannot wait for this total beast of a coaster it seems we're getting. Finally JP is getting their 2nd attraction and it seems well worth the wait!

I mean, it certainly seems like it's getting refreshed at the very least. New Plaza by the games, all new waterfront area, the raptor encounter area.

 

[Scott W.]

I think I heard that Rexy was hurt when taking her down. Unless it’s something repairable, I worry it’s possible she might not be coming back. She’s led a long and fruitful life for 25+ years though. She is missed.

As in there won't be a finale to the ride besides the drop?

 

[JungleSkip]

As in there won't be a finale to the ride besides the drop?

Alicia is talking about the photo op

 

[Alicia]

I remember getting my photo with her in 1993 or 1994 when she was located at the edge of the boneyard. The good old days.

 

[Cup_Of_Coffee]

I mean, it certainly seems like it's getting refreshed at the very least. New Plaza by the games, all new waterfront area, the raptor encounter area.

Totally, just hoping we get a new bar as well (I think you specially actually mentioned this idea), update/takeout restaurants in the Discovery Center, just a tad more. But don't we always want just a tad more? Either way I'm happy that JP is getting some real good love

 

[belloq87]

I think I heard that Rexy was hurt when taking her down. Unless it’s something repairable, I worry it’s possible she might not be coming back. She’s led a long and fruitful life for 25+ years though. She is missed.

Tragic, if true.

I got a picture there every trip.