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mvansear · 11-02-2009, 07:53 PM

I have looked on Universals web site and cannot find their closed ride section. Could someone help TIA

Metro West · 11-02-2009, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by mvansear

I have looked on Universals web site and cannot find their closed ride section. Could someone help TIA

Closings are listed on the park calendar page here:

http://www.universalorlando.com/Reso...ark_hours.aspx

m.urbanian87 · 12-27-2009, 12:25 PM

hei people I send a message to Universal Guest Services asking them which attraction were going to be closed in January 23 to 30 and they send me this email

Dear Mr. Rivera,

Thank you for contacting Universal Orlando® Guest Services.

At this time, The Flying Unicorn® and The Enchanted Oak Tavern® have permanently closed as construction continues on The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™.

As of this writing, Fear Factor®, Fievel’s Playland®, Woody Woodpecker’s Nuthouse Coaster®, Disaster!SM, and Popeye & Bluto’s Bilge-Rat Barges® are scheduled to be closed during the timeframe of your visit; however, please be advised that our operating hours are subject to change at any time without notice.

I encourage you to continue checking http://www.universalorlando.com/Reso...rk_hours.aspx# for the most up-to-date information on scheduled attraction closures. You can also telephone us at (407) 224-4233, option two (2), closer to your visit.

Again, thank you for contacting us. We look forward to entertaining you.

Guest Services

Universal Orlando®

phamton · 12-27-2009, 01:10 PM

Thanks for the update. I'm going to move this over to the thread on ride closures.

taliategan · 12-28-2009, 09:21 AM

[At this time, The Flying Unicorn® and The Enchanted Oak Tavern® have permanently closed as construction continues on The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™.

As of this writing, Fear Factor®, Fievel’s Playland®, Woody Woodpecker’s Nuthouse Coaster®, Disaster!SM, and Popeye & Bluto’s Bilge-Rat Barges® are scheduled to be closed during the timeframe of your visit; however, please be advised that our operating hours are subject to change at any time without notice. /QUOTE]

We will be there on 1/20. I have not seen anything posted on the Web Site yet as far as closures. Disaster will be a disappointment, and our kids would have enjoyed the Woody Coaster. The others should not effect us to much. I guess its the price you have to pay for low crowds.

m.urbanian87 · 12-28-2009, 02:11 PM

well i really don't know why they didn ot put this info in the website.. that's why i send them a message asking about dueling dragons closing by january

Metro West · 12-28-2009, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by m.urbanian87

well i really don't know why they didn ot put this info in the website.. that's why i send them a message asking about dueling dragons closing by january

I think the reason nothing is put on the website is attractions closings and refurbs are hit or miss on the schedule and process so nothing is written in stone.

My guess on DD is this...Universal will wait until the last possible minute to refurb anything on DD since it's so popular. That's not to say I'm completely off base but that's my feeling. I don't know exactly what is intended other than a paint job and possible new trains. I hope the castle isn't changed much since it's so cool to walk through. I can't imagine it would take a long time to paint the tracks and switch the trains but I have no idea.

m.urbanian87 · 12-28-2009, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Metro West

I think the reason nothing is put on the website is attractions closings and refurbs are hit or miss on the schedule and process so nothing is written in stone.

My guess on DD is this...Universal will wait until the last possible minute to refurb anything on DD since it's so popular. That's not to say I'm completely off base but that's my feeling. I don't know exactly what is intended other than a paint job and possible new trains. I hope the castle isn't changed much since it's so cool to walk through. I can't imagine it would take a long time to paint the tracks and switch the trains but I have no idea.

yeap i think so

the Dark Marauder · 01-06-2010, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Metro West

My guess on DD is this...Universal will wait until the last possible minute to refurb anything on DD since it's so popular. That's not to say I'm completely off base but that's my feeling. I don't know exactly what is intended other than a paint job and possible new trains. I hope the castle isn't changed much since it's so cool to walk through. I can't imagine it would take a long time to paint the tracks and switch the trains but I have no idea.

DD will continue to operate as long as possible. Their line is all sorts of wonky: the entrance and exit are still through the JP gate, you only enter the "castle" when you go to choose your dragon--the rest of the queue is closed, etc.

Disaster is closed for refurb, as is Popeye & Bluto's. Ripsaw will be closing for refurb in Feb.

freckels13 · 01-06-2010, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by the Dark Marauder

DD will continue to operate as long as possible. Their line is all sorts of wonky: the entrance and exit are still through the JP gate, you only enter the "castle" when you go to choose your dragon--the rest of the queue is closed, etc.

Disaster is closed for refurb, as is Popeye & Bluto's. Ripsaw will be closing for refurb in Feb.

How do you know that? Ripsaw closing in feb? and popeye and disaster is closed for refurb until when?
thanks

freckels13 · 01-06-2010, 11:35 PM

I'm going Feb 13-23.

I send an email to Universal asking which attraction were going to be closed in February 13 to 23 and they sent me this email:

Dear Ms B,

Thank you for contacting Universal Orlando® Guest Services.

At this time, The Flying Unicorn® and The Enchanted Oak Tavern® have permanently closed as construction continues on The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™.

As of this writing, no other attractions are scheduled to be closed during the timeframe of your visit; however, please be advised that our operating hours are subject to change at any time without notice.

So i guess Ripsaw, popeye and disaster will be out from refurb on that days.

Metro West · 01-07-2010, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by freckels13

How do you know that?

Well...DM is a TM at Universal.

taliategan · 01-10-2010, 07:26 AM

Does anyone know how long Disaster will be closed for rehab? It appears that Universal's web site is no longer listing closure dates or at least has not been updated to list current closures. Is there any other place this information would be listed?

DISman13 · 01-10-2010, 11:05 AM

I'm going the week before the previous poster and sent them a similar email. They sent me the same response. So if Ripsaw is going down for rehab, it's only going to be for the first few days of February.

Also, do any of you guys know whether Hulk is undergoing rehab right now? It hasn't been listed on the wait times website in at least three days.

the Dark Marauder · 01-10-2010, 11:16 AM

Protip: The e-mails you received may not have the most up-to-date information.

11-02-2009, 07:53 PM	#31
mvansear Mouseketeer Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Missouri Posts: 183	I have looked on Universals web site and cannot find their closed ride section. Could someone help TIA __________________ CBR Christmas 2003, POR Feb 2007, CR Jan 20, 2010

12-27-2009, 12:25 PM	#33
m.urbanian87 You're never gonna be alone from this moment on. If you ever feel like letting go, I won't let you fall. When all hope is gone, I know that you can carry on. We're gonna take the world on. I'll hold you 'til the hurt is gone. Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 50	Attractions Closed in January 2010 hei people I send a message to Universal Guest Services asking them which attraction were going to be closed in January 23 to 30 and they send me this email Dear Mr. Rivera, Thank you for contacting Universal Orlando® Guest Services. At this time, The Flying Unicorn® and The Enchanted Oak Tavern® have permanently closed as construction continues on The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™. As of this writing, Fear Factor®, Fievel’s Playland®, Woody Woodpecker’s Nuthouse Coaster®, Disaster!SM, and Popeye & Bluto’s Bilge-Rat Barges® are scheduled to be closed during the timeframe of your visit; however, please be advised that our operating hours are subject to change at any time without notice. I encourage you to continue checking http://www.universalorlando.com/Reso...rk_hours.aspx# for the most up-to-date information on scheduled attraction closures. You can also telephone us at (407) 224-4233, option two (2), closer to your visit. Again, thank you for contacting us. We look forward to entertaining you. Guest Services Universal Orlando® __________________ Name: Michael Rivera Martinez Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/michael.rivera87 Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/michaelriveram These are some photos from my last vacations in November 13, 2009 in Universal Studios \| Island of Adventure and Wet N' Wild Last edited by phamton; 12-29-2009 at 09:58 PM. Reason: removed team member's name

12-27-2009, 01:10 PM	#34
phamton Proud Redhead My husband is right...It is all about me!Shooting your own exhaust is like cheating at solitaire Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Orlando Posts: 10,146	Thanks for the update. I'm going to move this over to the thread on ride closures. __________________ This space reserved for something deep and insightful, if I ever think of something like that!

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12-28-2009, 09:21 AM	#35
taliategan DIS Veteran Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 624	[At this time, The Flying Unicorn® and The Enchanted Oak Tavern® have permanently closed as construction continues on The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™. As of this writing, Fear Factor®, Fievel’s Playland®, Woody Woodpecker’s Nuthouse Coaster®, Disaster!SM, and Popeye & Bluto’s Bilge-Rat Barges® are scheduled to be closed during the timeframe of your visit; however, please be advised that our operating hours are subject to change at any time without notice. /QUOTE] We will be there on 1/20. I have not seen anything posted on the Web Site yet as far as closures. Disaster will be a disappointment, and our kids would have enjoyed the Woody Coaster. The others should not effect us to much. I guess its the price you have to pay for low crowds.

01-06-2010, 11:35 PM	#41
freckels13 Earning My Ears Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 17	I'm going Feb 13-23. I send an email to Universal asking which attraction were going to be closed in February 13 to 23 and they sent me this email: Dear Ms B, Thank you for contacting Universal Orlando® Guest Services. At this time, The Flying Unicorn® and The Enchanted Oak Tavern® have permanently closed as construction continues on The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™. As of this writing, no other attractions are scheduled to be closed during the timeframe of your visit; however, please be advised that our operating hours are subject to change at any time without notice. So i guess Ripsaw, popeye and disaster will be out from refurb on that days.

01-10-2010, 07:26 AM	#43
taliategan DIS Veteran Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 624	Does anyone know how long Disaster will be closed for rehab? It appears that Universal's web site is no longer listing closure dates or at least has not been updated to list current closures. Is there any other place this information would be listed?

01-10-2010, 11:05 AM	#44
DISman13 Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 81	I'm going the week before the previous poster and sent them a similar email. They sent me the same response. So if Ripsaw is going down for rehab, it's only going to be for the first few days of February. Also, do any of you guys know whether Hulk is undergoing rehab right now? It hasn't been listed on the wait times website in at least three days.

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