New Coaster for Universal Studios coming!

[ChrisFL]

Its practically confirmed as the papers have been filed with the coaster manufacturer.

Story on Screamscape:

http://www.screamscape.com/html/universal_studios_florida.htm

 

[nerdboyrockstar]

And the manufacturer's designs look really different and innovative. This is the same company who just made Crush's Coaster for the Walt Disney Studios Park in Disneyland Paris.

No word on what the coaster will actually be themed after until a formal announcement but it's expected to open in 2009.

 

[ky07]

Its practically confirmed as the papers have been filed with the coaster manufacturer.

Story on Screamscape:

http://www.screamscape.com/html/universal_studios_florida.htm

Sounds good and good to hear that they are going put in another coaster.
Thanks for the news

 

[MamaKate]

I hope it's done by summer 2009 .

 

[rodkenrich]

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[yxe dad]

Could it be for the Harry Potter area???

 

[sha_lyn]

Could it be for the Harry Potter area???

It's doubtful, since it sounds as if it will be in US and not in IOA.

 

[DOOM1001]

Could it be for the Harry Potter area???

Screamscape is reporting that the location on the permits filed are portions of lots 6 and 12 which are the Universal theme park and a soundstage!!

 

[ChisJo]

OOOOH - exciting! Only one more way that Universal keeps getting me to come back (although, it doesn't take much!)

 

[sha_lyn]

There were concept drawings linked to back months ago. It showed a coaster that went out over the entrance to US. Anyone remember where those concept pics were posted?

 

[damo]

There were pics posted of the Hollywood Dream Coaster in Japan

This coaster doesn't sound similar.

 

[sha_lyn]

These were concept drawings, and I think it was a suspended coaster. Can't remember where they came from.
Just tried to do a search and didn't find anything. Oh well, I don't think I dreamed it

 

[Metallicat]

I don't think I like it. the new coaster should be in Islands, not the Studios. it is only going to make the Studios look like a 6-flags. nope, not crazy about it being in the Studios. at. all. besides, how does this new coaster relate to movies? it doesn't. you are suppose to "ride the movies" at the Studios. If I want to ride coasters I will walk over to Islands.
I'm all for more coasters, but put them where they belong.

 

[nerdboyrockstar]

I don't think I like it. the new coaster should be in Islands, not the Studios. it is only going to make the Studios look like a 6-flags. nope, not crazy about it being in the Studios. at. all. besides, how does this new coaster relate to movies? it doesn't. you are suppose to "ride the movies" at the Studios. If I want to ride coasters I will walk over to Islands.
I'm all for more coasters, but put them where they belong.

All good points. That is, assuming we knew anything at all about this new coaster.

The Studios is where you "ride the movies". I'm excited that they might fulfill that promise and add a new "ride".

 

[MamaKate]

I don't think I like it. the new coaster should be in Islands, not the Studios. it is only going to make the Studios look like a 6-flags. nope, not crazy about it being in the Studios. at. all. besides, how does this new coaster relate to movies? it doesn't. you are suppose to "ride the movies" at the Studios. If I want to ride coasters I will walk over to Islands.
I'm all for more coasters, but put them where they belong.

I'm sure they are going to theme the coaster to the movies. There are no details right now, so it's anyones guess.

BTW~ The Mummy ride is a roller coaster & it's themed very well to a movie. I have high hopes that the new coaster will be too .

 

[damo]

Mummy is one of the most popular rides at Universal. I can see why they would want to put another coaster in there.

 

[CPanther95]

If you don't like it, don't ride it - it will just serve to draw more crowds away from your favorites.

It's win-win.

 

[Metallicat]

I'm sure they are going to theme the coaster to the movies. There are no details right now, so it's anyones guess.

BTW~ The Mummy ride is a roller coaster & it's themed very well to a movie. I have high hopes that the new coaster will be too .

Yes, but you can't see the Mummy from all over the park. again it will only make the Studios look like a 6-flags.

 

[Metallicat]

If you don't like it, don't ride it - it will just serve to draw more crowds away from your favorites.

It's win-win.

No, I'm going to ride it over and over again just because I don't want too.

Besides, I never said I DIDN'T want to ride the thing. I just think it will take away from the movie studio feel of the park. I've been going to the Studios since it first opened. back then you felt like you were in an actual working movie studio. when they start adding BIG METAL OUTDOOR coasters, it starts feeling like a 6-flags. I can get that in Atlanta.

I say keep the coaster. but put it in a more suitable place like Islands.

 

[CPanther95]

Well, if anyone can theme it well and blend it in, it's Universal. Maybe surround it with sky-painted panels. You hear the roar of the coaster, look up, and don't see anything.

BTW - I'm all for adding additional roller coasters in IOA as well.