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Post by Cathleen on Feb 21, 2019 17:56:51 GMT
They are still operating on only one side for loading and unloading. I also noticed new warning signs immediately before the unloading area and new soft guards - I don't know how else to describe them. They also stopped us each time prior to the unloading dock and told everyone to keep their arms and hands in the vehicle.
I can tell you this was by far the longest I have ever waited for ET. We went on twice during this visit and both were a long wait (approx 30 mins) even with express.
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Post by Merry McSparkles Grimes on Feb 21, 2019 23:12:04 GMT
Well not many details with the Harry ride announcement today. I cringingly expect an acromantula is going to show up in the ride --likely more than one. Sounds very PoA based besides the ride cart itself, which I love. So ready and excited for a new Harry ride. I pray to God there are no more lame horrible sounds-nothing-like-Emma Hermione voice overs.  |
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Post by Candy McIcicles on Feb 21, 2019 23:22:59 GMT
Oh please no awful voice-overs -you’re right Merry McSparkles Grimes. You know when you’re gonna get there for this yet? I was hoping for a chance to see Umbridge and give her a fling:-) |
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Post by Merry McSparkles Grimes on Feb 21, 2019 23:46:13 GMT
Oh please no awful voice-overs -you’re right Merry McSparkles Grimes . You know when you’re gonna get there for this yet? I was hoping for a chance to see Umbridge and give her a fling:-) The one on the HE still is like fingernails on a chalkboard, dreadful. Not sure we'll be traveling before the end of the school year and we're deciding on vacation now but certainly hoping over summer.  Best to let it roll a few weeks and get the kinks out and the lines somewhat down. Hoping EP will be available for this, thought I suspect maybe not right away. ? |
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Post by Candy McIcicles on Feb 22, 2019 0:15:47 GMT
Merry McSparkles Grimes I'm hoping for Express, but I would want to do it the first time without it in case you miss anything in the bypass. So freakin' excited for this, even though it may be too rough for me.
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Post by Rosie16 on Feb 22, 2019 12:29:33 GMT
Merry McSparkles Grimes Candy McIcicles If the new ride is included in Express pass it would partly explain the higher room rates at the hotels that include them. Either way I think it may be too roller coastery for me bearing in mind I struggled with Slinky Dog! 
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Post by Merry McSparkles Grimes on Feb 22, 2019 13:09:33 GMT
I think this one looks fantastic, likely better than Gringott's. I was excited for the new Jurassic coaster but the details and speed are slowly pushing me back. DH says gotta do it once. 75 MPH is flying. RRR does 65 but I've never done than and don't plan on it. I'm hearing hairpin turns and a drop similar to RRR. ? No thankee.
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Post by Candy McIcicles on Feb 22, 2019 17:52:31 GMT
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Post by Future Boy on Feb 22, 2019 22:48:54 GMT
The more I'm hearing about the new motorcycle coaster, the more I do want to check it out.
I will say though, that name. That name is an absolute mouthful to say. That's all.
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Post by Merry McSparkles Grimes on Feb 23, 2019 0:19:50 GMT
The name isn't very creative but I guess it's "longly" but simply said--? Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure-- it needs an acronym. HagMagCreMoAd?? No better whatsoever, lol. HaMCreaMAd?? I'll stop. (I'm kind of liking HagMagCreMoAd--it rhymes). Wait, how about like YMCA, we can make a song--"It's fun to ride on the HMCMA!" It'll be like the Bill Nighy scene in Love Actually where Billy Mack says it's awkward to add an extra syllable in the 4th verse or something, lol. |
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Post by MattLynch91 on Feb 23, 2019 13:09:37 GMT
The more I'm hearing about the new motorcycle coaster, the more I do want to check it out. I will say though, that name. That name is an absolute mouthful to say. That's all. Me too! Looks a fun and mildly thrilling coaster. Look forward to seeing how animatronics interact with the ride. Plus excited about the drop track element, as I think the one used on the "13" coaster in England, is superb! I know right, everyone is going to shorten it to Hagrids Adventure anyway. So why not call it that or Hagrids Motorbike Adventure. Short names look better on merch too. |
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Post by Candy McIcicles on Feb 23, 2019 22:08:09 GMT
MattLynch91 Do you classify Gringotts as mildly thrilling? Just for comparison purposes for my thinking about this new ride (which I cannot wait for!!) I know you are only taking your best guess, but that will be helpful to me 
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Post by Future Boy on Feb 25, 2019 12:53:06 GMT
MattLynch91 Do you classify Gringotts as mildly thrilling? Just for comparison purposes for my thinking about this new ride (which I cannot wait for!!) I know you are only taking your best guess, but that will be helpful to me Personally, I would classify it as "mildly thrilling" sort of along the same lines as how Rockit is. Sure, it's very fun and it is a dark ride, but the thrill level isn't quite like it is for say Hulk. The new HagMag ride seems like it'll probably be along the same lines as maybe Rockit in nature, but that still has yet to be seen. |
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Post by MattLynch91 on Feb 25, 2019 14:20:12 GMT
Candy McIcicles From the rumoured layout and looking at construction photos, I'd rate it as more thrilling than Gringotts. I'm with Future Boy, closer to a thrill level that RockIt offers! But just in a different, less intense way.
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Post by Candy McIcicles on Feb 25, 2019 22:22:13 GMT
MattLynch91 Future Boy I'm not looking at construction photos because I like to be surprised, but also because I don't want to scare myself - Thrilling is good, but less intense makes me a bit happier. I just can't take getting flung around too much.
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