How It Works: Hagrid's Motorbike Adventure

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  • Опубліковано 8 сер 2019
  • Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure is a multi launch coaster located at Universal's Islands of Adventure that opened June 13th, 2019. It replaced a pair of Bolliger & Mabillard dueling inverted coasters named Dueling Dragons. The ride costed a staggering $300M (likely inclusive of Dueling Dragons demo) and features a plethora of technology whilst straying from the norm of screen based rides. But how does Hagrid's magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure work? Let's find out!
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 747

  • @NickBarrass
    @NickBarrass 4 роки тому +961

    More info about Hagrid's:
    -The preshow with Hagrid and Arthur Weasley actually has 2 projections; one on the transparent screen and another on the back wall for added depth
    -the vehicles do not keep track of which RFID tag is used to dispatch a vehicle. The platform is monitored by HD cameras and if an incident were to occur, those cameras would be used to determine who dispatched a vehicle.
    -The speed of the moving walkway and the vehicles in the station can be slowed to allow guests with limited mobility to board safely. This does not affect the rest of the ride unless the platform is kept at the slower speed for an extended period of time, at which point vehicles will back up to the final launch.
    -In addition to the bus bars in the station, there is also a short section on each drop track to charge the vehicles while they're parked there.
    -The blast ended skrewt and Hagrid figures were built by a company called Animax Designs. The unicorns were made by Life Formations
    -The drop tracks are hydraulic, not pneumatic, and do not need to actively home into position at the bottom of the drop. They are slowed at the bottom of their descent by induction currents between permanent magnets and copper plates on the track and its supports. There are pneumatic shock absorbers that slow the track down the last few feet, and when these shocks bottom out, the track is already lined up and ready to dispatch.
    -If a vehicle is approaching the end of its block and the next block is not clear yet, the vehicle will actually slow down to give the next block more time to clear. It will only stop if it gets to the very end of its current block and the next block still hasn't cleared yet.
    Source: I worked at Hagrid's during construction and opening

    • @AmusementLabs
      @AmusementLabs  4 роки тому +108

      Thanks for the info. Though someone beat you to it via Twitter. I just keep forgetting to put in the edits comment.

    • @dadjake
      @dadjake 4 роки тому +37

      Awesome to hear from someone that worked on this. Never been to any of the disney parks, but I'm so curious about the engineering side of things there.

    • @AmusementLabs
      @AmusementLabs  4 роки тому +45

      @@dadjake Disney definitely likes to do a blend of tried and true engineering and experimental. Universal tends to put thrills first and experimenting second.

    • @Slassive
      @Slassive 4 роки тому +1

      Cool

    • @awesomechainsaw
      @awesomechainsaw 4 роки тому +15

      Okay but out of curiosity what happens if the drop track fails to reset and a car is coming down the track?

  • @lauralynn4504
    @lauralynn4504 4 роки тому +750

    I got off this ride feeling as though I’d been transported. My jaw was dropped to the ground and I was speechless. It’s the most unique ride ever.

    • @JesusisKing2000
      @JesusisKing2000 2 роки тому +18

      Besides Rise of the Resistance of course.

    • @jadyn9988
      @jadyn9988 2 роки тому +20

      When I went to universal for the first time over the summer we went on Hagrid’s. We didn’t really know anything about it, we just knew that it was a Harry Potter ride so we went on it. We were all blown away. My favorite ride at Universal

    • @Rickyl9vestoyda
      @Rickyl9vestoyda 2 роки тому +2

      @@JesusisKing2000 they are probably my two favorite rides ever

    • @cetosadistic4998
      @cetosadistic4998 2 роки тому +2

      Yes the part where if fell scared me

    • @itsnika3309
      @itsnika3309 Рік тому

      i loved the ride so much, i went on it twice!

  • @jacobarnold3623
    @jacobarnold3623 3 роки тому +231

    If universal was willing to pay over 300 million for this ride you’d think Disney would fix the yeti

    • @savageraccoon787
      @savageraccoon787 3 роки тому +17

      Its just not worth it because of how quickly it goes by and how long the ride will have to be closed.

    • @megamalagon8947
      @megamalagon8947 Рік тому +1

      Right? That's what I was thinking. Maybe they could also even do an automatic switch track instead of waiting by the broken track for about 6 seconds.

  • @LogicalBeatss
    @LogicalBeatss 9 місяців тому +32

    13:35 For those of you who are unfamiliar, a block zone is a section of ride that only one train may occupy. At the end of the block zone is a method to stop the train in case the block zone ahead is still occupied. This is the safety system that prevents roller coaster trains from colliding with one another.

  • @justingaga84
    @justingaga84 4 роки тому +178

    Not a Harry Potter fan, but this coaster is jaw dropping. The intricate nature, and all it's moving parts running in perfect harmony is nothing short of an engineering marvel.

  • @andrewblaylock7406
    @andrewblaylock7406 3 роки тому +79

    This is hands down the greatest ride I've ever been on.

  • @George_vv
    @George_vv 4 роки тому +196

    I love how in depth this is.

  • @aviationnerd5388
    @aviationnerd5388 2 роки тому +71

    Tbh when I got on I had low expectations, but boy I was wrong. I was blown away by the lack of screens and the amount of animatronics and beautiful scenery. The backwards track along with the drop blew me away. If you go make sure to ride! The wait may be long but it is absolutely worth it

  • @MidsummerGaming
    @MidsummerGaming 2 роки тому +222

    I miss Dueling Dragons!! I really was so mad when I heard a "family" coaster was replacing it. Complete buzzkill, then I rode the ride and WOW. I have to admit Universal made up for trashing the dragons for this ride. Although I still think they could have kept BOTH rides. There was plenty room if you got rid of poseidons fury.

    • @beetlebri
      @beetlebri 2 роки тому +31

      I really wish they kept both coasters, I loved dueling dragons so much but velocicoaster and hagrids make up for it, atleast we’re getting a sort of dueling coaster for the new epic universe park

    • @Buddy.Johnston
      @Buddy.Johnston Рік тому +3

      they are basically bringing it to epic universe in 2025

    • @darrennew8211
      @darrennew8211 Рік тому +3

      I saw a video that IIRC said Dueling Dragons had some problems with guests getting injured. I don't remember the details, but if true that was part of why it was shut down well before it was dismantled.

    • @rainerziehtkatapultenachgo9001
      @rainerziehtkatapultenachgo9001 Рік тому +7

      @@darrennew8211 One guest got their eyesocket broken or their eyeball popped or something like that, anf left them with permament damage. As a shoe of another rider came crashing into their head during the hit and miss looping section. Which was the reason why they got rif of that section, and eversince then the interest in that coaster declined.

    • @InnerAtanih
      @InnerAtanih Рік тому

      You get your wish they got rid of PF

  • @bennytheadventurekidbtak2346
    @bennytheadventurekidbtak2346 4 роки тому +286

    People watching: That looks slow :(
    When they try the ride: OH MY GOSH THIS IS CRAZY!!!

    • @niveous5392
      @niveous5392 4 роки тому +23

      It's really great, I went on it a couple times and was blown away. It helps I was in the front seat the first time riding

    • @santanasbananas
      @santanasbananas 4 роки тому +24

      Accurate. It really does look slow when you see it but riding it is another thing, it’s so fast!

    • @rockrollangel1972
      @rockrollangel1972 3 роки тому +3

      YES that is so true!

    • @binx2638
      @binx2638 3 роки тому +3

      I felt that way too when a mock up vid came out, I was like "aww man this is for babies!" NOPE! LOL

    • @SR-ju7ip
      @SR-ju7ip 3 роки тому +3

      I remember standing in line and not having high expectations based on speed and what I could see. Boy, was I wrong. Probably my favorite ride of all time.

  • @rowlands_
    @rowlands_ 4 роки тому +209

    I remember standing in line for this ride for 3 hours.
    I’ll give you a hint: It was totally worth it.

    • @sjfk1306
      @sjfk1306 Рік тому +2

      It’s not even worth a wait half that long unless you’re like 9 years old.

    • @kungfumachinist
      @kungfumachinist Рік тому +1

      We got to the park with early admission and ran straight to this ride. The line was already 3 hours long. Was never able to get on it over a 3 day visit.

    • @coloradostrong
      @coloradostrong Рік тому

      @@kungfumachinist That's why you need to check out the _Orlando Informer_ Event that happens there.

    • @brebreskala
      @brebreskala Рік тому

      100% I will always happily wait whatever the time is to ride this. just maybeee get express passes so you have time to do everything else after 😂

    • @beatsbydivine
      @beatsbydivine Рік тому

      We stood in line for 2.5hrs and the thing broke down for the night before we can ride it.

  • @cherrywoodstudios385
    @cherrywoodstudios385 4 роки тому +321

    If this costs more than Everest, I really, truly hope that the Yeti on this one works.

    • @HalianTheProtogen
      @HalianTheProtogen 4 роки тому +20

      B mode incoming

    • @thecinematicmind
      @thecinematicmind 4 роки тому +2

      Mythical Actor Someday.

    • @aqueleindie
      @aqueleindie 4 роки тому +45

      disco hagrid

    • @Carlisho
      @Carlisho 3 роки тому +11

      It actually amazes me how they have still not fixed the support that holds the yeti, the yeti is not in the middle of the mountain

    • @crypt5098
      @crypt5098 3 роки тому +3

      @@aqueleindie disco fluffy

  • @dreams2reality410
    @dreams2reality410 11 місяців тому +5

    The drop track took me by total surprise on my first ride. Had no clue it had one. The ride is perfectly done. Not the most intense ride but still tons of fun. Best family coaster on the planet. Period

  • @AidanDrum1776
    @AidanDrum1776 Рік тому +9

    I just went on a Hagrid’s motorbike ride and it’s the best roller coaster I’ve ridden so far. It has every box checked, it’s super fast, goes backwards and even drops you. Best universal ride ever.

  • @amyheckler5814
    @amyheckler5814 4 роки тому +30

    5:39 I love the little nod to the fact that in the book the baby unicorns are actually gold instead of white. I also love the blast ended skrewt at 6:46.

  • @reaperm666
    @reaperm666 Місяць тому +1

    I was fortunate to go to Disney world and Universal studios for the first time in Febuary and i was blown away by how great this ride was and it is by far my favourite. As the video stated at the start it is an incredibly well rounded ride. You have the perfect amount of thrills thanks to the rides speed, sharp turns, backwards track and a small dark drop, as well as a fantastic immersive and entertaining experience with the robotics, environment, the cart/motorbike itself and hagrids voice constantly talking to you via the speakers. I really hope universal add more rolelrcoasters like this that anyone can enjoy. 10/10.

  • @matth3w2002
    @matth3w2002 4 роки тому +155

    Can you do a "how the forbidden journey or escape from gringotts works"

    • @yeliface1
      @yeliface1 4 роки тому +10

      Gringotts is a 3D roller coaster ridem
      It has a 30ft drop in the beginning.(ask for row 1 in case u r scared of heights and do decide to get on)..its less of a drop.
      I work there.

    • @TransistorBased
      @TransistorBased 4 роки тому +2

      @Bekah Cassidy I'm not good with coasters and I rode both multiple times. They're not really too bad

    • @arsomist
      @arsomist 3 роки тому

      There are both now lol

  • @SeanFlaharty
    @SeanFlaharty 4 роки тому +105

    Great video, once again! Thanks for the credit and all the work you put into this one.

    • @AmusementLabs
      @AmusementLabs  4 роки тому +8

      Thanks for letting me use your archive, it's super hard to find any good shots of DD actually dueling.

    • @SeanFlaharty
      @SeanFlaharty 4 роки тому +1

      @@AmusementLabs You are welcome. I am just happy that anyone likes to put that footage to good use.

    • @Rice-ss4np
      @Rice-ss4np 3 роки тому

      @@SeanFlaharty h

    • @arsomist
      @arsomist 3 роки тому

      Hay wait ur in his video!

    • @SeanFlaharty
      @SeanFlaharty 3 роки тому

      @@arsomist Well, my footage is at least. I am not. :)

  • @Christopher_Roy_
    @Christopher_Roy_ 3 роки тому +47

    I loved Dueling dragons and was sad to see it go...until I rode this. It’s a great replacement.

  • @rollercoasterfreak8349
    @rollercoasterfreak8349 4 роки тому +130

    The gear is at 10:36

    • @kej1166
      @kej1166 4 роки тому +2

      what's the hidden gear?

    • @bread2217
      @bread2217 4 роки тому +1

      Ken Johnson top right on the blue border

  • @JoeyAmberson
    @JoeyAmberson 3 роки тому +8

    Rode this ride several times while there in early March 2021. When we arrived in Devil's Snare and the train dropped, the ride shut down for about 30 seconds which freaked everyone out because we could hear a train moving close to the area we were in and we were all very hopeful that master control was operating like it should; and thankfully, it was! We were underway again in about 30 seconds or so. Thanks for another great video!

  • @ChrissyEE
    @ChrissyEE 8 місяців тому +3

    Spent 90+ minutes waiting for this ride. Hella worth it. The drop was definitely an interesting shock.

  • @AmusementLabs
    @AmusementLabs  4 роки тому +113

    Via viewer request, I now have a Patreon. Not required in any way, but if you'd like to toss me a few bucks and get some neat perks: www.patreon.com/coasterlabs
    🚨Edit alert🚨: Yes, I know I said LIM when it's LSM and that it can run 12 trains. The drop system is hydraulic. Not all this information was available at the time of making the video.

    • @TheShawn5Shawn
      @TheShawn5Shawn 4 роки тому +2

      Coaster Labs I was about to comment about permanent magnets meant it was LSM, glad you corrected it 😊

    • @klemoo3405
      @klemoo3405 4 роки тому +3

      on the taron launch it even says on the magnet fin LSM

    • @mecredneck1
      @mecredneck1 4 роки тому +1

      Actually they can only run 11 out of 12 trains for maintenance reasons 1 train will always be for backup or be in annual maintenance

    • @AmusementLabs
      @AmusementLabs  4 роки тому +3

      @@mecredneck1 there's 14 trains total.

    • @mecredneck1
      @mecredneck1 4 роки тому +1

      Cool they are currently running almost at capacity with 10 trains running a day

  • @darthhiro7425
    @darthhiro7425 4 роки тому +131

    It's rather ironic that passengers of larger build can't ride the bike, look at Haggrid

    • @Quasihamster
      @Quasihamster 3 роки тому +10

      So, they built the bikes in a smaller scale so that humans can use them... plot twist, along comes a giant.

    • @grantvicknair
      @grantvicknair 2 роки тому +1

      many people can't fit the now thing I with universal ddi was make every ride it every person like Disney does not not even a very large man and I don't fit on any Harry Potter ride except for gringots barley and in the last row of the mummy and not even close on the velocoster

  • @TS_Mind_Swept
    @TS_Mind_Swept 4 роки тому +49

    3:33 “...as the ride does not go upside down” RMC has entered the chat

    • @AmusementLabs
      @AmusementLabs  4 роки тому +17

      I know. It's just a common misconception amongst the GP to say "that's unsafe" if it does have an inversion and only a lapbar. Somehow it hasn't clicked that coasters aren't in the 80s anymore and that restraint design has improved massively.

    • @TS_Mind_Swept
      @TS_Mind_Swept 4 роки тому +6

      Coaster Labs - they think rides in general are unsafe, rides that go upside down even more, and if they know anything about restraints at all it’s amazing

    • @zuzelino5889
      @zuzelino5889 4 роки тому +9

      Schwarzkopf has entered the chat

    • @TS_Mind_Swept
      @TS_Mind_Swept 4 роки тому +1

      @@zuzelino5889 they might if they were still around...

    • @greysongladney4403
      @greysongladney4403 4 роки тому +5

      @@TS_Mind_Swept the problem with gp is that they don't even raise how basic physics work.
      You don't need a harness on inversions, as you as literally pushed into your seat, only ejector hills and extreme banks give the feeling of being "launched" from a coaster.
      I love the open-ness of the new restraints on inverting rides.

  • @amyburkum7602
    @amyburkum7602 Рік тому +4

    First coaster that i feel kicked off my love for coasters. I usually close my eyes and hold on tight my first time but this one i was filled with joy and glee, i laughed and grinned, eyes open and even by the end lifted my arms. I love the launches!

  • @randyjones2349
    @randyjones2349 2 роки тому +18

    This is an incredible ride, I've ridden this 5 times and its always fun.

  • @kelemvor3333
    @kelemvor3333 4 роки тому +22

    That ride was awesome. The acceleration was intense and the drop (I didn't know if was coming) was awesome. Definitely a thrill.

  • @NemesisTWarlock
    @NemesisTWarlock 3 роки тому +20

    "Oh hey, cool, this sounds so cool, I wanna go on this thing--"
    *AL describes the drop track*
    NOPE. NOPE NOPE NOPE!

    • @tochiscacha
      @tochiscacha 3 роки тому

      same!!!

    • @flybywire09
      @flybywire09 2 роки тому +2

      It’s epic. Highly recommend

    • @ixchelperaalta
      @ixchelperaalta 2 роки тому

      it was so unexpected when i rode it but totally worth it

    • @courtneybidyk8853
      @courtneybidyk8853 2 роки тому +2

      I was really scared for it bc I hate free fall drops but it’s like .2 seconds and you know when it’s coming so it’s not a surprise

  • @Chris173972
    @Chris173972 4 роки тому +44

    I look into rollercoaster tech and never seen so much on one ride... Need to try it at some point.

    • @josetomascamposrobledano4618
      @josetomascamposrobledano4618 4 роки тому

      Chris Burrow enjoy but do be careful with the wait times, by far the longest wait time of any ride and it doesn’t have the Express Fast Pass

    • @ethansoto4242
      @ethansoto4242 3 роки тому

      during covid I went on the ride 2 times in a row and only 5 min wait

    • @elisew2560
      @elisew2560 3 роки тому

      @@ethansoto4242 dang lucky. I’m here right now and the wait was an hour long. definitely worth it tho

  • @kakelso
    @kakelso Рік тому +3

    Dueling Dragons (Blue in particular) was one of my favorite coasters as a teenager. I just rode Hagrid's Motorbike Adventure a week ago, and it was amazing! Definitely my new favorite coaster!

  • @jasonjohnson114
    @jasonjohnson114 2 роки тому +2

    Rode it this past weekend. For the first time ever, I clapped at the end! One of the best coasters I ever rode

  • @Danielpeter2344
    @Danielpeter2344 Рік тому +2

    I absolutely love this ride. The first time I rode it, it instantly shot to the top of my list of favorite rides.

  • @jorgeaugusto1867
    @jorgeaugusto1867 4 роки тому +35

    I wondered how the backward section into the drop track and the drop itself worked. You explained in great details. Thank you! Now I can try to build something similar on Planet Coaster haha

    • @redpandaz5146
      @redpandaz5146 4 роки тому

      Planet Coaster doesn't have switch track

    • @Tomneom
      @Tomneom 3 роки тому

      Or drop track

  • @MALICEofBALOR
    @MALICEofBALOR 2 роки тому +1

    Videos like these really help alleviate any fear I have of a coaster breakdown. The first time I got stuck on the Hagrid ride, was right after the drop. I had a fear the next coaster was going to just backup right till it dropped onto us, this has helped me realize that wouldn't happen unless it was a SEVERE malfunction.. Thank you 😊

  • @daishawill421
    @daishawill421 Рік тому +4

    Honestly.. no matter what the wait time is.. this ride is completely worth it!

  • @NeyAM3
    @NeyAM3 4 роки тому +4

    this ride was amazing and it blue my mind. any wait time was completely worth it. we went into this not knowing about the drop track and all you could hear from us was "ah! what the ***!?!? what the ***?!?! omg omg that was awesome oh god what the ***!!??" then it launched again and when we got off it was just the biggest happiest smiles id ever seen on all of us haha it was great

  • @msliz1029
    @msliz1029 Рік тому +1

    I’m sooo glad I went in blind..has no idea what to expect. Blown away

  • @caflybois
    @caflybois 4 роки тому +14

    We have 14 trains total. 1 as a standby, 1 in mx and on paper 12 running the course.... 1
    Right now the sweet spot seems to sit at 8 SOMETIMES 9 trains.

    • @AmusementLabs
      @AmusementLabs  4 роки тому +3

      Yeah, I found out about the extra trains after making the video, but man FOURTEEN TRAINS?!?! That's insane.

    • @caflybois
      @caflybois 4 роки тому +1

      @@AmusementLabs yeah 12 trains is... yeah.... lol Your videos rock btw and this video is badass!

    • @AmusementLabs
      @AmusementLabs  4 роки тому +1

      @@caflybois thanks. 😁

  • @topheradkins2275
    @topheradkins2275 4 роки тому +48

    I'm up to 5 times, I love it though the wait is still crazy even with fast passes and handicapped passes, Parts of the queue can be really claustrophobic, but if you give yourself a space of a couple feet from the people in front of you its usually ok for me. This was interesting.

    • @smolsand
      @smolsand 4 роки тому +1

      I got to ride it 3 times on the day I went due to a handicap pass. It was still slow with the pass but unbelievably worth it. Hands down the best ride I have ever ridden. I also felt like sections of the ride queue were worryingly claustrophobic. It would be difficult to get out during an emergency as the tunnel sections without emergency exits was long. The only other thing I didn't like was the sound in the preshow room being insanely loud. May gusts had their hands over their ears. After a long time in that room, it can get a bit redundant hearing the same preshow over and over. This was during the 3rd week after it opened so, I would like to say they were still working some stuff out. People were watching entire 2hr movies on their phones in the regular queue which is insane.

    • @caitlinaronoff3836
      @caitlinaronoff3836 4 роки тому +2

      This comment ages well since we have to social distance now lol

    • @jasonluna1750
      @jasonluna1750 2 роки тому

      Yes I felt so claustrophobic at times during the inside cave

    • @nulnoh219
      @nulnoh219 2 роки тому

      I hope they retain the 1m safe distance even after COVID is over...

    • @kishalashawn5542
      @kishalashawn5542 Рік тому +1

      I rode 3 times in 2 days thanks to handicap pass & child swap! It was sooo awesome!

  • @db9904
    @db9904 11 місяців тому

    This was my favorite ride! The attention to detail of the decaying buildings made you feel like you were exploring the unknown! It started a light rain when we made it through the line and the rain hitting your face lightly made it even better making the motorcycles feel more real!

  • @GoldenRoyalty88
    @GoldenRoyalty88 3 роки тому

    THIS VIDEO WAS F****** AMAZING!!! This is my favorite ride at islands of adventures and learning about how ride work only give me more appreciation for it! Great job in the video!

  • @NeilHyndman
    @NeilHyndman Рік тому

    This video was VERY WELL done! First time watching your channel, but I definitely enjoyed this video and so I subscribed. The quality of the video, the excellent narration explaining all the parts of the ride, the editing and the use of music/audio is done very well! So glad I watched this video - I will be back for more!

  • @NicDunn
    @NicDunn 10 місяців тому +1

    I rode thinking it was gonna be an upgraded flight of the hippogriff, and MAN was I wrong. Amazing ride

  • @tylortap
    @tylortap 4 роки тому +53

    Great video, I really enjoyed it. Just an FYI, even if the ride did go upside down it could still use that restraint system. Many coasters that offer multiple inversions use just a lap bar.

    • @AmusementLabs
      @AmusementLabs  4 роки тому +15

      Oh I'm aware it could. I'm just clarifying for the common misconception that if a ride has an inversion it _must_ have a shoulder harness which is hardly the case anymore.

    • @Teeter11
      @Teeter11 4 роки тому +4

      i dont think it could. i really dont feel that secure when im on the ride. on the other hand though rip ride rockit goes more over my stomach rather than my lap. i would not be okay using the hagrids lap bar to do an inversion

    • @alexl1340
      @alexl1340 4 роки тому +8

      @@Teeter11 RMC models are some of the most intense coasters with only lap bars. Its truly a thrilling experience

    • @deanbrown7470
      @deanbrown7470 4 роки тому +7

      Teeter11 rip rocket has no inversion it doesn’t go upside down

    • @yeliface1
      @yeliface1 4 роки тому +1

      @@deanbrown7470 it does have a loop..

  • @princesskatalicious
    @princesskatalicious 4 роки тому +4

    This was so cool! I’ve always loved coasters and learned some things! That transfer blows my mind with how fast it is from the forwards to backwards section. Expedition Everest takes forever! Thank you! I love intamin rides! I still have to say I love Cheetah hunt at Busch gardens the best!

  • @tmcoolguy141
    @tmcoolguy141 4 роки тому +1

    Wow what a comprehensive video! Thank you for such an interesting and informational look into this crazy ride

  • @MrAndrewwwA
    @MrAndrewwwA 10 місяців тому +1

    this was a really cool video, i never knew this was the most expensive coaster built now and i never even knew it had the drop track section, that thing is insane, coaster technology has gotten so advanced over the years its insane

  • @TransistorBased
    @TransistorBased 4 роки тому +6

    Block sections can be freaky. I've never been a huge coaster person since I'm never great with higher G-forces. But I tried the Mummy ride at Universal and was white-knuckling it most of the time. At the scene with the fire, we stayed there a rather long time, enough so that the scene completely reset for the next car. We could hear the screaming and track noise of the car behind us, and it sounded super close. I was in the back of the car, and I had that feeling of adrenaline so hard that your hearing is weaker and you feel lighter. We made it out, but for the next hour or so I was still crazy on edge

  • @romelmerriman6781
    @romelmerriman6781 4 роки тому +6

    This was extremely informative and I personally knew how this ride worked but I think you explained it very well. Now I need to show/send it to my “GP” friends. I’m such a nerd when it comes to amusement parks,roller coasters,thrill rides etc. etc.

    • @AmusementLabs
      @AmusementLabs  4 роки тому +1

      Thank you. Yeah, that's kinda who these videos are for, for the general public who aren't coaster enthusiasts. So they can get a better understanding of how it work and not say there's a battery and the train moves on its own, etc.

    • @GMoney-B
      @GMoney-B 3 роки тому +1

      You sound like me. I could obsess over rides coasters, amusement parks and how they work all day. Haha. Hit me up on ig if you ever want to talk coasters. Thesocaleskimo.

  • @stanlee5465
    @stanlee5465 3 роки тому

    The MOST BRILLIANT addition these parks EVER made was to include ADDITIONAL forms of 'entertainment' for the customers while they wait in line! Just the simple inclusion of a few video monitors showing actors performing cheap skits related to the attraction can make the wait in line an enjoyable event itself ;)

  • @robotwolf
    @robotwolf 4 роки тому +5

    I love the detail of this video. Thank you very much. Would love to learn more about show control systems and how they've been given the ability to extend their scenes based on feedback from the ride control systems. You're awesome, thanks for the hard work!

    • @AmusementLabs
      @AmusementLabs  4 роки тому +1

      Thank you! I'm glad you.liked the video. It'd probably be very difficult to find out how something like that works as that's usually a trade secret.

  • @jamez123123
    @jamez123123 3 місяці тому +1

    I remember watching this video after doing the ride for the first time last year and being blown away, and I've just come back to watch this after doing the ride a year later, after feeling disappointed in Universal for not keeping everything working that makes this ride so unique and amazing. It's so frustrating and makes me sad for people who haven't had chance to experience it in the full glory! I've been doing it on and off for the past few weeks, and not once has the Skrewt farted smoke for example. Surely it can't be that hard to fix this! Really annoys me that people don't care for the finer details. It should be kept to be at the standard the original creators intended. It's a slippery slope if you start to let these details go (as shown on other, older Universal rides!)

  • @brendawhite1850
    @brendawhite1850 2 роки тому +5

    Wow! I love learning about the technology behind the rides! That drop track is the coolest thing I've ever seen and I never noticed it on any of the videos about actual rider experience. I hope to return to Universal Studios someday soon so I can experience this ride first hand. My first and only visit to Universal was during the building of the new park section, so we just a few months too early to ride this ride.

    • @SyndicateX9
      @SyndicateX9 2 роки тому

      The drop definitely adds to the excitement. Very well done.

  • @Tyrann86
    @Tyrann86 2 роки тому +2

    Hands down best ride i've ever been on. Tried the new Velocicoaster ride which was wicked too as a roller coaster but this ride had magic!

  • @reese1832
    @reese1832 4 роки тому +2

    I rode this right just recently and it was awesome! I just want to do it again! One of the best rides ever

  • @Spinattitude
    @Spinattitude 3 роки тому

    This is some of the best video content on the whole interwebs!

  • @AlBeebe
    @AlBeebe 2 роки тому

    the landscaping and design is incredible. Don't overlook the amount of effort time and money that went into that. Insanely beautiful

  • @dannysmalz
    @dannysmalz 4 роки тому +1

    Best ride I have ever risen, thanks for the cool video!

  • @charliew1822
    @charliew1822 4 роки тому +1

    Fantastic video! So many high level topics to cover.

  • @cristinamarie4161
    @cristinamarie4161 6 місяців тому

    I had to watch this video because I was so confused and intrigued on how the drop worked. I literally was not expecting that at all and I was so confused how a piece of track could drop to another track! It was phenomenal!!

  • @rp19
    @rp19 2 роки тому +1

    This is such a fun, fast and yet beautiful ride! So so nice.

  • @groovynipple7092
    @groovynipple7092 4 роки тому

    You are awesome! Thank you for all your hard work. Very entertaining! 👍🏻👏🏼

  • @885Blackjack
    @885Blackjack 3 роки тому +1

    Really great looking coaster. You've done a great job with this video. Awesome detail.

  • @MzDoctorStrange2u
    @MzDoctorStrange2u Рік тому +1

    I’ve severely underestimated this ride. I thought it was it more on the mild side but that drop has me shook. The technology is downright amazing to run 7 trains at once. 😮

  • @space_0027
    @space_0027 4 роки тому

    This was so cool!! Please keep making these!!

  • @ucitymetalhead
    @ucitymetalhead 4 роки тому +10

    That drop track would make me drop something myself.

    • @elisew2560
      @elisew2560 3 роки тому +1

      bruh I was not expecting that at all. it only felt like it was 5 feet not 17. I freaked out at that part

    • @ErinCasey3
      @ErinCasey3 3 роки тому +1

      You absolutely CAN feel it. It’s pitch black and it’s literally the only time you stop, then all of a sudden WAM you fall. It’s quick and it’s fun. I had watched a POV, so I knew it was coming. My friend had NO idea and she literally screamed at the drop. I was laughing so hard at her reaction.

    • @desireer1050
      @desireer1050 3 роки тому

      @Michele that’s good to know bc I’m really scared of drops so I’m glad that you actually don’t really feel it!!! Not sure about the backwards drop yet bc of the drop but I think it won’t be bad bc it didn’t look like they went that far up and back so I’ll probably just close my eyes and scream lol

  • @LizzieHiggs13
    @LizzieHiggs13 4 роки тому +7

    Thanks so much for making this! I've been trying to google how this ride works for the past few days after riding it but couldn't find anything!

  • @chriskelly9927
    @chriskelly9927 3 роки тому +1

    Wow. Will certainly have to ride this when I go out there. Thanks

  • @fredrickfarmer7367
    @fredrickfarmer7367 4 роки тому

    THANK YOU for a GREAT SHOW!

  • @CoasterDave
    @CoasterDave 4 роки тому +8

    great video! (waited until after I rode it before I watched)

  • @BunchORabbits
    @BunchORabbits Рік тому +2

    I rode this for the first time on grad venture last week and i luckily got first row single rider!! It was awesome and i felt like i was flying!!

  • @AdamSVwc
    @AdamSVwc 3 роки тому +1

    Very nice video! I always wondered what all the stuff that you described was that is placed on modern roller coaster tracks. Keep up the good work. Hard to fathom the brainiacs that are able to design these types of things

  • @Braves246x
    @Braves246x 4 роки тому +1

    This was fascinating! Thank you for sharing this!

  • @karebear3152
    @karebear3152 4 роки тому +2

    IT HAS A DROP??!?!!?! I knew about the rest of it, but OMG you definitely have my attention now lol. I really hope I can get on this during my trip to Orlando late next year. Thanks for this video! It was very informative and educational.

    • @J55Juanse
      @J55Juanse 3 роки тому +1

      It has a 17 feet drop and I wasn’t expecting it I thought there was something wrong on the system and we will fall to our death or get injury, really fun

  • @MarkoPola
    @MarkoPola 4 роки тому +2

    i hope i can ride this one day. Excellent job providing all the details on the workings of this ride

    • @AmusementLabs
      @AmusementLabs  4 роки тому

      Thanks. It's a one man show here so comments like your's mean a lot. 🙂

  • @edrcozonoking
    @edrcozonoking Рік тому

    Definitely one of my favorite roller coasters. It has a great mix of everything.

  • @alangfp
    @alangfp 4 роки тому +1

    Sooooo awesome!! And you did a great job explaining it 😍🥰

  • @evolutionbath6100
    @evolutionbath6100 Рік тому

    I enjoyed this ride. I was not blown away by it. And maybe it was because I was sour for the fact that it took more than two hours to get through the line. I love how the narrator of this video talks about how many trains they are running but they were doing that on my day.

  • @kathleenoman726
    @kathleenoman726 4 роки тому

    Learned a lot. Thanks for posting.

  • @lisemarielichtermann7626
    @lisemarielichtermann7626 3 роки тому +1

    Wow! That's all I can say😮😃I have a son who is studying electrical engineering, he would love to watch this. The ride is one I'll have to get on for sure. It gives you an appreciation for the building of the ride. Thanks so much for this explanation.

    • @AmusementLabs
      @AmusementLabs  3 роки тому +1

      Happy to entertain future engineers! 🙂
      (If he's really into EE then maybe an Arduino kit would be a great fit for him, I know they were for me)

  • @courthebrave
    @courthebrave 3 роки тому

    This video is so interesting! I never knew any of this info about roller coasters. I feel a little more safe riding them now ☺️

  • @ElyandMeg
    @ElyandMeg 3 роки тому

    Literally my favorite ride in all of the Universal Studio parks

  • @cdredstone
    @cdredstone Рік тому

    I love this ride. The launches are really cool, (Even though the ride makes unsettling noises during the longer launches)and I liked the unique ride cars. The drop track at the cave part is my favorite.

  • @annieoddo1475
    @annieoddo1475 4 місяці тому

    The first time I rode this, I was with a group of people and we were celebrating my friend’s aunt who was visiting for her birthday. One of the people in our group had an assistance pass (like Disney’s DAS) and booked it for us, then after we rode it he decided we definitely needed to ride again and booked it a second time. While we were in line the second time, my friend’s aunt was chatting with some of the team members and generally charming the pants off of them, and they noticed her birthday button and said we could ride twice if we wanted. So we got off the second time and were brought back around to ride a third time. Basically, I went from never having ridden this ride to riding it three times in one day. And it has the potential to be very different each time depending on where you sit (front or back, bike or sidecar). It was so fun. I get why it pulls such insane wait times!

  • @wht-rabt-obj
    @wht-rabt-obj 2 місяці тому

    This is my all time favorite ride❤ SO much fun!

  • @TheKurtsPlaceChannel
    @TheKurtsPlaceChannel Рік тому

    Very entertaining and fun to watch. Thanks for posting this.

  • @youtubetrash0
    @youtubetrash0 Рік тому +1

    I was on line for 90+ minutes in rain and beating sun but it was so worth it

  • @ktburger659
    @ktburger659 2 місяці тому

    A masterpiece of a ride! We rode it for the first time at night! Highly recommended

  • @devanman7920
    @devanman7920 3 роки тому +1

    I'd imagine its a very fun coaster as you're not locked into a big seat like most coasters. It feel more open and like your riding and actual crazy bike.

  • @consolegamer7158
    @consolegamer7158 Рік тому

    This is one of the best coasters I have ever been on honestly wish I had done it again

  • @jaredthelifeguard9865
    @jaredthelifeguard9865 3 роки тому

    Wow. That drop track looks amazing! I can feel the butterflies in my stomach from home.

    • @AmusementLabs
      @AmusementLabs  3 роки тому +1

      And the whole assembly is super heavy so you really feel it.

  • @harryscorah2091
    @harryscorah2091 3 роки тому +2

    Great video! I’m a big fan of intamin rides and would love to visit universal. I’ve been on 13 at Alton Towers many times, and if the reverse of travel direction and drop work as well on this then riders are in for a treat!

  • @BoothsEurotrash
    @BoothsEurotrash 3 роки тому

    Such a fun ride! One of my favorite

  • @TheBigA
    @TheBigA 4 роки тому +1

    Can’t wait to ride this!

  • @shaguar00
    @shaguar00 Рік тому

    Excellent ride, excellent video. Blew me away yesterday.

  • @MannyEmm
    @MannyEmm 4 місяці тому

    That drop is awesome !

  • @StonayBalogna
    @StonayBalogna 2 роки тому

    I can’t lie the drop track got me good my first ride. lol Great video as always!

  • @Cherocana
    @Cherocana 4 роки тому

    This looks like so much fun!

  • @gemlife1329
    @gemlife1329 7 місяців тому

    Thank you for this. Fascinating video