LcHg5265 Posted November 6, 2007 Share Posted November 6, 2007 It doesn't sound like the hardware is changing much ... more of the preshow and overall theme. Somewhat like what they did with Poseidon's Fury over at IOA years back. Just switch the storyline and add some light effects and presto - new attraction. The orlando sentinel is reporting a December reopening ... that's too soon for any super huge. Mike They could have been changing things behind the scenes as well as thing the guests can not see at this time for a while now. Right?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyber.Fiber Posted November 6, 2007 Share Posted November 6, 2007 new blockbuster celebrity talent Hahahahaha! Lindsay Lohan In: Disaster. A Universal Experience Like Never Before... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarryH Posted November 6, 2007 Share Posted November 6, 2007 I haven't been on Earthquake in a long time, mainly due to the preshows. I welcome a change to the ride. I just hope the ride isn't based on the bad "Disaster" movie I rented a while ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jew Posted November 6, 2007 Share Posted November 6, 2007 <---Praying for Ron Howard in the preshow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hattuchili Posted November 6, 2007 Share Posted November 6, 2007 I really liked Earthquake and I hope the new "version" will be even better. I think in december we all will know more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JT3000 Posted November 6, 2007 Share Posted November 6, 2007 I knew they were changing the preshow rooms but I hadn't heard anything else. Not sure what exactly they have in mind, but given the time frame, I seriously doubt it'll be extreme enough to really qualify as a new attraction. read something about the possible closure and change to Hollywood Dream. Earthquake is in San Francisco. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hobbit Posted November 6, 2007 Share Posted November 6, 2007 I'm 10 days back from my coaster trip and here comes something new! EDIT: Edited to make sense. Please use proper grammar.-Joey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookbaby Posted November 6, 2007 Share Posted November 6, 2007 Wow, I'm glad I rode this when I was down there 2 weeks ago... we almost didn't but, since they weren't doing their usual 24,643,495 preshows for it we decided what the heck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downunder Posted November 6, 2007 Share Posted November 6, 2007 I'm now disappointed I didn't ride this now when I was there, just to add to my stupidity of being to tired to go to Geauga Lake for the first time on the midwest trip (at least with that one, some of their best coasters will be on the East Coast trip). Was Earthquake any good? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookbaby Posted November 6, 2007 Share Posted November 6, 2007 Meh, it definiatly deserved a courtesy ride whenever I went to the park. But it wasn't exactly the ride I ran for when the park gates opened. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freestylenut Posted November 6, 2007 Share Posted November 6, 2007 As an Universal AP holder, one of the things that keeps me from riding this thing everytime I'm there is the semi-boring pre-shows. If there was a way to skip some of teh rooms & just ride the train, I would've done it more. Though this was indeed a sudden closure. I was planning on going there this coming Monday and experiencing "the big one" (no sexual remarks please). So I guess Charleston Heston is 86'd for Steve Carrell or something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted November 7, 2007 Author Share Posted November 7, 2007 Glad Earthquake! is getting some TLC. I don't expect much in changes aside from more explosions and possibly a cornier pre-show. But hey, Earthquake is fun to go on once in a while. Maybe not an E-ticket ride, but still fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarryH Posted December 28, 2007 Share Posted December 28, 2007 You can find some updates on Distaster! right here: www.ioacentral.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted January 14, 2008 Share Posted January 14, 2008 According to Screamscape this morning: http://www.screamscape.com/html/universal_studios_florida.htm 2009 - Project Rumble - Rumor - (1/14/08) For all the Nay-Sayers out there who always think I’m full of crap, today we have the proof that Project Rumble is indeed a Maurer-Sohne coaster with a screen capture showing off the permit filed by Universal Orlando on 1/11/08 for the “Project Rumble Ride System” to contractor “Mauer Rides GmbH”. (Okay, technically they did misspell Maurer… ) If you click on the link above to Screamscape you can see the document that has been filed. While you never know what may end up happening (I see projects get cancelled all the time) but as of now this project looks like it's a "go!" --Robb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disneylanddork50 Posted January 14, 2008 Share Posted January 14, 2008 hmm . . . . this looks interesting. Hope it goes through. >>Jake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UniversalGSHo22 Posted January 14, 2008 Share Posted January 14, 2008 If project rumble does turn out to be that Dream Coaster they have in Japan I am SOOOO Excited!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginzo Posted January 14, 2008 Share Posted January 14, 2008 Seeing as I'm not that big of a fan of simulators or 4-D shows, another coaster would be a GREAT addition to the studios side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted January 14, 2008 Share Posted January 14, 2008 If project rumble does turn out to be that Dream Coaster they have in Japan I am SOOOO Excited!!! I don't see it being that. First off, it's different manufacturers and from what has been rumored so far, this sounds more like a cross between a Gerstalauer Eurofigter (Mystery Mine, Speed) and an "X-Car" (Abismo) If it goes through this will certainly be a VERY interesting project! --Robb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coastercrazed49 Posted January 14, 2008 Share Posted January 14, 2008 This sounds really wierd, but I'm glad to see a different kind of coaster coming out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meteornotes Posted January 14, 2008 Share Posted January 14, 2008 ^^As long as it's more Euro Fighter than X-Car, I am interested. I still think that GForce coaster was one of the most uncomfortable things I've ever ridden. dt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UniversalGSHo22 Posted January 14, 2008 Share Posted January 14, 2008 We were talking about this the other day on the Rumor Thread and if I knew how to put a link to direct people I would But I am still new to that!! I posted a picture of the area that "Project Rumble" is suposed to be going. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeemerBoy Posted January 14, 2008 Share Posted January 14, 2008 I'm not really sold on this idea. Instead of shoehorning a coaster into this park, I can't help but think of a particular type of coaster that would fit so well in this place.....Aquatrax. Yeah, I know, but seriously, as much as I'd hate to lose the Martha's Vineyard area, imagine taking out that waste of space Jaws, and having something like Atlantis Adventure. Obviously it's a pipedream, but I think it would compliment the park rather well. I just can't say I'm real psyched about the current project. But at least I've still got the Simpsons to look forward to! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wes Posted January 14, 2008 Share Posted January 14, 2008 imagine taking out that waste of space Jaws How dare you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jarmor Posted January 14, 2008 Share Posted January 14, 2008 ^ I agree. I just dont see the studios section having "those" type of attractons popping out over the park( and by those I mean coaster running thru the midway). I see that happening over at IOA(a la hulk). But a jaws themed aquatrax sounds sweet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted January 14, 2008 Share Posted January 14, 2008 ^ See, I disagree only because having seen how they pulled it off at Universal Japan, I thought it worked *GREAT* I would love to see Unviersal Orlando get something in the spirit of that ride, meaning not a "clone" (I'm happy to see this is something different) but in the same way they pulled off that coaster. Hollywood Dream didn't really seem out of place at all, and I really thought having seen the pictures it would ruin the front entrance and side of the park. It doesn't at all. And we know very little about this coaster. Who knows...how do we know it's not more like Mystery Mine partially enclosed? --Robb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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