USH: Krustyland Games Midway & Plussing of Mummy Coaster Effects/AA Features

[Ride Warrior]

Source: Screamscape



It is strongly rumored that Universal Stidios Hollywood is going to add a Krustyland Games Midway (loaded with games) right in front of the Simpsons ride queue. My guess is that USH is competing directly with DCA's midway games at Paradise Pier. Three cheers for good healthy competition!



Rumors are also hot and heavy that the Revenge of the Mummy coaster ride will soon be undergoing an elaborate rehab. Scheduled for significant improvements are the special projection effects, animatronics, and changes/sprucing up for the entrance area, facade and possibly outside of the building.

[JerrodDRagon]

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I hope so.....also would be nice for more..interactive things in the Q

[Ride Warrior]

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I hope so.....also would be nice for more..interactive things in the Q

Definitely. If the area is to be upgraded with a big games midway, an interactive ride queue would tremendously add to the synergized fun.

[KiMcHeEfOrLiFe]

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I really want the Mummy to go back to its original finale. The current one is just (for lack of a better word) stupid. I am still very puzzled why USH thought changing the ending to complete darkness was making the attraction more 'thrilling' or whatever they were trying to advertise a few years ago.

[Ride Warrior]

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I really want the Mummy to go back to its original finale. The current one is just (for lack of a better word) stupid. I am still very puzzled why USH thought changing the ending to complete darkness was making the attraction more 'thrilling' or whatever they were trying to advertise a few years ago.

Complete darkness at the end certainly isn't very creative. I would hope to see the death of the mummy in a fantasmaclismic finally.

[BlAcKoUt510]

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Wow both rumors sound great.
If they managed to do both & add something new to the Terminator building I'd say they are in perfect shape before opening Potter.

Besides that ugly Coke Corner.

[Ride Warrior]

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Wow both rumors sound great.
If they managed to do both & add something new to the Terminator building I'd say they are in perfect shape before opening Potter.

Besides that ugly Coke Corner.

I've heard that they do plan to add something thrilling and exciting to the Terminator building. I would like to see a slammin' sci-fi attraction based on Battleship (vs. alliens) in 3-D, brimming with innovative special screen/holographic effects, and including animatronics plus live performers

[Linus]

There is already 1 tent midway game in front of the Simpsons ride, and 2 movalbe hammer games.

They've been there for over a year!

How do I know this...I was the Carnival opener this morning...

[Ride Warrior]

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There is already 1 tent midway game in front of the Simpsons ride, and 2 movalbe hammer games.

They've been there for over a year!

How do I know this...I was the Carnival opener this morning...

Great! This means that a full-fledged Simpsons themed midway game area will likely develop between this year and early 2013. Congratulations on the new job assignment, Linus. Hope it was a fun experience for you.

[Linus]

Thanks, but i've been working in Carnival for 4 years now. And with these rumors, well have to wait and see.

[TSTLSOOM]

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i would think Jurassic Park would need some TLC before mummy, but hey im not a manager

[JtnOrl]

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Pretty sure both of these rumors are for Orlando. They've already started building the midway games inside the Simpsons facade. This was done to replace the games from the now closed Amity. As for Mummy, I've heard the extensive refurbishment rumor, but I think someone may have gotten their wires crossed. The ride is currently undergoing some noticeable changes, such as the installation of new projectors in some scenes, however this is reportedly being done so the ride can be used as a "testing ground" for Gringotts effects. Whether or not the ride actually gets a permanent facelift is yet to be seen.

[Linus]

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^ I bet you are 100% right.

USH's Mummy doesn't even have animatronics.

[Ride Warrior]

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Thanks, but i've been working in Carnival for 4 years now. And with these rumors, well have to wait and see.

Wait and see, we will.

i would think Jurassic Park would need some TLC before mummy, but hey im not a manager

Spead the fefurb love. i'm crazy about Jurassic Prk myself. Talk about theming!

Pretty sure both of these rumors are for Orlando. They've already started building the midway games inside the Simpsons facade. This was done to replace the games from the now closed Amity. As for Mummy, I've heard the extensive refurbishment rumor, but I think someone may have gotten their wires crossed. The ride is currently undergoing some noticeable changes, such as the installation of new projectors in some scenes, however this is reportedly being done so the ride can be used as a "testing ground" for Gringotts effects. Whether or not the ride actually gets a permanent facelift is yet to be seen.

The rumors definitely pertain to USH, although I hope that they are planning to mirror their plans at USF. .

^ I bet you are 100% right.

USH's Mummy doesn't even have animatronics.

Perhaps the ride is under consideration for the addition of animatrnics.

[Linus]

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USF

"Our local man Keith sent in some pictures of the new Simpons themed Midway Games area under construction just in front of the ride."

Universal Studios Florida

[UniFan]

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Actually, USH does have one animatronic in the mummy. Imhotep is poised right above the riders during the takeoff. I agree that mummy rumor must be for mummy in USH as it pales so far in comparison. Additionally, I believe that they are tackling mummy first because its a much simpler project as it takes up much less land then JP. Also, I'm not sure how many of you noticed that the ending of the ride used to be shown on a flat-screen TV. Its not projected. And the projector screen is MUCH bigger than needed to show the video. In fact, its much WIDER. Supporting this rumor more. Lastly, there is a TON of space in the arena. The track could probably even be re-worked to make the ride longer...

[Linus]

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^Forgot about that one!

I rode today, the projection at the end was down.

[UniFan]

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^Forgot about that one!

I rode today, the projection at the end was down.

Yeah, it is easy to forget about it. You dont see him long and he is in a bit of a awkward position. Also the projection does break fairly often.

[Ride Warrior]

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USF

"Our local man Keith sent in some pictures of the new Simpons themed Midway Games area under construction just in front of the ride."

Universal Studios Florida

Cool! The game booth names and accompanying hooks are hilarious! :lol:

Shoot For the Stars: Why Are You Looking Down Here?
Ring Toss: SmallRings, Tall Bottles: It's Impossible
Pie In Your Eye: Warning - Pies May Contain Poison

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Actually, USH does have one animatronic in the mummy. Imhotep is poised right above the riders during the takeoff. I agree that mummy rumor must be for mummy in USH as it pales so far in comparison. Additionally, I believe that they are tackling mummy first because its a much simpler project as it takes up much less land then JP. Also, I'm not sure how many of you noticed that the ending of the ride used to be shown on a flat-screen TV. Its not projected. And the projector screen is MUCH bigger than needed to show the video. In fact, its much WIDER. Supporting this rumor more. Lastly, there is a TON of space in the arena. The track could probably even be re-worked to make the ride longer...

Great news about the existing animatronic an the added larger projection screen. it's enjoyable conversing with innteresting people such as you, UniFan, that actually work in the park.

^Forgot about that one!

I rode today, the projection at the end was down.

They'll take on the task of fixig it, if they don't want to incur the wrath of the mummy!

Yeah, it is easy to forget about it. You dont see him long and he is in a bit of a awkward position. Also the projection does break fairly often.

Can't wait to experience the ride....after the refurb.

[KingEric]

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Yeah all this is happening at Universal Studios in Orlando Florida. I covered it in the Orlando ParkHopper Universal Orlando Update: Dora Dance Party, Simpsons Games, Potter