Twister

Rumored opening: in time for spring break 2017... They are completely gutting the building...

Early rumors stated this would be a Soarin style ride system attraction... New rumors are pointing to this being more of a giant motion based arena rather than a Soarin style ride system...

DizneyFreak2002;2457900 wrote: Early rumors stated this would be a Soarin style ride system attraction... New rumors are pointing to this being more of a giant motion based arena rather than a Soarin style ride system...

DizneyFreak2002;2457794 wrote: Rumored opening: in time for spring break 2017... They are completely gutting the building...

So, with the new rumors, do you think this is more of a major attraction instead of merely a side project? I don't care either way ... any additions and changes are usually good additions at Universal, just curious.

MizMissy;2458046 wrote: So, with the new rumors, do you think this is more of a major attraction instead of merely a side project? I don't care either way ... any additions and changes are usually good additions at Universal, just curious.

Basing on the rumors (can't call them facts though this seems to be the plan) I personally consider it a side project... It is getting rid of an attraction which isn't popular anymore, and replacing it with something Comcast told Universal Creative it wanted, in other words, something NBC related (gotta love synergy!!!)... and with the huge success Fallon's show was when he held it in Orlando last year, a Fallon/Tonight Show themed attraction is the idea...

Theme, it makes sense... Streets of NY... How does Twister, taking place in the midwest, fit New York??? At least 30 rock does... Universal Creative is now in the game of making their themed lands make sense... 30 Rock makes sense in NY...

I don't expect this to be a major add, but something needed to eat the increasing crowds... I view it as a D ticket... Until we hear the official word...

Google Dynamic Attractions Flying Theater... Watch the Youtube video... This is the ride system rumored for the Jimmy Fallon attraction replacing Twister...

DizneyFreak2002;2458473 wrote: Google Dynamic Attractions Flying Theater... Watch the Youtube video... This is the ride system rumored for the Jimmy Fallon attraction replacing Twister...

John;2458479 wrote:

:confused:

I know you'll say it's bigger, but it's still basically Soarin'.

Melanie;2458485 wrote: :confused:

I know you'll say it's bigger, but it's still basically Soarin'.

A little different on the take off, but yep... Soarin for sure.

I agree. That looks an awful lot like Soarin' to me too!

John;2458479 wrote:

Thanks for posting this John...

This is the system, or one similar, rumored for the attraction... Basically, you'll be visiting the set of the Tonight Show, Jimmy Fallon comes out, and then somewhere along the lines you go soaring over New York... At least, that's the rumor...

It is a lot like Soarin, just a different ride system... Same experience...

Part of me is hoping this Jimmy Fallon attraction rumor is really just a misdirection... I just don't like him... But then again, if the ride is fun and enjoyable, then I wouldn't care... I'd still ride it...

Any ideas of when Twister may close?

DonaldDuck1117;2458585 wrote: Any ideas of when Twister may close?

Only speculation and rumors right now, but anywhere from after summer (before HHN), to January 2016... My guess would be January 2016... But only my guess... If I hear anything more concrete, I'll post it... Unless Universal announces it first...

Here's hoping for 2016. My wife and I are heading down in early September (her first ever visit to Universal) and I'd like to be able to show her Twister. I enjoyed it, and it reminded me of Backdraft in Hollywood.

Rumor: This will be in 3D...

A Universal ride in3-D?!?! NO WAY!! ;)