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New patents filed for Universal, no indication of specific parks as yet.

A Jurassic World Gyrosphere Ride?
Let’s start with the obvious. Franchise producer Frank Marshall has mentioned in the past that Universal has wanted to make a ride based on the gyrosphere vehicles seen in Jurassic World and Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom. And here you go: a ride design that looks to place the rider within a spherical vehicle with a striking resemblance to what’s seen on the screen. The technical jargon describes a ride that would provide all the physical thrills of being bounced around in a giant glass ball by angry dinosaurs:

Movement of the passenger support system, and thus, the passenger, within the annular structure, causes the sensation of airflow around the passenger’s body (e.g., arms and legs) and may allow the passenger a heightened amusement ride experience. Additionally, relatively minor movement of the passenger support system may create additional forces on the rider’s body due, in part, to the distribution of gravitational forces. The combination of physical effects such as airflow and g-forces, along with visual effects such as a visual effect device, screen, or facade may provide the passenger with an immersive amusement ride experience.

A Zelda Horse-Riding Attraction?
The second patent isn’t quite as specific, and it’s built to simulate the experience of riding a motorcycle or a horse. Here’s more:

By positioning the rider in a facedown position or on a vehicle that, at least in some orientations, permits a downward gaze, the rider may experience a sensation and feeling of horseback riding, motorcycling, or the like. Additionally, the disclosed rider support assembly may allow the rider to experience sudden moments of positive and negative gravitational forces (e.g., g-forces) that enhance the sensation of riding or motorcycling, and provide a more pleasurable riding experience.

So, what ride could we be looking at here? With Universal bringing Super Nintendo World to its parks in the next few years, I can’t help but wonder if this will be themed to The Legend of Zelda, the iconic video game franchise about exploring a dangerous fantasy world, often on the back of your trusty steed. It’s still not clear where Super Nintendo World will open in Universal Orlando (if maybe that fourth unnamed park), but there have been additional rumors that Zelda will be spun off into its own land entirely, away from the Mario-centric core world (which will host a ride based around Mario Kart).

Source: https://www.slashfilm.com/jurassic-world-ride-patents/

Intamin was picked by the Compagnie des Alpes to open the new coasters of Parc Astéric and Walibi Belgium (both 2021).

Walibi Mega Coaster:



Animated POV:
https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x6x8plw

Parc Astérix Launch Coaster:





Animated Preview:
https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x6x8qld

Source: Wonder World Facebook and CoasterForce


(Julien, if you're reading this: Thank you for making this happen!)

Here is an update video of riders on Infinity Falls and how they change operations for the winter months. They have turned off the water curtain, all the waterfalls and the geysers to make the ride less wet for cooler days.

Details of the expansion for LEGOLAND Florida.

LEGOLAND Florida Resort is taking guests from the theater to the theme park in early spring 2019 with the launch of THE LEGO MOVIE WORLD. Created in partnership with Warner Bros. Consumer Products, this impressive expansion features three attractions, inspired by the characters and themes of the worldwide blockbuster THE LEGO MOVIEand the upcoming THE LEGO MOVIE 2: The Second Part. The marquee attraction, THE LEGO MOVIE Masters of Flight, took center stage on the show floor of the 2018 IAAPA Attractions Expo as LEGOLAND Florida Resort and Brogent Technologies, Inc. joined together to share the latest details on this state-of-the-art flying theater attraction.

Source: http://thrillgeek.com/2018/11/legoland-florida-resort-offers-details-lego-movie-masters-flight/

Finally Blue Waters Dubai is NOW OPEN, it has the largest Ferris wheel in the world EYE DUBAI, AIN DUBAI, madame tussauds wax museum, 2 caesars palace hotels and dining and shopping areas. The video has English subtitle. ENJOY

A comprehensive construction Tour of Orlando's new waterpark, entertainment district and resort that is coming in 2019 near Walt Disney World.

A comprehensive construction tour of Orlando's new waterpark, entertainment district and resort that is coming in 2019 near Walt Disney World. This video also includes a tour of the new Rock and Brews Restaurant at Sunset Walk.

Tour of the new World of Disney Store at Walt Disney World

A look at all of the new construction taking place at Disney Springs in Walt Disney World.

Sea World Orlando's Sesame Street construction update and Kraken floorless coaster without VR.