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jjcollins
17 May 03, 04:03 PM
Back in December on the Front page news i had posted some details on a proposed new ride at Universal called Revenge of the Mummy.


Heres an update on it --- Universal says the new attraction -- an unusual fusion of high-speed roller coasting technology, pyrotechnic effects and space-age robotics -- is one of its most ambitious and technologically advanced to date. Revenge of the Mummy will open simultaneously at Universal Orlando and Universal Studios Hollywood in spring 2004.

Revenge of Mummy will hurtle passengers through Egyptian sets, chambers, passageways and tombs in vehicles that move backward and forward. During the ride, which will last about five minutes, riders will pass through a "ceiling of flame" that hovers inches above them and encounter a skeleton warrior who leaps on the rider's vehicle. The skeleton uses technology similar to that of the Mars robotic range vehicle.

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/media/photo/2003-05/7831982.jpg



jj......... :eek: :D

Carole
17 May 03, 05:17 PM
Oh boy!

Can't wait to have a go on that :D

Stu
17 May 03, 05:26 PM
Thanks JJ

the front page stuff is here
http://www.thedibb.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=11643

Also

from Screamscape
The latest news I’ve received about the Mummy coaster ride is quite strange. This source claims that riders will be put into a single massive car (instead of a train) that will hold 16 riders with tiered stadium seating. It also seems that it will use some like of LIM propulsion system. Meanwhile the park has put a construction wall up today in front of the building that is said to have a huge Mummy’s style letter “M” on it along with the words, “Awakening in 2004” in preparation for the ride announcement. Currently the “M” is covered by a black tarp until they are ready to show it.

Michelle
17 May 03, 05:43 PM
Thanks JJ...sounds brilliant:)

BONZO
17 May 03, 10:29 PM
I do hope that it's better than "Tomb Raider" at Chessington! - LOL

jue
17 May 03, 11:23 PM
That ride sounds really good, I want a go :jump:

jjcollins
18 May 03, 10:58 AM
Nothing gets pass you julie ;)



jj....... :D

crumblesmum
18 May 03, 01:54 PM
Wow - Can't wait - Come on September 2004:jump: