Steven Iglesias

@BelvinBailey In about 5 years, universal is going to buy another Hulk coaster.

I think we will see this keep happening to classic B&Ms now as they have no hesitation to cut off manufacturer support, and I'd be surprised if any of them are replaced by new generation B&Ms. Parks will just buy from Intamin and Mack etc, who are much more innovative.

@jake_coasters @RCXcyclopedia @Urbex_Coasters I think of it is a giga, it will be an RMC Split Rex prototype.

@RCXcyclopedia @Urbex_Coasters Even with that Fury is an insanely large coaster Something like Orion or just the Giga version of Mako would also still leave room for their park updates Part of me does not believe it's going to be a B&M though

No shade intended to anyone, but the replies to this tell me that most of you do not understand at all how expensive a 6,000+ ft Giga coaster costs in 2026 & beyond. My wording was poor though so sorry lol We’re probably 2.5 years away, but I CAN’T WAIT FOR “KUMBA’S REVENGE”!

@jake_coasters It was my very first coaster. I rode it opening year. I love it, it’s time though.

I grew up going to Busch Gardens, it's my home park...So many of the coasters are so important to me and my family But at some point you have to move forward. Parks that don't evolve stagnante I loved my time on Kumba, but at some point it's time for new adventures Relax and enjoy the ride!

@helio_carneiro Disney people will wait a literal hour for Pooh then go call CitH trash.

Hot take: this is actually a very good ride.

@coastersnbrews So two years ago, sitting at a bar, next to who I found out was a United Parks board member. I was told Kumba is coming down eventually. This person actually was the person they said they were, but they were very drunk when they said it.

Is Kumba really going away? This has been a long running rumor for the last 6-7 seasons. The thing is we really don’t feel like it was a rumor. Feel like the park has been contemplating getting rid of it for a while now and this just could be the season they pull the trigger.

@DisneyScoopGuy It’s barely dark in there anymore

Space Mountain is in the dark. 99.9% of Walt Disney World guests would never even notice if the track was completely changed. I’m not saying they should change it, but who would actually notice if they did? Most people would not

@magiccitymayhem @UniversalORL Would be awesome if it was timed so the cars pass each other here.

More track visible from inside the park. @UniversalORL

@AParkMind @ogorangebird It couldn’t handle 10x current volume. On any given busy day, they have a queue going to the right side of the pyramid, outside of the pyramid, just for tequila flights.

@ogorangebird potentially but dealing with a year or 2 of complications and reduced foot traffic for 10x the current volume longer term could be worth it

While the Mexico Pavilion can't handle a long wait. It could be expanded to do so to make an E Ticket out of a 5 minute wait

@jake_coasters I hope not. They literally just got a shuttle coaster and now they’re getting another. They might as well just buy 3 sky rocket 2s.

I think a lot of parks will be watching the Big Giant Tentacle Phantom Spire Tower Coaster project very closely Are we prepared for an era of very strange shuttle coasters that break very strange records?

@jake_coasters Theming. Disney definitely does the finishing details better but Universal definitely does overall theming better.

One thing Universal consistently does better than Disney?

@jake_coasters @KingCole2626 Montu is still butter smooth.

@H3lixHexagon @Midway_Mayhem I was just talking about this.

@Stigg00 @Midway_Mayhem Technically 3 launches as you’ll launch into the spike and launch backwards out of it!

UNIVERSAL ORLANDO RESORT FAST & FURIOUS: HOLLYWOOD DRIFT ROLLER COASTER CONSTRUCTION UPDATE 7.11.26 📽: youtu.be/CIbDLz6dDsQ An astonishing 10+ pieces of track were added to the ride last night as crews were able to make a ton of progress for the CityWalk & concert area.

You have to remember. When they built it, the only building codes they had to abide by were their own. Now they have to get permits and inspections from the state and local governments. I don’t think that building would’ve passed 1970s codes, let alone today’s. If they make modifications, it will most likely have to pass. I think the building has to come down.

@Stigg00 I think that only happens if they absolutely need to....like concrete cancer or something that costs more than building new

There are many examples of rides in much smaller buildings that offer high capacity coasters, a modest "expansion" or the existing building is entirely possible without impacting anything. If you dont like change, just say it, but don't suddenly become experts on new subjects

@AmusementInside I never thought about that possibility. Looking at it now, there would’ve never been enough run off if the trains just went straight after the final launch.

Here's the CityWalk spaghetti-bowl section overhead layout for Fast & Furious, Universal Orlando. Pretty confident about this section here. Enters in top-left from Plaza Stage. The large element after the double launch may be different. Video below

@AParkMind I think your phase 4 is going to be WDWs most expensive hotel.

The Magic Kingdom isn't just building 2 lands! But restructuring the parks layout to allow for 2 additional lands down the road

@DisBeforeAfter It seems busier than the parks so far this summer.

How long until Level99 goes out of business at Disney Springs?

@AliciaStella Someone let Linuini cook without Remy.

What’s on fire

@KatherineA5aft Seems to be the norm now. They think they’re Disney so guest experience doesn’t matter anymore

#AskUniversal worst experience at a theme park ever