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10-20-2011, 02:26 PM
| | |  Wizarding World theme park Dragon Challenge roller coaster to no longer 'duel'
Due to construction problems and accidents, the Dragon Challenge dual roller coaster at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter will no longer ride simultaneously, as it was famously known for, but more as a chase of one coaster after another. The Orlando Sentinel confirmed from Universal Orlando Resort that the ride will now be labeled as a "high-speed chase between two coasters."  That decision follows an internal investigation into two summer accidents in which riders were apparently struck by loose objects while aboard the attraction. One was gruesome: A 52-year-old Puerto Rico man suffered a lacerated right eye and ultimately had to have the eyeball removed, according to his lawyer.
"We believe this is the best path forward for our guests and for the attraction," Universal spokesman Tom Schroder said of the decision to permanently alter Dragon Challenge.
Precisely what happened in the two incidents remains a mystery. Universal will not discuss the findings of its review, though the resort's statements in the aftermath of the two incidents — in which it reminded guests of its long-standing policy to secure all loose items before boarding the coasters — suggest that they may have been caused by items falling out of guests' hands or pockets as the coasters raced along their tracks.
It's a substantial change for an attraction specifically designed with the near-misses in mind. Dragon Challenge is even programmed to calculate the weight of the two coasters after they are loaded with riders to ensure optimal timing.
"Nothing is more important to us than the safety of our guests and our team members," Schroder said. "This attraction has been through extensive safety inspections and continues to live up to our high safety standards."
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10-20-2011, 02:31 PM
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|   DMLEHinkypunk
Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Jakku
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Felix Lupin
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i rode back when the were simultaneous and it was cool but i also went on in early September when i went to WWOHP and it was so much cooler cause it's like you're in GOF it didn't bother me at all i thought it was still really fun, besides you can ride both sides and it's two very different rides haha
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10-20-2011, 02:44 PM
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| | Gnome
Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: indonesia
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damn, when will i get to ride that thing?? 
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10-20-2011, 03:16 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: GMT+7
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Alyce LeFrique
Fifth Year  x3
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ohhh..I need to ride that thing ASAP  | |
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10-20-2011, 04:17 PM
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| | Red Cap
Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Hogwarts
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Laurie Moon
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i rode it when it was raining the first summer it opened! it was awesome! i really dont think it will matter that they arent running "simultaneously" though...its still going to be fun to ride
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10-20-2011, 06:00 PM
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| | Puffskein
Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Wish I was in London
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I wanna ride it
and is it just me or does that look like the roller coaster from the movie Bring It On: In it to win it????
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10-20-2011, 06:49 PM
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| | Red Cap
Join Date: Apr 2011
Posts: 77
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Caretrix Peverell
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Awww....but the simultaneous thing's the best part of the ride! Especially if you're seated in front because it'll feel like you're gonna hit the other coaster. But I guess it is better to be safe than sorry. Good thing I got to ride it before this. WWOHP ROCKS!!!!  | |
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10-20-2011, 08:03 PM
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| DMAC & DMC Augurey
Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Winchesters Impala
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Zarina Rae Carraro
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awww i loved going on that ride! there wasn't any problems when i went on it. i went on it like four times because i had a early morning pass last year. it was a great ride. i am sad that you can't duel and it is unfortunate with all the problems the people had because of the ride. i guess a high speed chase could be fun XD
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10-20-2011, 08:49 PM
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| | Gnome
Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Indiana
Posts: 286
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Garrett Parley
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I can't wait to go!!!
Dear Spring Break,
COME FASTER!!!
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10-20-2011, 10:53 PM
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| | Billywig
Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Philippines (GMT+8)
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Olivia Hurst
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10-20-2011, 11:23 PM
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| | Firecrab
Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Faerun
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It is good to see that they care about safety. They made the right choice, I never was much of a rollar coaster person anyway.
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10-21-2011, 01:03 AM
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| | Gnome
Join Date: Mar 2008
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I rode the dueling dragons when they had it in the same area. Nothing but breakdowns and people getting hurt. Im shocked that they were still keeping this ride alive using a different name
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10-21-2011, 08:43 AM
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| | Puffskein
Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: the Netherlands
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I want to ride that thing!
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10-21-2011, 09:07 AM
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| | Snidget
Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Jakarta, Indonesia
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Looks like a fun ride. But no matter how cool it looks, safety first.
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10-21-2011, 09:40 AM
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| | Bugbear
Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Down Under
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I would go on any ride at the HP theme park!
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10-21-2011, 09:50 AM
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| | Billywig
Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Athens,Greece GMT+2
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Aphrodite Papadakis
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Can't wait to go!!!Maybe next year.Ahh can't wait!!!
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10-21-2011, 10:23 AM
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| | Fire Slug
Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: France
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I remember riding the roller-coaster years ago!  I find it sad to see they're changing it as it's known for being simultaneous! A shame really but safety comes first. | |
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10-21-2011, 03:52 PM
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| | Billywig
Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: The OC
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Jenny Takahashi
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Aw. I would prefer riding it simutaneously first (since I've never been on that kind of roller coaster before  ), but I'm glad to see that they care about the safety of the guests at least.
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10-21-2011, 10:20 PM
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| | Puffskein
Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: District 11 x
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Im confused how did the original rollercoaster work?
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10-22-2011, 02:58 AM
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| | Puffskein
Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Tupert's Territory
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10-22-2011, 09:59 PM
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| | Imp
Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: USA
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Isabella Rose Heartwood
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Cool and I am pretty sure that the injuries were due to people not securing their items..
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10-23-2011, 03:41 AM
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| | Puffskein
Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: under the sky
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hebe watson grint
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i wanna ride it
very cool
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10-23-2011, 02:50 PM
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| | Lobalug
Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: United States
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Adian Diggory
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never been on it before.. but its a shame that they had to change it.
i still think that kids were purposely dropping objects.
but thats how it always happens. a few people ruin it for everyone.
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10-24-2011, 12:28 PM
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| | Doxy
Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Florida
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every single time i have ridden on this, i forget that i come so close to the other coaster. I don't think the change will matter at all...
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10-24-2011, 11:30 PM
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| | Flobberworm
Join Date: Oct 2011
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I can understand the change if there were construction problems, but as far as objects flying the persons carrying the objects should be help somewhat accountable.
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