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#5381 SALTY

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Posted August 14 2009 - 10:13 PM

Just a quick question. We will be at Universal either Aug. 26th or 27th. Now with soft openings is it safe to say that it will probably be open at some point every day for the next 2 weeks or is it just spiratic? Just curious. Really want to ride it when we are there. That would be exciting.

#5382 K20 Teggy

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Posted August 14 2009 - 10:15 PM

QUOTE (DJflo795 @ Aug 14 2009, 11:05 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Ooo im about to piss in my pants lol. Finally after all this time of waiting, the ride is finally close to opening. And I understand where u guys r coming from :dank and K20 teggy. It's right that u arent giving out info..u dont wat to put yourself at risk. But man, u two r lucky.

ya man i would all the info, but we know how rumors are with this, the last thing me and dank need to do is give wrong info out and then comming back to us from this site, but all we can say is, its worth the wait

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Posted August 14 2009 - 10:38 PM

QUOTE (K20 Teggy @ Aug 14 2009, 10:57 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

alright, so i just got home from riding 9 times lol, i have to say....before i rode it i was like whatever, but it deffinetly threw a curve ball at me lol, its a fun ride, the music makes it, i had fun and all of you will enjoy it, and btw, riding it at night is the only way

The drops were def more impressive then they looked. Loved the crowd serf over the queue (will be cool when it's full). I agree, riding it at night is the only way or should I say best way.

QUOTE (DJflo795 @ Aug 14 2009, 11:05 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

We sure are... we sure are. I didn't even know we were allowed to go on it until around 7:40. What a great way to end the night and I saw Universal 360 from the air! haha

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Posted August 14 2009 - 10:45 PM

Currently in Orlando for our honeymoon, have been watching the Rockit testing wistfully out of our hotel window praying that it will open during the next week before we fly back to the UK.

Nearly had a heart attack when we were walking from IOA to the Studios tonight and a screaming trainload of people went past. It looks amazing and the team member we spoke to loved it...giving nothing away about soft opening dates though. Will be back tomorrow afternoon to find out.

Images and videos on our website:
http://www.themeparktourist.com/news/20090...ersal-employees

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Posted August 14 2009 - 10:56 PM

I'm a Rockit TM and I haven't gotten to ride yet. Threw my back out hardcore today at RotM and decided it wasn't the smartest idea to ride. It was really depressing watching everyone BUT me get to ride today, considering it's been my home attraction for 4 months now, but they've been keeping me and several other people who transferred over there to help open AT our original attractions until they're ready to open.

Can't really comment on the soft opening rumors for obvious reasons. Sorry folks :\

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Posted August 14 2009 - 11:05 PM

Sorry to hear man. Yea.. we've had a few TMs from Rockit working over at Bluto's throughout the past few weeks.

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Posted August 14 2009 - 11:06 PM

I rode the Rockit 3 times.

Epic.

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Posted August 14 2009 - 11:07 PM

QUOTE (Shios @ Aug 15 2009, 05:56 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Ahh hello there, sir.

Replace Skipper with Minion and you'll know who it is...

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Posted August 14 2009 - 11:15 PM

QUOTE (SkipperGarrett @ Aug 15 2009, 12:07 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Ahh hello there, sir.

Replace Skipper with Minion and you'll know who it is...

Heyy

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Posted August 14 2009 - 11:17 PM

QUOTE (SkipperGarrett @ Aug 15 2009, 12:06 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

I rode the Rockit 3 times.

Epic.

4 Times here.

#5391 MIB412

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Posted August 14 2009 - 11:46 PM

This thing is sounding great! Too bad ill have to wait a year to ride it..

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Posted August 15 2009 - 01:09 AM

Im so excited my friend that works at shreak texted me at work at told me and i was like omg i gotta go but i gotta wait till monday=] im so excited

#5393 JG18

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Posted August 15 2009 - 02:41 AM

I'm heading down from NY from the 20th to the 25th...any idea what days it will be open and if not days about what times/how long each day

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Posted August 15 2009 - 03:04 AM

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I'm heading down from NY from the 20th to the 25th...any idea what days it will be open and if not days about what times/how long each day

Nobody (not even team members) know at this point. I'll update when I can if anything is OFFICIALLY announced. Otherwise I have to keep my mouth shut. It's not worth my job. But the TM previews that happened today went quite smoothly and I'd say your chances are pretty high seeing as you still have a week before you're down here. I hope you (and everyone else) gets to ride soon. I've heard nothing but very positive feedback for the most part.

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Posted August 15 2009 - 07:08 AM

as we waited to get into blue man group last night, they were queing to ride the rocket. all seemed fine and not sure how long it ran for but looked ok..

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Posted August 15 2009 - 09:45 AM

I'm heading out today! Hoping for the best, but not expecting to ride it. I don't want to get disappointed. Now, rumor has it that today at 2pm it will be open for the public for awhile. This was mentioned in the recent Orlando attractions article.

http://www.attractionsmagazine.com/blog/20...ng-with-riders/

They said it MAY open today at 2pm for softs. Everyone don't freak out... lol I KNOW this is just a possibility.
Maybe I'll see some of u out there

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Posted August 15 2009 - 09:46 AM

Found a video of last night from someone who got to go on it 2 times (not a POV video). http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9qo53Nslmy8

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Posted August 15 2009 - 10:01 AM

someone who is the friend of the manager of this ride states that the official opening date is august 16th, take it as you will but he seems confident