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Post September 15th, 2009, 10:44 pm

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Dueling Dragons is going to be re-themed to Harry Potter, and I want to know what you think of it.

Please use better grammar.
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Post September 15th, 2009, 10:49 pm
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Source?

Post September 15th, 2009, 10:51 pm

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I refuse to believe this without SOLID proof. Thats extremely farfetched.

Post September 15th, 2009, 11:08 pm
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Seems that Dueling Dragons indeed is being re-themed. Read about it here: http://newsplusnotes.blogspot.com/2009/ ... tails.html

Post September 15th, 2009, 11:21 pm

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That's stupid.

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Post September 15th, 2009, 11:45 pm

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IF they dont change the trains, then IMO its not really a retheme. They will probably just change the internal queue and the themeing in the castle. Its already pretty much ready for this change without much...

But if they change makes DD look stupid, childish and cheezy. I would be tempted to just not go to IOA.

Post September 16th, 2009, 12:01 am
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I'm not a fan of the new name, but I can live with it as long as they don't mess with the world's greatest queue line...

Post September 16th, 2009, 12:16 am

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Dragon's Challenge?!?!

They should have just left it as Dueling Dragons!

Same theme, better name!
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Post September 16th, 2009, 12:29 am

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Did they get rid of the giant statue of the dragons in the front?

Post September 16th, 2009, 12:33 am
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^ Long ago.

Post September 16th, 2009, 12:49 am

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Post September 16th, 2009, 2:55 am

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^hmm, do I see an Arby 'n' the chief reference?

Post September 16th, 2009, 8:14 am
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Is this a joke? Are they molesting me? come on now, why would you mess with something so good?

Post September 16th, 2009, 10:46 pm

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Maybe its a good thing Im choosing Sea World Orlando and Busch Gardens Africa over IOA and USF. I think Id be more disappointed. At least I get new rides at both parks since my last visit to BGA and Ive never been to SWO so theres 2 more credits.

Post September 16th, 2009, 10:55 pm

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I hate the word "credit" used in this context.

Post September 16th, 2009, 11:08 pm

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^^I only call them credits when they're kiddie coasters . . .

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^New hardware?

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Originally posted by Stealthrider5583

^hmm, do I see an Arby 'n' the chief reference?

lolololololololololol!!!11!

Post September 16th, 2009, 11:27 pm

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This better not turn one of the best ride experiences into a watered-down "family thrill ride"...DD is one of the most famous Inverts. If it ain't broke don't fix it.

Post September 16th, 2009, 11:38 pm

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^There not changing the track at all, as far a I know.
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Post September 16th, 2009, 11:39 pm

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Originally posted by neopuma
^New hardware?


Maybe they are adding sound and new trains. OH NOES!!!!

Post September 16th, 2009, 11:40 pm
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I agree with both Jonny Richey and Real.
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Post September 16th, 2009, 11:51 pm

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Why retheme it? Thats an amazingly themed ride! I guess its just to fit in with the rest of the park.

Post September 17th, 2009, 6:50 am

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I guess but isn't it kinda already themed to Harry Potter? Castle...Dragons...things like that just no characters...I think it's a decent fit already without a retheme.

Post September 17th, 2009, 1:00 pm

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i dont know about harry potter im not a big fan but DD was the best themed ride ive ever been on its the only ride i didnt mind standing in line for

Post September 17th, 2009, 4:03 pm
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That stincks, i'm happy I was there before they did that and before they removed the dragon in front of it. Well hopefully they don't ruin it.

Post September 17th, 2009, 4:28 pm

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the talk is of once you go past the hogsmeade arch or whatever, it's totally immersive, so I think there should be no worry about the theming.

as for taming the ride - that'd be impossible unless you change the tracks, and parts of harry potter are supposed to be scary. :p

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