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Universal Japan reveals Jurassic Park coaster coming in 2016
POSTED 06 Oct 2015 . BY Tom Anstey
Flying Dinosaur will simulate being in the grip of a pteranodon pterosaur, soaring up and down in the air at high speed
Universal Studios Japan (USJ) has announced plans for a Jurassic Park-themed flying coaster, with a ¥10bn (US$83.4m, €74.2m, £54.9m) investment into the B&M-manufactured ride.

Arriving in Q2 2016, the Flying Dinosaur will “simulate being in the grip of a pteranodon pterosaur, soaring up and down in the air at high speed,” according to USJ. The attraction will tell the story of how pteranodons have been secretly living in the trees of the park, during an attempt to tame the dinosaurs things go awry and you end up being captured by the beast.

The 1,124m (3,687ft) ride will swing 360-degrees with a 37.8m (124ft) drop which sees riders hanging face-down in midair.

Japanese credit card company JCB will sponsor the ride, which will mark the park's 15th anniversary by opening at the end of March.
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Universal has announced that its Japanese theme park in Japan is bringing back its Universal Cool Japan attraction next year after a successful first run in 2015, including a new ride inspired by Japanese fashion model and singer Kyary Pamyu Pamyu (Crayon Shin-chan).
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Universal Japan reveals Jurassic Park coaster coming in 2016
POSTED 06 Oct 2015 . BY Tom Anstey
Flying Dinosaur will simulate being in the grip of a pteranodon pterosaur, soaring up and down in the air at high speed
Universal Studios Japan (USJ) has announced plans for a Jurassic Park-themed flying coaster, with a ¥10bn (US$83.4m, €74.2m, £54.9m) investment into the B&M-manufactured ride.

Arriving in Q2 2016, the Flying Dinosaur will “simulate being in the grip of a pteranodon pterosaur, soaring up and down in the air at high speed,” according to USJ. The attraction will tell the story of how pteranodons have been secretly living in the trees of the park, during an attempt to tame the dinosaurs things go awry and you end up being captured by the beast.

The 1,124m (3,687ft) ride will swing 360-degrees with a 37.8m (124ft) drop which sees riders hanging face-down in midair.

Japanese credit card company JCB will sponsor the ride, which will mark the park's 15th anniversary by opening at the end of March.
RELATED STORIES
Comcast to purchase US$1.5bn majority stake in Universal Studios Japan


Comcast is set to make its largest purchase outside of the US when the entertainment conglomerate buys a majority stake in Universal Studios Japan for US$1.5bn (€1.3bn, £988m).
Kyary Pamyu Pamyu added to reimagined Universal Cool Japan for 2016


Universal has announced that its Japanese theme park in Japan is bringing back its Universal Cool Japan attraction next year after a successful first run in 2015, including a new ride inspired by Japanese fashion model and singer Kyary Pamyu Pamyu (Crayon Shin-chan).
Universal Japan introducing videogame, anime and manga attraction in the new year


Universal Studios Japan has unveiled plans for a new attraction to feature anime, manga and other elements of Japanese pop culture.
MORE NEWS
Expo 2030 Riyadh will create a permanent global destination
Expo 2030 Riyadh is being planned as a permanent visitor destination, with organisers confirming the six-million-square-metre site will become a Global Village after the event closes.
Australian waterpark acquisition creates new leisure attractions group
The owner of one of Australia's best-known waterparks has acquired a major competitor, creating a new attractions business spanning two of the country's largest visitor destinations.
London Museum reveals 2026 opening date for new Smithfield home
The London Museum’s new site will open in Smithfield, East London, on 28 November 2026.
Toverland unveils €98m expansion plan as park prepares to launch resort development
The Toverland theme park in the Netherlands has announced a €98m expansion programme that will add a resort, new attractions and staff facilities as it pursues plans to become a multi- day destination.
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RMA Ltd is a one-stop global company that can design, build and produce from a greenfield site upw [more...]
IAAPA EMEA

IAAPA Expo Europe was established in 2006 and has grown to the largest international conference and [more...]
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TechnoAlpin is the world leader for snowmaking systems. With the Indoor snow division, TechnoAlpin c [more...]
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