One of our stops at Universal Epic Universe in Orlando, Florida, was the Isle of Berk, a park based on the beloved How to Train Your Dragon films. After going on some thrilling rides, we talked to one of the people behind the rides to talk about their creation.
Ryan Paul, the manager of ride and show engineering at Universal Creative talked to us about his work at Epic Universe. He talked about the process of creating a roller coaster, testing it, and all of the engineering work that goes into bringing those concepts to life. He specifically talked about Hiccup’s Wing Gliders, a coaster that we enjoyed quite a bit…