Yes, Bolliger & Mabillard is Building the New Hulk Coaster at Universal Orlando

Reports have been circulating around the Internet that Swiss roller coaster manufacturer Bolliger & Mabillard - the original builder of Universal Orlando's Incredible Hulk Coaster - is not involved in the rebuild of that coaster at Universal's Islands of Adventure.



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Universal closed the coaster last month for a nearly year-long reconstruction project, during which it is replacing track and the coaster trains. Universal also will be adding new, on-ride and in-queue effects to the popular coaster.

I reached out to Universal Orlando this morning to ask about the rumors, and a Universal spokesperson confirmed that it is Bolliger & Mabillard that is working with Universal Orlando on the Hulk rebuild.

This is the second major refurbishment of an attraction in Universal's Marvel Super Hero Island. In 2012, Universal substantially refurbished The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man ride in Islands of Adventure's Marvel Super Hero Island, upgrading to a 4K digital high definition Infitec 3-D projection system, as well adding a new audio system, lighting, and improved sets.

Universal holds the Orlando-area theme park rights to these Disney-owned Marvel franchises in perpetuity, thanks to the deal its signed with the then-independently-owned Marvel Studios back in the 1990s.

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