The Sum of All Thrills by Raytheon coming soon to Innoventions East

Mr.EPCOT · Apr 7, 2009

Raytheon and Imagineering are developing a new exhibit to go in the former space of Fantastic Plastics Works. At the Sum of All Thrills Guests will use principles of physics and math to design their own roller coaster, jet plane, or bobsled ride for a customized simulator experience. The venue will be themed like a high-tech laboratory, something like where you'd see Q working in a James Bond movie, or Tony Stark in Ironman. Unique elements of the exhibit will be a large multi-touch surface table, and the simulator itself, which will be on a KUKA robotic arm. The emphasis of the venue will be that science, math, and physics can be fun!

EPCOT Explorer · Apr 7, 2009

Very nice.

Sounds EPCOT Center-ish to me...Kinda like the CCore "Build your own coaster" exhibit.

Fade_to_Blah · Apr 7, 2009

Cool, sounds like fun

MousDad · Apr 7, 2009

Mr.EPCOT said:
and the simulator itself, which will be on a KUKA robotic arm.

I didn't think they could use that technology?

hack2112 · Apr 7, 2009

Is it me, or does this sound like Cyber Space Mountain over at Disney Quest?

krankenstein · Apr 7, 2009

MousDad said:
I didn't think they could use that technology?

Ditto

hack2112 said:
Is it me, or does this sound like Cyber Space Mountain over at Disney Quest?

Double Ditto

MichWolv · Apr 7, 2009

I spent some time in Innovention last week for the first time in a few years, and I am forced to admit that I think the current collection of stuff in there is actually pretty -- a huge advancement from the period when it was all video games to try out. Stormstruck, What's Your Problem, and the IBM thing were all enjoyable and really did seem to follow the spirit of Epcot and Innoventions -- the promise of technological advances to improve life.

This Sum of All Thrills exhibit sounds like it'll be another interesting addition.

EPCOT Explorer · Apr 7, 2009

MousDad said:
I didn't think they could use that technology?

Maybe they worked out a deal?:shrug:

castevens · Apr 7, 2009

hack2112 said:
Is it me, or does this sound like Cyber Space Mountain over at Disney Quest?

That's the first thing that came to mind for me too. I never went on it, but I saw it on tv once. I'm not sure if it was in Stacey's Top 7, or on some Discovery Channel show.

Ausdaddy · Apr 7, 2009

MousDad said:
I didn't think they could use that technology?

It could be an arm that was purchased before the Uni contract. Those are still fair game. Disney and Legoland both make use of them.

Master Yoda · Apr 7, 2009

hack2112 said:
Is it me, or does this sound like Cyber Space Mountain over at Disney Quest?

While it sounds similar the simulators are quite different.

This is the KUTA 4D simulator. I have no clue if it is what they will be using for this attraction but I would venture to guess that it will be this or something similar.

http://www.kuka-robotics.com/germany/en/pressevents/news/NN_081002_KUKA_4D_Simulator.htm

This is the cyber space mountain simulator. From my understanding they were based off of a F-16 flight simulator.

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hpyhnt 1000 · Apr 7, 2009

Concept sounds similar to Cyber Space Mountain over at Disney Quest all right. Nonetheless, should be fun, and should help bring people into Innoventions. I like it; I think the kids will enjoy it!

Actually, with this going in, can it be said that Epcot will soon be getting a "roller coaster?" :lookaroun

PeeplMoovr · Apr 7, 2009

I like the idea of designing my own virtual bobsled ride. All the fun of winter - without the cold!

Although, I know more than a few locals that will be less than excited about more Raytheon in Florida...

http://suncoastpinellas.tbo.com/con...wells-near-raytheon-plant-tainted-state-says/ :fork:

Mr.EPCOT · Apr 7, 2009

MousDad said:
I didn't think they could use that technology?

Apparently, that was a fallacy. Just goes to show you how a rumor can grow over the Internet.

hack2112 said:
Is it me, or does this sound like Cyber Space Mountain over at Disney Quest?

It sounds like a much advanced version.

hpyhnt 1000 · Apr 7, 2009

PeeplMoovr said:
I like the idea of designing my own virtual bobsled ride. All the fun of winter - without the cold!

Although, I know more than a few locals that will be less than excited about more Raytheon in Florida...

http://suncoastpinellas.tbo.com/con...wells-near-raytheon-plant-tainted-state-says/ :fork:

Huh, nice nugget there.:dazzle: While they may not be totally to blame, it looks like they didn't do much to prevent what's happening. I gotta say, between (nearly) bankrupt GM, corrupt Siemens, and now polluting Raytheon, Disney can really pick its sponsors.

EPCOT Explorer · Apr 7, 2009

hpyhnt 1000 said:
Huh, nice nugget there.:dazzle: While they may not be totally to blame, it looks like they didn't do much to prevent what's happening. I gotta say, between (nearly) bankrupt GM, corrupt Siemens, and now polluting Raytheon, Disney can really pick its sponsors.

Enumerate!

hpyhnt 1000 · Apr 7, 2009

EPCOT Explorer said:
Enumerate!

Oh, its not really "new" news, but its been an scandal a couple years in the making.

http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5h6BUdgWzS6Zqmy96g3lelZQgmRpQ

This article gives a nice overview of what happend. Essentially, there was behind the scenes dealings, bribery, and slush funds by top management in order to secure contracts and permits. Resulted in record breaking fines both in the US and Europe.

EPCOT Explorer · Apr 7, 2009

hpyhnt 1000 said:
Oh, its not really "new" news, but its been an scandal a couple years in the making.

http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5h6BUdgWzS6Zqmy96g3lelZQgmRpQ

This article gives a nice overview of what happend. Essentially, there was behind the scenes dealings, bribery, and slush funds by top management in order to secure contracts and permits. Resulted in record breaking fines both in the US and Europe.

WOW!

I'm surprised I had not heard of that!...Maybe this is why the descent is taking a year and a half to complete.:lookaroun:lol:

Jon_in_NC · Apr 7, 2009

I did Cyber Space Mountain over at Disney Quest and I have to say, that was one exciting attraction/ride. The ability to "make your own coaster" and then simulate riding it was a blast. The simulator technology was astoundingly real feeling and you could make it as intense as you wanted. All in all, I would love to see something like this again.

Figment632 · Apr 7, 2009

Yes very Epcot Ceter, and better that the lastest things we have seen like Waste Management land.

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