Interesting article about Soarin's little brother in Vancouver

[michmousefan]

InPark magazine has an interesting interview with former WDI Senior VP Rick Rothschild about "FlyOver Canada," a new soarin'-like attraction that opened last week at Canada Place in Vancouver. As Rothschild worked on Soarin', he offers some insight on this next-gen version of the ride.

FlyOver Canada is all-digital, about twice as long as Soarin' and operates in a theater that's just a bit smaller -- the dome size pushes the limit of current digital projector technology, which might explain why Soarin' isn't digital - at least not yet. But it's a great read to learn how the attraction was planned and how technology has improved since Soarin' was shot. Digital offers a bunch of advantages including going for what sounds like some really creative shot selections.

It will be interesting to learn whether Soarin' Over The World (or whatever the "sequel" is called) wil be shot digitally or on conventional film. Obviously hoping for the former but sorta expecting the latter.

Until then... perhaps a field trip to Vancouver?

Article here:

http://www.inparkmagazine.com/rick-...ion-of-flying-attraction-with-flyover-canada/

 

[Cosmic Commando]

Please come to Toronto... please come to Toronto... please come to Toronto...

I wonder what the soundtrack is like? I think that is one of the things that really makes Soarin' stand out over similar rides.

 

[cbconglom]

i assume it's the great music found in the trailer below
http://www.flyovercanada.com/

click the "watch the new flyover canada ad here"

 

[michmousefan]

i assume it's the great music found in the trailer below
http://www.flyovercanada.com/

click the "watch the new flyover canada ad here"

Yep, that looks (and sounds) rather impressive.

 

[ChrisFL]

Remember when Disney always had the newest cutting edge stuff?

Neither do I

 

[Animaniac93-98]

Canada's Wonderland should get this.

 

[Clyde Birdbrain]

FlyOver Canada is all-digital, about twice as long as Soarin' and operates in a theater that's just a bit smaller

The website says that the experience lasts approximately 30 minutes, so that would make it about 6 times as long as Soarin'.

 

[magicallactose]

Canada's Wonderland should get this.

This would have been a perfect fit for Ontario Place. Too bad it closed down. But I could totally see this working as a standalone attraction next to the new aquarium they are building this year.

 

[Goofnut1980]

Uh... I think I just booked tickets to Canada, eh!

 

[AngryEyes]

The website says that the experience lasts approximately 30 minutes, so that would make it about 6 times as long as Soarin'.

One of the reviews on Trip Advisor said it was 10 minutes, including pre-show. Doesn't seem worth $20 to me.

 

[articos]

InPark magazine has an interesting interview with former WDI Senior VP Rick Rothschild about "FlyOver Canada," a new soarin'-like attraction that opened last week at Canada Place in Vancouver. As Rothschild worked on Soarin', he offers some insight on this next-gen version of the ride.

FlyOver Canada is all-digital, about twice as long as Soarin' and operates in a theater that's just a bit smaller -- the dome size pushes the limit of current digital projector technology, which might explain why Soarin' isn't digital - at least not yet. But it's a great read to learn how the attraction was planned and how technology has improved since Soarin' was shot. Digital offers a bunch of advantages including going for what sounds like some really creative shot selections.

It will be interesting to learn whether Soarin' Over The World (or whatever the "sequel" is called) wil be shot digitally or on conventional film. Obviously hoping for the former but sorta expecting the latter.

Until then... perhaps a field trip to Vancouver?

Article here:

http://www.inparkmagazine.com/rick-...ion-of-flying-attraction-with-flyover-canada/

The next iteration of Soarin' will be shot using digital.

 

[Astro Blaster]

Nice read! Wish that could be in EPCOT's Canada pavilion. I liked how the seat layout is pretty much identical to Soarin'. If I'm ever in Vancouver I'll have to check it out.

 

[BrianLo]

One of the reviews on Trip Advisor said it was 10 minutes, including pre-show. Doesn't seem worth $20 to me.

The article outlines the ride is 8 minutes and the pre-show 7.5. The actual ride being twice the length of Soarin'.

Also - damn, damn, damn I was just staying at Canada Place about 3 weeks ago! I saw the construction walls/advertisement in the plaza but didn't think much of it...

 

[AngryEyes]

The article outlines the ride is 8 minutes and the pre-show 7.5. The actual ride being twice the length of Soarin'.

Also - damn, damn, damn I was just staying at Canada Place about 3 weeks ago! I saw the construction walls/advertisement in the plaza but didn't think much of it...

I must have misread the review or more likely, the writer used confusing language ( ), but that still doesn't make it worth $20 to me. Cut that price in half and maybe.

 

[Mickey1984]

Is it just me or wouldn't this video be loads better with a bit of "Cannaddddaaaaa ..... ooooooooooo Canadaaaaaa, you're a life time journey ...."