Turtle
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It wasn't meant to be specific nor a jab at the Universal community. In fact, I just went to Universal again on Saturday and had a great time.
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Bairstow
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Don't forget that weird Israel ride at the Millennium Village.
doctornick
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wait, what? never heard of it... is it still around?
Disneyhead'71
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Actually, it is 2 -168 passenger Doppelmyer commuter trains that are used as public trasport in many cities around the globe. With state of the art parallaxes glassesless 3D monitors for windows. But hey why try? The guests will muck it up! They should just stick with fish with mechanical spinny flipper as not to embarrass the Mouse King.
Turtle
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If you want to argue. The first four you've mentioned are no longer in the parks. Disney truly has three simulators (Soarin', Star Tours: The Adventures Continue, Mission: SPACE).
Toy Story Midway Mania! is not a strict simulator, it moves and spins taking you from screen to screen with [very minimal] sets. If you are to consider Toy Story Midway Mania! to be a simulator, then you should also consider: Transformers: The Ride 3-D, The Amazing Adventures Spiderman, and even Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey would qualify.
and for the record, those attractions are great and should not be labeled simulators
So now, let's look at it with Toy Story Midway Mania being a simulator:
Walt Disney World
1. Toy Story Midway Mania!
2. Star Tours: The Adventures Continue
3. Mission: SPACE
4. Soarin'
Universal Orlando
1. Despicable Me: Minion Mayhem
2. The Simpsons Ride
3. Transformers: The Ride 3-D
4. The Amazing Adventures of Spiderman
5. Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey
and in 6 months, you can add two more screen-based attractions with Gringotts and Hogwarts Express
For the record, I am not an obsessed Pixie Snorter who hates Universal. I visited Universal for the third time this year, this past Saturday, and enjoyed it very much.
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raymusiccity
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I guess we'll have to wait for the real time results....and it is a mock up of a train being pulled to and fro by cables. Capacity might be an issue as well:
" While going over some light details about how the queue will flow, they also describe the trains a bit in terms of overall ride capacity. There are two trains in use, with one departing from each station on the line at the same time and using a bypass track in the middle to get past each other. Each train will consist of a locomotive, coal car and three passenger cars. Each of the passenger cars will have 7 passengers cabins, and each passenger cabin will hold up to 8 riders, so we are looking at up to 156 passengers on each train run."
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Disneyhead'71
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It is a Doppelmyer cable operated commuter train themed to look like an iconic steam train.
doctornick
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Here's the thing: Given the choice, I would prefer a ride vehicle that moves from scene to scene and has physical sets (whether on their own or in addition to screen technology). So, I would like for this anchor of the new land to be more Forbidden Journey and less Soarin'.
That said, I don't get the point of being so dismissive about a ride we know virtually nothing about. If it is "only" a simulator where you are suspended but it involves a lot of range of motion, 3D/high frame film, substantial physical effects (smells/wind/water/etc) that is used effectively, and an immersive theming of the "theater" (plus maybe even stuff like variable scenes like Star Tours 2 for different experiences each time), then I think there is the possibility of that being a pretty high quality and popular ride, even if the ride vehicle does not move from place to place. I don't think it's fair to just write it off as "Soarin' 2.0" without substantially more info -- realistically stuff that probably isn't even known yet -- especially since IMHO with Cameron's involvement I don't think they'd just simply repackage decade old tech.
Also, I'd feel better if the one ride is screen based as long as the other ride is a AA heavy and longer family style ride. There's something to be said for offering a variety of experiences.
lazyboy97o
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That is a picture of the Shanghai Maglev Train which is a maglev, not a cable car.It is a Doppelmyer cable operated commuter train themed to look like an iconic steam train.
No, it is classed as a travelling theatre. A themed attraction that moves between parks.
And the pre ride warnings will clearly state what's to be expected. The effects will be phenomenal.
Capacity will be surprisingly good.
Gringotts will not be predominantly screen based. I'd say its reliance will be less than Spiderman. Perhaps on a par with FJ.
Disneyhead'71
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Oh, sorry. I google imaged Doppelmayr Cable trains and it came up. I probably should have used this one instead.
Voxel
President of Progress City
That is more accurate to the system. I must say though. I am a big train buff so I was admittedly sad when I realized that they wouldn't be using a real Steam locomotive ( Or an electric locomotive with the wheels touching the rails). I am sure this will be amazing ride but I was sad when I noticed that the "Engine" wheels were kinda floating over the ground.Oh, sorry. I google imaged Doppelmayr Cable trains and it came up. I probably should have used this one instead.
TubaGeek
God bless the "Ignore" button.
Have you not been on FJ? There are PLENTY of advanced animatronics. And TSM has one... in the queue... if you're not using FP+...
SJN1279
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The whole point of the Hogwarts Express is for guests to buy a 2 park ticket. If you add scary elements to the ride, you will limit the amount of families who will want to experience this attraction. I can only imagine taking a 2 year old on the attraction if it depicts a dementor attack. Lots of tears, and not much fun.
Padraig
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Disneyhead'71
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I thought that the whole point of The Hogwarts Express was to provide a more complete and true to canon Harry Potter experience.
And if I remember correctly, the beasts in the forests of Pandora are pretty scary. So I would be surprised if the boat ride is toddler friendly.