Horizons '83
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DHS Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway confirmed
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mikejs78
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Rat does have physical props. Even though it is mainly screens.
Surferboy567
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I've been quiet on the runaway railway since the announcement of the delay. While I am disappointed they aren't going to get it open on time (hell I even had a shot of riding it when I'm there in January) this reminds me of a famous quote.
This quote is from the gaming industry but it is relevant here:
"A delayed game is eventually good, but a rushed game is forever bad."- Miyamoto
I just want this ride to be the best it could possibly be. Given the theme it could be a real crowdpleaser.
Spring 2020 is a big delay..... and has me slightly worried. However with this and Rat WDW is going to have a good 2020.
This quote is from the gaming industry but it is relevant here:
"A delayed game is eventually good, but a rushed game is forever bad."- Miyamoto
I just want this ride to be the best it could possibly be. Given the theme it could be a real crowdpleaser.
Spring 2020 is a big delay..... and has me slightly worried. However with this and Rat WDW is going to have a good 2020.
trainplane3
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Duke Nukem Forever would like a word with you.
I was an idiot that bought the collectors edition as a joke the day it came out. The joke still laughs at me to this day.
Surferboy567
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Duke Nukem Forever would like a word with you.
I was an idiot that bought the collectors edition as a joke the day it came out. The joke still laughs at me to this day.
If you know what my profile picture is in reference to...you would know I am very familiar with waiting for a game...however KH3 went on to become my favorite game of all time.
...we don't talk about Duke Nukem Forever but you get my point when it comes to MMRR.
*Side note yes, KH3 wasn't "delayed" technically I mean it was for like a year but still we had to wait a long time to play it.
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If only it had smellitizers, Hot/Cold effects and water spray gag. Would it be enough to elevate it from D to E? Maybe. Throw in an AA or two and Remy's Ratatoolong of a name would REALLY be something!
fradz
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It does have a hot effect
I thought so but wasn't sure. Well that's something then. Nice! Anything to bring more immersion is a plus. Shame we can't smell the foods...
Is Runaway Railway expected to have similar effects or is it more of a passive experience?
To say Ratatouille is "mainly screens" is misleading. It is ALL screens. With basic static props you ride through, and a couple moving wheels, and a fire in the ceiling.
PorterRedkey
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I would suggest that Navi River is not “made of screens”.
It not like they sit you in front of of the screen as the story is told to you like Gringotts (a ride I love). I would have liked more AAs, but I feel the screens in NRJ add to the depth of the immersion. The one AA we did get is pretty awesome as well.
I think can both agree that IYHW was a great attraction in its day.
I’d compare NRJ to Gringotts precisely. Both use set dressing to frame screens, as the ride system moves you from screen to screen. But that’s just me.I would suggest that Navi River is not “made of screens”.
It not like they sit you in front of of the screen as the story is told to you like Gringotts (a ride I love)..
Markiewong
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Rat uses hot/cold effect in the stove and fridge scene. Smellitizers are used in the fridge scene and the ending restaurant scene. And there is a water spray gag in the final kitchen scene (with the champagne bottle) and the mop flying in your face. However, Disneyland Paris being Disneyland Paris most of the effects are broken 90% of the time.
NormC
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So it is not all screens.
Ya know.... between "all screens and nothing but screens" and "no screens at all" can exist a hybrid of "screens" and "not-screens" at varying proportions.
And... when it comes to screens you can have a 30 inch 720p monitor in a wall surrounded by fake rock work that your vehicle lazily drives past or you can have really big multi-plane screens or you can have giant surround screens with laser 8K projectors with synced motion vehicles.
Saying "screens" dismissively is like say "ugh, it's a "ride"" dismissively to BTMR because Aladdin Carpet spinner exists as a ride.
And... when it comes to screens you can have a 30 inch 720p monitor in a wall surrounded by fake rock work that your vehicle lazily drives past or you can have really big multi-plane screens or you can have giant surround screens with laser 8K projectors with synced motion vehicles.
Saying "screens" dismissively is like say "ugh, it's a "ride"" dismissively to BTMR because Aladdin Carpet spinner exists as a ride.
PorterRedkey
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I would say Gringotts is more like Ratatouille.
I don’t think you go from screen to screen on NRJ. They are there to add depth to the environment. While both rides use screens framed by scenery, Gringotts makes them the focal point by stopping you in front of them and having the story unfold before moving you to the next screen.
On NRJ you float by all the scenery including the screens. The rider can focus on the screens if they want, but there is so much else to look at besides that on NRJ. The whole Gringotts experience/story would just be a coaster through caves with awkward stops if you took the screens away.
You would know the tech better than me, but to me the depth and color look much better on NRJ than Gringotts as well. Maybe it’s the 3-D.
We talked the day you first rode the Pandora attractions, so I think I know how you feel about the land overall. I just think NRJ gets too much hate. So sometime I feel the need to defend this beautiful ride with an amazing AA.
Bleed0range
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Personally I think HP Forbidden Journey is a fantastic ride with mostly props and what not with the usage of the screens being extremely clever.
My opinion of FJ is that the props on the ride are a total failure and look really cheap. The screens are OK to good. The queue is excellent.
bclane
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Yeah I would agree that the screen segments and the queue are way better than the props. It's crazy how realistic the movement feels especially when you realize what the the thing is actually doing.
Texas84
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Total failure is a bit harsh IMO. I'll go with carnival haunted house cheesy.
OK, I over-exaggerated a bit. But for a supposedly world-class park and ride... yikes.