Nintendo partnering with Universal to make attractions.

[Coaster Lover]

49 secs in are moving piranha plants and a better look at the spinning Koupa Shells.

Seems the one thing new Disney themed areas (Batoo/Pandora) have really lacked is kinetic energy. Doesn't seem Nintendo will have that issue at all!

 

[ParkPeeker]

Yoooo I know these animatronics seem simple but boy do they give me hype. I saw one of yoshi a few days ago. I can’t wait to see both rides, especially Mario kart. legit inside Mario’s world, this nsmb/3d world aesthetic is muah, it’s gunna be amazing!

 

[sedati]

Pointed out by ThemeparkX, if you look in front of the blue checkerboard wall at 0:27 and 1:02 you can also see a fire flower with some nice animation.

Thrilled that the Piranhas move and absolutely love the spinning and ricocheting Koopa shells.

 

[BrianLo]

Gotta give it up to Universal here. This is exceeding expectations. It seems like pretty much every prop in the land is meant to move.

 

[Disneyhead'71]

Even the Thwomps move.

 

[sedati]

Even the Thwomps move.

Wow, I had guessed earlier that they would wiggle, but am pleasantly surprised that they actually do drop (though I’d still love if they did do the little warning wiggle like they do in the games.)
Expectations exceeded!

 

[tirian]

This already looks great, and the full version coming to Epic Universe is going to be incredible.

 

[JT3000]

Gotta give it up to Universal here. This is exceeding expectations. It seems like pretty much every prop in the land is meant to move.

The question is, can they keep it all moving? Having this much animation is ambitious, but possibly also a maintenance nightmare.

 

[Mike S]

The question is, can they keep it all moving? Having this much animation is ambitious, but possibly also a maintenance nightmare.

It could always be that they’re contractually obligated to keep it running kind of like how I heard there’s something similar for Harry Potter apparently.

 

[Disneyhead'71]

The question is, can they keep it all moving? Having this much animation is ambitious, but possibly also a maintenance nightmare.

I have been told that they specifically designed the mechanical figures with standard fittings and hardware to be easy to repair and parts available from standard hardware outlets. They can literally go to Lowe's and get the parts they need if necessary.

 

[lazyboy97o]

It could always be that they’re contractually obligated to keep it running kind of like how I heard there’s something similar for Harry Potter apparently.

That would seem likely since Nintendo is who said there would be no static characters.

 

[Tom Morrow]

Alright, it's finally starting to look appealing to me. That's a lot of movement!

I assume they'll treat this like Potter - contractually obligated to keep it in good show. My concern is how will all of this look after a few years in the Florida sun. Volcano Bay's colorful slides are already looking faded and dirty, and it's only been three years. We also know Seuss Landing looks bad pretty quickly and requires constant re-painting, which it doesn't quite receive often enough.

That would seem likely since Nintendo is who said there would be no static characters.

Good. Universal has too many static figures/statues as focal points/photo ops.

 

[tirian]

I have been told that they specifically designed the mechanical figures with standard fittings and hardware to be easy to repair and parts available from standard hardware outlets. They can literally go to Lowe's and get the parts they need if necessary.

If you zoom into the photos, the mechanisms seem simple too, but of course I’m judging from an unofficial aerial pic.

 

[No Name]

The mechanisms are so simple yet so effective. The coins and the shells, in particular, are absolutely spot on. Like everyone else here I‘m already really liking what I’m seeing. If the Mario Kart ride is fantastic, then this’ll be a huge success.

 

[Disneyhead'71]

 

[1HAPPYGHOSTHOST]

Pointed out by ThemeparkX, if you look in front of the blue checkerboard wall at 0:27 and 1:02 you can also see a fire flower with some nice animation.

Thrilled that the Piranhas move and absolutely love the spinning and ricocheting Koopa shells.

so freaking awesome!!

 

[1HAPPYGHOSTHOST]

already better than Galaxy's Edge.

 

[sedati]

Spotted by Michael at the excellent ThemeParkX:

Still not at 100% but impressive nonetheless.
I had thought the coins looked too much like gold paint in the daylight, but in the nighttime footage they really shine like metal.

 

[1HAPPYGHOSTHOST]

Spotted by Michael at the excellent ThemeParkX:

Still not at 100% but impressive nonetheless.
I had thought the coins looked too much like gold paint in the daylight, but in the nighttime footage they really shine like metal.

what are you talking about? they look just like the games, even in daylight.

 

[1HAPPYGHOSTHOST]

The kinetic energy is amazing. It is like truly stepping into a mario game and seeing it brought to life. Oh and the Yoshi going around in circle is already a better AA than Hondo, because IT IS A CHARACTER I ACTUALLY KNOW AND LOVE!! GOT IT DISNEY?!!! SEE HOW THAT WORKS?!!