1986 - The House of the Future: Week 3

Pi on my Cake

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Excellent stuff Nate!

For Garden of Seasons, in addition to the Carousel of the Seasons I have two more flat rides planned, following the Fantasyland playbook. All are based on Fantasia. Pegasus the Flying Horse is a Dumbo stand-in based on Pastoral Symphony. The Mushroom Dance is a simple spinner (neither teacups nor trackless) based on Nutcracker Suite. Later today when I grow bored with football & BBQ, I’ll start artwork on these.




Everyone doing dark rides should specify your ride type - classic bus bar, suspended like Pan, boat, omnimover, interactive shooter, trackless, whatever. Let’s create a nice, varied balance of rides!
Our walkthrough in the Castle Courtyard relies on a foot-powered ride system. It forgoes classic busbar restraints in favor of a shoelace based safety harness.
 

PerGron

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So here is my write-up for the Christmas Carol attraction. It is pretty much a book-report ride, but I think that this is the best way to do justice to the story. It's such a classic story that everyone knows, so doing anything other than telling that story as is would just be kind of pointless. Some rides just fit best as book report dark rides, so instead of worrying about the story, I wanted to make it as true to the original dark rides as I could, with a slightly darker tone, simple animatronics, and very little dialogue that you can easily play on loop.

Thoughts? It won't be the most original attraction in our park, but I think it captures the essence of the OG Fantasyland Dark Ride really well



Attraction leaves the dock and immediately begins traversing through a Victorian English town where animal characters (including The Big Bad Wolf and Three Little Pigs from Silly Symphonies) are singing the song “Oh What a Merry Christmas Day”all surrounded by beautiful christmas decorations, including snow covered rooftops, garland, and lights. before going through a door that has a sign over it reading Scrooge and Marley, with Marley having a big “X” over it.

We pass by Scrooge McDuck (as Ebeneezer Scrooge) sitting at his desk hugging money while Mickey Mouse (as Bob Crachit) sits taking notes in a book. The figures are static, like those of classic Dark Rides, given very minimal repetitive movements. As we pass by, a door swings open and Donald Duck (as Fred) emerges, holding a wreath, lit up by a light. He shouts “Merry Christmas Uncle Scrooge” as we continue passing through the room, by Scrooge, who says “Bah Humbug.” We then exit the room as we hear Scrooge say “Out!” as he kicks Donald out the door.

The next room, we pass through another room, where Scrooge is talking to Ratty and Mole (from Wind in the Willows) who are collecting money for the poor. The figures have simple movements, but Scrooge is a bit more fluid, able to pull Mole towards him. A voiceover is heard of Ratty saying “We are collecting for the destitute” and Scrooge replying “If you give money to the poor, then they won’t be poor anymore. And if you don’t have to raise money for the poor, then you would be out of a job.” We then exit the room, passing through another set of doors that open into Scrooge’s mansion.

We pass by scrooge going up the staircase as a shadow of Goofy (as Jacob Marley, covered in chains) follows him, chains clanging as he goes. As we keep on, we end up in Scrooge’s room as he talks to a ghost animatronic of Marley. Marley says “I was bad, and for that, I have to carry these heavy chains for eternity. Maybe longer. And the same thing will happen to you Ebeneezer Scrooge.” We continue down the room as Marley and Scrooge appear again. Marley says “Tonight, you will be visited by three spirits. Listen to ‘em, do what they say, or your chains will be heavier than mine.”

The next room has Scrooge sleeping in bed as a Jiminy Cricket (as the Ghost of Christmas Past) rings on Scrooge’s alarm clock. He says “I’m the Ghost of Christmas Past. Come on Scrooge, it’s time to go.” We then pass by an empty window as an illusion of Scrooge and Jiminy fly through the skies. The rest of the room has us flying over London cities into the open doors of Fezziwig’s.

Fezziwig’s room has a large exciting party going on, with dancing animals including Mr. Toad (as Fezziwig), Angus MacBadger, Horace Horsecollar, Chip and Dale, and Daisy Duck (as Isabelle.) We pass by, seeing Ebeneezer Scrooge and Jiminy Cricket peeking through the window We then pass by Ebeneezer being kissed by Isabelle, before exiting Fezziwig’s to go back to the counting house, where a young Ebeneezer holds a foreclosed paper at a crying Isabelle, over some money. Jiminy’s voiceover can be heard, saying “Remember Ebeneezer, you fashioned these memories yourself.”
We pass into the next room, we pass by a massive animatronic of Willie the Giant (as the Ghost of Christmas Present), who holds an animatronic of Scrooge by his shirt. He sits amongst food and riches in a gilded room, telling Scrooge “It’s the food of generosity, of which you have denied your fellow man.” Scrooge then says “Nobody has ever shown me any generosity,” to which the giant replies “You’ve never given them reason to. And yet, there are some who still find enough warmth in their hearts, even for the likes of you.

We then pass under the giant, into the next room which we pass by Crachit, his wife (played by Minnie Mouse), and their three children, including Tiny Tim, who Crachit lifts in the air. They sit by a table with an incredibly undersized turkey, while Willie and Scrooge peek in the back. Tiny Tim says “Look at all this wonderful food. We must make sure to thank Mr. Scrooge.” We hear Willie voiceover say “If things do not change, I see an empty chair where Tiny Tim once sat.” We then pass into the next room.

The next room is covered in fog, and the climate controlled to be very cold. We see a large animatronic of Pete (as the Ghost of Christmas Future) stand over Scrooge. The ghost doesn’t speak as Scrooge asks “What will happen to Tiny Tim?” Instead, he points up a hill of projected tombstones, where miniature figures of Bob Crachit and his wife stand under a tall tree, Bob holding Tim’s crutch. Scrooge says “Tell me these events can still be changed.” We then pass by two weasels digging a grave, which they say “No mourners, no friends to bid him farewell.” We see the grave, says “R.I.P. Ebeneezer Scrooge” light up as Pete reveals himself, saying “Richest Man in the Cemetery.” We then cut to Scrooge’s POV as he looks down the grave hole (appearing from the ceiling) as we pass through it into the next room as Scrooge shouts “I’ll Change” over the spirit’s maniacal laughter.

The next room, the lights come on and we see Scrooge pop out from a door, shouting “Merry Christmas to one and all” as he hands money to Ratty and Mol to which he says “One hundred gold pieces, and not a penny more!” We continue to see Scrooge greeting Fred, saying “I’ll see you at your wonderful dinner, nephew.” As we continue down, we see the inside of Crachit’s house. Scrooge slams a massive bag down. He then says “I’ve had enough of this half-day stuff. You leave me no alternative… but to give you a raise, and make you a partner.” We pass by as Tiny Tim and family open toys, and a large turkey. We see Scrooge sitting on a rocking chair as Tiny Tim and the other two children sit on his lap, Crachit and his wife standing by. Tiny Tim then says “God Bless Us, Everyone!” as we exit out to the loading dock.
 

PerGron

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What goes with Victorian Christmas more than some classic wood-carved signs?


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DashHaber

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I've got some other write-ups for the Winter Mountain sub-land. First, our Frozen coaster.

Anna’s Frozen Sleighs
(Roller coaster)
Hop aboard a sleigh, and have yourself a thrilling ride across the Arendelle mountain range. Follow Anna as you take your fear and let it go, braving the rocky terrain to reach Elsa’s wondrous ice palace.


Queue: Tucked away from the main town buildings in the shadow of the North Mountain (whose structure is designed so imposing thanks to forced perspective) is an ornately-carved wooden gate. Walking through this gate, guests enter a walking path through a forest. The trees are a beautiful sight, topped in snow with shimmering strands of ice hanging from their branches. Beautiful, but oh so cold. Even for a place that is in the middle of winter, it seems the cold has struck harder here. Continuing, guests reach the mouth of a cave and enter in.

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The cave walls are covered in mossy patches and mushrooms, while guests navigate around rock walls. There are even a few piles of rocks scattered around…some of which seem to move when guests are nearby. Eventually, they pass through a meeting hall-like chamber in the cave, where Grand Pabbie (an animatronic) stands atop a rock ledge. He welcomes us, warning of the dangers out in the cold and offering some warm advice: that only an act of love can thaw a frozen heart. Eventually, we reach the loading area. The ride vehicle (designed to resemble sleighs) await, as some final warnings from the trolls offer safety advice and proper riding procedure.

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(Grand Pabbie)

Ride Description: Properly seated in our sleighs, we leave the loading area and emerge from the cave. We curve around a patch of wintry field between the rocky structures around us. Resting in this field is a sleigh with Sven the reindeer in front and Olaf the snowman on the sleigh, sitting in the back with childish delight. We start up a lift hill, between two snow-covered rock walls. As we head up, we pass Kristoff standing on a ledge, looking upward as he remarks how most people who disappear into the mountains want to be alone. Further up, Anna awkwardly tries to climb up the rocks, retorting that nobody wants to be alone. Passing her, we reach the top of the hill and curve away into a dip.

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With our sleigh speeding along, we curve and cruise along the mountainside and weave through canyons. Periodic bunny hops bring us further up along the rocky terrain, as we “climb” our way up the North Mountain. Eventually, our sleighs slow down as we are greeted with rings of icicles. Curving through, we reach another lift hill, this time flanked with icy staircase rails. We head upwards toward an impressive sight: the Ice Palace. We reach the top of the lift hill, entering the Ice Palace. Inside, we are treated to a real spectacle: Elsa (a more complex animatronic than the others) standing atop a frozen staircase, singing “Let It Go”. As her arms move and hands gesture, fractal snowflake designs glimmer and shine along the icy walls. It is a breathtaking sight, making for a delightful break from the earlier thrills while we move through the Ice Palace. As we leave Elsa and continue down an icy hallway, a loud thump starts to follow us. Emerging from an alcove to our left is Marshmallow, a hulking snow golem who tells us to go away. His mighty words push us outside, into a fast drop.

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(Marshmallow)

From here on, our sleighs are making a downhill run. We speed through tight turns, running along mountain edges and careening through icy caverns. Occasional dips give sparks of thrills to our descent. At last, one final dip brings us out of the ice, as our sleighs slow down in a sunnier-looking pasture. To our right is Sven’s sleigh, with Olaf and Kristoff seated aboard. Anna and Elsa stand together near the sleigh, with Elsa thanking Anna for finding her as an instrumental of “For the First Time in Forever” plays in the background. With the sisters reunited, we pull away from the happy scene and head into the troll cave to unload from our sleighs.

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DashHaber

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Now, for the Meet and Greet.

Arendelle Visitor Hall
(Meet and greet)
The Arendelle Visitor Hall stands as a place for all to be welcomed into the Kingdom of Arendelle with open arms. What luck for you today, as Princess Anna and Queen Elsa have turned up to welcome new visitors like you!


Building Exterior: Among the buildings in Arendelle is one structure that has a more formal appearance to its masonry. The brick masonry is topped with a green snow-covered roof, a spire on its top helping to catch the eyes of passersby. Banners of Arendelle’s flag hang from lampposts out front, signifying a more governmental presence here. There is a gated path to help guide guests inward, with windows possessing diamond-shaped patterns giving a slight peek inside.

Building Interior: Once guests are inside, they walk through wooden halls that are reminiscent of some of the palace’s hallways. Woven banners hang on these walls, depicting a variety of images related to Arendelle. For example, one depicts ships sailing into a harbor, while another shows a group of icemen hard at work gathering their ice. There is even one that depicts the legendary Rock Trolls.

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(Hallway reference)

Heading further in, guests reach the lobby of the Visitor Hall. A chandelier hangs above to help illuminate the room, along with some candle-holders on the walls. As guests enter the lobby, they will notice three paintings on the walls. To the left, a painting of Anna as she stands with hands on hips and a playful smirk on her face. To the right, a painting of Elsa standing in a wintry scene, the cold not bothering her. To front is a painting of the royal family from earlier days, with King Agnarr and Queen Iduna seated together. Anna and Elsa are there, too, as children in the middle of crafting a snowman that will someday be known as Olaf. Resting in a display case in front of this painting are the orb and scepter used during the royal coronation.

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(Arendelle royal family)

Eventually, a Visitor Hall attendant will let guests know they are ready. At last, guests are led into the receiving room, where Anna and Elsa await. The room is reminiscent of the great hall in the castle, though still a bit simpler. Red curtains with a light golden floral print offer a splash of color among the softer hues of the Visitor Hall’s walls. It is here where guests will get to meet, talk to, and even get a photograph with Anna and Elsa. Anna is dressed in her adventuring outfit from Frozen, as is Elsa in her iconic ice dress. Most of the time they wear these outfits, though during the holiday season, they'll be dressed in their outfits from Olaf's Frozen Adventure. After such a fun meeting, guests are led into the exit hallway, now with fond memories of meeting the Princess and Queen of Arendelle.

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(Receiving room reference)

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(Elsa and Anna in their standard apparel, respectively)

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(Anna and Elsa, in their holiday season apparel)
 

PerGron

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So, fellow teams. I just wanted to check in on what the dining was like in your respective sublands? I wanted to make a Christmas-themed either table or counter service for my subland, but depending on how much of each we have, I'm going to tweak it a bit that way we don't have four table services or four counter services in one overall land
 

Outbound

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So, fellow teams. I just wanted to check in on what the dining was like in your respective sublands? I wanted to make a Christmas-themed either table or counter service for my subland, but depending on how much of each we have, I'm going to tweak it a bit that way we don't have four table services or four counter services in one overall land
The Courtyard will have a Dungeon-themed Table Service and a Snack Stand.

Regarding the land's name, considering we're calling Adventureland "Adventure Atoll" what does everyone think of using another "two-part" name for Fantasyland? Some ideas include...
  • Fantasy Fair
  • Fantasy Forest
  • Fantasy Springs
  • Seasonal Springs
 

DashHaber

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The Courtyard will have a Dungeon-themed Table Service and a Snack Stand.

Regarding the land's name, considering we're calling Adventureland "Adventure Atoll" what does everyone think of using another "two-part" name for Fantasyland? Some ideas include...
  • Fantasy Fair
  • Fantasy Forest
  • Fantasy Springs
  • Seasonal Springs
It might not be a "two-part" name, but maybe Seasons of Fantasy could work as a name.
 

NateD1226

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Here are my small synopses of the Tangled ride and show


Rapunzel’s Tour of Corona

With Corona holding their annual Goodwill Festival where they celebrate the kindness of the people of Corona, Rapunzel has invited guests to join her, Pascal, Eugene, and Maximus to take a tour of Corona. You will visit everything from the busy village to the inside of the castle. But when the queen’s crown goes missing, guests help them search for the thief.


The Snuggly Duckling Musical Spectacular

This new 4D animated show will bring the life and joy from the Snuggly Duckling right into the Summer Festival. There will be new and old songs sung by Rupunzel, Eugene, and the Snuggly Duckling gang.​
 

DashHaber

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I've also got a store for the Arendelle area.

Wandering Oaken’s Trading Post

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Located near the exit for Anna’s Frozen Sleighs, this humble wooden shop caters to all your Arendelle-related needs! With toys, apparel, and even art based around Frozen and Frozen II, anyone can find just the right thing they need to remember their time visiting the kingdom of Arendelle. If you’re looking for Oaken, however, he’s in the middle of his sauna time. If you stand near the sauna door with the fogged-up window, he may let out a cheerful “Hoo-Hoo!”.
 

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