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celluloid

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I would rather have Back to the Future The Ride return to The Simpsons building than get it replacing F&F and shoehorning the new bit for the tram tour. It will sort of work as a bit, but much like F&F it won't play well as its own ride.

The new tram tour design will help create a fun bit replacement for the design of the trams.

We already have a set of media that has legit Chris Lloyd as Doc, Tom Wilson as Biff and some of the best theme park queue and pre show media of all time, and feeling like riding in a version of the DeLorean. It is certainly one I think that would not be topped with a new attempt at shoehorning BTTF in for a quick fix.

I think F&F is in for more for that real estate it provides.
 
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AidenRodriguez731

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Looking through some of the POVS of Monsters Unchained (which I'm sure don't quite do the ride justice) but I'm a little disappointed about the animatronics/ride path. A lot of it seems to have the same problem with the recent Disney animatronics but almost exemplified where you have these very very advanced animatronics but in this case the ride gets them right in your face for them to throw their arms up and go "BOO!" in a, imo, comedic manner. Seems a little weird for a ride like this, not to mention how many of the monsters are just set dressing for Dracula's chaos.


Imo this was the ride I was like REALLY excited for so maybe it was just unrealistic expectations but it's a little sad to see what imo could have been a little better executed.
 
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jrhwdw

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celluloid said:
The drone pilot staffing has been done and theOR dragons will be operating soon.

Possibly by some of the preview dates.

Pyro and night show testing again soon as well.
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Will The new Hotels get notified of Fireworks Testing?

Crazy UOR hasn't announced This Nighttime Spectacular yet!
 
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rd805

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AidenRodriguez731 said:
Looking through some of the POVS of Monsters Unchained (which I'm sure don't quite do the ride justice) but I'm a little disappointed about the animatronics/ride path. A lot of it seems to have the same problem with the recent Disney animatronics but almost exemplified where you have these very very advanced animatronics but in this case the ride gets them right in your face for them to throw their arms up and go "BOO!" in a, imo, comedic manner. Seems a little weird for a ride like this, not to mention how many of the monsters are just set dressing for Dracula's chaos.


Imo this was the ride I was like REALLY excited for so maybe it was just unrealistic expectations but it's a little sad to see what imo could have been a little better executed.
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Literally everyone getting off the ride is saying it is next-level, a top attraction in the world. POVs won't do any of the experience justice.
 
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Andrew25

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AidenRodriguez731 said:
Looking through some of the POVS of Monsters Unchained (which I'm sure don't quite do the ride justice) but I'm a little disappointed about the animatronics/ride path. A lot of it seems to have the same problem with the recent Disney animatronics but almost exemplified where you have these very very advanced animatronics but in this case the ride gets them right in your face for them to throw their arms up and go "BOO!" in a, imo, comedic manner. Seems a little weird for a ride like this, not to mention how many of the monsters are just set dressing for Dracula's chaos.


Imo this was the ride I was like REALLY excited for so maybe it was just unrealistic expectations but it's a little sad to see what imo could have been a little better executed.
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I disagree - It's well done and the POV videos ignore all the other special effects you can't see entirely (or feel/hear).

The biggest advice I can give to fellow theme park fans is to never see POVs of an attraction (even if you don't plan on attending soon). Don't spoil the attraction for yourself.
 
UNCgolf

UNCgolf

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rd805 said:
Literally everyone getting off the ride is saying it is next-level, a top attraction in the world. POVs won't do any of the experience justice.
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People said that about Forbidden Journey too and they were wrong.

That said, I do think Monsters will be great (and I have not watched any videos).
 
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DarkMetroid567

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UNCgolf said:
People said that about Forbidden Journey too and they were wrong.

That said, I do think Monsters will be great (and I have not watched any videos).
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Forbidden Journey was incredibly popular at the time, that’s not really it. Its popularity has just waned more severely than other e-tickets. It’s still a hit at USJ and it’s arguably the most popular ride at USB.
 
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Streetway Again

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DarkMetroid567 said:
Forbidden Journey was incredibly popular at the time, that’s not really it. Its popularity has just waned more severely than other e-tickets. It’s still a hit at USJ and it’s arguably the most popular ride at USB.
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FJ isn’t a bad ride by any means, the only thing that happened was progress! Old Technology has suprassed, and as a result, so has FJ. it’s only a natural thing, not the rides fault.
 
UNCgolf

UNCgolf

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lazyboy97o said:
At some point you just have to accept that you’re the outlier.
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I've indicated that I'm well aware I'm an outlier numerous times. I don't know why you think otherwise. That doesn't mean I should stop stating my opinion, though -- it also doesn't mean I'm wrong.

I will never understand why people look at it and think it's exceptional. Just because it has some great moments doesn't excuse the majority of the ride being a terrible broom flight simulator.
 
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UNCgolf

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DarkMetroid567 said:
Forbidden Journey was incredibly popular at the time, that’s not really it. Its popularity has just waned more severely than other e-tickets. It’s still a hit at USJ and it’s arguably the most popular ride at USB.
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I was only talking my personal opinion; I know people loved it. I found Forbidden Journey wildly disappointing; the queue was much better than the actual ride. I've been on it three times and not sure I'll ever bother riding again for a variety of reasons.

I do think some people were just wowed by the technology rather than the actual ride experience, though. That would explain why all of the "best ride ever" talk seemed to die off relatively quickly.
 
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DarkMetroid567

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UNCgolf said:
I was only talking my personal opinion; I know people loved it. I found Forbidden Journey wildly disappointing; the queue was much better than the actual ride. I've been on it three times and not sure I'll ever bother riding again for a variety of reasons.

I do think some people were just wowed by the technology rather than the actual ride experience, though. That would explain why all of the "best ride ever" talk seemed to die off relatively quickly.
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I get ya. It’ll be interesting to see how people feel about Ministry and Monsters five years down the line. Rarely do the tech-heavy E-Ticket dark rides appreciate with time.
 
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JT3000

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UNCgolf said:
I've indicated that I'm well aware I'm an outlier numerous times. I don't know why you think otherwise. That doesn't mean I should stop stating my opinion, though -- it also doesn't mean I'm wrong.

I will never understand why people look at it and think it's exceptional. Just because it has some great moments doesn't excuse the majority of the ride being a terrible broom flight simulator.
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You stated matter-of-factly that people were wrong about Forbidden Journey, with no indication or recognition that this is just your outlying opinion.

We can all share our subjective opinions about Forbidden Journey until the cows come home, but it was objectively considered a top ride by the general park-going populace when it opened.

AidenRodriguez731 said:
Looking through some of the POVS of Monsters Unchained (which I'm sure don't quite do the ride justice) but I'm a little disappointed about the animatronics/ride path. A lot of it seems to have the same problem with the recent Disney animatronics but almost exemplified where you have these very very advanced animatronics but in this case the ride gets them right in your face for them to throw their arms up and go "BOO!" in a, imo, comedic manner. Seems a little weird for a ride like this, not to mention how many of the monsters are just set dressing for Dracula's chaos.


Imo this was the ride I was like REALLY excited for so maybe it was just unrealistic expectations but it's a little sad to see what imo could have been a little better executed.
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Monsters getting in your face and trying to scare you is "weird?"

Excuse Me Wow GIF by Mashable
 
UNCgolf

UNCgolf

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JT3000 said:
You stated matter-of-factly that people were wrong about Forbidden Journey, with no indication or recognition that this is just your outlying opinion.

We can all share our subjective opinions about Forbidden Journey until the cows come home, but it was objectively considered a top ride by the general park-going populace when it opened.


Monsters getting in your face and trying to scare you is "weird?"

Excuse Me Wow GIF by Mashable
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We're generally discussing topics that are inherently subjective. People shouldn't have to write "in my opinion" all the time; that's implied (or at least it should be).
 

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