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[truecoat]

I can only reserve full judgement until I can actually ride it... which, let's be honest, probably won't be for a VERY long time... but overall, I think I'm definitely NOT a big fan of AR ride experiences and really hope Disney shies away from them moving forward.

Too much technology does not a good attraction make.

The glasses video makes it look like it's moving superfast. So what I thought was a race is just a dark ride. I hope the combination with the AR glasses makes it a must ride and not a one and done.

 

[mickEblu]

For an indoor coaster, no. For a dark ride, yes, that’s too fast. I do think Universal could have told us ahead of time that this is a shooter game/ride, but... that’s Theme Park PR at work...

Ok fine. 15mph? 10mph

 

[mickEblu]

See, when I first heard they were making a Mario Kart attraction, I was expecting an enclosed Autopia with interactive elements (like shell shooters) on the cars.

Not, Mr. Toad's Wild Ride with AR Goggles.

Exactly. Except I thought it piedi be going faster than Autopia.

 

[mickEblu]

See, when I first heard they were making a Mario Kart attraction, I was expecting an enclosed Autopia with interactive elements (like shell shooters) on the cars.

Not, Mr. Toad's Wild Ride with AR Goggles.

Sad part is the perfect ride system for Mario Kart exists ...




The cars even spin

 

[truecoat]

Ok fine. 15mph? 10mph

5 mph is a pretty brisk walk so I'd start there.

 

[Mac Tonight]

Exactly. Except I thought it piedi be going faster than Autopia.

Faster, yes.

 

[Mac Tonight]

Sad part is the perfect ride system for Mario Kart exists ...




The cars even spin

That looks VERY hard to control, lol.

 

[mickEblu]

That looks VERY hard to control, lol.

Lol they do. I’d assume they would tone that down. I’d prefer this ride even without the ability to control the car

 

[Rich T]

Ok fine. 15mph? 10mph

LOL. I actually think Mr. Toad goes faster than this ride. But this ride is about the sets, the AR animation, and chaotic gameplay. I’m digging it, but I totally understand the disappointment, especially considering that the videogame became popular in the first place because it feels like a thrill ride!

I’m watching all the UPNT videos. I don’t think anyone’s going to be disappointed by the desserts in this place...

 

[chadwpalm]

LOL. I actually think Mr. Toad goes faster than this ride. But this ride is about the sets, the AR animation, and chaotic gameplay. I’m digging it, but I totally understand the disappointment, especially considering that the videogame became popular in the first place because it feels like a thrill ride!

I’m watching all the UPNT videos. I don’t think anyone’s going to be disappointed by the desserts in this place...

I would think so since you've already trashed the new Spider-Man attraction for being exactly the same thing; a slow-moving interactive AR shooter. All without even seeing the final product yet.

 

[milordsloth]

Have you watched the full AR ride through? It’s very crazy and chaotic, with things happening everywhere. So it turns out this is a shooter more than a race ride. As a big Mario fan, I am very happy right now.

I think the ride looks fantastic in the videos! I was just surprised to see that it was a slower interactive ride vs. the impressions I had previously from rumors. I've always basically had this in mind:

 

[DisneyEthan]

Now it is time to a full POV and breakdown for #yoshisadventures at #supernintendoworld in #universalstudiosjapan

 

[Rich T]

I would think so since you've already trashed the new Spider-Man attraction for being exactly the same thing; a slow-moving interactive AR shooter. All without even seeing the final product yet.

Man, you’ve got a good memory! Okay, I’ll reserve judgement on the Spiderman ride until I at least see a ride-thru. But, as far as shooting rides go, I do love the imagination and attention to detail that’s gone into Mariokart.

 

[Brer Oswald]

See, when I first heard they were making a Mario Kart attraction, I was expecting an enclosed Autopia with interactive elements (like shell shooters) on the cars.

Not, Mr. Toad's Wild Ride with AR Goggles.

I think that’s what Mario Kart should have been, but that doesn’t mean what we got isn’t good. They were trying to kill two birds with one stone here.

 

[1HAPPYGHOSTHOST]

Here is a non AR version so you can see all the sets

Omg. This is awful on every level. What a epic failure.

 

[1HAPPYGHOSTHOST]

Full queue and AR ride:

This makes it even more of an epic failure.

 

[George Lucas on a Bench]

It is weird that it's a slow moving racing ride with all this VR crap going on, but it doesn't seem that bad. It's a video game ride, so I was never expecting much from it. I do think the waiting line is cool and the ride does have a lot of physical stuff. It's like a Mario themed Fantasyland ride, only they made it a shooting VR thing at the same time.

 

[PiratesMansion]

I didn't follow the ride or any of the SNW coverage, but I guess when people said "Mario Kart ride" I pictured something akin to Radiator Springs Racers, but with power-ups and Nintendo IP.

 

[Rich T]

This makes it even more of an epic failure.

It’s only a failure if you’re comparing it to your own expectations instead of accepting the type of ride it actually is (and Universal is much to blame for that for not clarifying ahead of time that this is a dark ride shooter). Considering that tbe AR will look a lot better in person, I think this looks like a lot of fun, and potentially the best shooter ride yet.

 

[Rich T]

Omg. This is awful on every level. What a epic failure.

Um, no. This is actually a beautiful-looking ride.