That's would be pretty lazy though and knowing TDO, I'm sure they'd love to find the lazy way to do this
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That's would be pretty lazy though and knowing TDO, I'm sure they'd love to find the lazy way to do this
Bairstow
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In case there is still any doubt, the preview video released a few weeks ago confirms that WDI/Cameron are at least experimenting with some sort of simulator/motion theater based attraction.
Tom
Beta Return
Which would lend itself perfectly to the plans from last year.
magicallactose
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That actually would be a pretty cool ride system.I always thought it would be cool to attach ride vehicles in a baby mobile configuration and spin them around. Then each vehicle could also tilt/rotate/ascend/descend. too bad they couldn't do this and create a swarm of dragons or whatever they're called in avatar. Above and below you would be other guests.
And Disney already used mobiles in the The Little Mermaid ride, so they are clearly 'pro' mobile
MarkTwain
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This is accurate from what I'm hearing. Although I don't know exactly how similar the ride will be to Soarin', I do know that the proposed ride is a kind of suspended simulator and is already being tested.
What I find interesting is that the Avatar project has its own private building at Imagineering headquarters, due to James Cameron's insistence for more privacy on the project. The building requires key-code access preventing even most Imagineers from entering the building unless they're assigned to the project. Apparently the project has already accrued a small fortune in development costs.
Seems like overkill for what essentially is a duplicate of technology developed 12+ years ago.
What I find interesting is that the Avatar project has its own private building at Imagineering headquarters, due to James Cameron's insistence for more privacy on the project. The building requires key-code access preventing even most Imagineers from entering the building unless they're assigned to the project. Apparently the project has already accrued a small fortune in development costs.
Seems like overkill for what essentially is a duplicate of technology developed 12+ years ago.
thehowiet
Wilson King of Prussia
This a million times over. I really don't get it. If the leaked plans come to fruition this could be another huge missed opportunity for WDW, especially if it is the anchor attraction for the land. Either way, I'll try my best to reserve judgement until something actually opens, as difficult as that may be....especially since it appears we'll all be waiting quite awhile. 2017? Really?
lazyboy97o
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There is potential for a much greater range of motion with the described setup as well as the talk of new projection and 3D technology. Secrecy also helps to build allure.
yeah i agree...really like the simpsons ride...hope this builds on that tech...wondering if more money is needed for the land so the the E ticket is not quite E ticket..just thinking out loud
I don't really think them making a Soarin 2.0 is the problem. It's more so that this ride is expected to be the anchor of Avatarland. They could and should do much better then that for such a hyped expansion
Bairstow
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It might be especially appealing to him. Having the attraction be totally screen-based would give Cameron and Lightstorm a much higher degree of creative and quality control.
Prototype82
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YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS.
Rhode has implied this will be rougher than Soarin'. And honestly, I don't see a reason to complain. If we're getting the animatronic dark ride that we want, it's about time Disney gets its first massive 3D simulator. That's something Universal has done that Disney has not. And there's no guarantee this is going to be a copy of any ride system we've seen before. Animal Kingdom has nothing like this. I'll welcome the attraction with open arms(and wings!).
What's hypocritical is that the people who are dismissing this attraction before they even experience it (not saying this thread in particular) are the same people who praise Dispicable Me and say it's the best thing ever, despite the fact that it's a simple re-do of an old ride. Would I like to see Animatronics in this? Of course. But still, just give it a chance.
Rhode has implied this will be rougher than Soarin'. And honestly, I don't see a reason to complain. If we're getting the animatronic dark ride that we want, it's about time Disney gets its first massive 3D simulator. That's something Universal has done that Disney has not. And there's no guarantee this is going to be a copy of any ride system we've seen before. Animal Kingdom has nothing like this. I'll welcome the attraction with open arms(and wings!).
What's hypocritical is that the people who are dismissing this attraction before they even experience it (not saying this thread in particular) are the same people who praise Dispicable Me and say it's the best thing ever, despite the fact that it's a simple re-do of an old ride. Would I like to see Animatronics in this? Of course. But still, just give it a chance.
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SJN1279
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You mean like Transformers, The Simpsons, and Despicable Me?
I've felt this way ever since Universal built Islands of Adventure.....It's just been continuing over the past decade.
Mr.MouseFan
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Camp Minnie Mickey hasn't even been leveled yet and we're already panning one of the yet to be built attractions? Seriously?
bhg469
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I very critical of wdw as of late and I agree. Do I have faith it won't be really awful? No. I would loved to be proven wrong but it doesn't need to be good. They have proven that soarin is good enough (even though i wont ride it anymore) and that's the bar they have to get past. The lines for an awful attraction are over an hour, that shows that most of their clientele do not care so why spend 80 million when 30 will do..Camp Minnie Mickey hasn't even been leveled yet and we're already panning one of the yet to be built attractions? Seriously?