AVATAR land construction progress

[articos]

How different is this from the Soarin' ride technology, and who developed it first WDI or Vekoma? I remember seeing video of WDI model of the Soarin' ride technology model using an erector set.

WDI created Soarin.

 

[Mike S]

Gringotts has one piece of a screen attached to a Kuka arm. Avatar's system is...movingly...different.

 

[TyTrap]

It will be definitely 3D and I'm told it will be the largest movable screen in the world, everything is custom made.

It will be definitely 3D and I'm told it will be the largest movable screen in the world, everything is custom made.

Do you have any scoops on what the ride vehicle will be like?

 

[toolsnspools]

@rioriz you brought up a tree like bridge I believe
could this be it?

This is the first time I've noticed this, but is that one of the massive trees depicted on the horizon just above and to the left of "dad's" head? That would have to go to the north side of the FoP and boat ride show building.

 

[flyerjab]

Gringotts has one piece of a screen attached to a Kuka arm. Avatar's system is...movingly...different.

Well...my enthusiasm for this expansion just went through the roof!

 

[danlb_2000]

It's not exactly the standard system.

Yes, we have suspected for a while that it's no the off the shelf version of this system, but I assume the basic system is the same? This ride isn't going to turn out to be an Omni mover of a kuka arm based system.

I am just trying to get my head around what moving screens could bring to this ride system. Gringotts simply uses them to put a screen in the ride path and then move it out of the way when the vehicle moves along the path, but I don't how the vehicles here would move enough for that to be needed.

 

[twebber55]

Yes, we have suspected for a while that it's no the off the shelf version of this system, but I assume the basic system is the same? This ride isn't going to turn out to be an Omni mover of a kuka arm based system.

I am just trying to get my head around what moving screens could bring to this ride system. Gringotts simply uses them to put a screen in the ride path and then move it out of the way when the vehicle moves along the path, but I don't how the vehicles here would move enough for that to be needed.

agreed im struggling with the moving screens part

 

[flyerjab]

agreed im struggling with the moving screens part

Maybe there is more movement with this ride than we think? Hopefully more of this will be made clear in November.

 

[rioriz]

The fact that there are 3 screens used in each theater allows for possible vertical and horizontal movement. Hold a sheet of paper in front of your face, now push it back, bring it forward swiftly, up and down, and curve it around your face...that is how the movement of the screens could go

 

[doctornick]

Yes, we have suspected for a while that it's no the off the shelf version of this system, but I assume the basic system is the same? This ride isn't going to turn out to be an Omni mover of a kuka arm based system.

I am just trying to get my head around what moving screens could bring to this ride system. Gringotts simply uses them to put a screen in the ride path and then move it out of the way when the vehicle moves along the path, but I don't how the vehicles here would move enough for that to be needed.

I'm perplexed as well, but that's a good thing. If the Imagineers and Cameron's group have come up with some experience that is complex enough that it cannot be easily described or compared to other rides, then that is what we should want to see. Having groundbreaking new experiences is a good thing and perhaps would help explain (part of) the huge cost of this project.

 

[Incomudro]

I was quite disappointed in Gringot's when we rode it in May.
The ride anyway, we really liked the cue.
We had no impulse to ride it again, even if we could have walked right back on.
I've got much higher hopes for 'Flights.

 

[danlb_2000]

The fact that there are 3 screens used in each theater allows for possible vertical and horizontal movement. Hold a sheet of paper in front of your face, now push it back, bring it forward swiftly, up and down, and curve it around your face...that is how the movement of the screens could go

But what does that gain you that simply changing the image on the screen doesn't?

 

[rioriz]

But what does that gain you that simply changing the image on the screen doesn't?

It can increase thrill especially timed right with thrust of the vehicle and the movement of the screen. Its not that comparable but isn't it much more thrilling to sit up front on an Imax than a regular theater...or a 60" TV vs. a 12"

It will definitely be something that has to be ridden to understnad

 

[mikenatcity1]

It can increase thrill especially timed right with thrust of the vehicle and the movement of the screen. Its not that comparable but isn't it much more thrilling to sit up front on an Imax than a regular theater...or a 60" TV vs. a 12"

It will definitely be something that has to be ridden to understnad

correct me if i'm wrong, but it almost seems similar to the building effect in Spiderman at Islands of Adventure...you're vehicle shakes and turns while appearing that you're flying to the top of a building, but the only thing changing is the wall infront of you...given that it's not just a movie but something physically moving, it makes it feel more real...

 

[rioriz]

correct me if i'm wrong, but it almost seems similar to the building effect in Spiderman at Islands of Adventure...you're vehicle shakes and turns while appearing that you're flying to the top of a building, but the only thing changing is the wall infront of you...given that it's not just a movie but something physically moving, it makes it feel more real...

No correcting needed...

 

[RSoxNo1]

Fixed. Little pet peeve of mine

Their website is Universal Orlando, it's called the Universal Orlando Resort. It's no longer Universal Studios Florida. Technically neither of us are correct.

 

[danlb_2000]

It can increase thrill especially timed right with thrust of the vehicle and the movement of the screen. Its not that comparable but isn't it much more thrilling to sit up front on an Imax than a regular theater...or a 60" TV vs. a 12"

It will definitely be something that has to be ridden to understnad

I am still not getting it. What is the difference between a screen moving closer to you, and the image on the screen zooming in or out?. To the rider is would look like the same thing. We aren't talking about the size of the screen, of course that makes a difference, we are talking about what a moving screen can add to the experience.

 

[danlb_2000]

Their website is Universal Orlando, it's called the Universal Orlando Resort. It's no longer Universal Studios Florida. Technically neither of us are correct.

That park with Cinderella's castle is Disney World right?

 

[msteel]

I am still not getting it. What is the difference between a screen moving closer to you, and the image on the screen zooming in or out?. To the rider is would look like the same thing. We aren't talking about the size of the screen, of course that makes a difference, we are talking about what a moving screen can add to the experience.

Depth perception would be different. But if there is already 3D imagery in play...

 

[marni1971]

Their website is Universal Orlando, it's called the Universal Orlando Resort. It's no longer Universal Studios Florida. Technically neither of us are correct.

Technically you all are.

USO is the resort. USF is the park.