Disney Playing catch up with Universal... Potter Disney's biggest mistake in 20 years...

[twebber55]

If Avatar is a awesome version of soarin...I'm cool with it as long as it comes with a immersive solid D-ticket boat ride.
If Star Wars E-ticket is a speeder bike thing...not so much. That idea feels so empty on it's own. It would be a great second E-ticket...but not the only E-ticket.
Star Wars without question needs to be a hero's journey style epic E-ticket ride with physical sets/props/space.

that's why im intrigued with Gringotts because that type of ride has the potential to be the next great thing a hybrid dark ride with thrill elements..not saying gringotts is it but it could be going the right direction

 

[lazyboy97o]

that's why im intrigued with Gringotts because that type of ride has the potential to be the next great thing a hybrid dark ride with thrill elements..not saying gringotts is it but it could be going the right direction

What about Revenge of the Mummy?

 

[twebber55]

What about Revenge of the Mummy?

yeah I thought about that one but to me its still more coaster than dark ride...I haven't been on Gringotts yet but seems more dark ride

 

[CinematicFusion]

that's why im intrigued with Gringotts because that type of ride has the potential to be the next great thing a hybrid dark ride with thrill elements..not saying gringotts is it but it could be going the right direction

I agree, and I'll be disappointed if the Star Wars E-ticket doesn't come close to the two Potter E-tickets.
The speeder bike concept while thrilling just lacks the soul I'm looking for in an immersive experience.
With the heart of Star Wars all about the Hero's journey, it would be unacceptable to not touch upon those ideas and themes.
The speeder bike concept would be an awesome second E-ticket.

 

[Tom Morrow]

What about Revenge of the Mummy?

Gringotts, while it really only has two brief coaster moments, is essentially the next evolutionary step from Revenge of the Mummy.

 

[Matt_Black]

Mummies are evolving?!? FLEE! FLEE FOR YOUR LIVES!!!

 

[erasure fan1]

Sounds great. Now we wait 3 years for it to open to see if it's that good.

Wait, did I miss something? When did Disney start doing things so fast?

 

[lazyboy97o]

Gringotts, while it really only has two brief coaster moments, is essentially the next evolutionary step from Revenge of the Mummy.

I guess maybe technically with the ride vehicles, but I'd still consider Revenge of the Mummy a far better example of the possibilities of a dark ride/coaster hybrid than Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts.

 

[twebber55]

I guess maybe technically with the ride vehicles, but I'd still consider Revenge of the Mummy a far better example of the possibilities of a dark ride/coaster hybrid than Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts.

how was gringotts when you rode it I haven't been yet?

 

[Quinnmac000]

I guess maybe technically with the ride vehicles, but I'd still consider Revenge of the Mummy a far better example of the possibilities of a dark ride/coaster hybrid than Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts.

They purposefully made Escape from Gringotts tame but if this technology continues...it could become as intense as this.

 

[danlb_2000]

They purposefully made Escape from Gringotts tame but if this technology continues...it could become as intense as this.

That video is pretty close to what Gringotts already is.

 

[Quinnmac000]

That video is pretty close to what Gringotts already is.

Not everyone has been on Gringotts or paid attention to all the effects on the ride. This video was more of a way to explain it all.

 

[lazyboy97o]

how was gringotts when you rode it I haven't been yet?

I think the people saying Revenge of the Mummy meets The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man on steroids were overselling the thrill, even when accounting for the intention of developing a ride less intense than Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey. While technically impressive in its coordination the ride portion could also be a good poster child for how to improperly integrate media.

Spoiler: Continued Critique

The whole allure of the relevant sequences in the Harry Potter films is being able to move through that space in a wild contraption. It is wild and out of control. A lot of the films feature this and in Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey the projection domes enable this sensation as our benches rapidly travel across wide areas. They work as supplement to the physical sets by enabling what it not realistically possible either physically or financially. Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts lacks any sense of urgency and has only a glimmer of the wild action that was so alluring. Most of the action takes place while sitting still in terms of both physical and virtual movement.

 

[twebber55]

I think the people saying Revenge of the Mummy meets The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man on steroids were overselling the thrill, even when accounting for the intention of developing a ride less intense than Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey. While technically impressive in its coordination the ride portion could also be a good poster child for how to improperly integrate media.

Spoiler: Continued Critique

The whole allure of the relevant sequences in the Harry Potter films is being able to move through that space in a wild contraption. It is wild and out of control. A lot of the films feature this and in Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey the projection domes enable this sensation as our benches rapidly travel across wide areas. They work as supplement to the physical sets by enabling what it not realistically possible either physically or financially. Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts lacks any sense of urgency and has only a glimmer of the wild action that was so alluring. Most of the action takes place while sitting still in terms of both physical and virtual movement.

thanks

 

[TalkingHead]

I think the people saying Revenge of the Mummy meets The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man on steroids were overselling the thrill, even when accounting for the intention of developing a ride less intense than Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey. While technically impressive in its coordination the ride portion could also be a good poster child for how to improperly integrate media.

Spoiler: Continued Critique

The whole allure of the relevant sequences in the Harry Potter films is being able to move through that space in a wild contraption. It is wild and out of control. A lot of the films feature this and in Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey the projection domes enable this sensation as our benches rapidly travel across wide areas. They work as supplement to the physical sets by enabling what it not realistically possible either physically or financially. Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts lacks any sense of urgency and has only a glimmer of the wild action that was so alluring. Most of the action takes place while sitting still in terms of both physical and virtual movement.

Well said. For a few reasons, FJ has a large-scale feel to it. Gringotts, by contrast, feels oddly constrained, when it should feel cavernous and sprawling.