Ahahah, I got it. As a cast member and someone who digs Imagineering and design details, it even flew over my head until I caught it over 20 rides in. I didn't know it was discussed here before. Awesome!
I think the difference between an appealing reference and "inside baseball" is how rewarding it is to uncover - The Library Preshow of the Tower of Terror is great even if you don't know it features actual props from the Twilight Zone TV Show, but finding that out makes it that much greater. The Guardians Exit doesn't do much for the guest on its own; it's pretty boring, or worse, confusing. Only once you have the somewhat hidden knowledge that it's meant to resemble a Backstage Area can you really understand why the space looks the way it does. Not exactly a satisfying moment for the guest experience.
Totally respect this opinion, although I’d take the coaster format over the other two. Can acknowledge Rise feels more ambitious.
Oh which reminds me, I loved the pre shows! Lol I’ve avoided spoilers for awhile so the transport scene was a nice surprise. I wonder if my song choice affected my ride experience. I got “Everybody Wants to Rule the World”. Which is a great song, but not really one you can dance or groove to.
I ended up liking them all and found myself dancing to each one, but my top tier for the dance factor would be “Conga,” “September” (it’s sped up compared to the versions on streaming), and “Disco Inferno.”
That's a 6/8 groove that is easily danceable! Mellow, yes, but the vamp is definitely groovy.
Here you go.That's a 6/8 groove that is easily danceable! Mellow, yes, but the vamp is definitely groovy.
That was our least favorite out of the ones we got. Just didn't fit the feel right IMO.
My sister actually got 5 songs over 5 rides (lucky! my first six featured the same three), and this was the one she missed.
We had 4 rides and 3 songs. I really wanted September and Disco Inferno along with Conga and One Way... but we got Conga 2x which I was fine with. I Ran is the only one I didn't want because even IRL I find it a weak song to groove to.
Yeah for me it kind of made the ride feel a little somber/subdued? Lol, I was really hoping for September. I might have to ride again with a different song to see how it shifts my view of the ride.
Not even a race - how about facing an opponent, even if fake?
Yes! I mean I like the song but it felt so slow. Cool thing was we were in the front row which I find to be the best so the song was not as important. Just glad it was our 4th ride, not 1st.
It is slow. Well, slow-er. Still groovy!
Musician here and you are kind of correct but honestly over sciencing music. Latin music often feels more driving even with tempos the way they are. Conga is 123bpm but felt more danceable than One Way for us. I definitely do not put Conga low on the list. I also find the tempo of I Ran to be fast but lacking in other aspects so it is my bottom pick. Tempo or not, the song bores me.
Indeed! That's why the first part of my last sentence is important; I should have placed more weight on it. Tempo is but one component of many that contribute to "feel," "energy level," etc.
Yep! And to me I Ran totally lacks energy. I honestly forgot about the song until the list came out. And while I love Everybody... IRL, it just didn't work on the coaster for me. Too much light synth I think driving the tempo but percussion is missing.
Agreed!
