Here come the mermaids

[GrumpyFan]

You would be surprised at the cost of a figure, to give you an idea, 1 chicken - $7k-10k do that math

If I had guess, I would say a new animatronic is easily six figures, especially after design, construction, programming, testing, installation, etc.
Projectors are cheaper at about $7500 each, then throw in the CG programming, installation and testing, they're probably nowhere near the cost of adding an animatronic figure or two.

 

[Lee]

budget constraints trimmed down the scale of the project so now what you see is what you get, No Animatronic figures just Magic

Interesting, and disappointing.
I guess the image I have was from before the figures were cut, because it is clearly not showing a projection on the water.

 

[marni1971]

I wonder if the projections are from above or below the water. That would be key in the realism I think.

Above. Projectors in the catwalk level.

 

[The Duck]

Here's the mermaid video that we've been waiting for. Interesting...

 

[Lee]

Here's the mermaid video that we've been waiting for. Interesting...

Eh...a bit disappointing, at least on video.

 

[RES1536]

It's not bad. The singing is a bit much.

 

[GeorgiaPinesRJB]

Here's the mermaid video that we've been waiting for. Interesting...

Interesting.... I think if we were actually there it'd be creepy... I think an interesting touch, even though it's not an animatronic.

 

[jdmdisney99]

His was one of my favorite parts of PotC4 and I like the effect. But what is the mermaid skeleton on the beach laying in?

 

[The Duck]

I'm waiting for my visit in late January to give my full judgement. From what I see, the projections are a bit of a tease and that's OK with me.
As far as the music is concerned, it seems to add a touch of creepiness to the scene without making it over-the-top frightening.
I just hope that it's still working in January when I'm there.

 

[The Duck]

His was one of my favorite parts of PotC4 and I like the effect. But what is the mermaid skeleton on the beach laying in?

It looks like the rotting hull of a boat.

 

[Texas84]

I'll admit it. That looks awesome!

 

[jdmdisney99]

It looks like the rotting hull of a boat.

Okay that's what I thought. It makes that scene look kind of cluttered.
By the way, I love that music!

 

[GeorgiaPinesRJB]

His was one of my favorite parts of PotC4 and I like the effect. But what is the mermaid skeleton on the beach laying in?

It looks like the rotting hull of a boat

Indeed. Which makes it look even more creepy

 

[muteki]

I think having something on the other side of the boat would help out a lot. From what little is there now it almost makes you wonder why they did it.

 

[GeorgiaPinesRJB]

I think having something on the other side of the boat would help out a lot. From what little is there now it almost makes you wonder why they did it.

Someone said they are on both sides of the boat... I think if we were there...

 

[Cody5294]

Are there multiple areas where the projections are? I hope there isnt just one!

 

[wedenterprises]

Love it, very subtle. Well done. This is perfect.

Now just get rid of the fog screen projection and take out the music. The very slow and haunting "yo-ho" is all you need right through to the first town scene.

 

[Captain Chaos]

Doesn't look at all impressive on video... Looks like a spot light shining on the water... Oh well... Maybe it looks better in person...

 

[ChristianG]

I personally love it, not too flashy but sets an edgy and creepy mood to the ride!

 

[HMF]

For the WDW Version I am OK with this since the story is that the Grotto and attack on the town are happening in the same timeframe. At Disneyland on the other hand where the grotto is supposed to take place in the present (19th Century New Orleans), it would not make sense for the Disneyland version.