Millennium Falcon: smugglers run sneak peak

[eliza61nyc]

I apologize if this has been posted before, does this remind anyone of mission space?

 

[danlb_2000]

I apologize if this has been posted before, does this remind anyone of mission space?

Similar, but this will not have a centrifuge, and guest actions will have a noticeable impact on how the ride plays out.

 

[RustySpork]

Similar, but this will not have a centrifuge, and guest actions will have a noticeable impact on how the ride plays out.

Well, to be fair guest actions on Mission Space can have a noticeable impact on how the ride plays out if they don't get to the bag in time.

 

[RSoxNo1]

Probably don't need to keep this thread. This looks to be what was posted at Destination D

 

[mergatroid]

I will go out on a limb here and say the two attractions are nothing alike.

 

[RustySpork]

I will go out on a limb here and say the two attractions are nothing alike.

They both happen on another planet, so....

Spoiler

 

[EOD K9]

I'd also much rather play with the buttons on the Falcon.

 

[RSoxNo1]

On a recent Jim Hill and @lentesta podcast they discussed a real problem that may arise from the attraction: Guests will want to take their picture inside the cockpit.

As we know there's a turntable here used to govern ride capacity and Chapek has stated it would get 1800 guests per hour. Our assumption is that the 7 pods on any given turn table with be in an unload position for 48 seconds and a load position for 48 seconds with a 4 minute ride time. If guests are pushing to get photos taken inside the cockpit that 48 second load/unload time could be quite difficult to maintain.

 

[jt04]

On a recent Jim Hill and @lentesta podcast they discussed a real problem that may arise from the attraction: Guests will want to take their picture inside the cockpit.

As we know there's a turntable here used to govern ride capacity and Chapek has stated it would get 1800 guests per hour. Our assumption is that the 7 pods on any given turn table with be in an unload position for 48 seconds and a load position for 48 seconds with a 4 minute ride time. If guests are pushing to get photos taken inside the cockpit that 48 second load/unload time could be quite difficult to maintain.

There is a good chance you will have to stow belongings before entering in the manner of FJ.

 

[doctornick]

On a recent Jim Hill and @lentesta podcast they discussed a real problem that may arise from the attraction: Guests will want to take their picture inside the cockpit.

As we know there's a turntable here used to govern ride capacity and Chapek has stated it would get 1800 guests per hour. Our assumption is that the 7 pods on any given turn table with be in an unload position for 48 seconds and a load position for 48 seconds with a 4 minute ride time. If guests are pushing to get photos taken inside the cockpit that 48 second load/unload time could be quite difficult to maintain.

Interesting and very valid thought. Seems like once solution would be to have a ride photo taken -- perhaps as part of jumping to hyperspace -- automatically.

 

[danlb_2000]

There is a good chance you will have to stow belongings before entering in the manner of FJ.

I doubt the ride will be that rough. Pictures show that the restraint is a lap belt just like Star Tours, so there will probably be a place under the seat to stow your belonging. I don't see a need for lockers.

 

[danlb_2000]

On a recent Jim Hill and @lentesta podcast they discussed a real problem that may arise from the attraction: Guests will want to take their picture inside the cockpit.

As we know there's a turntable here used to govern ride capacity and Chapek has stated it would get 1800 guests per hour. Our assumption is that the 7 pods on any given turn table with be in an unload position for 48 seconds and a load position for 48 seconds with a 4 minute ride time. If guests are pushing to get photos taken inside the cockpit that 48 second load/unload time could be quite difficult to maintain.

The question is, how do you deal with this? Since the ride is video based it's hard to stop the turntable and still maintain a good ride experience. Now, since we know that this isn't traditional video, but being rendered real time, it does open up the possibility that the ride could be stopped and the video continue without interruption.

 

[Timothy_Q]

The question is, how do you deal with this? Since the ride is video based it's hard to stop the turntable and still maintain a good ride experience. Now, since we know that this isn't traditional video, but being rendered real time, it does open up the possibility that the ride could be stopped and the video continue without interruption.

There's likely some simple additional animation in the end that can be extended for as long as it takes for the pod to return to unload.

Probably something like the view of wherever you ended up landing the Falcon.
Maybe people / aliens walking by, clouds in the sky, etc

 

[RSoxNo1]

There is a good chance you will have to stow belongings before entering in the manner of FJ.

If there are cubbies that move around the cockpit with you than you could have them stowed before you sit like Flight of Passage. If it's like Star Tours where they go under your seat, that could be a problem.

 

[5thGenTexan]

Static "Cockpits" at the end of the ride with animated starfield in the background or something. CMs will have to direct people to sit down and buckle up.

 

[EOD K9]

Is this supposed to be a smooth ride or bumpy? Could you also kindly explain this turntable concept for the ride please?

 

[Gainesvillain]

Please don't be anything like Mission Space. Please. Hopefully it will be closer to the FOP end of the spectrum.

 

[Movielover]

Is this supposed to be a smooth ride or bumpy? Could you also kindly explain this turntable concept for the ride please?

Please don't be anything like Mission Space. Please. Hopefully it will be closer to the FOP end of the spectrum.

Smaller size Star Tours simulators on a SLOW moving turntable. It should feel almost exactly like Star Tours. You will not feel any g forces like Mission Space or extreme drops like FOP because simply they are not designed to operate like that.

 

[EOD K9]

Smaller size Star Tours simulators on a SLOW moving turntable. It should feel almost exactly like Star Tours. You will not feel any g forces like Mission Space or extreme drops like FOP because simply they are not designed to operate like that.

I don't mind MIssion: Space, I just had no idea what to expect.

 

[Movielover]

I don't mind MIssion: Space, I just had no idea what to expect.

I really enjoy Mission Space as well. I thought I was going to be sick after hearing all the horror stories online but I was perfectly fine. Either I have a strong stomach or everyone else is just week. Saying that I am extremely excited for Smugglers Run!

Basically the turntable is just to rotate the ride pods so that there is only one load/unload point.