Multi Lingual Soundtracks (Formerly part of the MS thread)

[MKCustodial]

With all the new stuff about M:S released recently, does anyone know anything a bit more concrete on the language front?

 

[WDW John]

Originally posted by MKCustodial
that's why I think all the attractions you mentioned differ from M:S, which you NEED to understand the instructions.

Sorry that I don't have anything to add except for a question. Here it is: How do we know that we are going to have to follow spoken instructions? I mean, using a joystick and pushing buttons won't be too hard to grasp. A flashing button could indicate "PUSH ME". An arrow on the screen could point to the left if you need to move the joystick to the left.

I would imagine that WDI has made it fairly simple for guests to understand and implement. No sense in making us go through a 2 hour training session first. Well, I suppose we could do it while waiting in line...

 

[Testtrack321]

Originally posted by JRead
Dogsrule-- I am certainly capable of reading a subtitle while watching a movie, and I think I could push a button or two while I was doing it. On a side note, I doubt this ride will be like "Roll .3 degrees right while triangulating the correct vector for orbit" and more like "push the red button, push forward" etc but we'll see. It was merely a suggestion. With headphones you'll be combating the ambiant English version and any sound effects, have to worry about them wanting to become dislodged from your head because of the forces, and you still wont have addressed the problem of the hearing impaired.

Also, what other ride has individualized screens for each person? You couldnt have a movie with 10 sets of subtitles, which is why they use headphones, but you could easily have that option for each screen on the ride. From the looks of it and what has been said you'll be incredibly close to this screen making it easy to read a quick message.

Now try reading the subtitles at 2.5gs and flying through simulated weightlessness.

Not so easey, eh?

 

[MKCustodial]

Originally posted by WDW John
Sorry that I don't have anything to add except for a question. Here it is: How do we know that we are going to have to follow spoken instructions? I mean, using a joystick and pushing buttons won't be too hard to grasp. A flashing button could indicate "PUSH ME". An arrow on the screen could point to the left if you need to move the joystick to the left.

I would imagine that WDI has made it fairly simple for guests to understand and implement. No sense in making us go through a 2 hour training session first. Well, I suppose we could do it while waiting in line...

Well, the new video that shows the attraction working clearly has spoken instructions. And besides, if it's supposed to mimic an actual space mission, I'd assume Mission Control would be communicating with the astronauts via radio.

 

[Shaman]

Ok, I get both sides of the argument that has formed on this particular issue. Personally speaking English, Spanish and a bit of French, I can pretty much take care of myself in most countries of the world. But hey not everyone has the same knowledge of language, people come to WDW to have fun, they're on vacation for God sakes and don't want any hassles.

Now, people know coming to WDW that most of the things are in English (THEY KNOW THIS...and contrary to what some may think English is the national language here in the U.S). I think that there is nothing wrong with a particular ride being in English, if a person can't follow instructions on M:S--I doubt that the pod will explode. People can still experience lift off and weightlessness, those are things that are not protrayed with language.
However, Disney (although sometimes they seem to be) is not stupid, I'm sure they'll probably have those head phone things for people who don't speak English. And thats alright, but most people who come to WDW don't expect this when they visit, and when they are presented with these tools to make they're visit more enjoyable they smile (Disney then sees $$$).

WDW is in "Orlando" Florida, USA....yes people Florida is part of the U.S. lol: ) and well people visiting know that to get by they'll need to know some English...but hey if you're Disney and you're getting visitors from other countries I think you should make it a bit more comfortable for them too (Disney I think does a good job). M:S I believe will have something for non-English speakers...lets cut Disney some slack...they're not dumb (making things comfortable for foreign tourist means more $$$$, cause more will come). Anyway just my opinion.

 

[isnet396]

I *THINK* (Keyword is "think" ) that they can accomodate for guests who speak foreign languages if you alert a cast member. They'll give you a funky headset thing. I know that they did it on Horizons...

Ian

 

[isnet396]

Originally posted by tigsmom
DOES IT ANNOY US WHEN OTHERS...SPEAK OUR LANGUAGE...

Originally posted by tigsmom
...YES..

...Especially in caps.

 

[freaklarm]

Ok, I'm a fully Spanish, English, French, Italian and Papiamento speaker so I understand the problem it can be for not English speakers to complete this mission, but is not just this, what about the people with hearing problems??? Ahhh now your thinking, well I think that Disney is smart enough to make a ride that will appeal to most of the visitors and not just to a sector, for this I also think that the instructions to complete the mission will be easy enough to understand by people who do not understand or can't hear the spoken instructions, maybe an arrow, a little light, and if you can't do this maybe and "auto pilot" will finish the mission for you so everybody will be able to experience the whole thing.

BTW is just sad to believe that to visit a country you have to know the language or just don't go. Disney, and specially EPCOT is a place with no borders that happen to be in the USA, and Disney knows the importance of Diversity. And for all of you who didn't know this, USA DOESN"T HAVE LANGUAGE approved by a Federal Law, some states do have State Laws that makes English the official language for the State, but that is not the case of the USA as a whole.

Magical Day Everyone!!!!!!!:king:

 

[ToTBellHop]

This whole conversation gets into the idea of traveling to a foreign land. I don't really care about the language difference--Disney needs to accomodate everyone, and we are the great melting pot of the world. But, what I do care about is customs. When you go to another country, you need to follow their customs--I simply cannot stand it when whole groups come from another country and show no respect for anyone else, constantly cutting in line and such. This used to be a big problem with Brazilian tourist groups, in particular, but I have not noticed the problem in a couple years, and I am happy about that. Whether or not you know the language, when you go to another country, you are an ambassador of your home country to the foreign nation. But, in Florida, in particular, where are large percentage of the population speaks Spanish, I can certainly see Disney accomodating guests not speaking English, with the headsets, like I said in the first place, and got barked at for even mentioning it. This is clearly the best way to go. While each seat does have its own sound system, obviously the music and such mix together and fill the cabin, so you need separate, portable listening devices for other guests.

 

[MKCustodial]

Originally posted by DogsRule!
This whole conversation gets into the idea of traveling to a foreign land. I don't really care about the language difference--Disney needs to accomodate everyone, and we are the great melting pot of the world. But, what I do care about is customs. When you go to another country, you need to follow their customs--I simply cannot stand it when whole groups come from another country and show no respect for anyone else, constantly cutting in line and such. This used to be a big problem with Brazilian tourist groups, in particular, but I have not noticed the problem in a couple years, and I am happy about that. Whether or not you know the language, when you go to another country, you are an ambassador of your home country to the foreign nation. But, in Florida, in particular, where are large percentage of the population speaks Spanish, I can certainly see Disney accomodating guests not speaking English, with the headsets, like I said in the first place, and got barked at for even mentioning it. This is clearly the best way to go. While each seat does have its own sound system, obviously the music and such mix together and fill the cabin, so you need separate, portable listening devices for other guests.

You haven't noticed them because they haven't been going as much as they used to due to the crappy world economy! :lol: :lol: :lol:

 

[WDW John]

Originally posted by MKCustodial
Well, the new video that shows the attraction working clearly has spoken instructions. And besides, if it's supposed to mimic an actual space mission, I'd assume Mission Control would be communicating with the astronauts via radio.

Hey, you're right. In that video there is what sounds like a "Mission Control" voice talking. But, to me, it doesn't sound like two-way conversation, more like playback.

It also appears that the rider sees a flashing button (as I stated earlier might happen) and pushes it.

I don't believe there will be any complex instructions on this ride, if so that would severely limit who would be able to enjoy it.

I also doubt that the interaction would be required. I mean, what if I go on it and at a certain time I'm supposed to push a button or move the stick and I just sit there too excited to notice that an action on my part is needed? I'm sure that the ride would continue and not just sit there an eternity waiting for me.

Anyway, all I'm trying to say here is that I don't think you need to worry about needing a complete (or even small) understanding of the English language to enjoy Mission:Space. It looks like we will all be able to enjoy it!!