News Paradise Pier Becoming Pixar Pier

[Rich T]

N'avi Shaman is the future of AA's. Projection mapping on figures is a cheap trick that never looks half as good.

I'm afraid that as far as current Disney's concerned, the key word in that sentence is "cheap."

 

[Disney Irish]

N'avi Shaman is the future of AA's. Projection mapping on figures is a cheap trick that never looks half as good.

Except when you're rolling by at 40-60 MPH a full AA like the Shaman is a waste. Projection mapping will work here with minimal movement of the body and/or head.

Additionally as has been stated there are plenty of examples of good uses of projection mapping. I will even throw the Dwarfs from Mine Train in there as well. Projection mapping works best on animated characters verses on humanoid characters.

 

[Hatbox Ghostbuster]

Are we entirely sure that Dash won't be running alongside of us as we go through the tube?? I find it interesting he's sculpted with swept-back "running mode" hair.

 

[mickEblu]

Yeah but even Constance looks awful.

No offense @Curious Constance

Oh yea forgot about her. She’s terrible. It looks like they re projecting her face onto a pillow instead of a sculpted face.

 

[mickEblu]

Are we entirely sure that Dash won't be running alongside of us as we go through the tube?? I find it interesting he's sculpted with swept-back "running mode" hair.

It would make sense that the figure would be at the bottom of the tunnel and then we see a projection along side us all the way up the tunnel.

 

[Disney Irish]

Are we entirely sure that Dash won't be running alongside of us as we go through the tube?? I find it interesting he's sculpted with swept-back "running mode" hair.

That could be, he running by on a track next to the train. Asking us to help catch Jack Jack.

 

[Hatbox Ghostbuster]

Oh yea forgot about her. She’s terrible. It looks like they re projecting her face onto a pillow instead of a sculpted face.

Don't forget...next year is the Mansion's 50th birthday

 

[brb1006]

Well the Pixar Play Parade has all original songs that weren't in their respective movies, or real songs with different lyrics (Bugs Life), with the exception of the Toy Story and Cars Unit.

Except the main theme was from a former Hong Kong Disneyland summertime parade called "Mickey's Waterworks"

 

[Rich T]

It would make sense that the figure would be at the bottom of the tunnel and then we see a projection along side us all the way up the tunnel.

...so all the riders can look to the side... Is this the fake-chain-lift tunnel? Please tell me it's not the launch tube!

 

[brb1006]

Like anything, it's all in the execution. The Elsa AA at Epcot is a perfect blend of fluid motion and projection, it's really well done.

What about the Seven Dwarfs from WDW?

 

[disneyC97]

When I saw Elsa her arms were outstretched and not moving.

 

[Rich T]

What about the Seven Dwarfs from WDW?

Okay, the only thing I don't like about the dwarfs is that creepy lit-up-from-within look the current technology gives that effect. They look like really well-animated night-lights. It looks exactly like what it is; a projection. (I still think that--overall--this is an amazing show scene.)

I do, however, think this is a problem that could be solved in the future. Neutralize that ghostly there's-a-projector-in-my-head element and it would be just about perfect.

 

[mickEblu]

Don't forget...next year is the Mansion's 50th birthday

I’m hoping the merch is better than Pirates’ 50th! Man was that bad. I hope they get rid of her! Even if they replace it with the old one that would be a huge upgrade. She’s also terribly placed right before the impressive hat box ghost.

 

[mickEblu]

...so all the riders can look to the side... Is this the fake-chain-lift tunnel? Please tell me it's not the launch tube!

I’m not sure which tunnel it is TBH.

 

[Hatbox Ghostbuster]

I’m hoping the merch is better than Pirates’ 50th! Man was that bad. I hope they get rid of her! Even if they replace it with the old one that would be a huge upgrade. She’s also terribly placed right before the impressive hat box ghost.

Well, just keep an eye out...she might surprise you

And yes, improved merch is a must. I am glad that the 50th anniversary and D23 will be so close together.

 

[brb1006]

Okay, the only thing I don't like about the dwarfs is that creepy lit-up-from-within look the current technology gives that effect. They look like really well-animated night-lights. It looks exactly like what it is; a projection. (I still think that--overall--this is an amazing show scene.)

I do, however, think this is a problem that could be solved in the future. Neutralize that ghostly there's-a-projector-in-my-head element and it would be just about perfect.

The best use of face projection is the Lumiere AA at Enchanted Tales With Belle Walt Disney World.

 

[Disney Irish]

Okay, the only thing I don't like about the dwarfs is that creepy lit-up-from-within look the current technology gives that effect. They look like really well-animated night-lights. It looks exactly like what it is; a projection. (I still think that--overall--this is an amazing show scene.)

I do, however, think this is a problem that could be solved in the future. Neutralize that ghostly there's-a-projector-in-my-head element and it would be just about perfect.

That is really just a lighting issue. If they dimmed it by like 10-15% I'm sure it would be just fine.

 

[GiveMeTheMusic]

Someone was asking - maybe in this thread and I can't remember - but in case anyone cares, World of Color is listed as down for refurb from April 13 - June 23 on Disneyland.com.

 

[nevol]

Some of the Pixar scores are great. I think he was talking about actual songs though.

Inside Out has an amazing score! but overall when I think of Pixar I don't think of their music. Disney Animation is obviously the musical department.

 

[nevol]

One thing that I noticed and am happy about, if it comes to fruition, is that the airplane toilet water-tinted windows on Ariel's Grotto are gone. New trim on that facade and awnings. I didn't want to read too much into this before, but there is a blue window flush with that wall today that would be visible in this concept art if it was to remain. The lower level is also getting enclosed.