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Shanghai Tomorrowland
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orlando678-
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Looks awesome!!!!!
EdwardLion
New Member
I want to go there immediately! I saw this last week on TV and I was damn impressed!
prberk
Well-Known Member
Makes you wonder why they canceled the next Tron movie; and why they haven't gone full-steam-ahead with the Tomorrowland movie promos (which, I think, were lacking) and park upgrades. (Yes, I know the movie underperformed, but was still somewhat popular despite their lack of serious promotion; and would obviously fit in with worldwide park promotion and "have legs" -- long shelf-life).
Although I do see very clearly Mr. Iger's well-known insistence that everything be related to a "franchise" or "brand." They have some innovation here, but still seem to insist that everything be related to an existing movie "franchise," rather than anything truly new. (Remember, most of the iconic attractions in original parks were not from movies, even though movies might have been made from them in later years.)
But it does look like they allowed themselves to take Tomorrowland architecture to a new level. Only thing missing is a monorail or PeopleMover of some sort. Would be nice to see what "the next generation" of monorail might look like. (Yes, I know, "expense" -- but hey, they seemed to have a good budget here.)
Although I do see very clearly Mr. Iger's well-known insistence that everything be related to a "franchise" or "brand." They have some innovation here, but still seem to insist that everything be related to an existing movie "franchise," rather than anything truly new. (Remember, most of the iconic attractions in original parks were not from movies, even though movies might have been made from them in later years.)
But it does look like they allowed themselves to take Tomorrowland architecture to a new level. Only thing missing is a monorail or PeopleMover of some sort. Would be nice to see what "the next generation" of monorail might look like. (Yes, I know, "expense" -- but hey, they seemed to have a good budget here.)
Robbiemoo
Member
I'm in two minds about this ride. The loading and indoor ride look great but the section outdoors looks like it spoils it a bit.
I'm also not sure how comfortable the ride would be, but that could be a sign I'm getting old.
Won't be able to say for sure until I ride it of course so I'd better start saving now
I'm also not sure how comfortable the ride would be, but that could be a sign I'm getting old.
Won't be able to say for sure until I ride it of course so I'd better start saving now
dweezil78
Well-Known Member
Not sure why people seem to be turned off by the outdoor section. IMO it serves two purposes 1) It's primarily weenie technique, meant to draw in guests (it's going to look especially sick at night!!!) and 2) It's meant to disorient riders as they go from outdoors and then plunge back into darkness/fancy Tron lighting.
It does what it's supposed to and seems to do it well.
It does what it's supposed to and seems to do it well.
Rich T
Well-Known Member
Mixed emotions. I agree with what you said about its purpose, but (just reacting to the video), for me it went from "I'm in Tron's World" to "I'm at Six Flags" to "I'm back in Tron's world...and this looks AWESOME!" Totally agree it's probably amazing after dark; looking forward to a POV video of that.
begood524
Well-Known Member
IMO the outdoor part looks absolutely great, and does more good than harm; it potentially attracts people to the attraction, allows for a high-up outdoor thrill section for people on the ride, it's just plain awesome to watch the Lightcycles go by, and it necessitates the beautiful canopy structure that acts as Tomorrowland's backdrop.
dweezil78
Well-Known Member
Lol, c'mon... people throw around the 'looks like Six Flags' comparison line way too freely around these parts! Nothing at Six Flags looks even remotely as slick as that 10 second long outdoor section. It provides kinetic energy to the area which has always been a key component of Tomorrowland.
Robbiemoo
Member
That's what I don't get. I could undestand if you started in the 'real world' then entered the grid but not the flip from one to the other and back. Does anyone know how the rides story covers this?
begood524
Well-Known Member
Apparently there is a special vehicle on one of the trains that seats like a traditional roller coaster car