TyTrap
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That could work too
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Skull Island: Reign of Kong from construction to opening
- Thread starter Mike S
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A foolish mortal
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TyTrap
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A capacity of 72 riders per vehicle? I don't think any autonomous ride vehicle for an attraction has ever been able to accommodate that many park goers until now. This could be a record. Also the idea of having 5 different actors portraying 5 different "drivers" is neat and should keep the ride fresh for anyone that rides multiple times.
A foolish mortal
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Hm.. dunno if i like this or not. I just pray to god that the sound is good so its easy to understand what they are saying!
AliciaStella
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New video talking about vehicle and trackless-ness.
lazyboy97o
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Probably depends on how the system is trackless. Guide-by-wire systems like those in use at the Universe of Energy, The Great Movie Ride and the Twilight Sone Tower of Terror are often considered trackless as there is nothing physically guiding the tide vehicle.
A foolish mortal
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More details: http://www./2016/03/skull-island-reign-of-kong-trackless-ride-vehicle-revealed-by-universal/
Disneyhead'71
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I'm not sure the 5 "Drivers" will be live actors.
And hearing the audio usually isn't a issue at Universal.
And hearing the audio usually isn't a issue at Universal.
The load station looks sick.
AliciaStella
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Orlando Informer is reporting that the drivers will be animatronic:
West revealed that there will be five different drivers of the ride vehicles. Sources familiar with the attraction tell Orlando Informer these will be audio animatronics behind a glass panel. Each character will have their own expedition truck and different character traits. The characters are:
West revealed that there will be five different drivers of the ride vehicles. Sources familiar with the attraction tell Orlando Informer these will be audio animatronics behind a glass panel. Each character will have their own expedition truck and different character traits. The characters are:
- Becky Callahan: The loose-cannon cowgirl who isn’t fazed by the dangers awaiting her on Skull Island.
- Will Denham: The fresh-faced, adventure-seeking younger cousin of famed movie director Carl Denham.
- Jinks Costanza: A hardened New York City ex-con who is wary of the island’s mysteries.
- Kalana: A mystical descendent of the natives who first settled on the island.
- Charles “Doc” Jordan: A PhD student in paleontology who took time off from his studies to explore the world.
danpam1024
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RMichael21
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I'll be there in August, and I'm so excited to ride this! I was planning on just once or twice, but with 5 ride experiences available, looks like I'll be in line longer than I thought. 
Timekeeper
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I apologize if this has already been confirmed one way or the other, but I'm not so sure that the "drivers" will be live OR animatronic. My reason for this is based on the publicity photo that Mike S posted above. Take a look at the cabin through the windshield. There clearly appears to be glass (or other transparent reflective material) positioned at approximately a 45 degree angle inside the width of the cabin, running between the doors and occupying the entire interior (at least what's visible from the exterior in the photo). That could be a telltale sign of technology that is or is similar to Musion Eyeliner, which - as we are all familiar with - creates a realistic appearance of a character's presence such as in Disaster, Gringotts, etc. If I had to guess now just based on that one photo, without more information, that would be my guess.
Of course, this guess begs the question as to how this effect would play in daylight, as the vehicles obviously travel outdoors. Maybe there's a mechanical solution, or maybe it's written into the storyline (for example, the driver bails before the vehicles go outdoors... nah, that doesn't make any sense, haha).
But the way that the "glass" is positioned, there could be a monitor/projection screen in the location where the dashboard or console would normally be. Guests could then see the driver before boarding. Whether guests can see the back of the driver (like in other "live" tour guide attractions) through an opening of some sort, I have no idea.
Disney Analyst
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Can anyone do the math on that... assuming it's 5 ride vehicles... how is the hourly capacity?
Timekeeper
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We have no idea what the cycle rate will be. And like many new attractions, that is a variable that is likely to increase over time as the attraction opens and gets the bugs worked out (think Gringotts).
AliciaStella
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My take on it is animatronic for the load platform (since we'll see the driver from profile as we get in) and the outdoor scene only, then projection for when the vehicle goes inside and we put our glasses on (when it could be more believable looking). That way, when the driver is killed/removed/runs away later it can be choreographed with the screens on the walls smoothly. The animatronic could go down below view when the vehicle first enters the building, as our eyes get used to dark, and that's when projection starts... but that's just my take.
Bairstow
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Maybe it's not going to matter when it's in 3D and the ride vehicle is in motion, but what I've seen of the in-ride CGI has been kind of pathetic.
Low-poly models, flat backgrounds (again, maybe with 3D it won't matter) and some of the worst light mapping I've seen since The Scorpion King.
For the record, I haven't ridden the Hollywood version.
Low-poly models, flat backgrounds (again, maybe with 3D it won't matter) and some of the worst light mapping I've seen since The Scorpion King.
For the record, I haven't ridden the Hollywood version.