AswaySuller
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Sept 2012? In 16 months the transition will have been complete.
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Spider-Man Upgrades
- Thread starter JT3000
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dave&di
Well-Known Member
Good
DarrenLevesley
Member
Totally agree, I always think when I am there "It's just Spiderman, it's not that great" after riding it I say "It's the greatest ride ever!"
AswaySuller
Well-Known Member
Less cartoony more sinister, I like.
Captain Chaos
Well-Known Member
Hey JT, thanks for that picture... I like it.. I really like it.. I think this upgrade is going to make a fantastic ride even better... And will keep it ranked number 1 for me, with FJ second as my favorite rides...
AswaySuller
Well-Known Member
So has all the animation been redone, backgrounds characters etc.......?
As I understand it, it's an entirely new film (with the same scenes.)
AswaySuller
Well-Known Member
Omg can't wait.... Although as with any change there are almost certainly going to be haters
The new Spider-Man opened yesterday, with new 4K HD animation, new 3-D glasses, a new soundtrack and more.
Here's the grand re-opening ceremony:
<iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/AXuPm2qvmp8" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
And here's a POV video (watch in HD):
<iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/cusKmODM61w" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
Miscellaneous notes:
- The ride has been completely reprogrammed with new movements.
- The on-board audio system has been upgraded from 8 channels to 16.
- Stan Lee makes three separate appearances during the ride.
- The entrance area and queue have been refurbished, with some new details.
Here's the grand re-opening ceremony:
<iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/AXuPm2qvmp8" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
And here's a POV video (watch in HD):
<iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/cusKmODM61w" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
Miscellaneous notes:
- The ride has been completely reprogrammed with new movements.
- The on-board audio system has been upgraded from 8 channels to 16.
- Stan Lee makes three separate appearances during the ride.
- The entrance area and queue have been refurbished, with some new details.
NemoRocks78
Seized
Video looks fantastic. I also like how they didn't change the soundtrack too much, as I've always been a fan. Can't wait to try it out!
cheezbat
Well-Known Member
I rode it yesterday...I have to say the new animation is excellent! I also liked Stan Lee's appearances. Now, I absolutely HATE the new soundtrack. It just sounded corny and...off. Give me the older, rockier soundtrack any day. Also, the ride seems way less intense, especially in the spinning tunnel. Another minus in the update.
AswaySuller
Well-Known Member
Footage looks awesome.... Good job!
They didn't have to do this so hats off to them for doing so.
I miss the old soundtrack already though.
They didn't have to do this so hats off to them for doing so.
I miss the old soundtrack already though.
thelookingglass
Well-Known Member
Kudos again to Universal for enhancing a great ride when they didn't even really have to.
Tom Morrow
Well-Known Member
Checked it out tonight. Crowds were heavy, but Spiderman was the only reason I went so I didn't mind.
Thoughts:
- the screens look amazing! What I didn't know was that the new screens would be using the same type of new 3D glasses that Star Tours is using. If I had to compare the footage to Star Tours, I'd say that Star Tours looks more "real", but Spiderman is more clear.
- The vehicles have been re-fitted with a new and very impressive speaker setup. The onboard audio now sounds like its actually from around the vehicle and not just in the vehicle.
- New sound effects have been added to go with the new tweaks to the screen scenes and modified vehicle motions. For example, whenever the vehicle whips around, you now hear the vehicle's engine revving and tires squealing below you. Great stuff!
- The vehicle movements have been adjusted and seemed more aggressive than before, but I'm not sure on this one.
- The ride looks completely fresh and brand new.
My only somewhat negative comment is the new soundtrack, I don't feel that it fits somehow. It attempts to be somewhere between dubstep/techno and dramatic movie score, but it doesn't fit the goofy tone of the ride. I felt that the chugging rock soundtrack worked much better... though I don't think anyone riding for the first time would find anything wrong with the new music.
Overall, Kudos to Universal for making one of their best rides even better when they didn't even really have to.
Thoughts:
- the screens look amazing! What I didn't know was that the new screens would be using the same type of new 3D glasses that Star Tours is using. If I had to compare the footage to Star Tours, I'd say that Star Tours looks more "real", but Spiderman is more clear.
- The vehicles have been re-fitted with a new and very impressive speaker setup. The onboard audio now sounds like its actually from around the vehicle and not just in the vehicle.
- New sound effects have been added to go with the new tweaks to the screen scenes and modified vehicle motions. For example, whenever the vehicle whips around, you now hear the vehicle's engine revving and tires squealing below you. Great stuff!
- The vehicle movements have been adjusted and seemed more aggressive than before, but I'm not sure on this one.
- The ride looks completely fresh and brand new.
My only somewhat negative comment is the new soundtrack, I don't feel that it fits somehow. It attempts to be somewhere between dubstep/techno and dramatic movie score, but it doesn't fit the goofy tone of the ride. I felt that the chugging rock soundtrack worked much better... though I don't think anyone riding for the first time would find anything wrong with the new music.
Overall, Kudos to Universal for making one of their best rides even better when they didn't even really have to.