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Star Wars Land announced for Disney's Hollywood Studios
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Haymarket2008
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Not sure on that. I would wonder if the window on the cockpit would obstruct any 3D elements.
Donaldfan1934
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Ok, but like @marni1971 said, the ride will be a mix of both screens and practical effects.
Haymarket2008
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Precisely. I don't recall 3D being discussed.
Pam Hates Penguins
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There wasn't?
doctornick
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I think @marni1971 was talking about the Stormtrooper ride in regards to the mix of screens and practical effects. That ride is rumored to be use trackless LPS tech.
The Millennium Falcon ride is a simulator where your vehicle (the cockpit) will actually move in space in addition to the simulator component. I'm expecting something more like Forbidden Journey, but in an enclosed ride vehicle and with fewer physical effects. However, the MF ride reportedly allows the riders to control movement and shoot.
captainmoch
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I feel like the MF ride will basically be FJ except with domes/screens for 90% of the ride, as that'd make for much better capacity then any average simulator system.
Pam Hates Penguins
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lazyboy97o
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Mack Rides, the manufacturer behind VR Coaster, is not some fly by nigh operation. Them saying they have worked that issue out is something worth believing. The bigger issue for a place like Disney is that currently the guideline is that only those aged 13 and older should wear the headsets.I would hate VR headset. They would have to clean it between each use. I would hope... otherwise your head might start to get itchy!
Virtual reality on a coaster would have been great for something like the Endor speeder bike coaster. It would never be possible to physically get the density and closeness of trees and other persons that make the scenes in Return of the Jedi so thrilling. With VR the coaster could have dodged around trees or laser blasts that looked merely inches away and had Scout Troopers pull up right beside you.
BrianLo
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I feel like the using the word "simulator" does not really do this ride justice.
Hybrid is a far better way of thinking of it. It's a hybrid between Simulator and Motion-Based Dark Ride.
Much in the same way that Spiderman and Forbidden Journey are not 'just' simulators.
If anything though, MF is going to be the incredibly themed and executed E-ticket you'd expect Universal to make. The Battle attraction is the next generation E-ticket we've been waiting decades in North America for Disney to make.
I'd say frankly those are both big wins. No matter what side of the fence you fall on in terms of your ride-type preference, one of the attractions will really be for you. If not both.
Hybrid is a far better way of thinking of it. It's a hybrid between Simulator and Motion-Based Dark Ride.
Much in the same way that Spiderman and Forbidden Journey are not 'just' simulators.
If anything though, MF is going to be the incredibly themed and executed E-ticket you'd expect Universal to make. The Battle attraction is the next generation E-ticket we've been waiting decades in North America for Disney to make.
I'd say frankly those are both big wins. No matter what side of the fence you fall on in terms of your ride-type preference, one of the attractions will really be for you. If not both.
KingOfEpicocity
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Ive read a rumor that said star tours would be closed, then moved to Star Wars land for a "phase 2" expansion. At least in Disneyland. I'm really looking forward to the "animatronic" part of these rides. Something other major theme parks have been severely lacking lately.
KingOfEpicocity
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I'm guessing in today's world, the only ride that will mean anything is a thrill E-ticket? I find things like harambe market and the theming of new fantasyland to be more artistic. But now its the Battle of the screens and sets. Either way, hopefully Disney actually innovates here instead of everyone claiming they did. I think the land alone will be an amazing sight in person.
Donaldfan1934
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Ok, there definitely seems to be a lot going on with this ride, but fewer physical effects than a Universal ride concerns me a bit.
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KingOfEpicocity
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To be fair, I didn't think it would be possible to have sets at all. I mean it seems extremely difficult to replicate some flying sequences in practical sets. I'm glad its some rather than none. I hope the trackless ride is 90% physical.
Rteetz
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And where did you read that?
KingOfEpicocity
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Micechat. I hope that's what happens. But it's just a rumor.
Donaldfan1934
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True, I understand that they need to use screens, but some of the stuff that you shoot at should be physical.
KingOfEpicocity
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I agree. And I think that will be the case. It'll be very interesting to see.
BrianLo
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The Battle attraction isn't really going to be a thrill-based E-ticket. Well, it will certainly be thrilling, but not because the vehicles are throwing you around. I think from a movement perspective it will be more tame than Spiderman. I'm trying to think... Mr. Toad's Wild Ride might be the most apt North American comparison. Pooh's Hunny Hunt also gets a little bit (but not too much) excitement in the Heffalumps scene.
It will also still be chalk full of practical effects. As I mentioned, I really think the 'Disney fan' will be very satisfied with this one.
The show building is just so outrageously huge, I do wonder how long ride time will be.
Pam Hates Penguins
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Like Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin?