MagicHappens1971
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I could be wrong but I’m sure the issues with the attractions reliability were not discovered until pretty late in the construction process.
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Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance
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Casper Gutman
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One would hope the designers would have some understanding about where the trouble spots might be and which elements were likely to prove the trickiest. In fact, we know they did in one instance - you don't include a complex B-mode if you have a great deal of faith in A-mode.
MagicHappens1971
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That’s true, I feel like these new built in B-modes are interesting, like the Shaman of songs as well. The ride also has in theme overhead audio for delays instead of like a “you’re stuck, we’ll get you moving soon” like if you’re stuck in the escape pod shaft after landing Finn or Poe (can’t remember which one) goes on and on about problems with the escape pod, etc. I also don’t get what the problem with the Kylo AA is, it really doesn’t seem super complex.
TikibirdLand
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Well, you don't use trackless vehicles to move cannons linearly. What actuator are they using to move the probe droid up and down? Pooh's adventure ride figured that out years ago. Even a string on an opening door would have been more reliable.
Good point on having the "B" modes. I think that tells you where they thought the problems might be. Looks like they were right; well almost.
matt9112
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Its a multi billion dollar corporation....they should have better systems and measures in place. I am not disputing that they descovered them late. Im saying that not picking up on them early is fundamental failure as a process. How many things do they engineer and build that just dosen't work in reality. Toy story land with ZERO shade....in florida...is a better example? Did imagineering forget to factor in the sun? Im not hating the company im simply saying they coukd do nuch better if they wanted to.
VicariousCorpse
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It's hard to have systems and measures in place for a 1st of its kind in many aspects. No amount of testing compares to the hours of operation it receives once it's open. Then you just have to fine tune and fix as the problems as they arise.
networkpro
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- In the Parks
- Yes
Obviously, you didn't visit the Polynesian Resort in its early days. At best it had nice low-level shrubbery.
Casper Gutman
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What about RotR was first of its kind?
VicariousCorpse
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Lighting, projections, code, mechanical, multiple ride systems, animatronics all integrated in unique ways that make the most complex attraction in the world. This comes with wholly unique problems and circumstances that you couldn't replicate anywhere else.
MagicHappens1971
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I think TSL was just an example of something designed in Glendale for Orlando. I can’t really say that there is a better way to find these issues earlier on, I can’t say the Kylo animatronic is that more complex than Mr. Lincoln, built in the 60s, imo. I obviously don’t know all the mechanics, but to me it just looks like his feet are attached to like plates that move his legs back and forth, and his arms just flail? He doesn’t even fall back or anything, a panel falls out of the ceiling to cover that fact.
disneygeek90
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This is... virtually what they already did for covid, just a nicer fitting sticker on the floor instead of a circle.
I think the CM's have improved on their directions once the doors open and this isn't super necessary but not a major burden. Just sort of breaks the spontaneity of being thrown into the cell.
gerarar
Premium Member
It doesn't necessarily to be the Kylo AA that is the problem. The ceiling piece that falls to cover the AA could also be broken, rendering A-mode useless, despite the AA working fine.
I remember watching a POV a while ago and the ceiling piece fails to fall, and a few seconds later the ride stops. It probably has to be manually put down/triggered to cover the AA in that case or something to activate B-mode.
doctornick
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I’ve always assumed the biggest issue is if the vehicle movement is properly connected to the figure movement (when Kyle uses the Force) but what you are saying makes sense
Tom Morrow
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Tonight was my first time ever riding it with B-mode Kylo. Compile that with the non-moving cannons and the stationary probe droid, it sure was disappointing compared to how it was at opening. Without these, the ride track does feel a bit "empty" since most of the effects you see are lighting or projections.
Still a great ride, but come on Disney.
Still a great ride, but come on Disney.
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TikibirdLand
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with all this broken, how 'bout they just turn everything off allow us to urban explore the set pieces. Seems that would be just a fun. After all, that's what most of the park is, apart from attractions.
Andy Whitfield
Active Member
Working final Kylo yesterday morning broken by evening. It was my 1st time yesterday the cannons didn’t move - I assume that means they are broke. Are they all meant to move? Still
A great ride
A great ride
gerarar
Premium Member
Texas84
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I saw them all work during Passholder preview. After that, only cannon 1 ever worked.
gerarar
Premium Member
Finally found another video of the extra dialogue and music for when RVs need to hold/pause (probably stacked at unload). I only previously found videos at the escape pod and the crash site/unload area.
This one occurs at the cannon room. The audio exchange is unique to this certain room since Bek talks about the escape pods being right nearby. They were stopped for about a minute.
But man, Lt. Bek really screams at R5 here. You can really hear the desperation in his voice!! Love how he says "Yes, I never doubted you!" as soon the ride resumes.
Timestamped video of it:
This one occurs at the cannon room. The audio exchange is unique to this certain room since Bek talks about the escape pods being right nearby. They were stopped for about a minute.
But man, Lt. Bek really screams at R5 here. You can really hear the desperation in his voice!! Love how he says "Yes, I never doubted you!" as soon the ride resumes.
Timestamped video of it:
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disneygeek90
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Boy do I miss this.