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Summer Nightastic over, TOT back to normal?
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Magenta Panther
Well-Known Member
I hope it's back to normal by the time I visit this October...
hpyhnt 1000
Well-Known Member
Biggest things: new drop profile, star curtains and a new projection/picture effect in the 5th dimension scene, new lighting and sound effects in the boiler room, new sound/music just before the elevator drop, and new green lights in the drop shafts to give the Tower a "glow in the dark" look.
Personally, I kinda hope they keep the new boiler room effects and the green glow lights in the shaft. It also would be cool if they kept the new drop profile as an option for the random drops. However, the 5th dimension room effects need to go.
WDW Vacationer
Active Member
LiveWDWUpdates said it still has Nightastic stuff.
slackers!
Grizzly Hall 71
New Member
I rather keep the Nightastic effects they were better IMO. Bigger and longer drops compared to an open 5th dimension room I'll take the bigger drops.
Why can't they bring back the old stuff but also keep the picture taking thing. That effects is really great.
Why can't they bring back the old stuff but also keep the picture taking thing. That effects is really great.
DonaldDoleWhip
Well-Known Member
I don't see why it has to be a choice between those aspects.
They could switch the 5th dimension room back to normal, but also incorporate the new drop profile along with the other four so you don't know what you'll get. If it stays the way it is, all of the surprise will be gone for people who go on it more than once or twice.
Grizzly Hall 71
New Member
I don't see why it has to be a choice between those aspects.
They could switch the 5th dimension room back to normal, but also incorporate the new drop profile along with the other four so you don't know what you'll get. If it stays the way it is, all of the surprise will be gone for people who go on it more than once or twice.
It was like that for a while before the random came in and no one had a problem with it. Rnrc is the same, so is everest, and a lot of other rides.
Testtrack321
Well-Known Member
Errr those aren't related?
You can have the new drop profile without the perversion of the 5th dimension scene. Plus those rides will be always forced to be the same, you can change parts of ToT, so why not change them or use the programmable nature to create a unique experience?
hpyhnt 1000
Well-Known Member
Exactly. There's no reason why the Nightastic drop profile can't be added to the other profile list. It really shouldn't be an either/or situation; hopefully TDO realizes that. And even if it was, I'd rather have the 5th dimension sequence back rather than only keeping the new drop profile. The 5th dimension sequence is unique to the Orlando ToT - why cover it up like its not even there? And don't we have enough cheap looking star cutains in attractions anyway? (a certain Epcot ride comes to mind :lookaroun)
Testtrack321
Well-Known Member
I can see the problem in that the additional profile might be longer, making it not mathematically possible to add it to the random profiles, but still, even if it was just the ONE profile they can bring back the old 5th dimension...
DonaldDoleWhip
Well-Known Member
I know that's how it started. But after years of upgrades and promotions (Fear every drop, never the same fear twice, etc.) it would be a shame to revert back to that. Even if the new drop profile is 'better' than the four previous ones (I didn't notice a huge difference, besides the first drop), I'd rather keep the suspense where you don't know what will happen until the drop sequence begins.
indycarfan7
Member
I would love if they kept the Summer Nightastic fireworks. I love the perimeter fireworks and the castle part with the pirates.
cheezbat
Well-Known Member
Yeah while the whole different Summer Nighttastic stuff was okay, I really prefer the old TOT. At least the 5th Dimension room. The 'starfield' was so lame, and the pic of the elevator car really looked cheap. Not a BAD addition if done right, but what my experiences on it were less than amazing. I did like the drop sequence though. Nice addition!
Figment1986
Well-Known Member
While it was amazing and great for guests... It was torture for anyone who needed to use the perimeter road for any reason as it had to close a while before the fireworks... That and it makes it more magical when they do use those for the seasonal shows.
Thrill
Well-Known Member
I haven't seen it in person, but I've seen videos of the new star field and vanishing elevator effects, and here's my take on what should be done about TOT Nighttastic edition:
-Green lighting - It's alright, I guess I wouldn't mind it staying.
-Star field - Bring back the fifth dimension. It's one of the coolest parts of the ride and exclusive to WDW, so it would be a shame to see it go.
-Disappearing effect - This effect is alright, I wouldn't mind it staying. If they used a live video rather than a still image, like DCA/WDS do, I'd be all for it.
-Drop profile - Keep it in addition to the old ones. More drop profiles means more suspense.
-Piano before the drop - It's kinda creepy, and therefore, I'd keep it playing before every drop sequence. It adds to the suspense.
-Rod Serling's narration at the top - Bring it back.
Next time (assuming they do this again), I don't think they should pull the other drop sequences. The best part about ToT is that you don't know what the ride is going to be like. I wouldn't mind a fifth dimension overlay if it didn't look so cheap. An even better alternative to ToT's Nighttastic overlay would be a disco theme on Expedition Everest. It would only be a few hours, they would just have to put in some new speakers to add music.
-Green lighting - It's alright, I guess I wouldn't mind it staying.
-Star field - Bring back the fifth dimension. It's one of the coolest parts of the ride and exclusive to WDW, so it would be a shame to see it go.
-Disappearing effect - This effect is alright, I wouldn't mind it staying. If they used a live video rather than a still image, like DCA/WDS do, I'd be all for it.
-Drop profile - Keep it in addition to the old ones. More drop profiles means more suspense.
-Piano before the drop - It's kinda creepy, and therefore, I'd keep it playing before every drop sequence. It adds to the suspense.
-Rod Serling's narration at the top - Bring it back.
Next time (assuming they do this again), I don't think they should pull the other drop sequences. The best part about ToT is that you don't know what the ride is going to be like. I wouldn't mind a fifth dimension overlay if it didn't look so cheap. An even better alternative to ToT's Nighttastic overlay would be a disco theme on Expedition Everest. It would only be a few hours, they would just have to put in some new speakers to add music.
devoy1701
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Hope the 5th dimension returns when we are there this weekend. Went out there on Friday for the passholder event and had a great time! Rode ToT 13 times on Friday the 13th in 2.5 hours (that really takes a toll on you btw!) and had a great time! But having the same drop profile over and over does get alittle old after awhile.
If they can get the picture effect on the right tower to be as sharp as the one on the left, then I wouldn't mind them keeping it, but there is a HUGE difference in picture quality between the 2 shafts. You pretty much can't see past the first row on the right side.
I also agree that boiler room effects should remain, piano music entering the shaft should remain, and green glow in the shafts should remain.
They should also find a way to make that vantriliquist dummy move every once in awhile...that would creep me out to no end!
If they can get the picture effect on the right tower to be as sharp as the one on the left, then I wouldn't mind them keeping it, but there is a HUGE difference in picture quality between the 2 shafts. You pretty much can't see past the first row on the right side.
I also agree that boiler room effects should remain, piano music entering the shaft should remain, and green glow in the shafts should remain.
They should also find a way to make that vantriliquist dummy move every once in awhile...that would creep me out to no end!