TwilightZone
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The Sorcerer's Apprentice Season 5 - ENDGAME
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Pi on my Cake
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I must've not used imgur on the golden Mickey round for some reason. Or this is all just coincidence.
But it seems we figured it out. So, we just gotta be careful where our photos are hosted when we use form post presentations.
TwilightZone
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My theory is you did, it's just copying and pasting from the pm is what ruins it. So just don't copy and paste images from pms and we are fine!
EDIT: Basically, don't copy and paste from PMs. It does not matter if you put your drawing on imgur or elsewhere first or not. Trying to make my PSA a little more clear. : P
Pi on my Cake
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Solved it in the discussion thread. Shared here so it will be seen.
If your presentation is a forum post: Upload your images to imgur (or some similar site) first. Then insert them using the image url. That way you won't have any issues with copy and pasting from PMs to public forum pages.
If your presentation is a forum post: Upload your images to imgur (or some similar site) first. Then insert them using the image url. That way you won't have any issues with copy and pasting from PMs to public forum pages.
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EXPOSITION DOWNS
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Backstory
The Springs Grand Centennial Expo of 1950 celebrated the 100th anniversary of the discovery of the springs and the founding of the Glowing Oak Ranch by Martin Sinclair. His great-grandson, Martin Sinclair IV, and his wife, Claire,carried on the family tradition of the Glowing Oak Restaurant, which provided all the meals at the exposition. One of the most popular attractions at the expo was “Exposition Downs,” a Prior & Church racing derby, one of the few authentic racing derbies left operating in America. Originally built in 1920 for the Revere Beach Amusement Park in Revere Beach, Massachusetts, it was believed for years to have been destroyed in a fire, but shortly before the exposition it was found stored dismantled in a barn near its original site. The poor condition made it impossible to restore, but enough survived to allow the exposition’s designers to recreate it as the featured amusement attraction at the expo.
Claire Sinclair loved riding Exposition Downs, and rarely let a day go by without climbing aboard her favorite horse and challenging her husband Martin to a race- the loser had to wash the restaurant dishes for the rest of the day! As a surprise for his wife, Martin purchased Exposition Downs after the fair closed and preserved it on-site so that Claire could ride it as often as she wanted. They continued to ride it every day, rain or shine, and continued to make the loser wash the dishes until just a few days before she passed away. Martin insisted that Exposition Downs be forever operated in her memory for future visitors to the Springs, and to this day his grandson, Martin Sinclair VI, still invites visitors to ride the race horses- but he doesn’t expect them to wash the dishes if they lose!
Location in Disney Springs
This exciting new addition to Disney Springs will take up residence at Exposition Park, found in the West Side district. Now, such a big addition requires a ton of space, so it shall be found on the grounds where series of food trucks are. However, since the food trucks are fan favorites, we'll move them to a newly expanded land plot in-between the West Side boat launch and the Cirque du Soleil theater. The former food truck area has been transformed into a beautiful garden, with various topiaries and shrubbery surrounding the derby.
Area Map
The reason Exposition Downs was chosen to be placed at the threshold of Disney Springs West Side was twofold. In keeping with the Disney Springs storyline, West Side began to evolve in the 1950s along with the purchase of the Exposition Downs attraction, as The Landing, Marketplace, and Town Center had all grown towards capacity. Exposition Downs now provides a more seamless transition from classical architecture of a bygone era - to the more contemporary designs of West Side. Simultaneously, to further soften the transition between time-periods, the Starbucks coffee shop to the east of Exposition Park will be rethemed to resemble a derby coffee shop, with assorted themed horse racing memorabilia scattered throughout the interior and exterior.
Attraction Queue
The entrance queue to Exposition Downs is lined with immaculately-painted white wooden fences, reminiscent of the miles of fences that define the hundreds of horse meadows that fill the state of Kentucky which surround the dozens of thoroughbred racetracks across the country. Around the fences there are bright cherry trees and jade green bushes with blooming flowers. Does this sound familiar? You might be reminiscing of Saratoga Springs. With a beautiful fountain next to the queue, we try bringing some of Saratoga Springs to the this ride. There are also several small meadows where topiary race horses appear to be grazing on the rich Kentucky bluegrass and beds of flowers that surround the Exposition Derby. After waiting a bit, you arrive to your horse getting ready for the race.
Attraction Vehicles
The Equestrian Mounts represent elegant horses, that are made of a material that appears to look like porcelain. There are 64 different horses for guests to ride on. To help guests differentiate the horses, the caparisons (the blankets covering the horses under their saddles) are made out of bronze-like ornamentation that are decorated in different patterns and colors. On top of the caparisons are golden saddles for guests to board on. The rest of the racing derby is just as elegant as the horses - an all- white tent, with floral designs, and a golden roof.
The horses will gallop up and down around a bronze statue of Citation, a famous race horse who won the Triple Crown in 1948. The horses are near each other, giving the illusion of a race! The race will have ten "laps" before finishing.
Attraction Ride-Through Sample
Exposition Downs Ride Statistics
Attraction Style: Racing Derby
Diameter of platform : 93 feet
Circumference of platform : 292 feet
Maximum speed: 14 m.p.h.
Number of revolutions/cycle :10
Number of horses : 62 horses
Number of handicapped-accessible ride vehicles (horse-drawn surreys with mechanized horses)* : 2 (two riders/surrey)
Maximum number of riders/ride : 128 (two/horse or surrey)
Height limitation : 36” minimum/solo
Restraints : Seat belt
Ride manufacturer (original) Prior and Church
Ride requirements : Each horse rider must have one upper extremity and two lower extremities, must be able to securely straddle the horse with both legs and must be able to mount and dismount the horse with minimal assistance.
*must be able to transfer from wheelchair or mobility -assistance vehicle to ride vehicle
Exposition Downs uses the original Prior and Church-designed mechanism to operate the horses. A combination of cables and wheels, along with a wavy under-the-platform rail allows four horses, side-by-side, to move both up-and-down and randomly back-and-forth while constantly “changing the lead”. The weight of the rider is irrelevant in determining which horse will win each race.
THOROUGHBRED CHARITIES OF AMERICA
There is a charge of $2.00 per rider for each ride on the Exposition Downs. 95% of all funds generated by the Exposition Downs is donated to the Thoroughbred Charities of America, a charitable organization that raises and distributes money to assist with Thoroughbred horse rehabilitation, retraining and rehoming; backstretch and farm employee programs, and equine-assisted therapy programs.
MERCHANDISE
Upon exiting the Exposition Downs, riders enter the Exposition Stables and Gift Shop, where everyone from would-be Derby-winning jockeys to the casual horse racing fan can find fun collectibles, horse-race-themed clothing items, charms and jewelry, lucky horseshoes and a unique selection of Exposition Downs Disney trading pins among many other items. The shop itself represents a finely-crafted thoroughbred horse stable, with finely-crafted hard-wood stalls, authentic race-horse gear handing on the walls and ceiling fans gently moving the air to keep the horses- and shoppers- comfortable after a heated race on the Exposition Downs.
95% of the profits from the gift shop are also donated to the Thoroughbred Charities of America.
Attraction Advertising Integration
As part of an effort to aggrandize the marketability of this attraction and enhancement of Disney Springs, Exposition Downs became the new 'icon' of the park - and main advertising campaign around the greater Orlando area to entice local shoppers as well Disney guests. With the old fashioned motif on hand, Disney Springs separates itself from other malls and outlet malls in the greater Orlando area with the essence of quality Disney theme and family fun as seen through Exposition Downs.
On April 11th, 2020, Exposition Downs will open to the public. This date marks Citation’s 75th Birthday! On the special day, Disney will have a big celebration with an hour long special on ABC. This special will showcase Citation and other horse races. The last 10 minutes of the special will be a live broadcast of the opening of the ride! Other than the special, there will be shirts, banners, and even a real horse to greet guests!!
Conclusion
Overall, horse derbies can be fun whether riding on a horse or watching from the sidelines. When thinking of a carousel or horse, we want you think of the fun time you had on Exposition Downs. We want you to remember seeing the bright yellow colors, the bronze statue of Citation, and remember the thrilling journey of riding your horse. With that, come on down and have the wildest horse ride ever!
TEAM WARRIORS
EXPOSITION DOWNS
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This proposal very much grasps what the prompt was going for (at least for me). You’ve created a flat ride which feels like more than simple filler, one which genuinely improves its surrounding area and would be a must-ride experience.
My favorite thing? I looove the Cedar Downs Racing Derby. This is an incredibly fun ride, among the best flat rides I've done, one which is far more thrilling and far more immersive (in its way) than a simple carousel. It’s unique, it’s subtly unlike anything Disney has done yet, and it fits Disney’s family-friendly vibe better than a carnival’s more hair-raising, plotz-inducing spinners.
Disney Springs is a brilliant choice for location. Much wiser than a theme park. (Though I’d’ve loved seeing a Mack Rides Twist ‘n’ Splash in a water park.) The theming rules are different at Disney Springs, which yes outside observers we OK’ed this for both teams early on. Here, with few if any competing E-tickets, Exposition Downs would command attention. Its central location would guarantee foot traffic, and its sounds and movement would brighten the surrounding area. Not knowing Disney Springs from personal experience, your descriptive write-up seems on-point.
There is sufficient surrounding detail, from the backstory to the shop, to flesh out your flat ride without overwhelming it. Everything feeds back to the ride! I love @nateD1226’s artwork! (Both teams brought their visual A-game!) With Saratoga Springs nearby (in the pre-snap SAU it’s actually Disney’s Black Forest Resort, but whatever), the aesthetics fit beautifully.
The advertisement description satisfies the prompt. For a place like Disney Springs, this really would become a centerpiece and a visual icon. Would it get a 45-minute ABC special? That feels like @James G. being old-school.
Good teamwork across the board, Warriors. No time was wasted. You brainstormed fast, researched, developed with passion, and proofread extensively with time to spare.
Exposition Downs is among my favorite overall projects for this season! It’s nothing fancy (how could a flat ride be?) but it oh so perfectly nails what it ought to be. Thumbs way up!
EXPOSITION DOWNS
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This proposal very much grasps what the prompt was going for (at least for me). You’ve created a flat ride which feels like more than simple filler, one which genuinely improves its surrounding area and would be a must-ride experience.
My favorite thing? I looove the Cedar Downs Racing Derby. This is an incredibly fun ride, among the best flat rides I've done, one which is far more thrilling and far more immersive (in its way) than a simple carousel. It’s unique, it’s subtly unlike anything Disney has done yet, and it fits Disney’s family-friendly vibe better than a carnival’s more hair-raising, plotz-inducing spinners.
Disney Springs is a brilliant choice for location. Much wiser than a theme park. (Though I’d’ve loved seeing a Mack Rides Twist ‘n’ Splash in a water park.) The theming rules are different at Disney Springs, which yes outside observers we OK’ed this for both teams early on. Here, with few if any competing E-tickets, Exposition Downs would command attention. Its central location would guarantee foot traffic, and its sounds and movement would brighten the surrounding area. Not knowing Disney Springs from personal experience, your descriptive write-up seems on-point.
There is sufficient surrounding detail, from the backstory to the shop, to flesh out your flat ride without overwhelming it. Everything feeds back to the ride! I love @nateD1226’s artwork! (Both teams brought their visual A-game!) With Saratoga Springs nearby (in the pre-snap SAU it’s actually Disney’s Black Forest Resort, but whatever), the aesthetics fit beautifully.
The advertisement description satisfies the prompt. For a place like Disney Springs, this really would become a centerpiece and a visual icon. Would it get a 45-minute ABC special? That feels like @James G. being old-school.
Good teamwork across the board, Warriors. No time was wasted. You brainstormed fast, researched, developed with passion, and proofread extensively with time to spare.
Exposition Downs is among my favorite overall projects for this season! It’s nothing fancy (how could a flat ride be?) but it oh so perfectly nails what it ought to be. Thumbs way up!
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Bienvenidos, amigos!
After the success of Disney’s Inventus, which opened in 2025, Disney Imagineering decided it was time to start working on the first expansion of the park.
At the time of development for the new land, Mesoamerica (Development began September of 2026) Disney and Pixar’s Coco would soon be celebrating its 10th anniversary in the next year. For that reason, Imagineers decided that Inventus would be the perfect place for a Coco attraction to open with Mesoamerica in 2027 for the 10th anniversary.
After plans for a Coco attraction in Epcot’s Mexico Pavilion fell through with the success of Disney’s animated children’s series Legend of the Three Caballeros which started off in the Philippines but grew over to Disney Channel in the states, Inventus soon became the place for a massive Coco dark ride.
However, far into development, the plan ultimately fell through causing for the Coco Land to be abandoned with only enough money for the main Mesoamerica section. Money lost and feeling defeated, the Imagineering team in charge quit their jobs, leaving it up to the B-Team, Team Princes, a small group of ragtag Imagineers who were just crazy enough to tackle the idea. When Mesoamerica finally opened in 2029 after a two-year delay, it opened only with a single theater for its attractions, leaving many guests incredibly disappointed, especially after the heavy advertising for a Coco land.
With that, Team Princes knee that this was their chance. If the B-Team working on The Lion King could strike gold over the A-Team’s Pocahontas, surely they could compete in the big leagues of Imagineering. With that, they set their sights on a small expansion pad attached to Mesoamerica where they would construct Mariachi Plaza.
Mesoamerica (circa 2031)
15 - The Wind Jewel
16 - Peace
21- Sugar Skull Spin
A Plaza dedicated to a Mexican town, the buildings would be strewn with colorful banners and pennants, lights would dance as music filled the streets, and all around there would be fun food, and most importantly, Family.
Mariachi Plaza would celebrate the Mexican Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) all year round, with food, music, and plenty of skulls and skeletons to brighten anyone’s day. However, with the minor add-ons to the land planned, Princes struggled to come up with the centerpiece. It was during a board meeting leading up to the last day for plans to be finalized that while sitting at his desk, PerGronStudio was twirling around a sugar skull with a pencil.
The rest of Team Princes knee immediately that this was their attraction, so with plenty of detail and ideas being thrown out, it was settled on that the Sugar Skull Spin (21 on the accompanying map) would become the centerpiece of the Plaza. Smiling colorful skulls would welcome up to four guests (two adults and two children) each as they danced around a spinning floor to the music of an animatronic skeleton Mariachi band who played hits from Mexico as well as some of the favorites from Coco including “Un Poco Loco”, “La Llorona”, “Proud Corazon”, and of course “Remember Me.”
With that, the Land was soon constructed, and in less than half a year, in the spring of 2030, Mariachi Plaza premiered in Disney’s Inventus to the adoration of all of the guests, who lined up for multiple go's on the Sugar Skull Spin.
The Attraction
While light in construction and design as a simple flat ride, the thought and details put into the attraction and surroundings more than compensate for its basic nature. The idea behind the ride is to transport guests into the festive spirit of Dia de los Muertos. While somber in tone, it's also a chance to celebrate with family and honor loved one's memories.
Using the teacups style spinner and accompanying music allows riders to feel the dancing, twirling spirit of the holiday. With a covered shell similar to the Mad Hatter's Tea Cups in the Magic Kingdom, you'll have both shade and an intimate party like atmosphere, but also allow the surrounding plaza to add to the theming and immersion.
Care will be taken to keep things on the lighter side for younger guests, as noted in regards to the ride vehicles themselves, while still keeping in line with the holiday. With it's an addition to Mesoamerica and Inventus, it will bring a no height requirement attraction that can be enjoyed and experienced by the whole family.
For children, they get to experience the joy of music and movement, a popular film and introduction to a cultural aspect of the area. For adults, that same experience is there, but also a time they can reflect and enjoy time with their little ones.
The attraction is 30 seconds longer (total time: 2 minutes). To make up for this the ride is less intense. There are a total of 16 skulls each able to seat 2-4 riders so that the ride has an expected ride capacity of 760 guests per hour.
Mariachi Plaza Theming and Streetmosphere
Mariachi Plaza celebrates not only the legacy of Coco, but the deeply beloved and time-honored Mexican celebration of Dia de Muertos. The plaza is centralized around Sugar Skull Spin, but there is plenty to do and explore in the small sub-land of Mesoamerica. The plaza celebrates Dia de Muertos eternally, with all traditions flourishing. The small buildings are authentic in Mexican design, with an emphasis on stone and wood, but also vibrant colors from the Land of the Dead. Ofrendas and family crypts can be seen in the background of the plaza, Mexican marigolds are scattered everywhere, as are colorful Dia de Muertos banners (as seen in Coco), strung overhead and around the attraction and entertainment.
Path of Remembrance is a small indoor walkthrough, the entrance way through the former crypt of the disgraced Ernesto de la Cruz, now dedicated to the history, meaning, and importance of Dia de Muertos, remembering one’s loved ones, and the importance of family.
La Calavera Cantina (a play of “La Calavera Catrina”, a figure in Dia de Muertos) is a small food and merch stand that sells a variety of tasty items, like alfeñique confectionary, pan de muerto (“bread of the dead”), sugar skull masks, toys based on the Alebrije, and items of affection to honor one’s own family members back home.
Streetmosphere-wise, Mariachi Plaza’s remains small but does come with a few choices. Mariachi Cobre moved from Epcot to Inventus with the opening of the plaza, bringing The Story of Coco and the adorable puppet of Miguel to a new audience. The Alebrije Workshop is a short event where an expert shows how to create Alebrije toys, or painting blank copies to decorate and take home.
TEAM PRINCES
SUGAR SKULL SPIN
There is a whole lot to like about this project as well! Both teams nailed the presentations while avoiding gimmicks. Short, sweet (like a sugar skull!), and to-the-point.
Inventus is a great option as you’re fleshing out the Sorcerer’s Apprentice Universe. Coco is also a great choice, with a lovely combination of IP appeal and real cultural cachet. Mariachi Plaza has the potential to match DisneySea as a textured, enchanting location. Sugar Skull Spin could nicely enliven this whole little corner with festive color & music & movement.
Some random things to praise:
The ad. This is an impressive addition. You’ve satisfied the prompt. Though it’s weird hearing a narration by Janet from The Good Place.
The ride vehicles. Lovely visual. I swear, my two favorite visuals of this season came from this round!
Now some random nitpicks. I’m sorry.
The location within Inventus. On the map, Mariachi Plaza is a dead-end off the main path. A centrally-located flat ride (like Mad Tea Party at Disneyland) improves everything around it. This could’ve had more impact if placed at the base of pyramids “15” & “16.”
This is just a teacups ride? That feels like a missed opportunity. Wasn’t there a more unique ride system option, something not already featured in Disney World? Like, beyond the setting and the visuals, how is this distinguished from Mad Tea Party? A shame, too, as just off-the-top-of-my-head with the Mexican theme I can picture e.g. a swing spinner ride themed to voladores.
In the prompt’s preamble I sort of called out Triceratops Spin for being a bland Dumbo clone (as are Aladdin’s Magic Carpets and Astro Orbiter), so it’s too bad that Team Princes defaulted like this. Could you revolutionize the classic teacups spinner in some way? Make this ride unique as a ride, and not simply a reskinned standard? There’s a lot of care and effort in, er, sugarcoating the concept, but the fundamental underlying skeleton is pretty barebones.
The Coco stuff is great, the choice of Inventus is great, the ad and visuals are great, but the ride system is boring. Compared to Warriors, whose ride is distinctly NOT a simple carousel, you’ve brought little originality to Walt Disney World.
Oh, and since you’re using the magnificent Coco soundtrack as a ride soundtrack, next time include a video. I had to look it up on YouTube while reading.
SUGAR SKULL SPIN
There is a whole lot to like about this project as well! Both teams nailed the presentations while avoiding gimmicks. Short, sweet (like a sugar skull!), and to-the-point.
Inventus is a great option as you’re fleshing out the Sorcerer’s Apprentice Universe. Coco is also a great choice, with a lovely combination of IP appeal and real cultural cachet. Mariachi Plaza has the potential to match DisneySea as a textured, enchanting location. Sugar Skull Spin could nicely enliven this whole little corner with festive color & music & movement.
Some random things to praise:
The ad. This is an impressive addition. You’ve satisfied the prompt. Though it’s weird hearing a narration by Janet from The Good Place.
The ride vehicles. Lovely visual. I swear, my two favorite visuals of this season came from this round!
Now some random nitpicks. I’m sorry.
The location within Inventus. On the map, Mariachi Plaza is a dead-end off the main path. A centrally-located flat ride (like Mad Tea Party at Disneyland) improves everything around it. This could’ve had more impact if placed at the base of pyramids “15” & “16.”
This is just a teacups ride? That feels like a missed opportunity. Wasn’t there a more unique ride system option, something not already featured in Disney World? Like, beyond the setting and the visuals, how is this distinguished from Mad Tea Party? A shame, too, as just off-the-top-of-my-head with the Mexican theme I can picture e.g. a swing spinner ride themed to voladores.
In the prompt’s preamble I sort of called out Triceratops Spin for being a bland Dumbo clone (as are Aladdin’s Magic Carpets and Astro Orbiter), so it’s too bad that Team Princes defaulted like this. Could you revolutionize the classic teacups spinner in some way? Make this ride unique as a ride, and not simply a reskinned standard? There’s a lot of care and effort in, er, sugarcoating the concept, but the fundamental underlying skeleton is pretty barebones.
The Coco stuff is great, the choice of Inventus is great, the ad and visuals are great, but the ride system is boring. Compared to Warriors, whose ride is distinctly NOT a simple carousel, you’ve brought little originality to Walt Disney World.
Oh, and since you’re using the magnificent Coco soundtrack as a ride soundtrack, next time include a video. I had to look it up on YouTube while reading.
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Evilgidgit
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I will be on a mini-holiday from April 9th to 13th for a family get-together.
Epcot_Imagineer
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My full review has been posted, it was great fun reviewing and seeing all the behind the scenes talk in the PMs. In all honesty, some great attractions were discussed that didn't even make it to the drawing board! The fact that you all have so many great ideas bouncing around is boggling to me.
kmbmw777
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Overall, a phenomenal project by the Warriors. Your project was exactly what the doctor ordered, and for that it shines.
The first thing I love about it is that Exhibition Downs is such a natural fit for Disney Springs. The ride fits in the area almost perfectly. It enhances the surroundings, and it just feels so right. There's no real good way to word how much this ride fits with the surroundings and the prompt.
I thought your flat ride choice was really clever and it was cool to see that you went beyond Wikipedia. I know when I had to design flat rides for the Ryerson Competition (hosted at IAPPA), I just used Wikipedia to put together my list, so seeing that there is better options out there was awesome for me. I definitely will need to do more research on the awesome variety of flat rides available.
The backstory was a nice touch, though I wonder how that would be conveyed. Typically they are conveyed through Easter Eggs in the queue, like framed magazine articles or something. Just a detail on why/how this backstory matters would be awesome.
As always Nate, you're becoming a great artist!
The merchandising for the ride was logical. Nothing unrealistic. The part about how profits are donated to charity is also something very touching. I definetly could see Disney doing something like this (at least at launch, before corporate gets greedy
). The advertising on ABC was well-thought out, and brings back an awesome sense of nostalgia.Overall, I loved your project. Great work Warriors!
kmbmw777
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Nice work Princes! You guys had a great project, and I loved reading it!
Starting with the ad - its incredible. Easily the highlight of the project, especially with the music you choose for it. I love Coco, so huge fan. Also, the idea of using Coco is awesome - its such a phenomenal movie that it would lend itself well to a flat ride (and beyond hopefully, lol).
That being said about Inventus - I feel like Coco could be a great fit if you focused more on the mythological aspects rather than the human aspects. Maybe the land should have been themed to the land of the dead rather than the Plaza - I feel like that embraces mythology more.
Also, I think it would be important to showcase Prince's Stanza 2 victory, especially because this park is basically the park of the SAU. The Bifrost is no more and Novus Harbour has been added. Just a nitpick for the map, really.
Also, the fact that tea party already exists in Disney World makes this ride seem kind of boring. The whole prompt was about bringing a unique flat ride, and we made fun of how many dumbo clones there are in the pre-story. Granted, this would only be the second tea cup ride, but there could have been more interesting choices.
Overall, you guys created a great project and a unique land for Inventus!
PerGron
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Just a bit of clarity here. We retconned history to have this expansion open up 5 years before Novus Harbor.
AceAstro
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This is a great flat ride! It takes something new that we haven't seen before and puts it in an area (Disney Springs) that we typically wouldn't see one.
I think the location within Disney Springs definitely makes sense and keeping the Food Trucks is a very logical idea.
The backstory was definitely unexpected for a flat ride but it is a really fitting story for the area. Getting to the attraction itself, I love the inclusion of Citation as the centre statue as any Triple Crown winner is a big deal!
Getting through the attraction details and ride-through, I definitely love this flat ride and want to go to Cedar Point to go experience it (along with everything else over there). The addition of the charity organization is an incredible touch! I love it so much and would definitely convince me to go on it more often.
The merchandise and advertising was a very nice touch to finish off the project!
Overall, this was a very nice presentation for a flat ride and would definitely draw in crowds.
AceAstro
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Going with Inventus is another fun/ bold choice to go with!
The reasoning behind putting Coco in Inventus definitely makes sense. I love the inclusion of the updated map and without the numbering, I don't think I would have been able to recognize where the Sugar Skull Spin would have gone.
The ride vehicle art is beautiful! It is my favourite part of the project by far!
The amount of thought into the land surrounding this attraction is definitely fully thought out (like Storybook Circus for Dumbo). That being said, I kinda wish a different flat ride system was used. Even Coco themed, I think it's hard to compete with the Tea Cups. A different ride system may have been more successful here (at least in my opinion).
Overall, it's a very fun project and it is clear a lot of thought went into the land I just wish a different flat ride technology/ system was used.
As we approach the last round in Gaston's Bar Brawl, and the cusp of Act III, both teams are displaying fantastic teamwork and cooperation. Presentation quality is high across-the-board. When that's the case, the decision comes down to ideas.
Team Princes
What Princes did well: Strong communication lead to a solid presentation, with highlights including a great ad, charming art, and careful attention to Sorcerer's Apprentice lore.
What Princes did poorly: The choice of a teacups ride system is uninspired, which misses what this prompt was all about.
What Princes did poorly: The choice of a teacups ride system is uninspired, which misses what this prompt was all about.
Team Warriors
What Warriors did well: Like Princes, strong teamwork and visuals and writing. Warriors was a well-oiled machine! All this was in service of a fantastic flat ride concept, giving them the win.
What Warriors did poorly: N/A
What Warriors did poorly: N/A
Congratulations! You are one star closer to completing Yen Sid’s hat!
Cheers to our heroes for, ummmm, doing this to the Queen of Hearts!
SOARIN’ INTO CALIFORNIA
And like that - snap - Walt Disney World was freed of its villainous infestation. With more stars collected, Maleficent’s foul curse slowly comes undone. Every Sorcerer’s Apprentice Universe feature she had removed from Disney World – The Microverse, The Wetch, and more – magically returns to existence. Everyone cheers!
“Let’s get drunk!” says @Evilgidgit.
“Not so fast!” bellows Prince Philip, stepping out from the shadows of Triceratops Spin alongside Robin Hood and Mr. Incredible. “The forces of darkness are amassing in Los Angeles. The ENDGAME will be where it all began…in Disneyland.”
Time is of the essence! Without even checking out from their Disney World hotels, our heroes rush to Flight of Passage…and wait in a 480 minute queue line.
Using his immense zookeeping superpowers, @PerGronStudio tames a flock of unruly Banshees. In no time at all (after a tedious 15 minute DNA sequencing pre-show), our magnificent heroes are sailing high above the clouds on a cross-country voyage across the United States.
Descending through the smokey West Coast mists, all are shocked to find themselves assembled not in Disneyland’s Esplanade but before the iconic globe of Universal Studios Hollywood. There are Japanese tourists everywhere.
“Oooh, my bad,” apologizes Mr. Incredible. “I got confused over theme park superhero rights.”
“It could be worse,” says @NateD1226. “We could be at Magic Mountain.”
@TwilightZone consoles everyone. “No worries. It’s 38 miles to Disneyland via the I-5. That’ll only take 17 hours.”
“And I’LL cover the Uber costs!” @Disney Dad 3000 declares upon the red carpet.
Before they can move out, a tempestuous whirlwind hurtles Universal forward in time to October. A sadistic burlap sack emerges cackling maliciously.
“Oogie Boogie, my old nemesis!” bellows @James G., whipping out brass knuckles and nunchucks. “I KNEW Gaston’s Bar Brawl wasn’t over!”
And like that - snap - Walt Disney World was freed of its villainous infestation. With more stars collected, Maleficent’s foul curse slowly comes undone. Every Sorcerer’s Apprentice Universe feature she had removed from Disney World – The Microverse, The Wetch, and more – magically returns to existence. Everyone cheers!
“Let’s get drunk!” says @Evilgidgit.
“Not so fast!” bellows Prince Philip, stepping out from the shadows of Triceratops Spin alongside Robin Hood and Mr. Incredible. “The forces of darkness are amassing in Los Angeles. The ENDGAME will be where it all began…in Disneyland.”
Time is of the essence! Without even checking out from their Disney World hotels, our heroes rush to Flight of Passage…and wait in a 480 minute queue line.
Using his immense zookeeping superpowers, @PerGronStudio tames a flock of unruly Banshees. In no time at all (after a tedious 15 minute DNA sequencing pre-show), our magnificent heroes are sailing high above the clouds on a cross-country voyage across the United States.
Descending through the smokey West Coast mists, all are shocked to find themselves assembled not in Disneyland’s Esplanade but before the iconic globe of Universal Studios Hollywood. There are Japanese tourists everywhere.
“Oooh, my bad,” apologizes Mr. Incredible. “I got confused over theme park superhero rights.”
“It could be worse,” says @NateD1226. “We could be at Magic Mountain.”
@TwilightZone consoles everyone. “No worries. It’s 38 miles to Disneyland via the I-5. That’ll only take 17 hours.”
“And I’LL cover the Uber costs!” @Disney Dad 3000 declares upon the red carpet.
Before they can move out, a tempestuous whirlwind hurtles Universal forward in time to October. A sadistic burlap sack emerges cackling maliciously.
“Oogie Boogie, my old nemesis!” bellows @James G., whipping out brass knuckles and nunchucks. “I KNEW Gaston’s Bar Brawl wasn’t over!”
HALLOWEENTOWN HORROR NIGHTS
For the first time in Sorcerer’s Apprentice history we’re going to Universal Studios Hollywood! Welcome, foolish mortals, to the scariest event in Southern California. Welcome to Halloween Horror Nights. The movie studio that invented the horror genre brings you live terror chambers conjured up by Hollywood’s most twisted minds and its most skilled makeup artisans. Pray you survive!
Your task is to design a scare maze for Universal Studios Hollywood’s 2019 Halloween Horror Nights.
- Look to past Halloween Horror Nights for an idea about this event’s history. Universal Studios Hollywood’s maze lineup is typically a combination of classic fright films from any studio, the latest hot new thing, plus wholly original ideas.
- You’re designing this for a hard ticket, adults only event, not for Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween. Aim your maze at teenagers and young adults.
Project Managers
Warriors - @James G.
Princes - @PerGronStudio
Guest Reviewers
DinoInstitute, Epcot_Imagineer, Magic Feather, michmousefan, mickeyfan5534
This Project is due on Wednesday the 13th
at 11:59 PM EST
Time Zones
Pacific Standard Time - 8:59 PM
Eastern Standard Time - 11:59 PM
Barbados Party Time - 12:59 AM
Greenwich Mean Time - 3:59 AM
Central European Time - 4:59 AM
Any specific questions feel free to ask in your brainstorming PMs or below. Thank you and best of luck everyone!
Warriors - @James G.
Princes - @PerGronStudio
Guest Reviewers
DinoInstitute, Epcot_Imagineer, Magic Feather, michmousefan, mickeyfan5534
This Project is due on Wednesday the 13th
at 11:59 PM ESTTime Zones
Pacific Standard Time - 8:59 PM
Eastern Standard Time - 11:59 PM
Barbados Party Time - 12:59 AM
Greenwich Mean Time - 3:59 AM
Central European Time - 4:59 AM
Any specific questions feel free to ask in your brainstorming PMs or below. Thank you and best of luck everyone!
Program Guide
Halloween Horror Nights
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Villainous Advice
“Well well well, what have we here? Imagineers, huh? Ooooh, I’m really scared! So you’re the ones everyone’s been talkin’ about? You’re jokin’, you’re jokin’! How did you get so far?! Well Mister Oogie Boogie says you’re in Universal now …and your luck just ran out."
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Heroic Hints
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Stanza X Sound Trivia - Universal Studios Hollywood
Heroic Hints
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Stanza X Sound Trivia - Universal Studios Hollywood