Originally Posted By Doobie This topic is for discussion of the Marc Borrelli's November 27th article on Indiana Jones: Temple of the Crystal Skull. This article is at: <a href="News-ID505060.asp" target="_blank">http://LaughingPlace.com/News-ID505060.asp</a>.
Originally Posted By JustBob Wow!! I've got to get to at least the DL version of this ride someday. Simply incredible...
Originally Posted By TDLFAN I wish they would take that boring Indiana Jones Stunt show at MGM and build this ride there. Anyways both Indi Temples have thier attributes but TDS's ride is much better and elaborate looking than DL's.
Originally Posted By wtg2000 Five years have passed since I strapped myself into a jeep for DL's Indy, so I'm a little foggy on the details - except the most important one which is it was my favourite ride ever. I feared my expectations on the TDS sequel might be higher than the Mayan temple that houses it, but I certainly loved it as well. There were a couple aspects I liked better (the skeletons) and a couple elements I missed (like the interactivity of the line). But then, the big temple room was awesome. Of course, hearing Indy in Japanese gave me a chuckle. The main difference is the outside. The Mayan temple is wonderfully majestic, especially at night when its peak just hovers there in a purple glow. I had a favourite bench where I could lean back and gaze up through the trees. I absolutely loved all the jungle noises. They actually had me turning my neck! This is best accompanied my a cream cheese brownie (yumm). Another terrific view is from the steamer as it chugs down the water to the Lost River Delta and passes the pontoon plane. This is how I first saw it, and I seriously considered going overboard and swimming for shore. (that would have shocked them). However, it's best to wait and cross the suspension (sort of) bridge. Right now it's 9:11 am Tokyo time, and the day's first riders are screeching around the corner past the tornado and into the skeleton room, soon to risk their lives crossing the rickety bridge before their encounter with the giant boulder. I have to go. I think I'm going to cry.
Originally Posted By Torgo Another fantastic report, Marc! It's obvious these take a lot of time and effort. I definitely appreciate the chance to see these things, since I don't see myself in Tokyo anytime soon (but there's always hoping).
Originally Posted By Jack Skellington I'm all hyped up about it, and I'll probably never see it. Great report on a fantastic attraction. That Fireball effect is REALLY AWESOME!
Originally Posted By andrestico Please I HAVE to know how this ball of fire efect works it looks incredible, someone knows???, and its just a video I can not imagine see it live!!
Originally Posted By WeirdOne Great Update Marc. Also Great Update On Your Site. Wonderful Video Clips There Too! Keep Working Hard. We All Love You. The WeirdOne ^_^
Originally Posted By Westsider Wow! I'm amazed at how Tokyo takes some of the American stuff and kicks it up two or three notches. That looks like an amazingly improved version of our Indy! And that fireball effect! All I can say is "Wow!". Take heart everyone, Cynthia Harriss and Paul Pressler both spent a nice long week at Tokyo for the Grand Opening. Cynthia even wrote a letter to CM's about it telling us how impressed she was with their Parks. So at least the American execs know what WDI and "Disney" is really capable of. I would think they would be a bit embarassed of the things they have offered us the last 4 years, and the things they have planned for the next two or three, in comparison to what the Japanese are doing. Now that I think about it, the way TDA and Burbank execs have been running our Parks seems to be Un-American. Shame on them for letting the Japanese beat us at our own game. :-(
Originally Posted By OrlandoBoi If you are all referring to the ring of smoke effect is is precisely that-a huge smoke ring that explodes out of the mouth of the idol/statue's head and expands towards you. Together with the lighting, sound FX and very dramatic music it is AMAZING!!!!!
Originally Posted By bhb007 I'm only going on the exterior, but strangely, I prefer the DL version. The temple at DL seems to been there for ages, hiding in the Adventureland jungle waiting for a few bold adventurers to dig and discover it. The temple at TDS seems to be a giant "Here's An E-Ticket" weenie. I prefer the subtlety "what lurks in the shadows" quality of DL's exterior. However I'm sure the ride is considerably more technologically advanced and that's a good thing. Also, at DL, I felt (only for a couple moments) that there were some dead spots to the ride where I wasn't certain as to what I was supposed to feeling thinking... Is the TDS version more consistent in its vision for the rider? Anyway, big thanks to Marc once again... -Bond in Cinci
Originally Posted By wtg2000 You do have to see it in person. The Mayan temple does appear to be hiding from many angles of approach as it peaks through the trees. There are places for a clear view, but others that are quite mysterious. The foliage is good but will obviously improve with age.
Originally Posted By Captain Red Bows The building "Adds" to the area ! It's called.."The Lost River Delta".. Wether you cross over one of the many bridges..or sail past it..this place is Cool!! Utilize the space by decorating the show-building with carvings and ruins..digs in-progress..and assorted flora+fauna. It's not "weged" in like DL and when you would go the the parkinglot..or ride the monorail..(pre-DCA days).the back of the building would stick out..as a Huge green square ! The outside of the show-building,is just as important as the front !! (and at night.DisneySea is another park) This place is.."Detail City" !! GREAT job indeed !!! and when you go inside....WOW !!! Next visit..I'm running for a FastPass for this ride first.. instead of JTCOTH !
Originally Posted By BrerAnthony That looks so cool! Maybe Disneyland could implement some of that new technology the next time Indy is under rehab.
