Originally Posted By Maihama OK, this thread is made by request of Mr. X It's ironic, but the disappearing effect is simple and similar to the ride itself. They use a starfield effect to hide the fact that the statue DROPS down. Next time take a look at Shiriki Utundu before the preshow starts, it stands on a solid table. Then when lights went off, look down closely: you will see falling stars between the legs of the table when Shiriki is dropped down (and yes, it has its own glowing stars for better disguise.) A second later lights go on, but the crowd is shocked and doesn't care to notice that the table is topless now.
Originally Posted By TDLFAN >>It's ironic, but the disappearing effect is simple and similar to the ride itself. They use a starfield effect to hide the fact that the statue DROPS down.<< Gee... we have known that for a year. Research my previous posts and you will find my mentioning this trick. Only people who would not be true fans of Disney (and those who can't even tell what the passport structure for TDR is if their life depended on it) would be oblivious to that "worst kept" secret....
Originally Posted By Mr X Yes, it's true. I do, in fact, have a life. Maihama, thanks for the extra thread...interesting.
Originally Posted By TDLFAN ..and obviously NOT a job. What the heck are you doing home at 3pm on a weekday? baby sitting?
Originally Posted By TDLFAN Mr X, read post #7 and #8 here: <a href="http://mb.laughingplace.com/MsgBoard-T-90089-P-1.asp" target="_blank">http://mb.laughingplace.com/Ms gBoard-T-90089-P-1.asp</a>
Originally Posted By Maihama Actually, for several hundred bucks they could easily install some mirrors to not spoil the effect. But once again TDS imagineers have chosen "good enough" attitude.
Originally Posted By TDR_Fan <<But once again TDS imagineers have chosen "good enough" attitude.>> What's that supposed to mean? Many Imagineers working on projects for TDS seem to go beyond the call of duty to make the product acceptable. The "good enough" attitudes are only found in the stateside parks.
Originally Posted By Mr X Nothing to do with it, it's all the same imagineers. Why would those same people have a "good enough" attitude in the states but suddenly care about quality just cause they crossed the international dateline? What's different is who's in charge, and what kind of money they have to work with.
Originally Posted By TDR_Fan ^ I'm pretty sure that each Disney resort has their respective groups of Imagineers designing projects.
Originally Posted By Maihama Not enough budgets for attractions? The result is jerky Aquatopia, a painted flat at JTTCOE and inconsistent TOT experience. I wonder why they didn't bother to polish everything, it doesn't require much money or time.
Originally Posted By TDR_Fan <<Not enough budgets for attractions>> You should take a look at the stateside attractions. TDS had some of the highest budgets for its attractions. I mean, Tower of Terror alone cost almost $200 million! That's more than double what it cost in DCA!
Originally Posted By TDLFAN ..and here is my answer to yor #12: that's your opinion. Jerky Aquatopia's technology is far ahead of anything we have in the stateside now a days. While I am not sure what painted flat you refer to about JTTCOTE, the attraction still features a lot of disney eye candy, which is more than I can say for turkeys like Mission Space and Grand Fiesta Tour, or even Everets' show as you ride thru the mountain. As for TOT... haven't got a clue about your "inconsistent" reference since I have found the ride to be quite well designed and story-wise, well thought out. But you are entitled to your opinions.. even if they are somewhat.. inconsistent with my extensive experience enjoying the park for what it is: GENIAL.
Originally Posted By TDLFAN >>You should take a look at the stateside attractions.<< Don't waste your time TDR_Fan. Mr. X is quite affraid of the truth and deep down in his head, he is resisting the urge at all cost.
Originally Posted By TDR_Fan I agree with TDLFAN. You can find fault with a lot more attractions at the other Disney parks than you do at TDS.
Originally Posted By TDLFAN Which reminds me... I wonder how much longer we'll have to wait before they fix the huge crack in Everest's dark backward-motion tunnel (the one crack thru which riders can see the faux hollow mesh that the entire mountain is made off).... Hmmm... No such major show problems at TDS as far as I have been able to tell so far....
Originally Posted By Maihama When stateside attractions are poorly planned or not enough financed from the beginning (like the DL Pooh,) their faults don't stick out so obviously. What I'm talking about is Disney's famous attention to details which is missed inside of several places at TDS.
Originally Posted By Maihama << As for TOT... haven't got a clue about your "inconsistent" reference >> The most obvious cost-cutting is in the corridors after the ride when you are suddenly dropped into almost unthemed areas.
