DAK's EE Yeti - still broken?

Originally Posted By FerretAfros

>>...but when people were talking about the Little Mermaid darkride, comparing it to Cat in the Hat might make sense (since I haven't seen Cat in the Hat yet, I am not really sure about that..).<<

I think that's the best possible comparison to describe the scale and scope of the Little Mermaid ride. It seems like it's much more elaborate than anything in Fantasyland, but still not quite to Pirates/Mansion level. For having never been on either of them, it's pretty amazing how you paired them like that. I might have to use that comparison in the future! : )

 

Originally Posted By EPCOT Explorer

>>>No, sir. That's like saying Pirates is Gran Fiesta. <<<

How is RSR going to be something other than a fast ride? It'll have the fancy AAs with screens, that's about it.

 

Originally Posted By DlandDug

>>How is RSR going to be something other than a fast ride? It'll have the fancy AAs with screens, that's about it.<<

And you know this based on... what?

 

Originally Posted By DlandDug

>>...themeing at Disney or Universal means complete immersion, coasters without just bare steel and elaborate show buildings.<<

If this were the standard (and please note the qualifier), then Universal would be a total failure. There is not one truly "themed" coaster in a Uni park. (And yes, I include the Mummy.)

 

Originally Posted By EPCOT Explorer

>>>And you know this based on... what?<<<

the ride overviews that have been released.

 

Originally Posted By DlandDug

>>the ride overviews that have been released.<<

Then you have been doing some mighty selective reading do dismiss what has been released as nothing more than, "It'll have the fancy AAs with screens, that's about it."

 

Originally Posted By EPCOT Explorer

Then, what, pray tell, is supposed to be so fantastic about it? The ride system isn't new. The AA's aren't new. The scenery will be detailed. It'll be a nice ride, but nothing revolutionary.

 

Originally Posted By DlandDug

>>It'll be a nice ride, but nothing revolutionary.<<

If "revolutionary" is the standard, then you've got me. The last "revolutionary" attraction I experienced was Forbidden Journey, and it didn't blow me away. But I sure didn't dismiss it out of hand. And, I did at least wait until actually experiencing it before forming a conclusive opinion.

 

Originally Posted By EPCOT Explorer

FJ blew me away and I didn't form a conclusive opinion of it before hand, either. But thinking that RSR is going to be a game changer really boggles me.

 

Originally Posted By mrkthompsn

<<If this were the standard (and please note the qualifier), then Universal would be a total failure. There is not one truly "themed" coaster in a Uni park. (And yes, I include the Mummy.)>>

You're not pretending hard enough :O)

 

Originally Posted By mrkthompsn

>>...themeing at Disney or Universal means complete immersion, coasters without just bare steel and elaborate show buildings.<<

"Complete immersion" means that you are in the actual fanstasy world itself. It means you are a character within Peter Pan, and live in the actual Neverland.

 

Originally Posted By HokieSkipper

<<There is not one truly "themed" coaster in a Uni park. (And yes, I include the Mummy.)>>

You're got to be kidding me. Seriously. There's absolutely nothing you can say that will allow me to take you seriously after this.

 

Originally Posted By HokieSkipper

You've*

 

Originally Posted By dshyates

The same can be said for Disney's coasters except BTMRR and The Matterhorn. Without a doubt, BTMRR is the best themed coaster ever. But it goes for realism. But many others go for a more impressionistic artistic approach. Like Dragon Challenge and Flight of the Hippogriff. The Hulk, even when applying the impressionistic approach, is not very successful in it's themeing. I mean, I get what they are doing theme wise. But it is what it is. I also think theme wise California Screamin' is quite lame. And please don't try and explain it again. I get it, and still think it is lazy.
So to recap, I think other than BTMRR all theme coasters have their issues with themeing. But given the ease with which EE should have been to fully theme the run out through the grass is disappointing.

 

Originally Posted By Lee hisownself

>>Then, what, pray tell, is supposed to be so fantastic about it? The ride system isn't new. The AA's aren't new. The scenery will be detailed. It'll be a nice ride, but nothing revolutionary.<<

Many advanced AAs. Fully realized scenery inside a detailed showbuilding. Improved Test Track ride system. Racing feature. What's not to love?
Revolutionary? Doesn't have to be in order to be just awesome.

 

Originally Posted By HokieSkipper

I agree Lee. RSR will be awesome.

But 400 million worth of awesome? I'm skeptical.

 

Originally Posted By Lee hisownself

>>But 400 million worth of awesome? I'm skeptical.<<

Well, no....it won't be $400mil worth of awesome. No reason to evere spend that much on a single ride.
I think they must stand around over there burning piles of money...

 

Originally Posted By HokieSkipper

<<I think they must stand around over there burning piles of money...>>

When my buddy told me that the project was reaching that level (this was months ago, so I'm sure it's over that at this point), I just stared at him awe struck.

I'm excited to ride it, but about 200 million of that budject would have looked nice being pumped into DAK or DHS...

PS. Anyone know when Racers is set to open? I'm trying to get out there sometime in May. Hoping to see that and Transformers at USH.

 

Originally Posted By DlandDug

>> But thinking that RSR is going to be a game changer really boggles me.<<
And again, if "game-changer" is the standard, then you've got me.

 

Originally Posted By DlandDug

>><<There is not one truly "themed" coaster in a Uni park. (And yes, I include the Mummy.)>>

You're got to be kidding me. Seriously. There's absolutely nothing you can say that will allow me to take you seriously after this.<<

Sigh.

There's a reason I was careful to include the words "please note the qualifier" in my statement. Drop that, and it is, indeed, a pretty unbelievable statement. Here's the whole thing:
>>If this [...complete immersion, coasters without just bare steel and elaborate show buildings] were the standard (and please note the qualifier), then Universal would be a total failure. There is not one truly "themed" coaster in a Uni park. (And yes, I include the Mummy.)<<

Please tell me which coaster at Uni meets the qualification of "complete immersion." (And that's not even MY standard.)