Originally Posted By WDWtechie ssWEDguy, yes the steam is theatrical fog due to the fact that steam can severely burn people and the fact that technicians are always checking things under the platform during the day since the ride is brand new and they will be doing it for a couple of months to make sure things dont brake. Right now we they are doing cast member test only. Until the public viewing. Adjusting brake pressure, fog pressure, chain lift speed, lighting levels, water pressure, and of course training staff to run the and to learn the safety procedure in case of an emergency. I got to ride the ride and its great. Although I did notget to experience the fog in the tunnels which even when they running they will be hardly noticable since at the openings of the tunnels are fans pushing the fog back into the tunnel so it does not escape and ruin the effect.
Originally Posted By TDLFAN >>TDLFAN, these "little touches" will last a long time because, coming from a WDW technician specilized in theater lighting and special effects, the units used to produce these effects require little maintence.<< Yes.. from your mouth to management's ears.. And explain to me this: why are the fire sparks effects on DinoSour extint?
Originally Posted By WDWtechie They decided that effect was unessecery to the show itself and were moved to Great Movie Ride and was used in one of ther new editions this year
Originally Posted By WDWtechie They also thought that it would ruin the effect of the Hi -tech time travel cars
Originally Posted By TDLFAN Hmm... I honestly do not remember seeing fire sparks in Great Movie Ride. Actually, even the smokey bullet hits on the bricked wall in the ganster scene appear to be inop as well.. Personally I thought the sparks added more depth and credibility when riders went thru the "time tunnel" scenes..so whoever decided it was not necesary, should get a new day job.
Originally Posted By WDWtechie It was people who rode the ride and the designers themselves. It had nothing to do with maintence upkeep and expensive. They required no fluid, propane or etc. It was produced by two pieces of metal rubbing together. Plus now they use lighting to create the same effect
Originally Posted By WDWtechie Try looking next time in the alien scene in the pipes in the ceiling on the great movie ride
Originally Posted By kennect TDL, I haven't gotten through this entire thread yet but I have to make a comment on your statement regarding the Great Movie Ride....I really have wondered as to what would be such a major thing as to getting those gals moving again????? In fact, I have to ask this....When was the last time they actually did rotate??? Anyone got a clue????
Originally Posted By kennect Now I am back after reading the entire thread....While OT as in my post above I have to say I would love to see those gals on the Great Movie Ride rotating again.... But as far as our new WDWtechie states about the different fog, etc. used for Everest I have to say this....You and I and anyone else interested can now easily buy a snow machine that is geared to the home user...Like the fog machines that are now being mass marketed to the public....We have one here and the effect that it creates is exactly as what Disney uses....There are varying snow juices available...As in the idea that Disney needs to use one that doesn't allow itself to collect and wet the area where people are walking...We used the one here for an outdoor Christmas display...But you know what? We don't get too much snow here in Atlanta....I love snow and when ever I am in the mood this thing is so great to plug and watch it snow....Sorry for the OT rant but this little machine rules big time.....
Originally Posted By Labuda " 15 Rosco Model 1700 Fog Machines." SWEET! I *love* Rosco Fog! Honestly, that's one of my favorite scents! "*sigh* I think I'm in love with WDWtechie. " You're not along, beamer. I wanna be him when I grow up! hehe
Originally Posted By TDLFAN >>I would love to see those gals on the Great Movie Ride rotating again....<< Well, as far as I remember, they stopped rotating just a few months after MGM opened. If I recall, it was something due to the set being too heavy for the engine running the set. But it was more than the rotation what I miss..it was the fountains that went with it.
Originally Posted By ssWEDguy >> What kind of safety bars hold you in when you ride Everest? << Lap bars. There are no shoulder restraints.
Originally Posted By ssWEDguy When you leave the projection room, you go down the big drop out front. There is air time on that drop, especially in the back of the train.
Originally Posted By Labuda sweeeettttttt! I'll put up with the always-rougher ride in the back if it gets me some air time I wouldn't otherwise have.
Originally Posted By paulyahoo A word of caution: take a look at this thread to judge WDWtechie's credibility: <a href="http://mb.laughingplace.com/default.asp?WCI=MsgBoard&WCE=T-71609-P-1" target="_blank">http://mb.laughingplace.com/de fault.asp?WCI=MsgBoard&WCE=T-71609-P-1</a>
