Originally Posted By CuriousConstance "And Constance, I did notice that Triton makes it in time for the ginale, in his nipple-ey finest. I did think it was a little strange that his hair was 'real' hair, when the other AAs in the ride all have plastic/rubber hair. It was just an interesting change in texture." Thank goodness they didn't ruin those luscious locks of spun silver. Now let's talk nipples. A fine reproduction or obvious fakes?
Originally Posted By FerretAfros I was trying not to look too closely, but in general, Triton looks much more 'human' than any other character in the attraction (yes, I do realize that most of them aren't supposed to be human, but I think you know what I mean). They're not quite dinner-plate-sized, but depending on which way the wind is blowing, you might get a pretty good peek at them through his beard billowing in the breeze.
Originally Posted By SpokkerJones "Ariel shows up in CGI format, and in clips from the original film." The CGI Aeriel where her legs were transforming was the most awkward part of the ride. It would have probably been better to include a silhouette of her transforming instead.
Originally Posted By Dr Hans Reinhardt Constance shall I summon The Witches and ask them to turn you into a mermaid?
Originally Posted By CuriousConstance lol I'm not sure it would be wise for you to become indebted to the witches, Hans.
Originally Posted By CuriousConstance ""I was trying not to look too closely" LOL. Why?" Nipple envy.
Originally Posted By Dr Hans Reinhardt Hey Constance did you see that someone on LP posted a video of John Lasseter talking about his Hawaiian shirt collection? <a href="http://www.laughingplace.com/Latest-ID-77690.asp" target="_blank">http://www.laughingplace.com/L...7690.asp</a>
Originally Posted By CuriousConstance I saw the link but haven't watched it yet. I'll be sure to check it out.
Originally Posted By karlg I agree with the general inconsistency of the animatronics. It ranged from things like spinning starfish, some rotating cam (ala Small World), Sebastian with some moving parts and with projected eyes (like Mr. Potato Head at Midway Mania), to full fledged animatronics like Ursala. Ariel's hair just didn't work for me. I think they should have covered it with strands of "hair" that could be move by a sub-structure and/or a blower. I don't know why they made a deal about it on the park's video. Ursala on the other hand did (for me) live up to the hype. I only which the you could see Ursala for longer. I agree with others that the Ariel "transformation" CGI was oddly done and if anything the way the magic sparks are done draws attention to, how do I put this, what is under the magic sparks. I think the silhouette approach or a strategically placed rock or clam shell would be a good idea. That is unless the object was to play with young boys' imaginations to draw them to the attraction . It is not horrible or in bad taste per say, it is just they could have handled it better.
Originally Posted By SafariRob I remember reading something about a special effect of going "under the sea"...with a blast of cold air. Did they add that? Does it work well? Do you really feel like you are under the sea? I know that is considered a spoiler...but I think this post is past that.
Originally Posted By SpokkerJones I don't remember a blast of air but the going-underwater effect is performed with projections that envelop the walls and the seashell in front of you (you are facing backwards and tilting backwards, if that explanation makes any sense).
Originally Posted By Goofyernmost >>>Why would you feel a blast of air as you go underwater?<<< You wouldn't but you would feel a difference in temperature (cooler) wash over your face. My guess is that is what they are trying to recreate.
Originally Posted By CuriousConstance They are trying to immerse you in so mane different ways they sometimes forget to think about what they are doing.
