Originally Posted By trekkeruss I enjoyed BTTF, but I didn't like that the illusion could be ruined if you ducked your head out... you can easily see the other vehicles.
Originally Posted By wahooskipper Um...don't duck your head out then. Reminds me of my son. "Daddy, it hurts when I hit my head on the ground." Uh, okay...don't hit your head on the ground.
Originally Posted By TMICHAEL I don't know, personally I never felt like BTTF was "moving" you anywhere at all. I just felt like I was being jostled around and not always in good sync with the movie. On the other hand, Star Tours was much more "realistic" in its illusion of travel and motion.
Originally Posted By oc_dean Okay ... So "Back to the Future" in the Orlando park is closing. What about the Universal Studios Hollywood version?
Originally Posted By Dlmusic <<I enjoyed BTTF, but I didn't like that the illusion could be ruined if you ducked your head out... you can easily see the other vehicles.>> It always baffles me why this is such a common complaint about BTTF, when Soarin' is way more problamatic. Not only can you see sides of the screen, the entire ride mechanism and the other rows next to you, you also sometimes have guest's feet in front of you.
Originally Posted By brotherdave >>I'd like to see a new attraction using the simulator technology. All of these simulators were build and then advertised as "even better because we can change it down the road" and, to my knowledge...none of them have been changed.<< Not entirely true, wahoo. Funtastic World of Hanna Barbara was changed into Jimmy Neutron's Nicktoon Blast at USF. Questor at Busch Gardens Africa (Tampa) was changed to Akbar's Tours (then closed). Busch Garens Europe (Williamsburg) changed their Questor to the Irish themed Corkscrew Hill. Plus, other regional parks have updated their simulators many times. The former Paramount Parks featured Imax simulator films based on Days of Thunder, James Bond, and others. Currently, those parks have Spongebob Squarepants 3-D AND USF's old Funtastic World of Hanna Barbara. Admittedly, the regional parks have an easier time in swapping out ride films since there is little to no theming involved. It just seems that the heavily themed simulators, like Star Tours, Back to the Future, etc have not been redone due the major cost of actually re-theming the building. Although, this could easily be avoided if they just offered new films based on the same theme. (New Star Wars film for Star Tours, etc.) Of course, the cost of making these new ride films might be more prohibitive for them than they originally planned for when the rides were being developed, thus, no new films (yet!).
Originally Posted By brotherdave By the way, one of the rumors that I've heard for a possible BTTF replacement is a simulator film based on the X-Men film series. Does anyone know if there is any validity to this?
Originally Posted By DVC_dad Being a HUGE BTTF fan, AND a huge Michael J Fox fan, I hate to see it go. But you know, I was always offended that Universal just let that DeLorean sit out there in front of the ride and waste away in the weather. I wonder what will become of the DeLorean. I would love to have it.
Originally Posted By knightnfrees ^^^I don't think you'll have to worry about the Delorean, Dad...USH had a couple made up to interchange when necessary. They didn't use the movie car. I don't know what vehicle they used for USF, though.
Originally Posted By DVC_dad Still, there are only SO many still in existence. Ofcourse stainless steel is some tough shizzle.
Originally Posted By knightnfrees I remember back in the 90's, USH really let the upkeep on their "Star Cars" go down the drain. It was not uncommon to see scratches, dings, etc on many of their vehicles they used as photo spots. It was really a sad situation.
Originally Posted By Shadow wolf Aww..I did come back from my vacation at Universal Orlando and I have to say I did enjoy the attraction. I hope they don't put in a X-Men atrraction in there because they fit better in IOA. I didn't mind that you could see the other cars in the theater, it made me appreceate what this attraction does.
Originally Posted By Dabob2 I'm with Jim in Merced on BTTF. I liked it, but it didn't quite "work" for me. Forget about the mechanics, seeing the other cars, etc. The main problem for me was the "jerkiness" of the story. By trying to go so many places, so many time periods, etc., they lost any sense of coherence. That's the main reason Star Tours always worked better for me. BGW's Questor was even worse in that regard - it was the second sim I'd ever been on and I was really excited to do it, since Star Tours was at that time such a novelty. But they tried to do too much and ended up diluting the experience.
Originally Posted By TDLFAN Good riddance. I have not ridden BTTF since 1996. How is that bigger than Kong's dismissal is beyond me.
Originally Posted By Shadow wolf Well, I've been hearing rumors a Fast and the Furious attraction is going to replace it once BTTF closes sometime in September. All I can say is ick if that's true.
Originally Posted By TDLFAN Oh well.. if that is the case, you can't blame Universal for not keeping some kind of continuity in their offerings. In this particular case, it would be "wreckless driving".
Originally Posted By Shadow wolf Well I know a few "Kong" fans that have accepted it's replacement. With BTTF getting replaced I have a feeling it's fans won't be too happy with it's replacement.
Originally Posted By irishfan Any idea what the "fast and furious" attraction is going to be? Another simulator?
Originally Posted By dshyates I believe it is going to be a Simpson's theme ride. Something about Otto's Bus ride. A wacky ride through Springfield. It is supposed to open next summer in conjunction with the movie.
Originally Posted By tonyanton The description I've read of the Simpson's ride sounds a lot like the old Roger Rabbit Toontown Trolley simulator designed (and never built) for the Disney-MGM Studios.
