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Originally Posted By Kennesaw Tom

In terms of Soaring, they can shut down one screen at a time. If they did repairs you would think it would be done while the crowds are less. And it sounds like that is going on right now.

 

Originally Posted By dennis-in-ct

I went to DCA three months after it opened and there was talk on the boards about the dust spec problems so I was prepared to see them and I did. I thought maybe the dust specs is in the developed film and not floating in the projector.

I have a can of air at my desk I blast my keyboard with. They can borrow it

 

Originally Posted By Mr X

Dennis, this is TOTALLY off-topic but I've lost your most recent email address. Could you send me a quick email so I know it? I have a question for ya and I wanted to send it via email.

Dave

p.s. yeah, dusty. I get it (I'm not one of the pickiest Disney park fans really lol)

 

Originally Posted By dennis-in-ct

Ok I will sen you and e-mail and a shoot out on Facebook

 

Originally Posted By danyoung

>...it always seemed to me that it was just a 35mm print with a special lens to adjust for the size and the curvature of the screen.<

From what I've discovered around the web (and who trusts THAT info?), it appears that Soarin' is done in 70mm OmniMax format, but it's run at 48 frames per second - twice the rate as regular OmniMax. And with this high speed comes quicker than normal wear on the film. There are some rumors floating around about converting this show to an HD format, but nothing official. And it doesn't seem as if there's a digital format or projecter in existence that can handle an OmniMax format.

 

Originally Posted By EPCOT Explorer

>>>In terms of Soaring, they can shut down one screen at a time. If they did repairs you would think it would be done while the crowds are less. And it sounds like that is going on right now.<<<

That would never happen in WDW.. It's EPCOT's biggest people eater.

 

Originally Posted By DlandDug

>><<< <<Duffy wasn't drawing crowds.>>

So, might there be a chance that he will disappear again? >>>

What do you mean, "again?"<<

"Duffy" originally appeared on the scene as "The Disney Bear." There was a major marketing push, but the public did not respond. The bears ended up in deep discount, then clearance stores. A few years later, the bear, now renamed Duffy, appeared in Japan, and was a huge hit. So they are trying it again here in the States...

 

Originally Posted By HokieSkipper

^^^Yea, and no one is bothering with him, from what I've seen.

 

Originally Posted By FerretAfros

>>And it doesn't seem as if there's a digital format or projecter in existence that can handle an OmniMax format.<<

I've heard the term before, in reference to Horizons, but what exactly is OmniMax? Is it just projecting onto the inside of a dome? What do planetariums use these days? It's an interesting concept, and has been around for quite a while, but it does seem a little odd that it still hasn't been adapted to other uses, in these days where random technology seems to be popping up in all sorts of unexpected places.

>>That would never happen in WDW.. It's EPCOT's biggest people eater.<<

I'm guessing we have different definitions of 'people eater'. To me, it's an attraction that can handle large crowds and pulls guests through with a high theoretical hourly capacity. Compared to attractions like Spaceship Earth, Ellen's Energy Adventure, and the American Adventure, the capacity of Soarin' is just plain sad. Yes, it usually has the longest waits in the park, but that's just as much a factor of its limited capacity as anything else.

 

Originally Posted By SuperDry

<<< "Duffy" originally appeared on the scene as "The Disney Bear." There was a major marketing push, but the public did not respond. The bears ended up in deep discount, then clearance stores. A few years later, the bear, now renamed Duffy, appeared in Japan, and was a huge hit. So they are trying it again here in the States... >>>

I think you have some of your facts wrong there, Doug. The problem is built into what you said. You said that '"Duffy" originally appeared', but then you go on to say 'now renamed Duffy.'

That's the key point. The original bear wasn't Duffy. For example, Duffy has his name sewn into his label. Take a look at any of the original bears from a few years ago - do their tags say Duffy? I didn't think so.

In fact, I have a Duffy right here next to my computer, and he can see the screen. You've got him a bit upset. I told him that Uncle Doug didn't really mean what he said, and rubbed Duffy's little head. He'll be okay, but asks that you stop spreading rumors that he had anything to do with the previous marketing flop.

 

Originally Posted By danyoung

>...what exactly is OmniMax?<

From wikipedia -

"A variation of the IMAX film format that is projected on an angled dome."

 

Originally Posted By Goofyernmost

Omni seems to be a standard prefix for everything Disney.

 

Originally Posted By MPierce

>> I don't know what's nuttier: spending time in WDW Parks when it's well into the 90s with humidity almost as high ... or Donald Trump. You make the call ... <<

I vote for the Parks. You don't have to listen to Trump. Hanging out at the Parks when it's 90 with high humity is insane. That is unless you're a Yankee that just went through and April snow fall, and are reminded about the 6 power outages you experienced this winter when the high for the day was 15.

 

Originally Posted By MPierce

>> Soarin should shame Danny Cockerell so long as he has his current job (word is he has inside track to become the next Erin Wallace). A signature attraction just shouldn't have HUGE dust on the screen. No excuses ... pay the CMs $4.87 an hour (Rick Scott will allow it because states no longer have to follow Federal law or the Constitution) and clean the freaking film. <<

I really didn't have any issues with the film in December.

Why doesn't the Seas have prettier fish? This isn't a question of mine (another, perhaps also prettier LPer, uttered it today ... of course she had just been at Fish R Us AKA Sea World)... But I wonder why I see more colorful tropical species when I hang out at Port Everglades with my feet hanging over the docks.

You've got Nemo. Quit being so greedy.

 

Originally Posted By MPierce

>> Fewer morbidly obese folks today, but since the parks were empty well ... do the math. <<

You're the only person I know that goes to WDW to count fat people. Do you tag them, and put radio frequency emitters on them so you can track their eatting habbits.

 

Originally Posted By MPierce

>> Whoever thought they needed a 'Dance Party' at America Gardens should be beaten. <<

Was it Disco. I love to Disco!

 

Originally Posted By MPierce

>> I still love being at EPCOT. It's just a nice place to be. But boy does it need some life pumped into it. <<

I so agree. I love spending time at Epcot, but it felt lifeless my last 2 visits. I though maybe it was just me because I was sober.

 

Originally Posted By MPierce

>> Oh, and apparently Disney is offering Fantasmic desert trays (stuff like choc-covered strawberries, cookies, prtezels etc) at the stands across from the entrance to the stadium ... have no idea of price (not listed on sandwich board out front) or whether you can get it when the show isn't scheduled like say tonight. <<

I'm sure it's reasonably priced if your Bill Gates.

>> Random thought: who buys an Ewok mini-plush key chain? And do I want to know said person? <<

I have a collection of them.

>> I REALLY want to take the 5/14 Magic Transatlantic cruise $799 a person ($57 a day ... or $50 if you know/can go with a CM ... OR $25 -- yes -- if you know and can go with a DCL CM!) ... Can we start a pledge drive on LP.com for a uber special MAGICal Spirit? <<

At that price what do they give you a lif evest, and a rope to hold onto as the ship drags you through the water?