Remember this show wasn't supposed to debut until next year. Some of those IPs may have attractions announced by then.
Universal's Cinematic Celebration Night Show
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Sorry, but I don't agree with this sentiment....CineSpec would have suffered the same "it's another clip show" complaints, regardless of how many fountains it had....At least this show is slowing down and focusing
- Dec 2, 2012
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I don't think they need Back to the Future strictly for the sake of nostalgia, I think they need Back to the Future because the show could use a couple additional strong musical cues.
I'm not really eager by any means on Trolls... but everyone has to admit that's a weirdly strong segment in part due to Justin.
We don't need 30 seconds of Back to the Future, but I like the suggestion of essentially a Doc Brown quote and the Power of love blaring over top of the Fast and the Furious segment. Transformers gets by thanks to projection mapping, but there really shouldn't be any segments without a strong soundtrack in these type of shows.
Jurassic World could be tightened and the Potter segment is weirdly not as strong as it should have been on paper.
That's kind of the only major complaints. The fountains are a bit two-note, even compared to a show like Efteling has, but the pyro and projection mapping make up adequately for that deficit. Of course we know it's not World of Colour level tech, but this is still competently put together. Especially for the Orlando market that arguably only had one show right now that keeps up with 4 out West. 1million times better than the stupid barges.
I'm not really eager by any means on Trolls... but everyone has to admit that's a weirdly strong segment in part due to Justin.
We don't need 30 seconds of Back to the Future, but I like the suggestion of essentially a Doc Brown quote and the Power of love blaring over top of the Fast and the Furious segment. Transformers gets by thanks to projection mapping, but there really shouldn't be any segments without a strong soundtrack in these type of shows.
Jurassic World could be tightened and the Potter segment is weirdly not as strong as it should have been on paper.
That's kind of the only major complaints. The fountains are a bit two-note, even compared to a show like Efteling has, but the pyro and projection mapping make up adequately for that deficit. Of course we know it's not World of Colour level tech, but this is still competently put together. Especially for the Orlando market that arguably only had one show right now that keeps up with 4 out West. 1million times better than the stupid barges.
I do think it's worth noting that the total turnaround for this show was about 8-9 months; which included getting rid of the old fountain system, re-doing the lagoon, and then installing & testing the new show.
Something to consider if you're feeling this show is too basic or needs more.
Something to consider if you're feeling this show is too basic or needs more.
Magic Kingdom opening a ride based on a 1930's film in 2014. In 2015, TEA reported MK to be up 6%.
So nostalgia only sells and can't drive attendance, huh?
Oh, and MK's next big addition coming up is based on the cult-classic TRON franchise. Huge merch seller, right?
True, but 7DMT isn't even named after said princess and she's actually not even the focus of the ride (or the marketing that they did).Devils advocate - but the whole Princess brand is a well oiled machine.
The point is, it's a beloved movie that has had two different rides based off of it at MK. BTTF (just using it as an example), is likewise a beloved franchise that I have no doubt could be transformed into a great and very popular ride. Universal just needs to put trust into their marquee properties. They're building an entire new park and there's no talk of any of these classic movies being used, which is too bad if they go that route.
- Jul 18, 2008
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Yeah, some of you are comparing BTTF and Jaws to the WRONG properties. They're not just any 70s or 80s movies. They are classics and among the best and most highly regarded of Universal's output ever.
So yes, Disney can build nighttime shows using only the "hot" properties like Frozen, Tangled, Moana, etc., but there would be plenty of people scratching their heads if say Little Mermaid or Beauty and the Beast were absent.
So yes, Disney can build nighttime shows using only the "hot" properties like Frozen, Tangled, Moana, etc., but there would be plenty of people scratching their heads if say Little Mermaid or Beauty and the Beast were absent.
I think it’s time to move this discussion to that nostalgia thread.
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Here is the full Universal Cinematic Celebration with fireworks.
I believe I’m correct in saying that this video still doesn’t show the missing ‘laser’ component. Does anyone have any idea what this will bring to it/how the tech will be used?
/demonstrates great restraint by not uploading a ‘shark with a freakin’ laser beam’ photo
Correct. Lasers should be coming soon, like later in the month.
- Jul 27, 2015
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So I watched the second video with the fireworks. Um... it does have continuity/balance problems and I agree and that it is missing a thread to tie it all together.
Right now it rates a “cool” rather than an “amazing”.
Right now it rates a “cool” rather than an “amazing”.
That's a lot of pyro for a Universal show. This show gets better & better. Anticipating another plus when the lasers come on board....a little Morgan Freeman type of voice over on a few occasions could tie it all together
Morgan Freeman type of voice?
I want Morgan Freeman there every night live and I'll buy the light up Morgan Freeman action figure in a heartbeat!
