The Wah-mbulance is on the way folks. No need to panic
I feel like there's room for some cool effects. Glass can break outward, spray water, boat jumps, which for those of us with the "stuff in water" fears is going to hurt...a lot....in a good way. What if a fin or something actually CROSSES IN FRONT of the boat. I mean I have a hard time thinking it'll just be a screen.
Y'all are acting surprised that the monsasaurus is a screen?
The Wah-mbulance is on the way folks. No need to panic
I think Universal has picked up the heavy dislike of using so many screens - no article needed to know that! Hagrid's Coaster, to me, says they have learned their lesson.
That's true. When used sparingly, screens can help a ride. When used as the ride, well...
Legit question: If Universal is creating amazing 3-headed monster AA's, advanced AA plants, Unicorns, etc on the other side of the country, why are you guys implying that any sort of Monsasaurus AA would be impossible here at USH, therefore we should be happy it's a screen?
Legit question: If Universal is creating amazing 3-headed monster AA's, advanced AA plants, Unicorns, etc on the other side of the country, why are you guys implying that any sort of Monsasaurus AA would be impossible here at USH, therefore we should be happy it's a screen?
Legit question: If Universal is creating amazing 3-headed monster AA's, advanced AA plants, Unicorns, etc on the other side of the country, why are you guys implying that any sort of Monsasaurus AA would be impossible here at USH, therefore we should be happy it's a screen?
I’m not surprised the mosasaur is a screen but I do think they had much larger visions for it. The initial press release referred to it getting you wet after jumping up to eat a shark which this scene definitely does not provide.
My guess is that AA was desired but they realized very early on that it just wasn’t doable,
Wait... he's not?! THIS RIDE SUCKS!Not sure if anyone mentioned this, but the mosa scene was 100 percent cgi, boat, water and all(besides the actors), we have no idea what this will end up being in full until we have actual video. For now its like being disappointed that a T-rex wont bash through the universal studio gates when you enter the park.....
Exactly. I've never seen so many people poop their pants over two seconds of a highly edited shot of a screen before.The screen element for that scene was inevitable, but I'm not mad about it - I think we should reserve judgement until it's experienced in person. I'm intrigued as to how the start of the ride plays out now, and how this Mosasaur interaction transitions back into the external scenes. The space was always going to be limited for AA's as soon as the Ultrasaur lagoon construction went vertical - and unfortunately this version has a lot less to work with in that regard. Not only that, but the sightlines of the Upper Lot completely sucked you out of the immersion. I think it was the right decision here.
One question I do have, without trailing back through construction photos/videos - is the cave/rockwork that separated the first two scenes now completely undercover of the new structure, or left as it was?
Yeah, I agree that the bad outdoor sight lines of the ride previously. make this an improvement for the Hollywood version. But as I said before, I really like the great beginning and reveal of the Orlando setting that's in a much more immersive environment, namely an entire JP massive land. So I hope they don't do this enclosure in Orlando, and just add to the ride's ending like this will do.The screen element for that scene was inevitable, but I'm not mad about it - I think we should reserve judgement until it's experienced in person. I'm intrigued as to how the start of the ride plays out now, and how this Mosasaur interaction transitions back into the external scenes. The space was always going to be limited for AA's as soon as the Ultrasaur lagoon construction went vertical - and unfortunately this version has a lot less to work with in that regard. Not only that, but the sightlines of the Upper Lot completely sucked you out of the immersion. I think it was the right decision here.
One question I do have, without trailing back through construction photos/videos - is the cave/rockwork that separated the first two scenes now completely undercover of the new structure, or left as it was?
Even without seeing how this turns out, I hope the same. I know each version have their respective pros and cons, but I think the reveal of JPRA is one of the most immersive moments you'll find in a park. Putting some of the aging technology aside, it's a simply beautiful setting. There's no reason a Jurassic World overlay shouldn't happen, but I hope they can keep those scenes outdoors.Yeah, I agree that the bad outdoor sight lines of the ride previously. make this an improvement for the Hollywood version. But as I said before, I really like the great beginning and reveal of the Orlando setting that's in a much more immersive environment, namely an entire JP massive land. So I hope they don't do this enclosure in Orlando, and just add to the ride's ending like this will do.
It's about the story that Universal Creative wants to tell. As you pointed out in the Hagrid's Motorbike thread, while the Fluffy AA is impressive in detail and scale, it actually doesn't seem to move very dynamically. The side heads only move up/down & left/right, while the center head really only wiggles about and flaps its jaw. It doesn't move much and it certainly doesn't move fast. If they want the Mosasuarus to suddenly and fluidly spring forward to attack the boat, like we see in the ad, then perhaps the sCReEnZ version is better suited to telling that story.Legit question: If Universal is creating amazing 3-headed monster AA's, advanced AA plants, Unicorns, etc on the other side of the country, why are you guys implying that any sort of Monsasaurus AA would be impossible here at USH, therefore we should be happy it's a screen?