Ouch.
Well, at least you enjoyed some part of it, so not a complete waste for you.
Race Through NY Starring Jimmy Fallon
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Well, at least you enjoyed some part of it, so not a complete waste for you.
- Sep 20, 2012
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This is spot on. When a guy in a Panda suit turns out to be more fun than the attraction itself, you know there's a critical problem here. The ride film makes zero sense since there was virtually no setup for it prior to boarding the theater. What the hell is a Tonight Show Rider? We have no idea since Fallon only casually mentions it just before boarding. There's nothing remotely funny in the ride portion. Not one decent joke! Yes, the 3D tech is probably the best we've ever seen in a theme park attraction, but that should be a given for a new ride built in 2017. This also goes for elaborately themed queues.
Minions have a timeless appeal. Fallon is dated the moment you step out of your seat. Kudos to the Ragtime Gals, although after the third time they roll out their act, you'll want to strangle the panda in frustration.
So, this is another thread I've stayed out of because I largely don't care, but just wanted to let everyone know that apparently guests are loving this so far. Like, to a hilarious degree considering my (and most of the theme park community's) reaction to it.
- Feb 15, 2012
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I know @SeventyOne has predicted this before and I could see it happening. Let's see how this holds up once it's officially open this summer.
Good, at the end of the day they make up the majority of people going to the parks
great point
this will be a great, fun ride for the older adult crowd
I am finding the reaction from the "community" to be hilarious.
Critical thinking has been replaced by hysterical hufflepuffery.
Critical thinking has been replaced by hysterical hufflepuffery.
Love the phrase. "Hysterical Hufflepuffery", sounds like it could be a Harry Potter attraction.:thumbsup:....And, by my many comments on this thread, you can surmise that I wholeheartedly agree with your assessment.
- Sep 10, 2015
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Reaction also might be affected by the appearance that really enthusiastic guests seem to be getting interviewed.
Yeah, it's a bit soon for the guest reaction to be anything, nevermind great.
If you're talking about comments post-ride to the staff, you're obviously not getting the full picture.
And an actual study would need a decent sample size - unless they've been drilling it hourly with people with iPads it's unlikely you'd have the sample size the industry considers the minimum.
I don't know Uni's methodology... but an immediate post ride survey primarily serves the purpose of informing ops of what is going wrong in their operation. It's not getting the bigger picture guest opinion because people don't know the ride is open, opt out, are denied because of ride requirements, missed it due to downtimes, etc...
It'd be like a post ride sample from Test Track in the early years that everyone loved the ride with no mention of serious issues with downtimes. Well, the people who got to ride enjoy it - but that's obviously not the whole story.
So time becomes an element - how long after is it even remembered. Does it drive people to the park. Does it extend their day or does it replace another option. How does it relate to their overall ratings.
Very little of that could be captures and analyzed in such a short period of time.
If you're talking about comments post-ride to the staff, you're obviously not getting the full picture.
And an actual study would need a decent sample size - unless they've been drilling it hourly with people with iPads it's unlikely you'd have the sample size the industry considers the minimum.
I don't know Uni's methodology... but an immediate post ride survey primarily serves the purpose of informing ops of what is going wrong in their operation. It's not getting the bigger picture guest opinion because people don't know the ride is open, opt out, are denied because of ride requirements, missed it due to downtimes, etc...
It'd be like a post ride sample from Test Track in the early years that everyone loved the ride with no mention of serious issues with downtimes. Well, the people who got to ride enjoy it - but that's obviously not the whole story.
So time becomes an element - how long after is it even remembered. Does it drive people to the park. Does it extend their day or does it replace another option. How does it relate to their overall ratings.
Very little of that could be captures and analyzed in such a short period of time.
- May 26, 2010
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That... doesn't make it good, as you yourself state in your comparison. Setting the bar low doesn't make it great.
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I think that is their plan (at least I hope). I feel like there'll be a bigger/better Minions presence in the third park, or maybe in a revamped Toon Lagoon.
- Dec 16, 2012
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It's literally Universal STUDIOS Florida. There are sound stages everywhere. New York is part of the backlot - it's never supposed to have been real New York. Ever.
Except for the part where the New York streets are hyper-themed with functioning bars and stores. There's not a single part of the original New York that isn't themed to the hilt.
Is there any food of any kind associated with the ride?
Maybe I'm blanking, but wouldn't that be first ride since Hogsmeade without some kind of food or beverage?
Maybe I'm blanking, but wouldn't that be first ride since Hogsmeade without some kind of food or beverage?
The "theme park community" is generally horrible. If I was in any decision making capacity I'd monitor them for any smoke, but generally not pay attention. For this reason I think Fallon will be successful.
Defintely a success. Not only will the Tonight Show be able to come to Orlando for future tapings, but even more free advertising during the show.
