Spider-Man getting HD Upgrading

[jh32488]

(Moving comment here)

Anybody remember seeing that Travel Channel Secrets: Backstage at Universal Orlando episode ten years ago (it's on MouseBits if not)? How they had pressurized rooms to protect the film from dust. It's about time. Spidey was showing his age a bit, but this is just plain epic.

One teeny tiny concern though. I hope the animation isn't too real. Guests are "dropped into the pages of a comic book" (Scott Trowbridge). Things should look a little cartoony. I just don't want a realistic looking show to clash with the very cartoon-looking queue. Time will tell.

ive never heard of mousebits until now. im downloading all universal videos and will seed them forever. thanks!

also i dont think the new 3D will take away from the cartoony look at all.

 

[trishNdale]

Are we not going to have to wear 3d glasses anymore?

 

[Tbad556]

Are we not going to have to wear 3d glasses anymore?

It still will require 3D glasses, it'll just be much higher quality graphics.

 

[Codeblak]

new set enhancements! wonder what that means.

I'm gonna guess tweaking the set to look more like the updated ride video, new lighting, stuff like that.

I highly doubt they'll change anything but if anything at least replace Scream with Venom or something, I don't think anyone knows who she is.

100% agreed. I think the only reason they used her was because she was in the comic book's storyline at that time. I wouldn't be surprised if they changed her out for Venom or even Carnage.

On another note, was it said if the audio would stay the same, or would there be new voice acting and/or music?

 

[grizzlybarely]

I wonder if the truck driver will be getting reanimated? I really doubt they'll change any characters though. They would have to also change the pre-show video and the posters along the alleyway. I'm pretty sure this is strictly a reanimation with added Easter eggs.

 

[StarTrekGeek]

This is exciting news! :happy:

 

[Obi Ubamba]

Any specifics on when in 2012 it will be updated?

 

[Brian G.]

Any specifics on when in 2012 it will be updated?

None.

 

[mantaguy]

I'll jump on the bandwagon, and say that this is really excting stuff. Spidey was really showing its age with blurred edges and double images, at least for me. Like others have said I doubt they will replace any characters or alter the storyline in any way, there's no need to. The easter eggs will be cool, but the best part is definetely the super high clarity we'll be getting. FJ stole Spidey's well-deserved thunder, but hopefully, this will bring people's attention back to this awesome dark ride. As for the set enhancements, probably just repainting, maybe added small effects like the Jacob's ladder. Can't wait for the transition to happen, hopefully it's soon!

 

[Octobers Fade]

Image looks pretty good, thats for sure!

 

[Jubilation Lee]

Sounds good to me. It's good that Universal still cares about making Spidey look great, even when Potter stole a bit of its thunder.

It makes me sad that they didn't give this treatment to BTTF instead of removing it, but enough on that.

 

[Vyrus]

Are we not going to have to wear 3d glasses anymore?

Nope, its just gonna be like those Mind's Eyes books where you have to cross your eyes, and concentrate really hard to see the 3D image ....here's your sign :thumbs:

 

[trishNdale]

Nope, its just gonna be like those Mind's Eyes books where you have to cross your eyes, and concentrate really hard to see the 3D image ....here's your sign :thumbs:

haha. those books kills your eyes

 

[violarum]

I don't feel as though Forbidden Journey stole Spiderman's thunder; they're both equally ground-breaking and revolutionary attractions, but this will just up the antics for Spiderman and make it not only a greater ride, but also one that is as modern as Forbidden Journey.

Also, does anyone know if the projectors on Forbidden Journey are the same as the ones described by Universal to be replacing the current Spidey ones?

 

[Jubilation Lee]

I don't feel as though Forbidden Journey stole Spiderman's thunder; they're both equally ground-breaking and revolutionary attractions.

I agree, they're both excellent attractions. What I meant to say was that HP stole average guest attention away from Spider-Man.

 

[Codeblak]

For comparisons sake:

 

[Cwoolboy]

I wonder if they'll close it down for a while and then re-open it or just do everything at night?

 

[violarum]

for comparisons sake:

Hnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnng. Beautiful. :happy:

 

[mantaguy]

Forbidden Journey obviously stole Spider-Man's thunder, it took the top dark ride spot in the polls from it... However with that pic comparison, I'm thinking more average guests will respect Spidey a bit more.

 

[Jubilation Lee]

For comparisons sake:

Amazing comparison! I like how in the new version the alley is more darker, it gives it a more realistic-looking tone.