I see the aggressive profile as a key differentiator from Spider-Man. Would really hate to see it toned down, personally.
Good point. Maybe that is what they were going for.
I see the aggressive profile as a key differentiator from Spider-Man. Would really hate to see it toned down, personally.
Good point. Maybe that is what they were going for.
Tone down Transformers? That's a worse suggestion than tearing down Dragon Challenge for something stupid like a forbidden forest. It's not like the ride is a thrill machine, the aggressive profile is what makes it unique and works with giant robots everywhere. If any ride needs to be toned down, it's Mummy. I love it to death but my mom hurt her neck on the part where the ride comes to a halting stop for the fake unload.
Yeah. Spidey has the edge with lateral movement and spinning so it makes sense that Transformers' motion base profile is amped up to compensate. I think Spidey and Transformers are a bit more unique than a lot of people give them credit for, and TF's motion base is a big reason for that. RV is pretty much always tilting/shaking, even when guests are merely watching Optimus and Megatron punch each other lol. Simulation is ridiculous, too. A few years ago, if you told me the Spider-Man RVs were going to be used in one of the most realistic and thrilling simulation experiences on a ride, I'd probably laugh it off. TF's driving sequences (especially in the front row) are nuts.
I always try to ride each row of a ride before judging.
Spiderman use to make me nauseated, but now I can ride it and leave the 3d Glasses on without feeling sick. (The Back row is the best as a poster suggested)
Transformers the last 3 times I've been on it has made me dizzy/nauseous. Not severely but enough to the point where I need to take my 3D glasses off. It's mostly the spinning. Just too much for my liking. IMO a 3D ride with screens and transitions such as transformers doesn't need to spin as much or as fast, very unnecessary IMO. I do want to try and ride on the last two rows though! I always manage to get first row so I'll see if that helps!
Nope it's one part where EVAC is going through a tunnel or something of some sort where he has the thing the Decipticons are after and I swear it spins 2 times if not 3 times. I don't believe I suffer from motion sickness. I can ride Simpsons, Dispicable Me, Forbidden Journey and have a slight headache or dizziness as always but never truly sick. Moton Simulators use to hurt my stomach when I was younger just make me feel as though I'd be sick but as I've gotten older I can stabilize my body movement to whats around me so my eyes won't be tricked into thinking something is moving or moving faster than it is which is the cause for motion sickness. I just personally don't like fast spinning. Spinning with ease is fine. Maybe, just maybe, I could be wrong about the aggressive spinning but I was sure it did while Evac had the ALL Spark or whatever that thing is haha!Are you sure the spinning is causing you issues? Transformers doesn't spin 360-degrees like Spider-Man and the other partial spins are about on par from my experience. It may be more an issue of motion sickness than anything else. Transformers has five wraparound IMAX screens for sequences of pure simulation, whereas Spider-Man only has two. That could giving you trouble.
Are you sure the spinning is causing you issues? Transformers doesn't spin 360-degrees like Spider-Man and the other partial spins are about on par from my experience. It may be more an issue of motion sickness than anything else. Transformers has five wraparound IMAX screens for sequences of pure simulation, whereas Spider-Man only has two. That could giving you trouble.
And As far as Mummy, I always lean my body and head forward during the 3 hard stopping points. Only suggestion I know to give. The Back two rows are definitely easier on the breaking than the front two.
And As far as Mummy, I always lean my body and head forward during the 3 hard stopping points. Only suggestion I know to give. The Back two rows are definitely easier on the breaking than the front two.
Now your saying the same things about Diagon less than a month after it opened. I agree with a lot of your posts, but it seems your sources give a lot of bad info out. Transformers did indeed turn out to be a huge crowd generator as Universal execs later stated. If you're using the same sources for Diagon, they may be wrong again. Just sayin.The line is at 45 minutes again...on a Saturday in the middle of July.
Lets look at the facts:
1. extended queue never fully filled
2. middling wait times during the parks busiest season
3. merchandise sales not up to projections
4. food/merch sales all around the park are down from last year and not meeting goals
I think its safe to say that yes, the crowds this summer were overhyped. It has now been proven that the huge extended queue, big budget/attendance goals, and blackouts of seasonal passes throughout the month of July were unnecessary and overblown. Love the ride, and it was obviously a success, but my point stands that Universal got a little carried away
That post from TD was from July "2013", just for clarification..
Good analysis.I think Universal has been good with people moving for a long time now. Wait times aren't the only reflection of their efficiency. Transformers wait time will be about the same as last year. Yes there are more people in the park but they are much more spread out now that Diagon Alley is open.