It's all a matter of opinion.:shrug:
No, not that he said JPRA is better than ET, I was talking about the "JP:RA has tons of working animatronics" and the "outdated 80's movie kept alive by nostalgia" parts.
It's all a matter of opinion.:shrug:
What did you say about JP:RA! JP:RA has tons of working animatronics and is a far better ride than an outdated 80's movie kept alive by nostalgia.
:doh: *sigh* I can't even... *sigh*
I never found many of JP's animatronics to be very believable or well executed (T-Rex, Spitters, and Stegos being notable exceptions) - and there simply aren't enough animatronics to make Jurassic Park as a real location truly believable.
I didn't outright state that Jurassic Park River Adventure is the better attraciton - I said ET's audio-animatronic spectacle is superior. Which, in my opinion, it is.
I didn't outright state that Jurassic Park River Adventure is the better attraciton - I said ET's audio-animatronic spectacle is superior. Which, in my opinion, it is.
an outdated 80's movie kept alive by nostalgia.
The only problem with ET is the outdated animatronics. Once they get replaced, along with a rehab to the ride track, ET will be at Universal for a very long time.
The only problem with ET is the outdated animatronics. Once they get replaced, along with a rehab to the ride track, ET will be at Universal for a very long time.
ET is Universal's last audio-animatronics spectacle, with Kong gone, Mummy meh (as far as animatronics go), and River Adventure half-decrepit... and it's one of the few major rides with no height requirement that everyone in the family can ride. E.T. is also a childhood, nostalgic icon for many Americans - and a Spielburg classic. For these reasons, E.T. Adventure should never be removed. (But a nice upgrade would be cool.)
While I want E.T. to stay for all the reasons everybody has posted, I personally hate it. I go on it to laugh at the second half and Spielberg in the first video. Anybody else think Spielberg comes off as a total jerk in that? I do love the movie and Spielberg as a director but this rides second half just doesn't seem like it was a good idea to me. I just find it super cheesey and you should have never seen other aliens. But since I love dark rides I go on it. And give fake names for E.T. to say of course
The smell makes ET worth any wait!! :drool5:
I never noticed the smell before. Of course, it's been years since I been on it so I probably just forgot. Must make a mental note to notice the smell when I visit in 112 days.
Trust me, you will notice! :thumbs: