Race Through NY Starring Jimmy Fallon

[Alicia]

A copy/paste job of minions without the level of humor or heart. The ride is like buying a scratch off ticket for $1 and winning a dollar; I guess you had some fun but it was essentially a waste of time. I had more fun interacting with the person in the panda getup than the ride.

Ouch.

Well, at least you enjoyed some part of it, so not a complete waste for you.

 

[Honor_Knight]

A copy/paste job of minions without the level of humor or heart. The ride is like buying a scratch off ticket for $1 and winning a dollar; I guess you had some fun but it was essentially a waste of time. I had more fun interacting with the person in the panda getup than the ride.

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.

 

[Joel]

The ride is like buying a scratch off ticket for $1 and winning a dollar

Such an amazing analogy

 

[JungleSkip]

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.

 

[Parkscope Joe]

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.

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.

 

[shiekra38]

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.

Good, at the end of the day they make up the majority of people going to the parks

 

[twebber55]

Most adults skip Minions because of the long stand-by line and the kiddie content, so this will be something for those folks.

great point
this will be a great, fun ride for the older adult crowd

 

[twebber55]

i also get tired of the argument its like Minions
similar ride system too, who cares different content
JMO

 

[Disneyhead]

I am finding the reaction from the "community" to be hilarious.

Critical thinking has been replaced by hysterical hufflepuffery.

 

[Mad Dog]

I am finding the reaction from the "community" to be hilarious.

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.

 

[jwbitterman]

Reaction also might be affected by the appearance that really enthusiastic guests seem to be getting interviewed.

 

[epcyclopedia]

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.

 

[Clive]

The THEME is a BACKLOT... (Marilyn Monroe is filming there but it's not real).
It's like the THEME at Dinoland is "Cheap, tacky, ugly fair".

That... doesn't make it good, as you yourself state in your comparison. Setting the bar low doesn't make it great.

 

[Blue]

I kinda wish that they would now convert Minions in to an amazing Dark Ride, it's such an incredible IP and would make a visually impressive dark ride, with little Minion AA's... I mean, Fallon kinda fills the niche Minions has in terms of ride tech, so now lets try something new.

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.

 

[Kungaloosh1937]

That... doesn't make it good, as you yourself state in your comparison. Setting the bar low doesn't make it great.

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.

 

[Nick]

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.

 

[GadgetGuru]

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?

 

[Speed]

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?

Well uh, there's this

But for real I don't recall there being any

 

[Bobharlem]

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.

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.

 

[UniversalRBLX]

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.