Shrek 4D Memorial Thread (USF)

[JungleSkip]

Could they have not retrofitted/tweaked the original idea to be used with some other ride system?

The drop in ambition level from "trackless dark ride through various -- I assume mostly physical? -- vignettes" to "have people walk/stand through Midway Mania corridors" is fairly pronounced. It seems like there should have been a middle ground in there somewhere.

Pretty sure the trackless ride was primarily screen based

 

[Mad Dog]

Pretty sure the trackless ride was primarily screen based

Just reviewed my notes SLOP. The first July 2015 concept was packed with AA's. In fact, it opened with a huge AA bird lunging at the trackless vehicles. Most every scene was mostly practical sets & effects with AA's.
One vehicle had the star animals on board it's own vehicle and it interacted and looped with the other trackless vehicles in a large room to start the main part of the chase

 

[JungleSkip]

Just reviewed my notes. The first July 2015 concept was packed with AA's. In fact, it opened with a huge AA bird lunging at the trackless vehicles. Most every scene was mostly practical sets & effects with AA's.
One vehicle had the star animals on board it's own vehicle and it interacted and looped with the other trackless vehicles in a large room to start the main part of the chase

Talking about Villain Con, not Pets.

 

[Mad Dog]

Talking about Villain Con, not Pets.

OK, sorry. My bad.

 

[Alicia]

Talking about Villain Con, not Pets.

So is the walkthrough version. :look:

 

[belloq87]

Pretty sure the trackless ride was primarily screen based

I assumed the more "open air" concept for the various display stands would have necessitated a heavily-physical approach.

Or at minimum, have more built "for real" than the walkthrough sounds poised to have (if the article posted earlier is an accurate reflection of the plan).

 

[Jwhee]

If they're going for an easy-build walkthrough, it is somewhat surprising that they're going with Minions instead of a newer IP like Trolls. Any clue if they're going to do major exterior modifications like Minion Mayhem? @Alicia

 

[Cup_Of_Coffee]

If they're going for an easy-build walkthrough, it is somewhat surprising that they're going with Minions instead of a newer IP like Trolls. Any clue if they're going to do major exterior modifications like Minion Mayhem? @Alicia

I mean Minions is still “new“ and far more popular than Trolls, plus Minions 2 comes out this summer. Those movies make billions, making it a Minion themed attraction to me is the last question here when there are so many questions.

 

[Alicia]

If they're going for an easy-build walkthrough, it is somewhat surprising that they're going with Minions instead of a newer IP like Trolls. Any clue if they're going to do major exterior modifications like Minion Mayhem? @Alicia

The existing ride is based on Despicable Me. This new attraction is based on the Minions movies. Technically different, but related enough to be across the street from one another?

The Minions sequel comes out next year, and it is expected to pick up exactly where the first one left off… at Villain-Con!

 

[Mad Dog]

They could do a lot with the Minion facades, helping to make the park entrance a bit better. The Shrek facade was pretty much just a big box building, not very appealing, and
primarily a throwback to the old studio production lot look.

 

[GAcoaster]

The Minions sequel comes out next year, and it is expected to pick up exactly where the first one left off… at Villain-Con!

And with Villain Con taking place in Orlando, it's kind of a natural fit...

 

[shiekra38]

I'm guessing there won't be any retheming of the area included in this since it seems so temporary

A minions area definitely feels needed at USF

 

[PerceptiveCoot]

What's the ETA on this again?

 

[Alicia]

What's the ETA on this again?

Closed for good Jan 10, 2022.

 

[PerceptiveCoot]

Closed for good Jan 10, 2022.

Oops, I meant the replacement.

 

[Alicia]

Oops, I meant the replacement.

I’ve only ever heard it was for 2022.

I have to assume most is being created off site, is an easy install, and they will start with the second theater after HHN while first theater remains open through holidays?

 

[JungleSkip]

I’ve only ever heard it was for 2022.

I have to assume most is being created off site, is an easy install, and they will start with the second theater after HHN while first theater remains open through holidays?

If they're even gonna use the second theater....

 

[HHN Maddux]

It’s starting to look like my theory may be accurate.

*cough*

 

[Parkscope Joe]

If they're even gonna use the second theater....

They're not that's going to be for HHN.

 

[Brian G.]

They're not that's going to be for HHN.

Maybe.