Spider-Man getting HD Upgrading

[Jushin Thunder Liger]

Something cool I was shown earlier today: Disney reused the 3D model of HD Spidey recently on their "Ultimate Spider-Man" cartoon. They added the circular web between the eyes, updated the costume design, and animated more expression, but otherwise it's the exact same model, rigging, and texturing. Makes me wish the ride used this updated version.

How are you sure that's the same model? And I'll ask again: where did I hear that Disney helped redesign the characters for the HD refurb?

I'm about 2 months late on this, but that's awesome!

 

[AustinT]

Valid points everyone. Also agree with others who've pointed out that the effects possibilities also probably played a large role in which characters made the cut.

I feel like Scream was used due to the bright color scheme...Venom would have been cool

I thought I read a behind the scenes of how they picked the characters back in the day, maybe I imagined it

Similarly, I guess they may have also chosen Scream to get a female villain in the lineup as well. Just a thought. If you ever do come across that behind the scenes video of the character selection process, do post it here

 

[ThreePack Shagur]

How are you sure that's the same model? And I'll ask again: where did I hear that Disney helped redesign the characters for the HD refurb?

I think it was a cashier at the Marvel store in Disney. I’ll PM you their name and phone number so you can give them a call.

 

[Kurai_46]

Does anyone know the history of why the villains in this ride changed from the concept phase of the ride?
Originally the ride was supposed to the feature Lizard instead of Hydro Man, Green Goblin instead of Hobgoblin, and Vulture. Both Lizard and Green Goblin are far more recognizable Spiderman villains when compared to Hydro Man and Hobby, and I'd argue Vulture is about on the same level as Electro, but definitely more well known than Scream.

Here's some concept art I found online that show sewer scene that originally was to include Lizard:

Im not quite 100% on this, but I believe at the time of actually developing the ride, Sony was in the process of making the first Spidey movie and told Universal that some of the villains could not be used because they were bookmarked for the movie, part of the reason why they went with Scream, Hydro Man and Hobgoblin, since it was rumored at the time that Sony intended Venom, Lizard and Green Goblin (who ended up being the actual villain) to be in future movies. Doctor Octupus was selected after the release of the first movie so he was not affected by this restriction. Electro was originally planned to be a villain in James Cameron’s version of the movie but that was discarded as soon as they brought Raimi on board, which is why he shows up in the very last season 90’s cartoon and was able to show up in the ride.

 

[DuelingDragonskid]

The second screen is glitching, the first one after entering the warehouse

 

[Kmac]

PODCAST: The making of Universal's groundbreaking Spider-Man ride (Ep. 132) - Orlando Sentinel

Great podcast with Thierry Coup about the Spider-Man ride.

I'm probably reading into this too much, but he mentions that Spider-Man is a "Fantastic World" when describing the ride and there seems to be some hesitation in his voice (like oh, I probably should not say those two words together )

 

[Alicia]

I'm probably reading into this too much, but he mentions that Spider-Man is a "Fantastic World" when describing the ride and there seems to be some hesitation in his voice (like oh, I probably should not say those two words together )

Lol love it! Woops

 

[Teebin]

Nice article

A boy with autism broke down at an Orlando theme park. This employee saved the day
Theme park employee saves the day after boy with autism breaks down - CNN

 

[Jamesh22]

Nice article

A boy with autism broke down at an Orlando theme park. This employee saved the day
Theme park employee saves the day after boy with autism breaks down - CNN

WOW. What an amazingly professional and caring employee, and how fantastic is it that Universal train their employees how to deal with things like Autism?

 

[Mad Dog]

Nice article

A boy with autism broke down at an Orlando theme park. This employee saved the day
Theme park employee saves the day after boy with autism breaks down - CNN

Yes....I posted that from the Washington Post on the VB thread yesterday to show positive acts can outweigh the negative. It's trending as the number 1 read story on the Post, entire newspaper story rankings.

 

[OLSinFLA]

WOW. What an amazingly professional and caring employee, and how fantastic is it that Universal train their employees how to deal with things like Autism?

I was on the HE with an English family with a kid who was autistic and started freaking out once the doors closed. I immediately went into former employee mode and started pointing out all the little things people usually miss (Voldemort, how to see the front of the train in the window, etc). I got him so intrigued he completely forgot about being in the cabin and got excited on each new thing I showed him until we got to Kings Cross. His mom was really grateful, but I hadn't even thought about it - it was actually an instinctive response from having worked the HE and having a few claustrophobic kids. My friend was pretty confused why I suddenly started acting like a conductor... LOL

 

[ChristopherSE]

I hadn’t seen anything about this and wasn’t sure where to put it. Spidey was behind walls today, but it was still open. Entrance was to the right of the walls and they routed Guests through the exterior queue and right into the video room. Any idea what’s going on?

also, I think it was keeping people off the ride. Rode three times in a row. Second pic is the station (wait was posted at 45 minutes).



upload images to internet

 

[redy2468]

I hadn’t seen anything about this and wasn’t sure where to put it. Spidey was behind walls today, but it was still open. Entrance was to the right of the walls and they routed Guests through the exterior queue and right into the video room. Any idea what’s going on?

also, I think it was keeping people off the ride. Rode three times in a row. Second pic is the station (wait was posted at 45 minutes).



upload images to internet

I posted about this earlier in the misc refurb thread, however this may be a smarter place to post this lol.

 

[ChristopherSE]

I posted about this earlier in the misc refurb thread, however this may be a smarter place to post this lol.

ah I forgot about the misc. threads. That seem like a good spot as any, and there’s already some convo started!

mods feel free to delete/move/link posts as needed to keep everything in one place!

 

[Scott W.]

 

[CyborgDinosaur]

Huh... can't believe I never noticed that big Spider-Man face on the ground until now. I guess it's always just been covered in so many people.

 

[Cup_Of_Coffee]

Huh... can't believe I never noticed that big Spider-Man face on the ground until now. I guess it's always just been covered in so many people.

Lol neither did I, thought it was part of this supposed refurb haha

 

[Jushin Thunder Liger]

 

[shiekra38]

I hate 2020

 

[GA-MBIT]

They could've at least thrown a Spiderman or Green Goblin mask on the guy! "Remember kids! Spider-Man says social distancing and masks are required!"