Star Wars: Secrets of the Empire

[AlexanderMBush]

Can you say how long the experience is?

Color me if I'm wrong, but I believe an article mentioned that it would be 30 minutes in total.

 

[SeventyOne]

Can you say how long the experience is?

To be honest, not accurately, not because of the NDA, just because it was a lazy Saturday and I wasn't paying close attention. Once you're signed and strapped in (which takes some time), 20 minutes seems in the ballpark.

 

[Joe]

I’m anti VR on attractions but pro VR in this capacity. VR works best when it expands a space, not side steps or shrinks it.

 

[Nick]

I’m anti VR on attractions but pro VR in this capacity. VR works best when it expands a space, not side steps or shrinks it.

This is really one of the only ways for VR to truly work. I don't think it works to nearly it's full potential in a home setting, but it's limiting if you were to put it on a ride.

 

[Ashhanbre]

How was the motion sickness factor?

 

[SeventyOne]

How was the motion sickness factor?

Zero for me, tho not prone to it outside of the times I've ridden Forbidden Journey twice in a row. No one in my group or others we talked to after brought it up.

 

[Miketheboss]

This was one of the coolest experiences I've ever done. Did it over the weekend.

 

[Nick]

Extended though April:
PSA: "Star Wars: Secrets of the Empire" VR Experience Extends Dates Through April - Blog Mickey

 

[Joe]

Extended though April:
PSA: "Star Wars: Secrets of the Empire" VR Experience Extends Dates Through April - Blog Mickey

They should keep it around permanently!

 

[Alicia]

That seems pretty brief. I figured it would be like 10 months on, 2 months to change to new show, and then back on; a yearly cycle. This is far too short for each story.

 

[AlexanderMBush]

Extended though April:
PSA: "Star Wars: Secrets of the Empire" VR Experience Extends Dates Through April - Blog Mickey

Hypothetically, I would doubt that VOID would be leaving the retail outlets completely, especially as they have been highly successful. Perhaps they have something coming in by May to quickly replace SoTE?

 

[Ryan]

Can't really say much at all due to my own NDA but I would expect Secrets of the Empire to at least last a year in the two Disney locations. And the actual locations ain't going anywhere anytime soon.

 

[OLSinFLA]

I want to do this again, but with 4 people. (Its hard to hold off those pesky stormtroopers with just two) :D

 

[AlexanderMBush]

I want to post some quick thoughts of Secrets of The Empire, as I got the chance to experience it at The Venetian at Las Vegas, and some notes.

• The Glasses-Friendly aspect of Secrets of The Empire was great for me as someone who has prescription glasses for seeing. Made it work rather nicely for what was shown.
• The effects felt in the environment was outstanding, as at multiple times, it felt like I was there. Perhaps it was just more of how they had the effects strapped onto you.
• The visuals are extremely impressive, and lends itself very nicely. You feel like you are in that portion of the galaxy, even for a slight moment.
• I wish it was a longer experience, as while it was appealing to me as a Star Wars fan, I can see why people may find it as a rip-off in the amount of time in the VR.
• The ending was outstanding, and for me, was absolutely worth the experience.
• Some of the controls in the experience were a bit off in how they responded, but I have to give them credit where credit is due (when used effectively)

Overall: For my first true foray into VR, VOID did a great (but somewhat flawed) job in Secret's of The Empire. I want to see what they can do in horror, or hell; Marvel Entertainment, as there is a lot of potential in VR, especially if it's done in a way like this.

Grading - 8/10