The Eighth Voyage of Sindbad Closing

[tankart150]

Also, I think, unlike Sinbad with a very specific set, the Toon theater can (and has been) be used for a variety of purposes, from a stunt show, to a TV taping and such.

Has that been used recently? I don’t understand why Universal would want two SBNO theatres.

 

[Ridgepole]

It was something outside-the-box to consider!

but was flying way too low and slow in this airspace

 

[Ridgepole]

Has that been used recently? I don’t understand why Universal would want two SBNO theatres.

6 years old but a fun look. Seems things have not changed much re the theater.
Yesterland presents: Universal's Islands of Adventure Then and Now: Toon Lagoon

 

[Ridgepole]

So all the performers will be relocated to T2/Bourne?

 

[Alicia]

So all the performers will be relocated to T2/Bourne?

No telling at this point. Hopefully some will. Others also hold gigs doing characters around the Universal parks, and I believe most of them also work in shows at WDW so they will hopefully just be able to pick up more shifts there. These are incredibly talented folks, so I'm sure they will be able to find decent work around Orlando even if there's not a part for them in the Bourne show.

 

[Disneyhead]

So all the performers will be relocated to T2/Bourne?

I was told that all of the actors and tech crew were given the option of moving over to Bourne. I don't have a clue how many took the offer.

 

[Alicia]

I was told that all of the actors and tech crew were given to option of moving over Bourne. I don't have a clue how many took the offer.

Thanks for the info! At least they were given a choice.

 

[paintervision]

Has that been used recently? I don’t understand why Universal would want two SBNO theatres.

I don't believe that management wants that... however, it wouldn't be hard to put a temporary show in at the Toon Lagoon for the Holiday crowds. They did that a few years ago with a Matt Hoffman BMX show. That space is still used as rehearsal space, but the trailers behind it for Entertainment house the Toon and Marvel characters, so it wouldn't be too hard to get it guest-ready.

Then again, when I worked at the park, management decided that Hulk was too important to close during repainting (and that idea went away during the track replacement/rebuilding concept). All you can really do is guess the motivations behind these things.

 

[Disneyhead]

I believe the fact the Bourne show should start blocking soon is the reason Sindbad's is closing.

 

[Ridgepole]

I do not believe any dramatic changes have been made, only that they have been writing and blocking the show off site until this month. Now they're ready to start modifying the theater to fit the new show's specs.

All I know is, no 3D this time is great, but it didn't help F&F... I think what will, is that this one should (hopefully) be more live action, and less screen. (Kind of like the inverse of the T2 show, which was mostly screen with some live action.)

I thought blocking was started months ago? Quote was from 7/1

 

[Alicia]

I thought blocking was started months ago? Quote was from 7/1

I meant blocking to see where to put the screens, props, and how everything will line up, not with the final cast.

 

[ThrillRideLover3214]

Here’s hoping for a tomb raider live stunt show.

 

[AlexanderMBush]

Here’s hoping for a tomb raider live stunt show.

Tomb Raider isn't a big property in the world of gaming these days, and the WB Tomb Raider film didn't really do good in both reception and financial (domestic).

 

[ThrillRideLover3214]

Tomb Raider isn't a big property in the world of gaming these days, and the WB Tomb Raider film didn't really do good in both reception and financial (domestic).

You know what another video game property that isn’t really a hit that could turn into a show could be the Elder Scrolls: Oblivion and Skyrim. Then you can keep the Lost Continent theme probably. I personally liked the game on the XBOX.

 

[Imperius]

Neither of those is ever happening.

 

[DK745]

Neither of those is ever happening.

What about a show and land based on The Matrix? :tease:

 

[Parkscope Joe]

Here's the Making of T2:3D to show you what we mean by blocking and testing off site.

Also shout out to the opening shot with Arnold.

 

[shiekra38]

Here's the Making of T2:3D to show you what we mean by blocking and testing off site.

Also shout out to the opening shot with Arnold.

I always forget how awesome T2 was when it first opened....Spiderman before Spiderman in terms of breaking new ground

 

[Mike S]

I always forget how awesome T2 was when it first opened....Spiderman before Spiderman in terms of breaking new ground

And then Mr. Cameron did it again with Flight of Passage. Guy has a real knack for 3D attractions.


Before anyone doubts, yes, he was likely very involved with the developement of both attractions. It would fit with how much of a perfectionist he is.

 

[Disneyhead]

And then Mr. Cameron did it again with Flight of Passage. Guy has a real knack for 3D attractions.


Before anyone doubts, yes, he was likely very involved with the developement of both attractions.

I don't think FoP is all that ground breaking as much as excellent execution of the concept. It is definitely a step forward from Soarin', but that fact alone makes it evolutionary not revolutionary.