Transformers: The Ride - Summer 2013

[Mad Dog]

Bob Wadd & Theme Park Vigilante: Thank you for the videos. A job well done.

 

[bobwadd]

Thanks Mad Dog :thumbs:

For those of you who don't know I created and posted the above video back in February. If I have time I'll update with my final pictures and post a newer version.

 

[gator]

Seems like a good time to repost this . . .

[video=youtube;GJbtI0cqY5s]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GJbtI0cqY5s[/video]

Wow, even after following your photo updates during the past year, I had no idea of the magnitude of photos you took. And at nearly every angle!

I don't remember seeing this before but what company had the "Smart Ride Install Crew 2013" shirts?

Oh and thanks for reposting.

 

[Nitro_230]

Do they ever rotate out with the other stilt walkers in the park?

They don't really because most of the stilt walkers can't wear the costume. If they had more then they would. But they need the current ones there to keep the meet and greets going. Most entertainment team members are signed off on more then one roll.

 

[Themeparkvigilante]

They don't really because most of the stilt walkers can't wear the costume. If they had more then they would. But they need the current ones there to keep the meet and greets going. Most entertainment team members are signed off on more then one roll.

Cool. Hopefully we'll get a 4th sometime in the future.

 

[natespf]

What are the physical requirements to fit into the Transformers costumes?

 

[Nitro_230]

The biggest issue they have had is getting stilt walkers who aren't super muscular but can wear a 100+ lb costume.

 

[Starwarsfan13]

Seems like a good time to repost this . . .

[video=youtube;GJbtI0cqY5s]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GJbtI0cqY5s[/video]

Nice! :thumbs:

 

[Accio Butterbeer]

Do the Transformers characters talk yet like they do in Hollywood? And any news on if Energon is going to ever come?

 

[Cheezbat]

The biggest issue they have had is getting stilt walkers who aren't super muscular but can wear a 100+ lb costume.

I'd enjoy trying to do that job...but I've never been on stilts and I'm 6'2"...probably too tall!

 

[Enbee]

Do the Transformers characters talk yet like they do in Hollywood? And any news on if Energon is going to ever come?

Yeah, shoot, I WANT ENERGON!

 

[BamaToTheBone]

Stilts are fun. Spent a lot of time on them in my job, and I'm 6'2" as well. Although it's much easier to balance for shorter people. But who knows what the tolerances are for the costume itself as far as fit goes for taller people. 100lbs wouldn't be an issue for me at all, but for someone who is, say, 5'6" or shorter it may be more difficult.

I'd enjoy trying to do that job...but I've never been on stilts and I'm 6'2"...probably too tall!

 

[Mad Dog]

Anyone that's been in the park the last few days, what have the Transformers wait times been like?

 

[hildyp0824]

Do the Transformers characters talk yet like they do in Hollywood? And any news on if Energon is going to ever come?

Yes the characters talk now.

 

[Hatetofly]

Energon will come in time but don't expect to see it until late 2013 if not 2014. Flaming Moes will be the exclusive drink of the year...

 

[Mad Dog]

Energon will come in time but don't expect to see it until late 2013 if not 2014. Flaming Moes will be the exclusive drink of the year...

That's a good marketing idea.

 

[darkridelover]

I'd enjoy trying to do that job...but I've never been on stilts and I'm 6'2"...probably too tall!

I believe they go from 5'8" to 6'5" depending on the character from what I saw from an audition notice someone posted.

 

[Teebin]

^ You just have to know who to ask. Once the first character came out a few months ago, I privately asked someone just that. I was surprised that is a strong lean fit build that handles the task. No musclemen involved. Think, the skinnier Mummy guys.

 

[Miketheboss]

I rode transformers and wow. What a great ride. The screens are amazing, extremely clear, like if It were real. Then I rode Harry potters FJ and was like wtf because the screens were horrible. I couldn't believe how bad the screens looked like compared to transformers. Fuzzy, one dome was too bright. FJ was my fav, but now it's transformers.

 

[Themeparkvigilante]

Anyone that's been in the park the last few days, what have the Transformers wait times been like?

It was at 75 minutes in the morning today.