Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts

[UK-Trigg]

The screen in the final scene is fixed as of this morning!

Got a few more people confirming it is indeed fixed.

Great news, now Uni just needs to train the staff so they don't break it again.

 

[Hockeyman55]

Great news, now Uni just needs to train the staff so they don't break it again.

I think someone earlier mentioned it was a tech who though it was a smart idea to mess with it. Id assume he is no longer with the company

 

[kingcooger]

I have only been on it once and was in the last row. As such, the screen effect was not very noticeable. To best notice it, which row would people recommend? I have friends heading down soon and wanted to let them know the best area to sit.

 

[ThemeParks4Life]

I have only been on it once and was in the last row. As such, the screen effect was not very noticeable. To best notice it, which row would people recommend? I have friends heading down soon and wanted to let them know the best area to sit.

I've only been in rows 1, 4, and 6 so I don't know how rows 2 and 3 fare, but the first car gives you an advantage on the effect. Row 4 is the sweet spot IMO, the only scene you have a disadvantage on is the first.

 

[Teebin]

I think someone earlier mentioned it was a tech who though it was a smart idea to mess with it. Id assume he is no longer with the company

Two techs, two fired on the spot.

 

[UK-Trigg]

I think someone earlier mentioned it was a tech who though it was a smart idea to mess with it. Id assume he is no longer with the company

Indeed, It was our resident eye in the sky, Teebin.

Two techs, two fired on the spot.

Told ya :rofl:

 

[Hockeyman55]

Two techs, two fired on the spot.

What were the tech's trying to achieve with messing with it?

 

[Teebin]

What were the tech's trying to achieve with messing with it?

Geeeez Hockey?!?!?! Where were you when I posted this on April 13?: http://www.orlandounited.com/forums...the-Escape-from-Gringotts?p=401423#post401423

 

[Hockeyman55]

Geeeez Hockey?!?!?! Where were you when I posted this on April 13?: http://www.orlandounited.com/forums...the-Escape-from-Gringotts?p=401423#post401423

I know right, get with the program hockeyman

 

[Ash]

I still don't get what they were trying to achieve.

 

[Mad Dog]

I still don't get what they were trying to achieve.

Probably trying to create some loafing time by shortening the testing procedures. If that was the case, they certainly succeeded, since they no longer had to work...LOL

 

[Teebin]

I still don't get what they were trying to achieve.

First, I have no exact idea and I doubt any of us will ever know. But I will give you an example.

Perhaps they were working on a tilting track section and wanted it to go through the tilting motions without the train in place. So, they pulled a trick (which I will not describe) to make the master systems computer think the train was on and locked in place. What might happen with a train further down the track from there I have no idea. But it was something like that to save waiting for a train come through and tilt the track.

 

[anihilnation]

Did the ride yesterday, was working great, effects worked really well. Posted wait was 45, but wet on in about 25. It is amazing how well the queue line moves now, the outside queue was about 1/3rd of the covered section, but the line moves almost constantly.

 

[shiekra38]

First, I have no exact idea and I doubt any of us will ever know. But I will give you an example.

Perhaps they were working on a tilting track section and wanted it to go through the tilting motions without the train in place. So, they pulled a trick (which I will not describe) to make the master systems computer think the train was on and locked in place. What might happen with a train further down the track from there I have no idea. But it was something like that to save waiting for a train come through and tilt the track.

I find it comforting that you have to force the computer to "let go" for it is release the vehicle..definitely makes me feel safer on the ride

 

[anihilnation]

I still don't get what they were trying to achieve.

"Hey wouldn't it be cool if the train gets launched just as the door opens?"
...
"Oh, damn!"

 

[Ash]

"Hey wouldn't it be cool if the train gets launched just as the door opens?"
...
"Oh, damn!"

Is that not what happens anyway?

 

[sjago13]

The screen pulls away while the fog builds up and is fully clear before the train moves forward.

 

[boomerthom]

Just rode, and the ending fog was poured on early and thick. Screen was 100% concealed before it pulled away. Amazing!

 

[MassivePotterFan]

That almost sounds like a slight miscalc on the viewing distance and angle for the final render. What house did all the cgi and compositing?

Double Negative in London
http://www.fxguide.com/featured/innovation-and-immersion-escape-from-gringotts/

 

[UNIrd]

I had my best rides on this yet over the weekend. Every effect was working properly. Just perfect.