Transformers: The Ride - 3D

[alomar]

Why would they?

My question was could, not would. Would they? Most likely not. Could they? Possibly. Just stating that just because it was refurbed recently does not guarantee it will stay a la Poseidon. I do understand the situations are different, and not insinuating Transformers is leaving. More so hyperbole, that it could happen if they really wanted to.

 

[Jonathan]

This refurb was an expensive one. Those elevator lifts for the ride vehicles are not cheap. If they wanted to get rid of it, they would’ve skipped this refurb.

 

[Brian G.]

My question was could, not would. Would they? Most likely not. Could they? Possibly. Just stating that just because it was refurbed recently does not guarantee it will stay a la Poseidon. I do understand the situations are different, and not insinuating Transformers is leaving. More so hyperbole, that it could happen if they really wanted to.

Very different situation. When they refurbished PF, they weren't planning for a major hurricane to force an early closing a couple years later.

 

[Jake S]

Very different situation. When they refurbished PF, they weren't planning for a major hurricane to force an early closing a couple years later.

if we get a major hurricane in hollywood in the next two years, i definitely think many attractions will permanently close lol

 

[Viator]

See I am more wondering if the IP, of Transformers, leaves in a few years depending on how the Hasbro licensing is; more than the attraction going.

Ensuring they can quickly retrofit the attraction, but keep everything it has to be quick and efficent, would be a win of some kind.

 

[Jake S]

See I am more wondering if the IP, of Transformers, leaves in a few years depending on how the Hasbro licensing is; more than the attraction going.

I just can’t imagine that licensing fee is that expensive, right? and if it was, what company in the united states is able and willing to fork over that kind of money years after the film series has financially peaked?

 

[Clive]

I just can’t imagine that licensing fee is that expensive, right? and if it was, what company in the united states is able and willing to fork over that kind of money years after the film series has financially peaked?

Paramount needs every penny it can scrounge up.

I know some here want to will it into leaving, but I don't think the ride is going anywhere.

 

[Viator]

Paramount needs every penny it can scrounge up.

I know some here want to will it into leaving, but I don't think the ride is going anywhere.

I just can’t imagine that licensing fee is that expensive, right? and if it was, what company in the united states is able and willing to fork over that kind of money years after the film series has financially peaked?

I can be wrong and maybe someone else can correct me (I feel like @Parkscope Joe can); but Transformers...isn't a IP that goes through that of Paramount.


I had been under presumption, that for all intents and purposes the theme park licensing for Transformers goes towards that of Hasbro's--and not that of Paramount directly. I can be absolutely wrong on that--but I had sworn Hasbro licensing is a weird sort.

 

[Clive]

I can be wrong and maybe someone else can correct me (I feel like @Parkscope Joe can); but Transformers...isn't a IP that goes through that of Paramount.
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I had been under presumption, that for all intents and purposes the theme park licensing for Transformers goes towards that of Hasbro's--and not that of Paramount directly. I can be absolutely wrong on that--but I had sworn Hasbro licensing is a weird sort.

Nope. Paramount absolutely has a stake and say in the Transformers characters within the Universal parks because they’re derived from the Paramount film franchise.

If Hasbro ended up partnering with a different studio down the line and rebooted the series (again), then it’s less clear if they could license those versions of the characters elsewhere. (It’s very probable there’s some sort of clause that allows Universal to exclusively use the Transformers characters in parks/permanent LBE, regardless of what studio they’re linked to, written into their existing agreement, which would make the whole thing moot.)

Regardless, Hasbro probably doesn’t have any interest in terminating the agreement sooner than they need to, either. It’s free money and advertising for one of their most prominent brands.

 

[Viator]

TF is back open!

I am glad to be wrong--3D has been kept in place for this attraction. Additionally ontop of the Projector upgrades; they did a total lighting overhaul with the ride.

 

[cdogsumo]

This refurb was an expensive one. Those elevator lifts for the ride vehicles are not cheap. If they wanted to get rid of it, they would’ve skipped this refurb.

100% this. Trust me I would love for it not to have come back from refurb, especially with its prime real estate next to Nintendo.

But it’s not to be. I’ve shifted my hopes over to an even older ride that I hope gets either upgraded or replaced (looking at you Imhotep).

 

[Freak]

Oh sweet! Glad it’s back! I was getting Transformers withdrawals! Might try to swing by the park right after to work to see how it is!

 

[Freak]

Just got on Transformers this evening after work. Glad it’s back. Screens look WAY than before it closed. Sound has been fixed and the speakers don’t sound broken anymore. The smoke effects in the explosion scene and the construction scenes still aren’t working sadly.

Also I was told that the tank that Ravage jumps in actually moved and the helicopter that the tire hits actually moved. I’ve been going on this ride since literally day 1 of softs and I don’t think I’ve ever seen those effects working. Am I crazy or did it actually happen? Lol

 

[Wesker69]

The smoke effects in the explosion scene and the construction scenes still aren’t working sadly.

Booo. Hisss.. Give me my fog effects dammit. I don't care if it messes with the sensors

Also I was told that the tank that Ravage jumps in actually moved and the helicopter that the tire hits actually moved.

I've never seen any physical props move in this ride on either coast. It's possible they were meant to, but never did.

 

[Jerroddragon]

Just got on Transformers this evening after work. Glad it’s back. Screens look WAY than before it closed. Sound has been fixed and the speakers don’t sound broken anymore. The smoke effects in the explosion scene and the construction scenes still aren’t working sadly.

Also I was told that the tank that Ravage jumps in actually moved and the helicopter that the tire hits actually moved. I’ve been going on this ride since literally day 1 of softs and I don’t think I’ve ever seen those effects working. Am I crazy or did it actually happen? Lol

Yeah, I don't remember these working

This is where 3D rides to me failed...they have these extra cool effects but they dont have them working and really takes away for me the wow factor, Like I don't hate this ride but like most 3D rides that aren't Spiderman I won't be upset when this goes for a new E ticket

 

[Wesker69]

Except Transformers is still Spiderman... in every way, minus actual fire & being spread out on one level lol

 

[Jerroddragon]

Except Transformers is still Spiderman... in every way, minus actual fire & being spread out on one level lol

Agreed to Disagree

Spiderman for me feels much more real to me and feels just like a better expedience and I would take any day over Transformers

 

[Wesker69]

Agreed to Disagree

Spiderman for me feels much more real to me

No. That is not even what I'm saying. It literally is the exact same ride profile, attacks & movements. You can actually quote Spiderman while riding Transformers.

 

[Jerroddragon]

No. That is not even what I'm saying. It literally is the exact same ride profile, attacks & movements. You can actually quote Spiderman while riding Transformers.

Its the same ride but different images, story and how things happen. For example the fall happens in both in Spiderman it makes sense and Transformers is a little more shoehorned in.

Its also like Soarin CA vs Soarin over the World....I just prefer one over the other

 

[Clive]

That's not really true. Spider-Man and Transformers share many of the same gags and scene setups, but they don't have the same profile or ride path. They can't - Spider-Man is all on one floor.

Spider-Man also has more mechanical and practical effects than Transformers, which is part of why the illusion is more complete. Transformers is still a world-class ride, but I get what Jerrod is saying.