Volcano Bay: General Discussion

[WAJAS]

Can we all agree that the concept art for Volcano Bay is the biggest lyingest liar that ever lied?

Hehe... you remember Antarctica right???

 

[SkiBum]

Hehe... you remember Antarctica right???

I would kindly submit the original concept art for the Seven Dwarves Mine Train.

 

[Mad Dog]

I would kindly submit the original concept art for the Seven Dwarves Mine Train.

That coulda been a great ride. Three dark scenes, longer track, a worthy mountain. Sigh

 

[Teebin]

Hmm...

 

[Andysol]

Not a fan of this sign, it doesn't fit at all.
1) the sign itself doesn't fit
2) the picture is terrible
3) it's a real picture which doesn't go with any other signage in the parks (drawings)
Here's hoping it's temporary. And not rope light "temporary", but actually temporary.

 

[randompixel]

Not a fan of this sign, it doesn't fit at all.
1) the sign itself doesn't fit
2) the picture is terrible
3) it's a real picture which doesn't go with any other signage in the parks (drawings)
Here's hoping it's temporary. And not rope light "temporary", but actually temporary.

Is that an arrow or a logo at the bottom?

 

[rhino4evr]

Not a fan of this sign, it doesn't fit at all.
1) the sign itself doesn't fit
2) the picture is terrible
3) it's a real picture which doesn't go with any other signage in the parks (drawings)
Here's hoping it's temporary. And not rope light "temporary", but actually temporary.

"HEY IDIOTS! THIS WAY!" "LOOK AT THE PICTURE IF YOU CAN'T READ GOOD!"

 

[Disneyhead]

Not a fan of this sign, it doesn't fit at all.
1) the sign itself doesn't fit
2) the picture is terrible
3) it's a real picture which doesn't go with any other signage in the parks (drawings)
Here's hoping it's temporary. And not rope light "temporary", but actually temporary.

A lot of people seem to be skipping these slides. They just want to spread the spread the load.

 

[Mad Dog]

Touring Plans Blog has a good article on the issues with Tapu Tapu and the virtual lines concept. A nice read.

 

[Alicia]

Touring Plans Blog has a good article on the issues with Tapu Tapu and the virtual lines concept. A nice read.

Should've been Parkscope's article. Still would rather read theirs and hope they do one still.

 

[Mad Dog]

Should've been Parkscope's article. Still would rather read theirs and hope they do one still.

The article is interesting since it looks at the concept with a psychological slant.

 

[Alicia]

The article is interesting since it looks at the concept with a psychological slant.

Yea, it's a good read. The psychologist has an interesting angle, but then gets some of the theme park info incorrect. So it has some interesting tidbits, but only feels like half of a fuller piece to me.

 

[Mad Dog]

Yea, it's a good read. The psychologist has an interesting angle, but then gets some of the theme park info incorrect. So it has some interesting tidbits, but only feels like half of a fuller piece to me.

Yes, I agree. Someone with a fuller understanding of theme parks, like Joe (Parkscope) could have filled in the gaps. I see some decent aspects of Tapu Tapu, and believe it fits water parks somewhat, once they fix the capacity issues. But I remain unconvinced concerning the value of virtual queues for traditional theme parks. Virtual queues at theme parks take away too much of the fun of spontaniety and take away from the newer entertaining queues like FJ, Gringotts, Kong, FOP, etc. And they create capacity issues.

 

[rhino4evr]

no link? I mean, do I really need to spend 30 seconds to google it?

 

[Alicia]

no link? I mean, do I really need to spend 30 seconds to google it?

Here's the article: Volcano Bay and the Psychology of the Queueless Theme Park - TouringPlans.com Blog | TouringPlans.com Blog

EDIT: Still waiting on Joe's though. :thumbsup:

 

[Mad Dog]

no link? I mean, do I really need to spend 30 seconds to google it?

You're replying to a old head computer illiterate (Me).

 

[Skold]

Here's the article: Volcano Bay and the Psychology of the Queueless Theme Park - TouringPlans.com Blog | TouringPlans.com Blog

Decent article, and some points seem valid.

However, he lost me as soon as he tried to frame the HRRR queue as anything other then the soul-sucking torture chamber that it is.

The queue is where the story of the ride unfolds. It’s where the anticipation builds. It’s where you feel that nervous/excited pit in your stomach before you get on Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit.

 

[Obi Ubamba]

Hmm...

That's poor. The vibrant colors are so important to the design of this park, so I hope we don't see similar issues in the near future...

 

[Jake Obannon]

A lot of people seem to be skipping these slides. They just want to spread the spread the load.

He said, "spread the load." Hee-hee!

 

[Parkscope Joe]

Should've been Parkscope's article. Still would rather read theirs and hope they do one still.

Our article was a little different but this gives me more push to finish it.