Saturday, September 29, 2018

Slinky Dog Dash Full POV Ride-Through - darthmaz314 Walt Disney World Video Featurette

Today's darthmaz314 Walt Disney World Video Featurette is a full POV ride-through of the Slinky Dog Dash coaster at new Toy Story Land in Disney's Hollywood Studios. Check it out by clicking on this link (Slinky Dog Dash POV Ride-through) or by visiting our YouTube channel Joe Darthmaz .

 
Slinky Dog Dash at Disney's Hollywood Studios
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Saturday, September 15, 2018

darthmaz314 Disney Snapshot of the Day: The Floating Mountain Waterfall at Pandora: The World of Avatar in Disney's Animal Kingdom

Today's darthmaz314 Disney Snapshot of the Day is of the floating mountain waterfall at Pandora: The World of Avatar in Disney's Animal Kingdom. In the past, there were those who complained that Animal Kingdom was a half day park and skipped it during their Disney trips. I personally never agreed with this mindset and always made sure to plan for at least one visit to Animal Kingdom during my stay at Walt Disney World. The addition of Pandora makes Animal Kingdom an absolute "must do."

Floating Mountain Waterfall from Pandora: The World of
Avatar at Disney's Animal Kingdom
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For those who will respond with, "I am not a fan of Avatar" or "I haven't even seen the movie," I will assure you that you do not need to know anything about Avatar to enjoy this land. It is completely immersive, beautiful at both day and night (be sure to see it during both,) and home to what I think is the best attraction in all of Walt Disney World at the time of this writing, Flight of Passage.

Impossible to describe in words, this attraction has to be experienced to be fully appreciated. In brief, it is a motion simulator, during which you are seated in a motorcycle style seat and required to wear special glasses. A breathtaking CGI film is projected on an enormous screen in front of you and the motion of the seat you are sitting in is coordinated and synced with the point of view of the film. Additional effects such as wind, scents, and even a bit of water are also added, resulting in an experience that truly makes you feel as if you are transported into the world of Pandora, riding upon the mythical banshee creatures which inhabit the planet.


Floating Mountain Waterfall from Pandora: The World of
Avatar at Disney's Animal Kingdom
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For those who don't like roller coaster-type thrill rides, this should be right up your alley. Those who don't like motion simulators, this may not be for you. Aside from that, put it on your list of "must do's" and be sure to obtain a FastPass way in advance, since wait times can still exceed 90 minutes, even though it has been open over a year and a half.



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darthmaz314 Walt Disney World Video Featurette: Under the Sea: Voyage of the Little Mermaid

Today's darthmaz314 Walt Disney World Video Featurette is Under the Sea: Voyage of the Little Mermaid from Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom. One the attractions added with the addition of "New" Fantasyland in 2014, this is a classic Disney dark ride that takes you through an abbreviated version of the story of Disney's The Little Mermaid. Check it out next time you are at Walt Disney World...or right now at our YouTube channel Joe Darthmaz by clicking the link.


Under the Sea: Voyage of the Little Mermaid
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Tuesday, July 3, 2018

darthmaz314 Walt Disney World Video Featurette: March of the First Order from Disney's Hollywood Studios

Today's darthmaz314 Walt Disney World Video Featurette is The March of the First Order from Disney's Hollywood Studios. This short stage show takes place multiple times during the day in front of the park's iconic Chinese Theatre. Check it out next time you are at Walt Disney World...or right now at our YouTube channel Joe Darthmaz.


 
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Wednesday, June 20, 2018

darthmaz314 Disney Snapshot of the Day - Mission Space Entrance

darthmaz314 returns after a long hiatus with a new Disney Snapshot of the Day. It is hard to believe that we are approaching the fifteenth anniversary (August 15, 2003)of the Mission Space attraction opening at Epcot. Due to its tendency to cause motion sickness, this attraction never quite achieved the popularity of Test Track, the park's first thrill attraction. Mission Space simulates a space launch from Earth and a journey to the planet Mars as part of the guest ride experience.

The attraction utilizes technology developed with NASA, during which huge centrifuges spin the capsule that the guests sit in, simulating G-forces astronauts would experience during actual space flight launches. The problem was that this was causing motion sickness and frequent losses of theme park lunches...and dinners...and breakfasts. The tendency for the ride to induce vomiting was made very clear by the presence of barf bags provided at each rider's astronaut control panel.

Eventually, a "Green Mission" which was much less intense was added as an option for those seeking lesser thrills (and those not wanting to revisit a meal traveling in the wrong direction through their gastrointestinal tract. Whichever mission you chose, Mission Space is still a great attraction and you should make it a part of your day at Epcot. Have an interesting Mission Space story? Leave a comment and share it with us.


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Mission Space Entrance at Epcot
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