Are the parks being ruined by 3D rides?

[mysteryjimbo]

Originally Posted by geoffa

Was disappointed with Transformers at Universal. It was just Spiderman with a different film.

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Transformers is so much worse. Its too fast and blurry making the 3D effect kind of pointless.

Originally Posted by bazzaang1212

Me and my family like both, 3d and normal roller coasters, as a number of people have already said I believe there is room for both.

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I completely agree, but I found an over-reliance on 3D at universal and I think it took away from some of the experience as some were a bit "samey"

Originally Posted by WhereIBelong

There REALLY is already more balance, people just don't seem to see it somehow... I'm puzzled

Coasters - Hulk, Rip ride Rocket, duelling dragons, Flight of the hippogryph, woody woodpecker

Fairground - Storm force accelatron, Caroseusel, one fish 2 fish, twirl and hurl, high in the sky train

Other - dark/wet/ride ET, cat in the hat, men in black, ripsaw falls, jurassic park, popeye barges, Dr doom, Skull island

Shows
The Blues Brothers, Universal Horror Make-Up,Fear Factor Live. Cinematic Spectacular.
Eighth Voyage of Sindbad Stunt Show. Poseidon's Fury.

3/4 D shows and sims - T2, Shrek 4th, Minions, Mummy, Gringotts, Forbidden journey, Simpsons Transformers and Spiderman and soon to be Jimmy Fallon

Alongside parades, street shows and character meet and greets

Something for everybody in that lot - don't get why people say it is all simulators.

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I haven't validated your complete list but I think it shows a heavy reliance on 3D now and unfortunately if its done badly they aren't great. Also the technology tends to age poorly

Most of the newer attractions incorporate 3D at universal which is unfortunate.

Coaster: 6
Fairground: 5
Other: 8
Shows: 3
Cinematic Spectacular: 2
3/4D: 11 (you missed skull island)

[Nimbus]

Originally Posted by papasmurf

More and more these seem to be popping up. Universal being especially bad for it.

Upside being more 'rides' in a small space.

Downside, they are not proper rides.

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I would argue that they are just as much a "proper ride" as any other type of ride. And therefore the parks aren't being ruined by them.

Universal have been quite innovative when it comes to these 3D rides. They were one of the first to merge the dark ride with the 3D simulator to produce the Spider-Man ride - a pretty unique ride (until Transformers came along). They merged indoor rollercoasters with 3D simulators to give us Gringotts. And they used large robotic arms to move guests about in Forbidden Journey.

Admittedly, the number of 3D rides at Universal might be getting a bit much now. And, of course, its not much fun for those that don't like 3D rides for whatever reason.

[Nimbus]

Simpsons isn't 3D, but it is a simulator.

Revenge of the Mummy and Gringotts arent simulators, they are indoor coasters.

Yes, if you merge together lots of different types of ride into one then you get a large number. But then that seems a bit unfair.

[Unexpectedpenny]

I don't mind the 3D rides, just annoying as I wear glasses and find the 3D glasses a bit uncomfortable on top.

Originally Posted by mysteryjimbo

Transformers is so much worse. Its too fast and blurry making the 3D effect kind of pointless.

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Agree. Most vloggers I watch seem to prefer Transformers as it's smoother and better 3D but I didn't find that at all!

[The Thornes]

The Simpsons seems to be taking a battering in here.

It's a family fave for us.
Also big fans of Transformers

Each to their own

[Holidaylover19]

Originally Posted by novocastrian

hence why there is a balanced mix

if there were all 'old school' people would be twisting about that !

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Like with Disney- they replace the rides/attractions/shows, people complain. They don't replace the rides/attractions/shows, people complain. You can't please some people.

[curlysue2]

We love the Simpsons ride and my son thinks its the best thing ever he made us keep going on it. I personally see nothing wrong with it and the jokes are awesome. As posted earlier I think Universal have a good balance of rides and are trying to give you as much to do in as small a space as possible.
Also have they confirmed that Jimmy Fallon is going to be 3D I thought it sounded like Soarin.

[Jeff456]

Originally Posted by WillSa6

We did Galatica (the old Air ride) at Alton Towers last summer and the sanitation of the head sets was a quick wipe with a screen cleaner/ baby wipe type of thing. I actually preferred the new VR version of the ride.

TBH I don't think the load times were affected that much by the extra VR element. The ride staff have it down to a fine art.

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I was there at a soft opening and it took AGES, but this was back when it opened, glad it has improved now, it must have reduced hourly capacity by more than half at that time compared to usual.

[Jaynew]

Originally Posted by gjdjud

Look at Kraken at Seaworld. I love this rollercoaster yet is being shut down in March for several months so they can install virtual reality to it. So wrong.

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Oh no, we are going in April and it's one my son is desperate to do. I've not read anywhere that it will be shut when we go.

[Guest]

We are travelling 1/4/17 and i just told my son of this and he is a little disappointed. I cant find anything regarding closures either.