Walt Disney Studios Park has some little details and effects. Let´s create a big list with all effects of Walt Disney Studios!
Please help to fill the list more and more!
FRONTLOT
AREA DEVELOPMENT
- Fantasia Fountain (seasonal) (Kristof, 07 June '09)
RESTAURANT EN COULISSE
- Light mixer machine on Legends of Hollywood
- Light mixer machine behind Liki Tiki
DISNEY STUDIO 1
- Spotlights on Hollywood backdrop (Kristof, 07 June '09)
- Hollywood backdrop day/night change (Kristof, 07 June '09)
EARFELL TOWER
- Lights (Both ears changing colour; Kristof, 07 June '09)
PRODUCTION COURTYARD
AREA DEVELOPMENT
- Place des Stars: Flags on top of stage structure (Kristof, 07 June '09)
STUDIO TRAM TOUR BEHIND THE MAGIC
- Catastrophe Canyon: Hydrolic Earthquake effect (Kristof, 07 June '09)
- Catastrophe Canyon: Fire ball from Truck. (Kristof, 07 June '09)
- Catastrophe Canyon: Truck sliding down hill. (Kristof, 07 June '09)
- Catastrophe Canyon: Flood effect. (Kristof, 07 June '09)
- Catastrophe Canyon: Sparks from the electric pole. (Kristof, 07 June '09)
- Catastrophe Canyon: Electric pole tipping into truck. (Kristof, 07 June '09)
- Catastrophe Canyon: Rain effect (Kristof, 07 June '09)
- Reign of Fire set: Dragon's Fire (Kristof, 07 June '09)
CINEMAGIQUE
- Rain effect (Kristof, 09 Feb '09)
- "Sword" in the screen (Kristof, 09 Feb '09)
THE TWILIGHT ZONE TOWER OF TERROR
- Fiberglass effect in fountain (Kristof, 07 June '09)
- The Twilight light when the elevator moves backwards in TOT (Middle elevator; Kristof, 07 June '09)
- Wind effect in elevator scene (Kristof, 07 June '09)
- Running water in the boiler room (Anthony, 06 Apr '09)
BACKLOT
AREA DEVELOPMENT
- Keyboard near Rock 'n' Roller Coaster avec Aerosmith (Anthony, 06 Apr '09)
- "Les Parapluies de Cherbourgh" rain (Kristof, 07 June '09)
ARMAGEDDON LES EFFETS SPECIAUX
- Flickering lights behind the cut out letters
- Fan at exit (Anthony, 01 Sep '09)
MOTEURS ACTION... STUNT SHOW SPECTACULAR
- Blank gunfire
- Biker fire stunt
- "Herbie" trick car
- "Remote Control" trick car
- "Backwards" trick car
- Pyro finale
ROCK 'N' ROLLER COASTER AVEC AEROSMITH
- Smoke in the attraction (Anthony, 06 Apr '09)
- Aerosmith Studio video wall (Anthony, 06 Apr '09)
- Launch tunnel lights
- Brake tunnel lights (Anthony, 06 Apr '09)
- Main lightshow (Anthony, 06 Apr '09) only some lights working
- The LCD countdown screen (Anthony, 01 Sep '09)
- Soundtracker 1 audio
- Soundtracker 2 audio
- Soundtracker 3 audio (Anthony, 06 Apr '09) only some lights working
- Soundtracker 4 audio
- Soundtracker 5 audio
TOON STUDIO
AREA DEVELOPMENT
- Twinkle lights in trees on Toon Studio Plaza
CRUSH'S COASTER
- Splash sound effect (Kristof, 23 May '09)
- Lights-Water-Effect on façade at night
- Seagulls on control booth (Kristof, 09 Feb '09)
- Bubbles projections (Kristof, 09 Feb '09)
- EAC effect on top of the lift hill (Anthony, 06 Apr '09) well, nemo and squirt were there
- Anchor and Chum projections at beginning of lift hill (Kristof, 09 Feb '09)
- Bruce animatronic (Kristof, 09 Feb '09)
- Nemo and Squirt projections in last EAC tunnel (Kristof, 09 Feb '09)
- Crush projection at end (Kristof, 09 Feb '09)
MONSTER INC. PHOTO LOCATION
-Scream Machines (Kristof, 09 Feb '09)
Help us also at the ALL EFFECT OF DISNEYLAND PARK topic:
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***Tram Tour***
Hydrolic Earthquake effect.
Fire ball from Truck.
Truck sliding down hill.
Flood effect.
Dragon's Fire.
***Moteurs Action***
WARNING CONTAINS SPOILERS
Blank gunfire.
Biker fire stunt.
"Herbie" trick car.
"Remote Control" trick car.
"Backwards" trick car.
Pryro finale.
***Rock'n'Rollercoaster***
Smoke machines.
Aerosmith Studio video wall.
***Cinemagique***
WARNING CONTAINS SPOILERS
Rain effect.
"Door" in the screen.
"Sword" in the screen.
The Tower of Terror sign that changes between HTH and ToT!
Sparks from the electric pole at Catastrophe Canyon. (-)
There were working last time I was there:
QuoteMickey Fountain + (depending on weather)
Keyboard -
Fan -
Splash-Effect at Crush +
I dont know if there working or not but;
The umbrella in backlot
In studio 1 the Light Mixer Machines
Could the scream machines count at the Monsters inc. photopoint?
Quote from: "Magic M"***Rock'n'Rollercoaster***
Smoke machines.
The most important effect of all! :lol: Would have to give that a +/- because it only occasionally works!
There's some other effects in Rock 'n' Roller Coaster:
Launch tunnel lights +
Brake tunnel lights +
Main lightshow +/- (only some of the lights are working)
The LCD countdown screen +
Soundtracker 1 audio +
Soundtracker 2 audio +
Soundtracker 3 audio +
Soundtracker 4 audio +
Soundtracker 5 audio +
TOT effects:
- The Twilight light when the elevator moves backwards in TOT.
- The running water in the boiler room
Earful Tower - (right ear broken!)
The flickering lights behind the cut out letters of the Armageddon sign.
Quote from: "bigrossco"Earful Tower - (right ear broken!)
That's a classic... It was fixed last year, but broke down a few months later again.
It looked like it was broken at the end of October but if you looked closer at it one ear is green and the other is a blue, you can only tell from inside the park or Front Lot really.
Wow much effects in such a short time! Thank you all! =D>
I´ve added the list and try to keep it in the new effect-list design similar to the one at the DIsneyland effect list. Maybe raptor could be sooooo kind and have a look over this [-o<
A small one for Moteurs Action -
The glass in the window the Motorcycle comes out of, sometimes it's there, sometimes not.
I'm posting this here since the Earffel Tower topic was closed [sigh]... But I would like to point out that that one ear has been defective for at least two years.
Quote from: "pussinboots"I'm posting this here since the Earffel Tower topic was closed [sigh]... But I would like to point out that that one ear has been defective for at least two years.
It was fixed earlier this year, but broke down again a few weeks (months?) later.
Quote from: "Kristof"Quote from: "pussinboots"I'm posting this here since the Earffel Tower topic was closed [sigh]... But I would like to point out that that one ear has been defective for at least two years.
It was fixed earlier this year, but broke down again a few weeks (months?) later.
Ah, I see. Are they illuminated by LED lights?
And as I said in the other topic, it is now working again every night!!
Updated the list with effect that were or were not working past weekend.
Updates:
- Fantasia Fountain is working
- Catastrophe Canyon electric pole neither moved or had any sparks
- ToT: Running water in boiler room was working
- Parapluies de Cherbourg rain was working, and soaking people sat on the bench next to it in the wind
- RNRC: Pre-show, LCD countdown, smoke and brake run lights working (can't be certain launch run lights were fully functional. "Love in an elevator" onboard working, not sure which Soundtracker that is?
- Crush: Bruce animatronic still firing too late for front row, and not doing much. Spinning shell outside was working
I'll update the first post later if Kristof doesn't beat me to it.
I've updated the front page and also added a new detail that always bugs me:
- Place des Stars: Flags on top of stage structure (Anthony, 06 Apr '09) flags missing for years
Quote from: "Anthony"I've updated the front page and also added a new detail that always bugs me:
- Place des Stars: Flags on top of stage structure (Anthony, 06 Apr '09) flags missing for years
Ah yes, good one! We should index the neon signs in Disney Studio 1 as well. Most of 'm are working but are way out of sync.
There are a few more effects that need to be added to the Rock 'n' Roller Coaster list:
- swirling lights as a train arrives/leaves the load station.
- Tour De Force logo at the back of the load station.
- giant flashing Aerosmith logo as a train leaves the load station.
- sweeping lights just before the launch.
- flickering lights around the launch area as a train prepares to launch.
- flickering lights in the final brake tunnel.
I believe most of these (apart from perhaps one or two) don't work properly anymore.
We had only one day in the studios so I could only check these:
RESTAURANT EN COULISSE
- Light mixer machine on Legends of Hollywood (Nicolai, 01 June '09)
ARMAGEDDON LES EFFETS SPECIAUX
- Fan at exit (Nicolai, 01 June '09)
ROCK 'N' ROLLER COASTER AVEC AEROSMITH
- Smoke in the attraction (Some smoke, not too much. Nicolai, 01 June '09)
- Launch tunnel lights (Nicolai, 01 June '09)
- Brake tunnel lights (Nicolai, 01 June '09)
- Main lightshow (Nicolai, 01 June '09)
- The LCD countdown screen (Nicolai, 01 June '09)
CRUSH'S COASTER
- Splash sound effect (Nicolai, 01 June '09)
- Seagulls on control booth (Nicolai, 01 June '09)
- Bubbles projections (Nicolai, 01 June '09)
- Bruce animatronic (Nicolai, 01 June '09)
- Nemo and Squirt projections in last EAC tunnel (Nicolai, 01 June '09)
- Crush projection at end [(Nicolai, 01 June '09)
Got a little update;
Quote from: "Riebi"FRONTLOT
AREA DEVELOPMENT
- Fantasia Fountain (seasonal) (12th July 09)
PRODUCTION COURTYARD
CINEMAGIQUE
- Rain effect (12th July 09)
- "Sword" in the screen (12th July 09)
THE TWILIGHT ZONE TOWER OF TERROR
- Fiberglass effect in fountain (12th July 09)
- The Twilight light when the elevator moves backwards in TOT (Far left elevator 12th July 09)
BACKLOT
AREA DEVELOPMENT
- Keyboard near Rock 'n' Roller Coaster avec Aerosmith (12th July 09)
- "Les Parapluies de Cherbourgh" rain (12th July 09)
ARMAGEDDON LES EFFETS SPECIAUX
- Flickering lights behind the cut out letters (12th July 09
- Fan at exit (12th July 09)
ROCK 'N' ROLLER COASTER AVEC AEROSMITH
- Smoke in the attraction (12th July 09)
- Aerosmith Studio video wall (12th July 09)
- Launch tunnel lights (green](12th July 09)
- Brake tunnel lights (12th July 09)
- The LCD countdown screen (12th July 09)
Green across the board for me. Mr RnRC Will be very happy, Lighting still half arse but smoke works great
FRONTLOT
AREA DEVELOPMENT
- Fantasia Fountain (seasonal) (Nicholas-c, 15 Jul '09)
BACKLOT
AREA DEVELOPMENT
- Keyboard near Rock 'n' Roller Coaster avec Aerosmith (Nicholas-c, 15 Jul '09)
- "Les Parapluies de Cherbourgh" rain (Nicholas-c, 15 Jul '09)
ARMAGEDDON LES EFFETS SPECIAUX
- Fan at exit (Nicholas-c, 15 Jul '09)
ROCK 'N' ROLLER COASTER AVEC AEROSMITH
- ** Studio C Guitar and drum sounds (Nicholas-c, 15 Jul '09)
- ** Tour de force Studios Information Screen (Nicholas-c, 15 Jul '09)
- Smoke in the attraction (Nicholas-c, 15 Jul '09)
- Aerosmith Studio video wall (Nicholas-c, 15 Jul '09)
- Launch tunnel lights (Nicholas-c, 15 Jul '09)
- Brake tunnel lights (Nicholas-c, 15 Jul '09)
- Main lightshow (Nicholas-c, 15 Jul '09) -/+ Only some lights working
- The LCD countdown screen (Nicholas-c, 15 Jul '09)
- Soundtracker 1 audio (Nicholas-c, 15 Jul '09) -/+ Only some lights working
- Soundtracker 2 audio (Nicholas-c, 15 Jul '09) -/+ Only some lights working
- Soundtracker 5 audio (Nicholas-c, 15 Jul '09) -/+ Only some lights working
90% of the interactive exhibits in the Art of Animation lobby (as in, the one you enter in) are broken. That whole attraction needs a redo if you ask me...
Quote from: "pussinboots"90% of the interactive exhibits in the Art of Animation lobby (as in, the one you enter in) are broken. That whole attraction needs a redo if you ask me...
What a bad show. In February almost nothing was working in AoDA. I think they should remove all the interactive exhibits and replace it with an exhibition about the newest Disney or Pixar animation movies.
- Catastrophe Canyon: Electric pole tipping into truck. (Kristof, 07 June '09) Worked oct 2nd 2010
RNRC
- Launch tunnel lights Worked oct 2nd 2010
- Soundtracker 4 audio Worked oct 2nd 2010
Crush
- Bruce animatronic (Kristof, 09 Feb '09) Worked oct 2nd 2010
Quote from: "pussinboots"90% of the interactive exhibits in the Art of Animation lobby (as in, the one you enter in) are broken. That whole attraction needs a redo if you ask me...
It's closed from 11/10 onwards, so quite possbly a full refurb? [-o<
Quote from: "Festival Disney"Quote from: "pussinboots"90% of the interactive exhibits in the Art of Animation lobby (as in, the one you enter in) are broken. That whole attraction needs a redo if you ask me...
It's closed from 11/10 onwards, so quite possbly a full refurb? [-o<
They should turn the last room into a character meet and greet + the amazing drawing academy.. (learn how to draw Mickey etc!).
They should fix the machines, they are a real high point for my kids along with the drawing academy (that is rarely open)
I think you should be able to decide for yourself which room to enter, as in California. I mean I understand why they opened it this way — to keep people busy for another twenty minutes and make it less obvious that the park had but three rides — but surely now half the guests must have seen those films a dozen times. I for one am quite tired of having to sit through Eddie Murphy's comedy shtick against my will, haha.
Quote from: "pussinboots"I for one am quite tired of having to sit through Eddie Murphy's comedy shtick against my will, haha.
I've managed to dash through that room and out the exit doors before, for some reason. Makes the whole experience a little pointless though. I'd just like to not be rushed through the pre-show room, really. It's downhill from there.
Here's a plan I did a while ago - there's really only one wall needs knocking through to make this idea happen:
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Without the show/tour set-up, more exhibits could be added in the middle of the pre-show room, and the current Disney Classics Theatre developed into something more atmospheric like the rooms in California or a permanent version of the cinema in Videopolis, showing old shorts, since I'd imagine few people would specifically watch the highlights reel.
In California they've also had special art exhibitions for re-releases and anniversaries like Snow White, which would surely be popular here. I noticed last visit how many people actually stop to look at the displays in the post-show. There's a market there at WDS for ways to pass your time other than standing in the RC Racer queue...
This is one area that really needs to be used much better. For the last few years, I have entered via the exit and got to the main attraction - animation academy. I have seen a lot more people doing this.
I think a better layout would be to ditch all apart from the post show area (turn rest into new attraction!), block off the entrance to the boutique and exit from Drawn to Animation, expand the animation academy to take over the exit area from DTA, move (or axe) the zoetropes to against a wall and then use the other half of the room into a new theatre to do a interactive show.
Quote from: "Anthony"I've managed to dash through that room and out the exit doors before, for some reason. Makes the whole experience a little pointless though. I'd just like to not be rushed through the pre-show room, really. It's downhill from there.
Here's a plan I did a while ago - there's really only one wall needs knocking through to make this idea happen:
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Without the show/tour set-up, more exhibits could be added in the middle of the pre-show room, and the current Disney Classics Theatre developed into something more atmospheric like the rooms in California or a permanent version of the cinema in Videopolis, showing old shorts, since I'd imagine few people would specifically watch the highlights reel.
In California they've also had special art exhibitions for re-releases and anniversaries like Snow White, which would surely be popular here. I noticed last visit how many people actually stop to look at the displays in the post-show. There's a market there at WDS for ways to pass your time other than standing in the RC Racer queue...
Yes, I remember that layout you did. I agree that would already be a huge improvement. The highlights reel could be projected on screens above the lobby as in California, where it works hugely atmospherically. Although I'm not sure which of the two lobbies would be the new lobby.
I know it would cost a fair bit of money (not a huge amount, but a fair amount) to redevelop the attraction into a slightly smaller version of California's, but I think it would be worth it. The current attraction in the Studios is not going to be able to draw crowds until the year 2030. Heck, it seems to be pretty underpopulated now.
Unfortunately, they're far more likely at this point to replace it with a Pixar thing, in which case I'd mourn its loss, even Eddie Murphy's. It's still in many ways the emotional core of the park, sad as that may be.
Here is waht I remember or noticed during our trip 23/24th April 2011
RnRc;
Smoke
Flashing lights during start
Flashing lights in brake tunnel
On board sound system
Strobe lighting throughout the ride
Video wall pre ride
All working after the 30 minute breakdown.
ToT
Fibre glass on sign
Elevator 'pointers'
-Working
I don't remember hearing dripping water in the boiler, but that doesn't mean it wasn't there. I was a bit preoccupied with the upcoming terror!
There is also live music in Studio 1. That's great!!!
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Not an effect nor an important detail yet I feel it should still get a mention...
Drain covers. Here's pictures from Toy Story Playland. It doesn't take much to have this right surely... :roll:
The same thing can be seen next door at Disneyland too.
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(Bit Blurry but I didn't want to appear too weird) :P
Quote from: RnRCj on November 06, 2008, 06:23:49 PM
Quote from: Magic M***Rock'n'Rollercoaster***
Smoke machines.
The most important effect of all! <!-- s:lol: -->:lol:<!-- s:lol: --> Would have to give that a +/- because it only occasionally works!
There's some other effects in Rock 'n' Roller Coaster:
Launch tunnel lights +
Brake tunnel lights +
Main lightshow +/- (only some of the lights are working)
The LCD countdown screen +
Soundtracker 1 audio +
Soundtracker 2 audio +
Soundtracker 3 audio +
Soundtracker 4 audio +
Soundtracker 5 audio +
The smoke machines were not working on my recent visit, much to my dismay. I love that effect! It just isn't the same with out it, the swirling mystery added so much to the anticipation.