Chat Vid of DLP Monsters Ride & Go Seek! How Does Ride Compare With DCA Monsters, Inc?

Ride Warrior · 03-14-2009, 01:17 AM

YouTube - TDL: Monsters, Inc. Ride & Go Seek! (2/2)
Video of Monsters Ride & Go Seek

Contrary to earlier rumors, Tokyo Disneyland new Monsters, Inc. Ride & Go Seek is not a target game oriented darkride. Nevertheless, it appears to me to be far more lavish and technologically advanced than the Monsters ride at DCA. There's considerably more audio animatronics. The AA's move more smoothly. The action in the machines is more creative, technologically advanced and entertaining.

Glendale Imagineers designed both attractions. The difference is that Japan's Oriental Land Company bought the ride from Disney. The era of Disney being able to hide from stateside fans and guests the difference between the lavish rides in Japan and the modest new attractions here is fast coming to a close ..and Disney knows it.

This is yet another reason that TDA amd WDC as a whole are willing to spend the money to extend the creative/advanced tech know-how on the DCA makeover and new major and e-ticket attractions coming to Disneyland - such as Star Tours in 2011.

KsfCptnAwesome · 03-14-2009, 01:35 AM

Make up your mind. Is it in Japan or Paris? I already know the answer, I'm just looking for consistency.

Ride Warrior · 03-14-2009, 01:39 AM

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Originally Posted by KsfCptnAwesome

Make up your mind. Is it in Japan or Paris? I already know the answer, I'm just looking for consistency.

Ha ha! It's late. Thanx, CptnAwesome. I made the change. Consistency reigns!

Professortango · 03-14-2009, 01:55 AM

Wow, so similiar and yet so completely different at the same time. What a difference AAs can make over moving manequins.

filmfreak11 · 03-14-2009, 02:00 AM

Looks pretty neat! Obviously it would be even better in person.

Ride Warrior · 03-14-2009, 02:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Professortango

Wow, so similiar and yet so completely different at the same time. What a difference AAs can make over moving manequins.

Well put, Professortango. "moving manequins"..

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Originally Posted by filmfreak11

Looks pretty neat! Obviously it would be even better in person.

In person, it would be a thrill a second. I'd likely get back in line two or three more times, consecutively.

Coheteboy · 03-14-2009, 02:13 AM

That building... as out of theme as it is... is even more beautiful than i imagined it after seeing the model of it. Wow, we REALLY got shafted. I never defended Monsters Inc in DCA. Not once. Here at last... is my reason. Even if the building doesn't look nice, at least give us moving lips.

Datameister · 03-14-2009, 02:17 AM

What a big difference. I'm not one to knock DCA's version, since the constraints put upon WDI were pretty...constraining. They did an admirable job, considering what they had to work with. But this just goes to show what a Monsters Inc. ride really can be.

Melonballer · 03-14-2009, 02:19 AM

I like how the flashlights trigger things and it is not a zapping game.

Datameister · 03-14-2009, 02:34 AM

Did anyone else catch how the pupil of Mike's eye contracted when the flashlight hit it? That's, like...vintage-quality Imagineering right there. You don't see that too often in the States these days. Bravo indeed.

Ride Warrior · 03-14-2009, 02:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Datameister

Did anyone else catch how the pupil of Mike's eye contracted when the flashlight hit it? That's, like...vintage-quality Imagineering right there. You don't see that too often in the States these days. Bravo indeed.

Wow! Talk about nitty gritty interactive detail. I'll have to go back and check that out.

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Originally Posted by Melonballer

I like how the flashlights trigger things and it is not a zapping game.

Yeah. That's a unique feature that is as much fun watching as it would be doing.

Ride Warrior · 03-14-2009, 02:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Coheteboy

That building... as out of theme as it is... is even more beautiful than i imagined it after seeing the model of it. Wow, we REALLY got shafted. I never defended Monsters Inc in DCA. Not once. Here at last... is my reason. Even if the building doesn't look nice, at least give us moving lips.

All we're going to get is moving lip service from the suits.

Kritter · 03-14-2009, 04:24 AM

I love our Monsters Inc. no matter what, but I still think our Sulley in the moving doors is funky looking!

ICe101 · 03-14-2009, 10:34 AM

Not to bash TDL at all but I was kind of disappointed with there ride. It moves way to fast for the flash lights to do anything.

RocknGuitar · 03-14-2009, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Datameister

Did anyone else catch how the pupil of Mike's eye contracted when the flashlight hit it? That's, like...vintage-quality Imagineering right there. You don't see that too often in the States these days. Bravo indeed.

Oh, my...

that is quality right there, and I guarantee you we will never see anything like that here. That is real imagineering.

Now I have a better respect for the flashlights. Previously I thought they didn't really do anything, but they really look neat now. The only downside I see is the quick movements of the vehicle. It really gives you a slim chance to see some of the amazing scenes they put in this ride. Sully...actually... moves his lips and arms! Something we could only imagine in Mike and Sully to the Rescue. I think my two favorites are the first scene with Mike shutting down the power, and the last scene with Randall getting pounded by the trash machine. Very well-executed and detailed scenes.

03-14-2009, 01:17 AM	#1
Ride Warrior Surfing The Universe Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 33,328	Vid of DLP Monsters Ride & Go Seek! How Does Ride Compare With DCA Monsters, Inc? YouTube - TDL: Monsters, Inc. Ride & Go Seek! (2/2) Video of Monsters Ride & Go Seek Contrary to earlier rumors, Tokyo Disneyland new Monsters, Inc. Ride & Go Seek is not a target game oriented darkride. Nevertheless, it appears to me to be far more lavish and technologically advanced than the Monsters ride at DCA. There's considerably more audio animatronics. The AA's move more smoothly. The action in the machines is more creative, technologically advanced and entertaining. Glendale Imagineers designed both attractions. The difference is that Japan's Oriental Land Company bought the ride from Disney. The era of Disney being able to hide from stateside fans and guests the difference between the lavish rides in Japan and the modest new attractions here is fast coming to a close ..and Disney knows it. This is yet another reason that TDA amd WDC as a whole are willing to spend the money to extend the creative/advanced tech know-how on the DCA makeover and new major and e-ticket attractions coming to Disneyland - such as Star Tours in 2011. __________________ C'mon! Turkeys have been good sports for years. Turkeys are our friends...not food! Last edited by Ride Warrior; 03-14-2009 at 02:32 AM.

03-14-2009, 01:35 AM	#2
KsfCptnAwesome Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Long Beach Posts: 106	Re: Vid of DLP Monsters Ride & Go Seek! How Does Ride Compare With DCA Monsters, Inc Make up your mind. Is it in Japan or Paris? I already know the answer, I'm just looking for consistency. __________________ Do you like pictures of Disneyland at night? Check out my thread of epic photos here. Updated 3/17 Do you like pictures of DCA at night? Sure you do, check them out here. Updated 2/28

03-14-2009, 01:55 AM	#4
Professortango Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Riverside Ca Posts: 1,267	Re: Vid of DLP Monsters Ride & Go Seek! How Does Ride Compare With DCA Monsters, Inc Wow, so similiar and yet so completely different at the same time. What a difference AAs can make over moving manequins.

03-14-2009, 02:00 AM	#5
filmfreak11 ...TWO BITS! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Disneyland, USA Posts: 3,103	Re: Vid of DLP Monsters Ride & Go Seek! How Does Ride Compare With DCA Monsters, Inc Looks pretty neat! Obviously it would be even better in person. __________________ "You're not thinking fourth dimensionally!" -Back to the Future "With this place, I wanted to give them something real, something that wasn't an illusion, something they could see and touch. An aim devoid of merit." -Jurassic Park

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Coheteboy Starcruiser.. crash crash Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Los Angeles & Orange County Posts: 13,341	Re: Vid of DLP Monsters Ride & Go Seek! How Does Ride Compare With DCA Monsters, Inc That building... as out of theme as it is... is even more beautiful than i imagined it after seeing the model of it. Wow, we REALLY got shafted. I never defended Monsters Inc in DCA. Not once. Here at last... is my reason. Even if the building doesn't look nice, at least give us moving lips. __________________ Visit my mice chat toy shop! http://micechat.com/forums/merchandi...oy-shoppe.html Track Disney Animation Presence in the Theme Parks Worldwide! http://micechat.com/forums/disneylan...ired-them.html

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Datameister Show building aficionado Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 10,758	Re: Vid of DLP Monsters Ride & Go Seek! How Does Ride Compare With DCA Monsters, Inc What a big difference. I'm not one to knock DCA's version, since the constraints put upon WDI were pretty...constraining. They did an admirable job, considering what they had to work with. But this just goes to show what a Monsters Inc. ride really can be. __________________ My trip reports: 1 2 3 4 4.5 5

03-14-2009, 02:19 AM	#9
Melonballer Senior Minion Join Date: May 2005 Location: USA! USA! USA! USA! USA! Posts: 7,418	Re: Vid of DLP Monsters Ride & Go Seek! How Does Ride Compare With DCA Monsters, Inc I like how the flashlights trigger things and it is not a zapping game. __________________ Come join the fun. See characters you have have not seen in Years! Come view the NEW Add a Character thread.

03-14-2009, 02:34 AM	#10
Datameister Show building aficionado Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 10,758	Re: Vid of DLP Monsters Ride & Go Seek! How Does Ride Compare With DCA Monsters, Inc Did anyone else catch how the pupil of Mike's eye contracted when the flashlight hit it? That's, like...vintage-quality Imagineering right there. You don't see that too often in the States these days. Bravo indeed. __________________ My trip reports: 1 2 3 4 4.5 5

03-14-2009, 04:24 AM	#13
Kritter Hold it up. Lock it Down! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Tustin Posts: 4,923 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Vid of DLP Monsters Ride & Go Seek! How Does Ride Compare With DCA Monsters, Inc I love our Monsters Inc. no matter what, but I still think our Sulley in the moving doors is funky looking! __________________ http://twitter.com/KritterHC List of attractions for 2009 Disneyland: 77 Alice in Wonderland: 18; Astro Orbitor: 2; Autopia: 1; Big Thunder Mountain Railroad: 31; Billy Hill and the Hillbillies: 1; Buzz Lightyear's Astro Blasters: 19; Casey Jr. Circus Train: 4; Celebrate! A Street Party: 73; Disneyland Railroad: 18; Davy Crocket Explorer Canoes: 1; Dumbo: 2; The Enchanted Tiki Room: 10; Fantasmic!: 26; Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage: 10; The First 50 Magical Years: 1; Flag Retreat Ceremony: 2; The Haunted Mansion: 51; Honey I Shrunk the Audience: 1; Indiana Jones Adventures: 38; It's a Small World: 38; Jungle Cruise: 12; King Arthur's Carousal: 3; Magical - A Celebration In the Stars: 21; Mark Twain: 4; Mad Tea Party: 5; Matterhorn: 19; Mr. Toad's Wild Ride: 28; Peter Pan's Flight: 13; Pinocchio's Daring Journey: 23; Pirates of the Caribbean: 53; Pixie Hollow: 8; Remember... Dreams Come True: 31; Roger Rabbit's Cartoon Spin: 17; Sailing Ship Colombia: 1; Sleeping Beauty's Castle: 11; Snow White's Scary Adventure: 18; Space Mountain: 17; Splash Mountain: 63; Star Tours: 5; Storybook Land: 3; Tarzan's Treehouse: 6; Winnie the Pooh: 21; Haunted Mansion Holidays: 2; It's a Small World Holiday: 1; Christmas Fantasy Parade: 1 Disney's California Adventures: 77 Animation Studio: 12; Blue Sky Cellar: 13; Bolt: Pre-parade: 5; Boudin's Bread Factory: 6; Bullseye's Stallion Stampede: 10; California Screamin': 32; Casey at the Bat: 12; Dot's Puddle Park: 6; Drawn to the Magic: 2; Disney's Electrical Parade: 11; Dumbo's Bucket Brigade: 7; Flik's Flyers: 3; Francis' Ladybug Boogie: 8; Golden Dreams: 1; Golden Zephyr: 3; Goofy's About Fishing: 2; Grizzly River Run: 28; Heimlich's Chew Chew Train: 6; High School Musical 3: Right Here! Right Now!: 6; It's Tough to be a Bug: 11; Jumpin' Jellyfish: 1; Maliboomer: 7; Mickey's Fun Wheel: 10; Mission Tortilla Factory: 6; Monsters Inc. Mike and Sulley to the Rescue!: 19; Mulholland Madness: 22; Muppet Vision: 9; Orange Stinger: 3; Pixar Play Parade: 31; Playhouse Disney Live!: 1; Redwood Creek Challenge Trail: 2; Soarin' Over California: 4; Sorcerer's Workshop: 6; Tower of Terror: 13; Toy Story Midway Mania: 47; Tuck & Roll Drive 'em Buggies: 1; Turtle Talk with Crush: 2; Up: Pre-parade: 11

03-14-2009, 10:34 AM	#14
ICe101 Minion Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 1,183	Re: Vid of DLP Monsters Ride & Go Seek! How Does Ride Compare With DCA Monsters, Inc Not to bash TDL at all but I was kind of disappointed with there ride. It moves way to fast for the flash lights to do anything.

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