A look at the Hopper Audio Animatronic

Sadako · 08-01-2006, 01:45 AM

I remember we were having a discussion on how underrated "It's tough to be a bug!" is and how it always seems to be empty because Bug's Land seems to be considered the kiddie area of DCA. Anyway, in my honest opinion, the Hopper AA is by far the most impressive part of the show. I was testing out my new camera tonight and actually got some nice non-flash shots.

So here's a chance to take a look at the impressive AA for yourself:

There's also a Flick AA, but he's far less impressive:

The moral of the story: If you go to DCA, do yourself a favor and check out the show. I guarantee you'll be glad you did. ^_^

CousinPhil · 08-01-2006, 02:24 AM

Hopper is probably my #1 reason for seeing "It's Tough to be a Bug." Very nice AA, indeed! And those are some nice pictures considering they're non-flash.

TheGreatEscapist · 08-01-2006, 08:23 AM

Thanks Sadako!!

I always like "It's tough to be a Bug" as well. It is definitely underrated and one the higlights in DCA.

Roo719 · 08-01-2006, 08:35 AM

Thanks for sharing these...and yes, Hopper is impressive.

You and CL should work for Disney as their official photographers. With Never Grow Up, you can sell your services to people going to the park.

Very nice indeed!

Peace,
Roo

BFJen · 08-01-2006, 09:01 AM

We always go see it - even if you don't like it, it's nice to get out of the heat! My son is scared to death of Hopper - he almost cried last time!! I just like the interactive seats - just make sure you sit forward when the bees come!

Gemini Cricket · 08-01-2006, 09:32 AM

I think Hopper is the best AA at DCA. He moves a lot.

I'm not sure if he's the best one of both parks. The storytelling indian is pretty amazing, too.

DL_CRAZE · 08-01-2006, 10:33 AM

About how many AA's are in It's Tough to be a Bug?

Sadako · 08-01-2006, 10:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DL_CRAZE

About how many AA's are in It's Tough to be a Bug?

There are 3. Flick comes down from the ceiling. Hopper is in a corner on the right and PT Flea shows up for a few seconds to the left. I'll try and get some shots of PT Flea next time, but it's tough because he literally only shows up for one line.

Gigan · 08-01-2006, 10:40 AM

When I first returned to Disneyland Last year, I had not been to DCA so I visited that park first. It was obvious to me that the Hopper AA was Awsome to behold compared to the stuff I was used to seeing in the park. Thanx for the pics!

RobotMirror · 08-01-2006, 10:41 AM

Wow, those are great pictures. I know it's tougher to take pictures without flash, Julie, but it really captures more of the look and feel of the actual attraction (and doesn't raise the ire of those around you or on message boards).

Thanks for getting these difficult shots to show all of us - I love this show. It's actually the best 3-D movie in any park, in my opinion.

Gemini Cricket · 08-01-2006, 10:41 AM

It's amazing how you guys take such great pics. I truly stink at taking pics.

Sadako · 08-01-2006, 10:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frogberto

Wow, those are great pictures. I know it's tougher to take pictures without flash, Julie, but it really captures more of the look and feel of the actual attraction (and doesn't raise the ire of those around you or on message boards).

Thanks for getting these difficult shots to show all of us - I love this show. It's actually the best 3-D movie in any park, in my opinion.

Thanks! I'm testing out this new camera I'll probably keep in some form. It's a Canon Powershot SD700 IS. I still need to do some more dark ride testing, but I'm loving it so far. It's just a tad expensive, so I'll probably pick up the import model (same camera, different name) I found a lot cheaper online and return this one to Fry's once it arrives.

And I completely agree with you. This show is by far the best 3-D show I've ever seen. I keep trying to push people who go to DCA to see it since adults seem to have this misconception that A Bug's Land is just full of kiddie rides. I actually thought this myself until someone pushed me to see the show and now it's a Must See for me whenever I'm at DCA.

DL_CRAZE · 08-01-2006, 10:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sadako

There are 3. Flick comes down from the ceiling. Hopper is in a corner on the right and PT Flea shows up for a few seconds to the left. I'll try and get some shots of PT Flea next time, but it's tough because he literally only shows up for one line.

Well Sadako, you are right, there is three, but thats in front of you, What about all the AA Spiders on top of you, I wonder how many there are?

Lost Boy · 08-01-2006, 10:52 AM

Actually our Hopper is a better A/A than the one in Florida as it's newer. Up until the Johnny Depp A/A's were unvieled, Imagineers said that Hopper was the most sofisticated A/A to date. Even more moivement than the AK version.

The Indian Storyteller is not really an full A/A figiure at all. Because he is seen from a distance it look impressive, but if you look carefully you will see there is rod connected to his back that goes through a slit in the rockwork behind him That is what is making him appear to kneel down and stand up. It's just a figure on a stick with some hand and arm movements and very limited facial movement. Up close he would not even appear real. But from a distance, he is an incredibly life like looking figure.

DL_CRAZE · 08-01-2006, 10:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sadako

And I completely agree with you. This show is by far the best 3-D show I've ever seen. I keep trying to push people who go to DCA to see it since adults seem to have this misconception that A Bug's Land is just full of kiddie rides. I actually thought this myself until someone pushed me to see the show and now it's a Must See for me whenever I'm at DCA.

Awww, the best you've ever seen, guess there's no room for Captain EO there.

08-01-2006, 02:24 AM	#2
CousinPhil 1 Fanboy to Rule Them All Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 107	Re: A look at the Hopper Audio Animatronic Hopper is probably my #1 reason for seeing "It's Tough to be a Bug." Very nice AA, indeed! And those are some nice pictures considering they're non-flash.

08-01-2006, 08:23 AM	#3
TheGreatEscapist In Mouse We trust Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: 2198.58 miles from Disneyland Posts: 390	Re: A look at the Hopper Audio Animatronic Thanks Sadako!! I always like "It's tough to be a Bug" as well. It is definitely underrated and one the higlights in DCA.

08-01-2006, 08:35 AM	#4
Roo719 Deeply amused by it all. Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Grizzly bear, extraordinaire! Posts: 3,453	Re: A look at the Hopper Audio Animatronic Thanks for sharing these...and yes, Hopper is impressive. You and CL should work for Disney as their official photographers. With Never Grow Up, you can sell your services to people going to the park. Very nice indeed! Peace, Roo __________________ husband, petowner, wordsmith, imagineer, martialist, playwright, traveller, ardent, wit, critic, barista, Taoist, superhero, fortuneteller, reader, fidget, teacher, dreamer, author, blogger, ghosthunter, voter, patient, bear, gourmand, soon-to-be Floridian, friend

08-01-2006, 09:01 AM	#5
BFJen For You! Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Idaho Falls Posts: 10,399	Re: A look at the Hopper Audio Animatronic We always go see it - even if you don't like it, it's nice to get out of the heat! My son is scared to death of Hopper - he almost cried last time!! I just like the interactive seats - just make sure you sit forward when the bees come! __________________ Will trade husband for Disneyland and DCA Pins!

08-01-2006, 09:32 AM	#6
Gemini Cricket aroooogah!! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 4,771	Re: A look at the Hopper Audio Animatronic I think Hopper is the best AA at DCA. He moves a lot. I'm not sure if he's the best one of both parks. The storytelling indian is pretty amazing, too.

08-01-2006, 01:45 AM	#1
Sadako A New Kind Of Villain Join Date: May 2006 Location: Garden Of Time Posts: 1,396	A look at the Hopper Audio Animatronic I remember we were having a discussion on how underrated "It's tough to be a bug!" is and how it always seems to be empty because Bug's Land seems to be considered the kiddie area of DCA. Anyway, in my honest opinion, the Hopper AA is by far the most impressive part of the show. I was testing out my new camera tonight and actually got some nice non-flash shots. So here's a chance to take a look at the impressive AA for yourself: There's also a Flick AA, but he's far less impressive: The moral of the story: If you go to DCA, do yourself a favor and check out the show. I guarantee you'll be glad you did. ^_^ __________________ Julie Rei - Voice Acting Idol "Not everyone can become a great artist, but a great artist can come from anywhere." - Anton Ego (Ratatouille) "I suppose you have no choice but to revolutionize the world." -Mikage Souji (Revolutionary Girl Utena) SADAKO'S DISNEYLAND VIDEO MOTHERLOAD!

08-01-2006, 10:33 AM	#7
DL_CRAZE Waiting 4 DCA Demolition Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Chickapin Hill Posts: 1,335	Re: A look at the Hopper Audio Animatronic About how many AA's are in It's Tough to be a Bug? __________________ "Walt Disney World may have more than Disneyland, but Disneyland has quality, and quality triumphs over quantity" -DL_CRAZE __________________________________________________________

08-01-2006, 10:40 AM	#9
Gigan People move me Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: So Cal Select Posts: 169	Re: A look at the Hopper Audio Animatronic When I first returned to Disneyland Last year, I had not been to DCA so I visited that park first. It was obvious to me that the Hopper AA was Awsome to behold compared to the stuff I was used to seeing in the park. Thanx for the pics! __________________ Dont be frightend, I'm just a friendly Monster....

08-01-2006, 10:41 AM	#10
RobotMirror Neep meep beep Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Seven miles from Disneyland/DCA! Posts: 7,692	Re: A look at the Hopper Audio Animatronic Wow, those are great pictures. I know it's tougher to take pictures without flash, Julie, but it really captures more of the look and feel of the actual attraction (and doesn't raise the ire of those around you or on message boards). Thanks for getting these difficult shots to show all of us - I love this show. It's actually the best 3-D movie in any park, in my opinion.

08-01-2006, 10:52 AM	#14
Lost Boy Retiring to Pandora Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Van Nuys, CA Posts: 3,408	Re: A look at the Hopper Audio Animatronic Actually our Hopper is a better A/A than the one in Florida as it's newer. Up until the Johnny Depp A/A's were unvieled, Imagineers said that Hopper was the most sofisticated A/A to date. Even more moivement than the AK version. The Indian Storyteller is not really an full A/A figiure at all. Because he is seen from a distance it look impressive, but if you look carefully you will see there is rod connected to his back that goes through a slit in the rockwork behind him That is what is making him appear to kneel down and stand up. It's just a figure on a stick with some hand and arm movements and very limited facial movement. Up close he would not even appear real. But from a distance, he is an incredibly life like looking figure. __________________ Panodra Is So Much Fun.

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