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New attraction: The Sum of All Thrills
Posted: Oct Wed 14, 2009 12:42 pm
by Jacca5660
(CNN) -- Any kid can dream up a roller coaster. But those who visit a new exhibit at Walt Disney World's Epcot theme park can actually take a ride on their fantasy creations.
Epcot on Wednesday opened a new attraction called "Sum of All Thrills," which lets kids use computer tablets to design a virtual roller coaster, bobsled track or plane ride. After inputting their designs, kids climb into a robotic carriage that uses virtual-reality technology to help them experience the ride they've created.
See this article for more information:
http://www.cnn.com/2009/TECH/10/14/disn ... index.html
Posted: Oct Wed 14, 2009 1:16 pm
by MetalRage
That's cool that we can create our own roller coaster and ride it! I can't wait to try it
Posted: Oct Wed 14, 2009 2:27 pm
by Jacca5660
It's the concept and how you're riding a Kookla robotic arm that I think is so cool. Disney Quest has had where you could design you own coaster and ride it for years. This one just has a lot better machine to go with your ride.
Posted: Oct Wed 14, 2009 3:53 pm
by Len90
So I guess this is in Innoventions somewhere? I don't recall picking up in the article exactly where in EPCOT this is. Sounds like something to try out next time we go.
Posted: Oct Wed 14, 2009 5:29 pm
by MetalRage
Oh, I didn't know Disney Quest already had one like that. I never went to Disney Quest before. I never really felt like it was a "must do" at Disney
Posted: Oct Thu 15, 2009 6:35 am
by Future Guy
I'm glad this is finally open! It sounds like a great update to the Compute-A-Coaster thing that used to be in CommuniCore. I can't wait to try it.
Posted: Oct Thu 15, 2009 6:49 am
by timekeeper
I just wonder how many can actually "ride" it a day, I think it would have long lines because of the time it takes to "make" your ride.
Posted: Oct Thu 15, 2009 5:34 pm
by ericpabear
Great, another simulator!!! What happened to all those creative minds.
Posted: Oct Thu 15, 2009 5:40 pm
by Jacca5660
ericpabear wrote:Great, another simulator!!! What happened to all those creative minds.
Actually this fits very well. It's in the one venue where it's not out of place.
Posted: Oct Thu 15, 2009 6:43 pm
by Len90
Jacca5660 wrote:ericpabear wrote:Great, another simulator!!! What happened to all those creative minds.
Actually this fits very well. It's in the one venue where it's not out of place.
I have to agree with you on this. I personally feel this might be able to bring a lot more people to what I have always seen to be a deserted area in EPCOT.
Posted: Oct Thu 15, 2009 9:22 pm
by mindflipper
I just wonder how many can actually "ride" it a day, I think it would have long lines because of the time it takes to "make" your ride.
Then again, if its not widely advertise, most people won't know its there. It may not have the crowds like the major attractions.
Posted: Oct Thu 15, 2009 11:14 pm
by Jacca5660
Now I know it didn't say, but I think there are a few machines to ride. I don't think it's just one arm. We'll have to wait for a trip report. Hey Future Guy, you gonna have to update us!
Posted: Oct Fri 16, 2009 7:09 am
by Future Guy
Jacca5660 wrote:Now I know it didn't say, but I think there are a few machines to ride. I don't think it's just one arm. We'll have to wait for a trip report. Hey Future Guy, you gonna have to update us!
I won't be at EPCOT until January, but yeah, I'll definitely tell y'all all about it then.
Posted: Oct Fri 16, 2009 6:08 pm
by ericpabear
It's still just a simulator !
Video #1 Sum of All Thrills (Briefing Room Video) @ Epcot, Walt Disney World Resort, Orlando
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qGB9bjCz2Jw
Video #2 Sum of All Thrills (Building your Ride Experience) @ Epcot
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nKt-LKqT ... re=related
Video #3 Sum of All Thrills (Ride Instruction Video)@ Epcot, Walt Disney World Resort, Orlando
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4rueTGOB ... re=related
Video #4 Sum of All Thrills (Ride Movement Part 1) @ Epcot, Walt Disney World Resort, Orlando
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g8ogEYFS ... re=related
Video #5 Sum of All Thrills (Ride Movement Part 2) @ Epcot, Walt Disney World Resort, Orlando
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rj3NWagB ... re=related
Posted: Oct Fri 16, 2009 6:51 pm
by Soarin08
OMG! I can't wait to try this! I'll be back at WDW starting January 6th!! Woohoo!!