Transformers: The Ride - Summer 2013

[TylerDurden]

That is just awesome! I geeked put enough just hearing the audio they have there now thanks for that exciting little tidbit

 

[bobwadd]

Post #11,000

:thumbs: :wave:

 

[Skubersky]

New Audio equipment is being installed at the M&G for the future Audio upgrade. Components and speakers are being provided by JBL and the goal is to have live voice audio projected through the new speakers and audio within the suit. This will require a real person to watch via camera from within the M&G.

Yay! A buddy of mine is the voice actor approved to do Optimus (he did the grand opening bit with Al Roker on TODAY) and he's been eagerly awaiting the equipment so they can start performing for guests

 

[Clive]

Amazing - seemingly simple (I realize that the equipment from within the suits makes it not-so-simple) but so damn effective in producing incredible experiences for guests. I have so many fond memories of interacting with the Mystic Fountain over in the Lost Continent in my youth... can't imagine "talking" to Optimus Prime!

 

[ChrisFL]

This new interaction is the same as they have in Hollywood now, right?

 

[wreck]

Never mind USH

 

[Nitro_230]

From everything I've seen that's the USH version.

 

[Drew]

New Audio equipment is being installed at the M&G for the future Audio upgrade. Components and speakers are being provided by JBL and the goal is to have live voice audio projected through the new speakers and audio within the suit. This will require a real person to watch via camera from within the M&G.

Any idea on when you'd expect this to be ready to go?

 

[Hatetofly]

Any idea on when you'd expect this to be ready to go?

Just saw this! As long as several more voice actors are approved and teams get ample practice time we should see this roll out later in August. If the dots don't align I'm thinking more like September.

 

[Drew]

Just saw this! As long as several more voice actors are approved and teams get ample practice time we should see this roll out later in August. If the dots don't align I'm thinking more like September.

Excellent. Looking forward to BSing with Optimus in October.

 

[Skubersky]

No interactive Optimus today :-( I'm told the JBL audio install is complete but they are still working on the control booth for the remote voice actor.

 

[Hatetofly]

Optimus and BB will no longer be appearing together during M&G times. There are a few talented folks capable of helping out in some "interactive" ways that only have evening availability. It's a coverage issue and could take some time to start back.

 

[Cheezbat]

Optimus and BB will no longer be appearing together during M&G times. There are a few talented folks capable of helping out in some "interactive" ways that only have evening availability. It's a coverage issue and could take some time to start back.

Haha hey I'm normally free in the morning...maybe I should try out for Optimus!

 

[martymcflyy85]

[video=youtube;bTgwAeu-d7I]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bTgwAeu-d7I[/video]

Here's a short little video of what the interactive voices may sound like

 

[Teebin]

Sooo... I am a bit confused by this audio stuff. There is the guy in the outfit, and then there is another guy in a booth doing the voice? If this is true, how does the costumed guy know to act like he is talking at the same time as the voice?

 

[universal_fanatic]

If you notice, he does a lot of the same small gestures, nothing too specific. I'm sure both the stilt performer and the voice actor have had time to rehearse together and most likely re-use standard lines.

 

[Hatetofly]

Check this out! This is a Transformers opening team badge used for initial access to the attraction. The commissioning team was each issued one before softs began. Not a bad item to have for a collector of theme park goodies.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Tranformers-Universal-Orlando-Employee-Badge-Rare-/171101662210?

 

[Cruiseshipfan]

Or the audio may be on a slight delay and the stilt performer has an ear piece and has just enough time to prepare.

 

[romo]

Or the audio may be on a slight delay and the stilt performer has an ear piece and has just enough time to prepare.

i like that idea...would mean you could make it more fun than having to repeat the same stuff all day long everyday..

also people are touching the costumes? is that ever going to be allowed here?

 

[TomTheRiddle]

Check this out! This is a Transformers opening team badge used for initial access to the attraction. The commissioning team was each issued one before softs began. Not a bad item to have for a collector of theme park goodies.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Tranformers-Universal-Orlando-Employee-Badge-Rare-/171101662210?

This is most likely going to get taken down and have someone get terminated. :|

It has a license number at the bottom....