I've noted this before, so sorry to repeat myself... but what really grabbed me about Questor was the organic, mechanical-gadgety feeling of the whole thing. And that extended to the contraption-heavy, non-virtual nature of the pre-show. Kind of interesting... a simulator ride themed via a very real physical presence. After that, I've found the projector-heavy pre-shows to be a letdown because they don't offer the same "that's actually right there in front of me" physical experience. Ironic on a simulator attraction? Maybe. Either way, I doubt I'd be anchored in that without Questor.
Truth be told, it isn't only BFE that suffers for the comparison. I honestly don't think many parks would entertain the notion of creating or commissioning that kind of physical-device theming for a sim anymore, given that projections and CGI can achieve such a wide range of pre-show experiences without the need for complex mechanical assemblies. ...Or at least, I feel there is a greater appetite for digital complexities than for new mechanical complexities.
The appetite for digital-heavy visuals has its limits too, of course, even as a central feature of the ride system. Right, Ludwig?
