Does anyone know what those portraits were originally supposed to do? I know they reprogrammed the lighting on it, but I've always wondered why it just sits there.
Curse of DarKastle
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Unless I'm completely insane (possible) I'm pretty sure they used to morph from the happy portraits you see into something else (skeletons?). Also, I'm pretty sure there was a nice version of Ludwig that changed into the evil portrait you see today.
No, they used to fade while Ludwig's lit up more, showing his takeover of power.
Pretzel Kaiser said:
This was definitely what happened and still happens I want to say. I rode it a few weeks ago and it did just that. After Ludwig yells "It'll be a BLAST!", the Mother and Father recede into darkness, and Ludwig's portrait becomes even more illuminated than before.
I don't know if it's anything special but I just saw it for the first time today and thought I'd share.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OrfMkNSjZB8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OrfMkNSjZB8
Zachary said:
The fog was working in scene 1 last time I rode it which was about 3 weeks ago. There wasn't too much of it, but it was noticeable. I'm going tomorrow I tell you what I see. By the way the portrait effect still works it is just a little less noticeable because they turn you around quickly.
The fire alarm for DarKastle went off yesterday, the alarm sounds like a self-destruct warning alarm. Very neat and interesting. Also to note, local Fire Department and authorities responded to the alarm and were on the scene. Not sure all that went down exactly though.
OK, I'm sure others could elaborate, but I assume the ride would stop, the leg bar thingy will let go, and you are directed through one of the emergency exits. Is this correct PR?
Yes, the ride has emergency procedures and it will unlock everything. Ideally guests would be escorted out by staff, but there are emergency doors in the building that you can see. Source: I took the tour.
Party Rocker said:
What time yesterday? We were in the park until 8pm and didn't see or hear of anything.
In the case of a fire alarm, a big red box that says "FIRE" pops up on the ride control screen and and instructs the operator to release the lap bars and pop the RV doors once the fire has been confirmed. It shows which alarm went off and what area of the building. The alarm causes an E-Stop so the house lights rise so guests can see themselves out. Ideally, the guests should be able to find their way out by reading the signs in the building.
Any fire alarm is automatically received in Security Dispatch and they in turn dispatch the fire department. Standard operating procedure for them to respond to any alarm.
Any fire alarm is automatically received in Security Dispatch and they in turn dispatch the fire department. Standard operating procedure for them to respond to any alarm.