This is one of the most petty things I've read in a long, long time. Seriously people. If you hated Matthew's post why prolong the discussion? I don't get it. Everyone just needs to chill out.
Europe In The Air
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Someone forgot to check the "Dispense as written" box. So the generic knockoff is back, eh? What a shame. I guess rubes will ride.
My favorite thing about the ride is watching other people reacting to the ride. It's obvious that most of the people that ride this ride have never been to Busch Gardens, and I'm sure that contributes a lot to why they like the ride. For now, it is something that I can do when there is nothing else to do in Ireland. I never get queasy on this ride, but I always have to think if the backache is going to be worth it. That being said, if I ride in the front, I usually don't get a backache. The reason for that, is because the simulator pivots from the back. With Corkscrew Hill, during the "horse" scene, I was able to get used to the movement.
Corkscrew Hill was programmed using a panel with several buttons for preprogrammed motions such as "horse trot", jar to the left, jar to the right, move forward, etc. Europe in the Air however, was initially programmed using a mockup of the simulator cabin. In fact, Larry Giles himself did the original ride programming. Then, in mid 2011, they reprogrammed the ride in hopes to make it more intense and simulate "turbulence". One of the big ways that they went wrong here, is that they used a regular joystick, similar to what you would find an arcade. There are ways to do this properly (see DarKastle's original programming), but it seems like whoever had the joystick was probably sitting in the front row and had no idea what they were doing.
Corkscrew Hill was programmed using a panel with several buttons for preprogrammed motions such as "horse trot", jar to the left, jar to the right, move forward, etc. Europe in the Air however, was initially programmed using a mockup of the simulator cabin. In fact, Larry Giles himself did the original ride programming. Then, in mid 2011, they reprogrammed the ride in hopes to make it more intense and simulate "turbulence". One of the big ways that they went wrong here, is that they used a regular joystick, similar to what you would find an arcade. There are ways to do this properly (see DarKastle's original programming), but it seems like whoever had the joystick was probably sitting in the front row and had no idea what they were doing.
I could honestly care less about the silly details like the posters or whether or not the ride fits with the already diminishing Irish theme. At this point I care if the ride is good or not and I just don't think it's that great.
It's a good idea on paper. A ride similar to EPCOT's Soarin' except instead of flying over California, you're flying over Europe.
The ride itself is a bit on the jerky side. Not a huge deal. I can handle it. The visuals are neat, but I've noticed that the scenes play in fast forward. It's actually comical seeing the little people scurry around Stonehenge or the cars in the Paris scene travel faster than they should. The storyline itself is a bit too silly for my tastes too. Yeah Corkscrew had a silly storyline too, but it was creative, fun, and towards the end - dark.
I'll give it the benefit of the doubt. I've never ridden Soarin' and yes that ride's video is choppy like EITA's, but the ride vehicle doesn't try to shake you to death.
My biggest issue is that it replaced a good, memorable ride. As a standalone, it's alright, but following in the heels of Corkscrew Hill and the simulators that came before, it falls short of expectation. That's why people don't like the ride.
- As for the positives, I like EITA during Howl O Scream. Even if the maze is half-baked every year, I'd take it over the simulator any day.
It's a good idea on paper. A ride similar to EPCOT's Soarin' except instead of flying over California, you're flying over Europe.
The ride itself is a bit on the jerky side. Not a huge deal. I can handle it. The visuals are neat, but I've noticed that the scenes play in fast forward. It's actually comical seeing the little people scurry around Stonehenge or the cars in the Paris scene travel faster than they should. The storyline itself is a bit too silly for my tastes too. Yeah Corkscrew had a silly storyline too, but it was creative, fun, and towards the end - dark.
I'll give it the benefit of the doubt. I've never ridden Soarin' and yes that ride's video is choppy like EITA's, but the ride vehicle doesn't try to shake you to death.
My biggest issue is that it replaced a good, memorable ride. As a standalone, it's alright, but following in the heels of Corkscrew Hill and the simulators that came before, it falls short of expectation. That's why people don't like the ride.
- As for the positives, I like EITA during Howl O Scream. Even if the maze is half-baked every year, I'd take it over the simulator any day.
It was filmed in the wrong framerate. Some made a big OOOOPPPPSSSSIIIEEEEE on that one and I hope it resulted in a firing. Soarin' video quality in Cali is much better than WDW but both are getting updated 1080p and changeover to digital in a year or so. At least DIS P&R can see the video needs help even in the abysmal state P&R is in.
You never miss it till it's gone?Alpenghöst said:
Whereas with me you couldn't pay me enough to ride it.
Took my Mom to BG on Friday and we rode this for the 1st time. I would never ride this again, even If I was paid to. This thing made us both so sick to our stomachs. We had to look away from the screen to keep our lunch down. The nice man outside the ride asked us if we enjoyed it as we were coming out. We told him it was the single worst ride either of us had ever been on and thanked him for asking
One time when I rated EITA on one of those in-park surveys, I gave it an extremely-poor experience rating.
Oh, btw I tried it 2 weeks ago, and nothing has made it better, I don't plan on going on it ever again, just like the last 3 years it was open.
Oh, btw I tried it 2 weeks ago, and nothing has made it better, I don't plan on going on it ever again, just like the last 3 years it was open.
I feel sorry for the people who work on that ride. Those people that work there have to be able to take criticism. On the other hand, some people like operating a ride that is not so busy. That makes the rest of the work day a social hour.
I actually rode it for the first time yesterday and I was sick all day, I've never been motion sick in my life. Holy cow, after about 3 hours it subsided, but my stomach was upset until I went to bed last night. I know I'll not get on it again.
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I would like to throw out there that I have never been sick on/from EitA. I think it is as boring as other simulators, but it doesn't have any other negatives for me. That said, I haven't bothered riding this season, so maybe it has changed?
Smatt said:
I used to feel this way after riding in previous years. I like to hop on this thing when passing through Ireland or killing some time while waiting on the KVB. I have yet to feel queasy this year. As best as I can tell, the ride hasn't changed; but I can say with certainty that I have. I am quite a bit lighter now than in seasons past. I also drink much more water nowadays. Just sayin'...
BTW, when flying over Stonehenge, has anyone ever noticed the two people who appear to be running into the ring of stones to hide as the sled approaches? I often wonder what they are doing. It looks to be a couple. Hmmm...
The ride is a lot more rough in the back, because the simulator pivots mainly from the back. I don't get sick on that ride, personally. However, one time I went on the ride, by myself, with a Frappacino from next-door. I rode it twice in a row, and then I felt a little bit nauseous with a headache. It is a combination between the actual simulator movement and the blurry images that don't match up with the motion. CK is right though, the headache problem at least, can usually be solved by drinking plenty of clear fluids to stay hydrated.