Re: Big Grizzly Mountain Mine Carts & Mystic Manor - Hong Kong Disney
Not sure how this has so far gone un-posted. It would appear that Hong Kong Disneyland have now soft launched their next major project, following Big Grizzly, Mystic Manor as part of the new themed area Mystic Point, due to fully open on May 17th.
The ride is one of Disney's revolutionary LPS Trackless Dark ride systems, where the cars basically run on a local based Sat-Nav, and is Hong Kongs answer to the Haunted Mansion/Phantom Manor series.
*SPOILERS*
The ride follows the story of explorer Lord Henry Mystic and his pet Monkey Albert, following a pre show explaining the lords adventures and artifacts, in-particular a recently acquired enchanted music box, guests move on to experience a tour of the house. However, during the tour, Albert opens the music box releasing the curse, bringing all the objects in the house to life!
To achieve the effect of the curse spreading over the house, very clever use of what appears to be projection mapping onto Disney's trademark animatronics is implemented. And I have to say, the outcome is nothing short of incredible, seriously jaw dropping stuff!
The ride also features a soundtrack by Danny Elfman, which I feel suits it perfectly, as it is a much less sinister ride than the other Mansions.
All of this can be seen in the POV embedded below, that is if you really want to spoil it for yourself!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=kEApcS_kVqM
All I can say is, seriously... WOW. This has made me so excited for Ratatouille now, seeing as it's the same ride system and will likely make use of the same technology! I actually can't wait!