Disney Quest 09'
Whats the first thing that pops into mind when you hear the word Disney? Cinderella's Castle? Mickey? Goofy? Family Theme Parks? How about Video games? No? Interactive Media? Doesnt ring a bell? Disney has a branch of itself that is often looked over when thinking of the Franchise. Disneyquest. Five floors of interactive games and fun. This is a nice change of pace from the hussle and bussle of running around the parks. A family interested in the Realm of Virtual Reality could spend all day in here. Being 20 years old, i still love this place. My friend Wes and i recently took a trip there to kill a day of a weekend. He had never been there before, so this was a new adventure for him.
The first thing you will notice when you get in, is the elevator. This pretends to be a rocket that takes you to the Fun Zone. This is a central point for everything that is included in the building. This has stairs and elevators that takes you to the different floors.
Floor one. This is the Entrance, as well as the Adventure Zone. This safari theme style of interactivity, includes Rides like the Jungle Cruise, Pirates of the Carribean, and Arcade safari shooters. The Jungle Cruise puts you in a boat on an airbag that rocks and dips according to the direction you steer on the screen in front of you. Using Paddles and sensors, this ride actually lets you steer your boat on a completely virtual river. Pirates of the Carribean allows a 3D experience like none other. Also using airbags, the "crew" has up to 6 people. A Driver, and 5 gunners. Comfortably, 3 people can do this. Your job is to sink and plunder as many ships as you can before the dread pirate comes and attempts to take YOUR gold. With pull-string cannons and 3D goggles, this is something that very few people have been able to accomplish in the Virtual Reality era.
Floor Two. This is the Creation Floor. This has rides and attractions that require imagination. Create-Your-Own-Roller Coaster is probably the lead attraction on this floor. This ride allows you to create a roller coaster with the most ridiculous twists and turns and moves that will give even the most experienced Roller Coaster fanatics a run for their money. Strapping into a pod that resembles a roller coaster cart, this ride allows you to ride your very own creation. With a surrounding screen, this gives the impression that you are really there in the coaster. This is a thrill for even the most intense thrill seekers. Also on this floor, is various "Creation Stations". Sids Create-a-Toy allows guests to create their own twisted characters using various parts from Toy Story. The Living Easel allows guests to use a touch screen to draw and color anything they want with a unique Disney Twist.
Floor Three. This is the Arcade Floor. This has all the classics. From Pac-Man to Joist to TRON. This is great for anyone of the older generation who remembers spending all their Quarters at the local arcade. This Floor Also includes the Buzz Lightyears Astro Blasters. This is a bumber cars type ride. Each cart has a gunner and a driver. The Gunner can shoot "Enemy" carts to make them spin wildly out of control. Competition is required to keep from wasting time spinning.
Floor Four and Five. The Comix Zone. This allows guests to ride through rides fighting various supervillians in an array of interactive rides. This also includes the kids zone and Sports Arena Arcade. The Comix Zone has various attractions that provide both a 3D and intense experience. Ride the Comix puts guests on star ship as it is being attacked by villians and their minions. This is what Disney Calls a FEG. Fully Emmersive Game. Guests put on a helmet and are literally surrounded by this Comic Book Style world. Guests can look around, jump, swing their sword, fly. There is little the guests are unable to do. Invasion! is another ride that puts guests in the middle of a virtual planet. Guests board a "Star SpideR-R" to fend off attacking aliens while picking up Humans that are being held captive. There is once again a Driver, and 4 shooters. While this ride isnt necessarily a FEG, it shakes and "jumps" which gives a pretty convincing experience.
All this being said, DisneyQuest is most certainly an attraction that you do NOT want to miss on your next vacation to the DisneyWorld. Inside DisneyQuest, there are Many Many more attractions that have not been listed here. This is simply a taste of some of their bigger more exciting packages. Even hardcore gamers will have something to do here. I hope this has been helpful, and i hope you add this attraction to your To-Do list next time you visit Central Florida.
The first thing you will notice when you get in, is the elevator. This pretends to be a rocket that takes you to the Fun Zone. This is a central point for everything that is included in the building. This has stairs and elevators that takes you to the different floors.
Floor one. This is the Entrance, as well as the Adventure Zone. This safari theme style of interactivity, includes Rides like the Jungle Cruise, Pirates of the Carribean, and Arcade safari shooters. The Jungle Cruise puts you in a boat on an airbag that rocks and dips according to the direction you steer on the screen in front of you. Using Paddles and sensors, this ride actually lets you steer your boat on a completely virtual river. Pirates of the Carribean allows a 3D experience like none other. Also using airbags, the "crew" has up to 6 people. A Driver, and 5 gunners. Comfortably, 3 people can do this. Your job is to sink and plunder as many ships as you can before the dread pirate comes and attempts to take YOUR gold. With pull-string cannons and 3D goggles, this is something that very few people have been able to accomplish in the Virtual Reality era.
Floor Two. This is the Creation Floor. This has rides and attractions that require imagination. Create-Your-Own-Roller Coaster is probably the lead attraction on this floor. This ride allows you to create a roller coaster with the most ridiculous twists and turns and moves that will give even the most experienced Roller Coaster fanatics a run for their money. Strapping into a pod that resembles a roller coaster cart, this ride allows you to ride your very own creation. With a surrounding screen, this gives the impression that you are really there in the coaster. This is a thrill for even the most intense thrill seekers. Also on this floor, is various "Creation Stations". Sids Create-a-Toy allows guests to create their own twisted characters using various parts from Toy Story. The Living Easel allows guests to use a touch screen to draw and color anything they want with a unique Disney Twist.
Floor Three. This is the Arcade Floor. This has all the classics. From Pac-Man to Joist to TRON. This is great for anyone of the older generation who remembers spending all their Quarters at the local arcade. This Floor Also includes the Buzz Lightyears Astro Blasters. This is a bumber cars type ride. Each cart has a gunner and a driver. The Gunner can shoot "Enemy" carts to make them spin wildly out of control. Competition is required to keep from wasting time spinning.
Floor Four and Five. The Comix Zone. This allows guests to ride through rides fighting various supervillians in an array of interactive rides. This also includes the kids zone and Sports Arena Arcade. The Comix Zone has various attractions that provide both a 3D and intense experience. Ride the Comix puts guests on star ship as it is being attacked by villians and their minions. This is what Disney Calls a FEG. Fully Emmersive Game. Guests put on a helmet and are literally surrounded by this Comic Book Style world. Guests can look around, jump, swing their sword, fly. There is little the guests are unable to do. Invasion! is another ride that puts guests in the middle of a virtual planet. Guests board a "Star SpideR-R" to fend off attacking aliens while picking up Humans that are being held captive. There is once again a Driver, and 4 shooters. While this ride isnt necessarily a FEG, it shakes and "jumps" which gives a pretty convincing experience.
All this being said, DisneyQuest is most certainly an attraction that you do NOT want to miss on your next vacation to the DisneyWorld. Inside DisneyQuest, there are Many Many more attractions that have not been listed here. This is simply a taste of some of their bigger more exciting packages. Even hardcore gamers will have something to do here. I hope this has been helpful, and i hope you add this attraction to your To-Do list next time you visit Central Florida.
posted by Travis Cannata at
8:52 AM
