mayo 2017

ORLANDO — For more than a moment, you feel the way “Avatar” hero Jake Sully felt plunging down the side of a floating mountain and coming just close enough to a giant wave to feel the mist on your face — all while on the back of a flying banshee that then swoons and soars high above the land of Pandora.

Flight of Passage, the new signature ride of Disney World’s $500 million Pandora-World of Avatar experience, has been designed to make riders feel like they are in an alien land. And it delivers.

Not to be outdone, however, all of the major theme parks in Orlando are using technology this year to give park-goers that immersive feel of a simulated reality. Guests can speed through the streets chasing “Tonight Show” host Jimmy Fallon at Universal Orlando on the new Race Through New York attraction. Young theme park visitors can karate-chop their way to victory at Legoland’s Ninjago World. And next month SeaWorld will unleash its first virtual reality roller coaster when Kraken reopens.

“Technology is really playing a key role,” said Arthur Levine, a theme park expert for About.com. “All of these things are really incorporating technology to be able to tell stories in very unique ways.”

Easily the most powerful and immersive experience is Disney’s Flight of Passage, where riders are thrust into the land of gigantic Na’vi aliens with the use of state of the art 3-D simulated technology. Sure, you are strapped onto a motorcycle-shaped seat in front of a blue screen, wearing 3-D glasses, but you feel like you are there in Pandora experiencing a Na’vi rite of passage.

“It creates a new sense of immersion for guests where they really have a sense of place,” said Jon Landau, executive producer of the movie “Avatar,” which inspired Disney’s Pandora land, located at Animal Kingdom. “You are literally going to another world, figuratively and literally.”

Levine says without question Disney has raised the technology bar with Flight of Passage.

“Like all motion simulations, you really don’t move more than a couple of inches in any direction, but the experience is so convincing,” he said. “This is the ultimate to this point.”

But the technology revolution isn’t just on the rides. Visitors to Universal’s new water park Volcano Bay will get an experience they’ve never had in a packed amusement park: No lines! There are no areas to stand in line because park-goers will be in line virtually, thanks to new wearable technology, TapuTapu, that will allow them to enjoy the rest of the park until it’s their turn. The Jimmy Fallon ride will also have virtual line capability.

WALT DISNEY WORLD

Pandora-World of Avatar

Walt Disney World’s 12-acre land inspired by the “Avatar” movie opens in Florida in late May at the Animal Kingdom park. The marquee attraction at the half-billion-dollar land is Flight of Passage, where a 3-D simulator plunges riders into a cinematic world. You feel like you’re riding on the back of a banshee, a bluish, gigantic, winged predator that resembles something out of the Jurassic era. At night, Pandora transforms into a sea of color with glowing lights on artificial plants and even in the pavement. The enormous blue Na’vi aliens from the “Avatar” movie appear sparingly, really just on Flight of Passage and a second attraction called Na’vi River Journey.

UNIVERSAL ORLANDO

Volcano Bay

Volcano Bay is Universal Orlando’s new water-themed park with a huge, exploding volcano as its centerpiece. The resort is calling Volcano Park its “third park,” after Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure. Universal closed the nearly-40-year-old Wet ’n Wild water park to make way for the more intensely-themed Volcano Bay, whose story line is that visitors are entering a Pacific island belonging to the Waturi people. The opening of the water park in May marks the debut of the TapuTapu wearable wristband which can pay for food, open lockers, trigger special effects, set spending limits on the kids and eliminate waiting in lines by sending alerts when it’s your turn for a ride.

Race Through New York Starring Jimmy Fallon

At the Jimmy Fallon attraction, which opened in April, visitors enter an area made to look like the lobby of a Rockefeller Center building. On display are photos, videos and memorabilia from decades of past “The Tonight Show” shows. The ride is pioneering the use of virtual lines, which allows visitors to watch live entertainment or hang out in a lounge instead of waiting in line. When it’s their turn to go on the ride, visitors are alerted. The 3-D simulator ride gives visitors the experience of drag-racing through the streets and in the clouds above New York City.

SEAWORLD ORLANDO

Kraken

Virtual reality is coming to a roller coaster at SeaWorld’s Orlando’s Kraken 17-year-old ride. Visitors wanting the virtual reality experience can choose to wear a virtual-reality headset that make them think they’re going on a deep-sea mission alongside sea creatures. It is SeaWorld’s first digitally-enhanced ride experience and is set to debut June 16.

By TERRANCE HARRIS / Associated Press

Si bien no hay edad para ser fanático o fanática de Disney, si hay un límite para usar los disfraces a menos que sea Halloween. Por suerte para quienes quieran sentirse como princesas a diario, hay diseñadores de joyería que se inspiraron en las coronas más reconocibles para crear anillos.

Rapunzel

Se consigue en la tienda Disney de Japón y es una copia perfecta de la de la película.

Blancanieves

Las piedras brillantes y la manzana icónica no faltan en esta pieza

Elsa

La princesa del hielo de Frozen tiene su corona miniatura en una tienda online

Aurora

Minimalista e ideal para combinar con la vida adulta.

Fuente: lanacion

Wondering if you will be able to enjoy anyrides at Disney World while pregnant?   Here’s some great news…expectant mothers can expect to have a lot of fun on a Disney vacation.   You’ll have to skip the roller coasters and thrill rides but Walt Disney’s original vision for his theme parks were for a place where families experienced things together so there are lots and lots of great attractions that you will be able to enjoy.    Rides all have signs posted near the entrance warning of any exclusions or limitations for physical considerations; these attractions will have a red triangle next to them on the Disney theme park map.   The park maps are your friend for another reason –that’s the fastest way to find the location of the nearest restroom.

Important!  The tips below should apply most healthy pregnancies but you should consult with your doctor about specific cautions relating to visiting the Disney theme parks during your pregnancy.   Heat, humidity and exertion may affect you differently during pregnancy so make sure you pay attention to swelling, fatigue, dizziness or any unusual symptoms.   Each of the Disney theme parks has a First Aid Center – do not hesitate to stop by if you start to feel any unusual symptoms.

Magic Kingdom Rides & Attractions Suitable During Pregnancy:

• Walt Disney World Railroad
• Swiss Family Tree House
• The Magic Carpets of Aladdin
• Enchanted Tiki room
• Jungle Cruise
• Pirates of the Caribbean
• Tom Sawyers Island
• Country Bear Jamboree
• Hall of Presidents
• Liberty Square Riverboat
• Haunted Mansion
• It’s a small world
• Peter Pan’s Flight
• Mickey’s Philharmagic 3D Movie
• Enchanted Tales with Belle
• Under the Sea – Journey of the Little Mermaid
• Prince Charming Regal Carrousel
• The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
• Dumbo the Flying Elephant
• Astro Orbiter
• Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover
• Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress
• Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin
• Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor
• Parades
• Shows & Live entertainment

Disney Advises Against Riding These Magic Kingdom Attractions During Pregnancy:

• Splash mountain
• Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
• Space Mountain
• The Barnstormer
• Seven Dwarfs Mine Train
• Tomorrowland Speedway

Epcot Rides & Attractions Suitable During Pregnancy:

• Spaceship Earth
• Ellen’s Energy Adventure
• The Seas with Nemo & Friends
• Turtle Talk with Crush
• Soarin’
• Living with the Land
• Innoventions – StormStruck & Colortopia
• The Circle of Life (film with seats – not so great)
• Journey into Imagination with Figment
• Disney & Pixar Short Film Festival (film with seats)
• Advanced Training Lab area of Mission Space
• Gran Fiesta Tour Starring The Three Caballeros
• Phineas & Ferb: Agent P’s World Showcase Adventure
• Reflections of China (Circle-Vision movie – standing)
• The American Adventure
• Impressions de France (Movie with seats)
• O Canada! (Circle-Vision movie – standing)
• World Showcase galleries and exhibits
• IllumiNations Fireworks
• Epcot has some great live entertainment in the World Showcase including the Jewelled Dragon Acrobats (China pavilion) and Serveur Amusant (balancing act / France pavilion).   See the Epcot Times Guide for show times during your visit.

Disney Advises Against Riding These Epcot Attractions During Pregnancy:

• Test Track
• Mission Space (Experience the Training Lab while the family rides)

Disney’s Hollywood Studios Rides & Attractions Suitable During Pregnancy:

• Beauty and the Beast Live on Stage
• The Great Movie Ride
• Toy Story Midway Mania
• Voyage of the Little Mermaid
• Disney Jr. Live on Stage
• Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular
• Muppet Vision 3D
• Walt Disney: One Man’s Dream
• Fantasmic!

Disney Advises Against Riding These Disney Hollywood Studios Attractions During Pregnancy:

• Tower of Terror
• Rock ‘n Roller Coaster
• Star Tours

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Rides & Attractions Suitable During Pregnancy:

• Festival of the Lion King
• Flights of Wonder bird show
• Finding Nemo the Musical
• Triceratop Spin
• Kilimanjaro Safari
• Animal viewing trails
• Train ride to the Conservation Station
• It’s Tough to be a Bug 3D.

Disney Advises Against Riding These Animal Kingdom Attractions During Pregnancy:

• Kilimanjaro Safari
• Dinosaur
• Expedition Everest
• Primeval whirl
• Kali River Rapids

A Few More Tips:

• Wear comfortable shoes.   If you’re having any trouble with your feet and ankles swelling, be sure to wear socks that will not bind.
• Snacks – You will be allowed to bring snack items into the parks but be aware that Disney does not allow glass containers or hard-sided coolers.
• Disney Dining Plan – Are you having a lot of nausea?   The dining plan might not make sense if you’re not eating much.   Do certain types of food seem to affect you badly during pregnancy?  Your travel agent can recommend restaurants to try and ones to avoid based on your dietary needs.
• Get Some Photos – This is a special time and your baby’s first trip to Disney World so you should be sure to have some photos of you at Disney World.

By: buildabettermousetrip

Si estás planificando un viaje a Orlando y estás embarazada quizás te interese una guía con consejos para poder aprovechar tu viaje al máximo posible.

Primero les aconsejamos que siempre antes de viajar acudan a su médico para hacer un chequeo. Seguramente él les dará consejos útiles sobre el tipo de actividades que están bien y qué deberías evitar en base a tu situación personal.

Atracciones NO recomendadas:

En las filas previas al ingreso al juego verán una serie de señalizaciones que aclarán que estás atracciones no están recomendadas para embarazadas: «Expectant mothers should not ride».

Magic Kingdom:
– Big Thunder Mountain
– Seven Dwarfs Mine Train
– Space Mountain
– Splash Mountain
– The Barnstormer
– Tomorrowland Speedway.

Yo también evitaría Mad Tea Party si se marean con facilidad.

Animal Kingdom:
– Dinosaur
– Expedition Everest
– Kali River Rapids
– Primeval Whirl.
– Kilimanjaro Safari (Nota: Como les comentábamos más arriba muchas mujeres embarazadas escogen hacer este paseo y están bien. Hay un par de zonas en las que es un poco movedizo, pero si paseas en tu auto con silla de ruedas o vas sentada hacia el frente del vehículo no es tan accidentado. Haz lo que te haga sentir más cómoda.)

Hollywood Studios:
– Star Tours
– Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster
– Twilight Zone Tower of Terror.

Epcot:
– Mission: SPACE
– Test Track

VISITAR UNIVERSAL STUDIOS

La realidad es que la mayoría de las atracciones de Universal no están recomendadas para embarazadas. 

Verán este símbolo en aquellas atracciones no recomendadas: