I had a chance to check out the “technical rehearsal” for Transformers: The Ride-3D at Universal Orlando today. Taking advantage of today’s 3D technology, Transformers fans will be able to join NEST agents to do battle for control of the Allspark. You’ll climb into EVAC and take on Megatron, Starscream, Ravage and a host of other Decepticons!
Walking down the main path way to the ride, you are greeted with a life-sized scale of Optimus Prime that overlooks the park. NEST agents greet you at the gate and recruit you into the battle. Once you enter the main building, there are several “chambers” each one with its own recruitment video, training exercises and Transformers props that help pass the time while you make your way to the main event. The posted waiting time for the ride is 90 minutes, but it turned out to be a little over 45 minutes to make it through the line and enter EVAC.
Once you make your way to the EVAC vehicle, 12 people enter the car and the ride begins. The first battle is Ravage, he jumps out at EVAC shooting lasers and grabs the Allspark. The ride continues on as you battle through the streets fighting the Decepticons at each station, with Optimus Prime, Bumblebee and NEST agents helping EVAC.
Right from the start, the 3D effects were like nothing I have ever seen in a movie, or any other 3D ride I have been on. At one point, Megatron shoots a missile off at your face, and you can physically feel the heat as it passes by, while smoke and wind activate to give you the best effects I have ever seen put into a rail system virtual simulator. The motion of the car shifting into gear and high acceleration feels real and is very entertaining. Transformers: The Ride-3D succeeds in captivating the senses at every corner. The total ride time is just over 3 minutes.
As you exit the ride, you are led down a ramp into the “Supply Vault”. If you’re a fan of the Transformers movies, you’ll hit the merchandise jackpot! Everything from shirts, hats and my personal favorite, coffee mugs! There are also high-end film cell collectibles and, of course Transformers toys. There is even a few things us G1 fans can appreciate, like 15″ tall G1 style Autobot and Decepticon wall logos.
The grand opening for Transformers: The Ride-3D is June 21st. If you’re heading to Florida for vacation, put this attraction on your “must do” list.
Check out over 100+ images from the Transformers: The Ride-3D event after the jump.
Later!
fallen_revenge
Sure, LOL!
evac167
I'll be sure to do that. We can talk some transformers 4 lol
fallen_revenge
I'll be wearing a "keep calm and hail Megatron" shirt! Feel free to say hi
AutobotMaster44
Cool! This ride sounds awesome. Can't wait to get my tailpipes down to Florida to ride it.
Dolf
Man, I was at Universal in April and just missed out on the "new stuff"
The store was open (I bought some shot glasses) — but they did NOT have all the stuff available that the pictures showed.
Simpsons stuff wasn't open yet eiterh (moes tavern, etc) — I'll have to go back in a few years.
MV95
haha please do
evac167
Ill surely be there! I hope to see some of you down there. Its gonna be an awesome event
fallen_revenge
I'll convince them for you, LOL!
MV95
Ugh, I wanna go soooo bad. I keep trying to convince my family, but they'd rather go in July….
fallen_revenge
Awesome, thanks! I was worried that they would have private ceremonies, and I want to meet some people from the Transformers movies if they are even their.
MV95
I went to the store in May and got a shirt, hat, lanyard and 2 TF Ride chocolate bars for over 60 bucks. I wanted an Evac deluxe figure but it was $25 and I didn't want to spend that much money there. Everything is mighty expensive. They did give me a $10 gift card for spending more than $50 though.
project9
I'm going down to Florida in August with the wife & kids. Can't wait for this and all the Simpsons goodness.
But god… looking at that gift shop — I'm going to be soooo broke when I leave there!
evac167
It opened a couple Saturday's ago. It's very cool for Simpson fans. I did have a duff beer and a chicken and waffle sandwich. The sandwich was awesome and the beer was just ok. It's some type of IPA I believe. Duff lite was more like bud light
evac167
That's what a TM of the nest crew told me yesterday. She suggested getting to the park about 10 that day. All the ceremonies are open to the public. She to said that she heard bumblebee and prime vehicles would be there. I think the grand opening will be similar to hollywoods.
convoy84
Liek dem wittle tubby wubby G1 Primes and Bees?
fallen_revenge
So, the grand opening is on the 20th and the ceremony starts at 1:00PM?
MV95
That just opened, right?
DESTRO
Yeah I wish the movies and the ride was G1, but out of all the Bayformers – EVAC is the best looking Autobot. The ride is still awesome and very high-tech, I love it.
Steroid Prime
Rode is today and it was pretty awesome.
Wish they had a G1 ride because Bayverse sucks but it was still cool
DESTRO
Universal is worth the trip. It's not only Transformers. This pic was one of the other highlights of the day.
A Krusty Burger, Flaming Moe and Duff beer at Moe's Tavern.