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[Alicia]

Well, there seems to be a drop at the end right? In the early concept art looks like we go down a hill a little bit to get to the finish line. Now “drop” may not be the right word but you see what I’m saying.

That early concept art is outdated and no longer relevant.

EDIT: The original concept had it as two levels, like Dinosaur at Animal Kingdom. But the final version actually has more scenes now, even though it’s all on one level.

 

[Cup_Of_Coffee]

That early concept art is outdated and no longer relevant.

Ah, got it. Will etch it out of my brain as well then. Didn’t really match what you said either anyways lol I figured some elements were the same in some capacity.

 

[youhow2]

Wasn't there a giant Bowser AA rumored?

 

[Alicia]

Wasn't there a giant Bowser AA rumored?

Yea, someone mentioned that a few months back. I didn’t talk about character AAs this update though.

 

[Magic-Man]

Yea, someone mentioned that a few months back. I didn’t talk about character AAs this update though.

Wait a second, there's actually going to be a giant Bowser AA?! I thought that was just speculation!

 

[Mad Dog]

Giant Bowser AA, second cousin , once removed, from the Tibetian Yeti branch of the family. Never disco danced though.

 

[Alicia]

Wait a second, there's actually going to be a giant Bowser AA?! I thought that was just speculation!

I haven’t been able to confirm a Bowser AA in particular, but there will definitely be character AAs.

 

[JoeCamel]

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Mario Kart Ride Details for Super Nintendo World – Track Layout & Scene Descriptions – Orlando ParkStop

With that layout is there a switch to shuttle RV's from the inside track to the outside so they can go into the maintenance bay?

 

[shiekra38]

There is zero percent chance I will hold of watching a POV until 2023...Absolute zero

 

[Alicia]

With that layout is there a switch to shuttle RV's from the inside track to the outside so they can go into the maintenance bay?

I believe both tracks have a section that can go down near scene 13 that leads to maintenance, below the main track path.

 

[Freak]

I believe both tracks have a section that can go down near scene 13 that leads to maintenance, below the main track path.

Will there be any elevation changes to the tracks?

 

[Alicia]

Will there be any elevation changes to the tracks?

I honestly don’t know. Maybe. But not entire levels like the old plans.

They’ll definitely be simulated up/down sections with special effects at least though.

 

[WAJAS]

That early concept art is outdated and no longer relevant.

EDIT: The original concept had it as two levels, like Dinosaur at Animal Kingdom. But the final version actually has more scenes now, even though it’s all on one level.

More scenes now and shorter track, but that just means the scenes themselves are shorter.

 

[WaterToWade]

Are the animatronics riding besides you gonna be there from start to finish or show up in different scenes? @Alicia (also thank you so much for all the info)

on another note, I wonder if they’ll play with our minds in the twisted manor but making the room look like we’re on a sideways track with the “floor’ being a wall to the side of us

 

[Viator]

Are the animatronics riding besides you gonna be there from start to finish or show up in different scenes? @Alicia (also thank you so much for all the info)

I'd assume they'd be for the certain scenes, not the entire ride for certain characters.

 

[Alicia]

More scenes now and shorter track, but that just means the scenes themselves are shorter.

The building is bigger than the original pitch. The scenes are similar in size, but with more of them now. More importantly, the scenes are far more detailed with more immersive sets than the original pitch.

Once Nintendo got involved in the ride design they moved away from the older game aesthetic and more towards the current version of the games. I think things like Dolphin Shoals and Twisted Mansion are more interesting than only the 4 locales in the initial pitch.

Plus, Rainbow Road is still pretty big and some of the scenes connect so while listed as two, things like Volcano and Lava are part of the same track.

 

[shiekra38]

Good call on the busbar...that's all I'll say *glares at Kong*

 

[Jamesh22]

Will there be any elevation changes to the tracks?

I honestly don’t know. Maybe. But not entire levels like the old plans.

They’ll definitely be simulated up/down sections with special effects at least though.

I hope we at least get some banking like in the official concept art!

Second the comments @Alicia - amazing work! :thumbsup:

 

[Viator]

I hope we at least get some banking like in the official concept art!

Second the comments @Alicia - amazing work! :thumbsup:

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That's not officially posted, and was from the pitch visuals.

 

[Andysol]

There is zero percent chance I will hold of watching a POV until 2023...Absolute zero

Agreed. I think watching the POV when it first comes out from Japan once will be the right move. Scratch that itch, and by the time it pops up in Orlando by 2023ish, you’ll only have a slight recollection of it all.