Wow…kind of hard to imagine how the ghost taking your head off thing would work if there wasn’t a human backstage controlling it, outlining your head manually or whatever. Is that how it works? It would probably be better that way anyway so that they can be selective about who they apply that particular effect to…I could imagine that being rather upsetting for many younger guests.
Actually, head tracking is rather easy in controlled environments. For example, a brightly illuminated head against a solid black backdrop. Now where would these spooks manage to find a controlled environment like that? (Heh heh heh heh…)
Since cast members were not supposed to talk about what they experienced, I can neither confirm nor deny that I received the above information from a cast member. Let’s just say I heard it through the grapevine…
This sounds sooo amazing!!!! I hope its as good as im imagining. Ill be a little upset if it looks like the “what will your future look like” thing from spaceship earth. Im just hoping it fits in with the rest of the mansion.
Wow! The new effects sound ~amazing~! I really hope they can manage to have the effect fully up and running by the time I get there! I was terribly sad when I heared the original pepper’s ghost effect had been replaced with temporary cg projections, but if this is what we’re getting in return? I am on board! I’ll be there from the 17th to the 23rd of May. Do you think there’s any chance they’ll be done testing by then? It’d be rather disappointing to see those cg projections, especially after hearing about this!
i like the idea now for the follow you home scene in the mansion.nice looking special effect.now the ghosts are interacting with the person in there doom buggie.ezra switches heads.gus takes his beard and puts it on you.phineas puts his hat on you then takes it off before disapearing.funny and great idea for the final part of the ride.
Comments for Preview: Disney Imagineers Prepare Dazzling New Interactive Ghost Effects For Haunted Mansion Finale
Gordon
Sounds pretty freaking awesome to me… Can’t wait to see it.
Danya
Wow…kind of hard to imagine how the ghost taking your head off thing would work if there wasn’t a human backstage controlling it, outlining your head manually or whatever. Is that how it works? It would probably be better that way anyway so that they can be selective about who they apply that particular effect to…I could imagine that being rather upsetting for many younger guests.
Doomdreamer
Actually, head tracking is rather easy in controlled environments. For example, a brightly illuminated head against a solid black backdrop. Now where would these spooks manage to find a controlled environment like that? (Heh heh heh heh…)
Jess
really now? its 2011. new technology that can control itself.
Cassie
Another effect with Gus: he appears, takes his beard off, and places it on your face!
Disneybrit
I wonder if your Cast Member contact is the same one as is ours. Sounds like they experienced the same effects. Maybe they were the only two running.
Ricky Brigante
Since cast members were not supposed to talk about what they experienced, I can neither confirm nor deny that I received the above information from a cast member. Let’s just say I heard it through the grapevine…
Brian
You mean “graveyard”.
brad
If you want an idea of how it’s done, you can view the patent and additional information here: http://www.stitchkingdom.com/disney-news/theme-parks/spectoration-haunted-mansion-ghosts-interactive/
walkingdisneyfreak
Wow I can’t wait to experience this for myself!
joshdarkensins
This sounds sooo amazing!!!! I hope its as good as im imagining. Ill be a little upset if it looks like the “what will your future look like” thing from spaceship earth. Im just hoping it fits in with the rest of the mansion.
Jess
Wow! The new effects sound ~amazing~! I really hope they can manage to have the effect fully up and running by the time I get there! I was terribly sad when I heared the original pepper’s ghost effect had been replaced with temporary cg projections, but if this is what we’re getting in return? I am on board! I’ll be there from the 17th to the 23rd of May. Do you think there’s any chance they’ll be done testing by then? It’d be rather disappointing to see those cg projections, especially after hearing about this!
Ricky Brigante
It will likely be done by then. There is no announced date, but the new effects will likely debut soon.
Jess
Thank you! That’s incredibly exciting news! And thank you for a wonderful article. 🙂
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Clay Matthews
Oh man this is making the wait (August for us) even harder. It sounds fantastic.
Mickey Mouse
April Fools!
PAUL
i like the idea now for the follow you home scene in the mansion.nice looking special effect.now the ghosts are interacting with the person in there doom buggie.ezra switches heads.gus takes his beard and puts it on you.phineas puts his hat on you then takes it off before disapearing.funny and great idea for the final part of the ride.
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