NICK WEISENBERGER

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ELEMENTS OF MINECARTSFOUND IN REALROLLER COASTERS

WHY “101” ?Academic Definition:

The introductory material in a course of study

Theme Park Speak:

Code for “the ride is down”

How Rides Work

Interviews

Reviews

Videos

Tips

And more!

What makes a good Minecraft coaster?

Storytelling

Unexpected surprises

Lighting effects

Set design

Optical illusions

Camera tricks

Direction changes

Freefall/Drop tracks

Changes in velocity

The same tricks used

to make amazing Minecarts are

utilized in

real world

theme park attraction

design.

Expedition EverestAnimal KingdomOrlando, Florida

FREEFALL DROP TRACK ELEMENT

DarkmareCinecittà WorldRome, Italyhttps://youtu.be/u99UYZEy4G4

ThirteenAlton TowersStaffordshire, Englandhttps://youtu.be/ml9nZassOu8

Harry Potter and the Escape from GringottsUniversal StudiosOrlando, Floridahttps://youtu.be/-T-ZI1MZ44g

Special Effects & Surprises

https://youtu.be/GJRgbxD8i94https://youtu.be/0DQzlhYgsaE

https://youtu.be/C1Q8PGcOAIo https://youtu.be/HX3fTpwfNIM

Optical Illusion: “Pepper’s Ghost” Effect

Pirates of the Caribbean: Battle for the Sunken Treasure. Shanghai, Disneyland. https://youtu.be/1vIchXwRw7U

Just a few examples to inspire your Minecraft

creations!

https://flic.kr/p/Jq3LSV

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