I was on this ride for the first time on this trip and I was totally stunned by it. The concept, is that you are on a hang glider and you are soaring over all kinds of landmarks. Here’s the catch .. it’s totally realistic. So realistic, that if I were captured and drugged by the CIA or something, and woke up in this studio mid-ride, I would have no way of knowing that it was fake. All the visual cues and even the things like the wind in your face are so convincing it’s incredible. I’ve never experienced anything that could completely fool the mind like this.
I’ve attached a youtube clip that I found on the internet:
Youtube of Soarin
It’s a long video, but the ride starts at about 2:11. Also, you’re seeing the ride on a flat screen. In reality, the visual features are everywhere within your view; you can see your feet dangle over the Golden Gate Bridge, and look up and see they blue sky and clouds. The wind is in your face, and your being moved in a motion consistent with flying.
anyway, here’s a link to what other people thought about the ride: here
For the record I was in Row A
OK, that’s in from Orlando. My next entry will be from NYC again where we’re trying to pull together a few weekend trips before spring. I’ll keep you informed.
