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chainedbanana

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I'm a bit gutted to be honest - I'm off to Japan in November - and one of my most anticipated rides is space fantasy at USJ. For the first half of the year they have a VR overlay for 'cool Japan' - this year it was final fantasy, but now according to Screamscape - they will be replacing the VR in July with another VR experience (the one used last year) until Jan 2019 - by which time it will get they 2019 Cool japan overlay again! and on the official website it has confirmed the ride (as 'space fantasy') is unavailable until Jan 2019

I just want to experience the ride in its pure state - enough off this VR bo**cks already! and screamscape begs the question whether it will ever return to Space fantasy! the original practical lighting effects etc looked epic! I hope it's not forever!

I also wonder if you can just be cheeky and take the VR headsets off mid-ride - and whether the lighting effects would still be on? - or they'd just turn them all off?
 
Matt N

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I'm sure if you asked nicely, the staff would let you experience the ride without VR. Most parks seem to give you the option, so I don't see why USJ wouldn't.
 
chainedbanana

chainedbanana

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Matt N said:
I'm sure if you asked nicely, the staff would let you experience the ride without VR. Most parks seem to give you the option, so I don't see why USJ wouldn't.
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The question though with and enclosed coaster - is would they still turn lighting effects on with an overlay - or have it pitch black or have safety lights all on?
 
P

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Urgh, I understand the frustration. Space Fantasy is so well themed, to be unable to experience it because of silly VR is just annoying. I also didn't realise it was VR only for so long, I thought it was just during Cool Japan.

I imagine all effects and lighting will be off so riding without VR would just be darkness and disappointing.
 
gavin

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I had that problem around a year ago. I was really looking forward to Space Fantasy, but had to do it with crappy VR.

I think it's safe to say that there's no way the regular lighting/effects will be casually running in the background.

Oh, and the capacity is f**ked as well since they only load the front seats, meaning half of each train goes empty.
 
Matt N

Matt N

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gavin said:
Oh, and the capacity is f**ked as well since they only load the front seats, meaning half of each train goes empty.
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Why do they do that? Is it because it would cause problems on the VR if people were seated backwards?
 
gavin

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Matt N said:
Why do they do that? Is it because it would cause problems on the VR if people were seated backwards?
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That's my guess yeah. Pretty sure the spinning was disabled, so you're just left with a generic VR coaster with a s**t capacity.
 
Pear

Pear

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Well this is really disappointing. I've always wanted to do Space Fantasy in its normal state as it looked awesome. Hopefully they come to their senses soon.
 
gavin

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It's really not a massive deal. Universal Japan is amazing. One neutered ride really doesn't change that. I don't do lists and top tens and stuff, but if I did, it would be well into the top 5.
 
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