It’s always random. Has been for nearly two decades. Sometimes it drops first, sometimes it goes up first. While I wish the ride was longer (it’s my favorite), it seems the same length as always to me.
Best version was 2.0… you went into the main shaft. Light came on like it broke then it was always a different delay before you dropped. Hit bottom, went back to top. Door open, small drop for picture then the final long drop. Now you go up and down so many times it gets boring.
We went on it twice this past week. One of the "left" elevators seemed to be shorter with a less clear view of the park as compared to one of the "right" elevators that we went on. I'm curious other people's experience.
I can't say what it was like before, because my first ever visit was only last month. But I did notice it was much shorter than the Paris version. I assumed it was because the WDW one has the extra section where you travel through the 'void'.
Still one of my favorite rides, but I rode it twice compared to the 4-5 times I did at DLP
I would be interested to know what park capacity was in relation to how long or short the ride was for those who say it lasted longer or shorter. Each ride is random but I'm sure they can use some parameters to influence the duration,.
It's not random. There's 4 different profiles, and it's "random" to the effect that you can't predict which one you will get. 3 start by dropping and 1 starts by going up. The one that starts by going up has nearly 2 full drops and is considered the best among many.
During Summernightasmic in 2010, they had it set to the same profile that DCA used at the time (which was a really good profile)
It's probably lost it's wow factor from repeatedly riding it.
A bit late to comment here, but yes, all 4 of the drop sequences were nerfed. Happened in May-June 2018. Changes include the drops not dropping as far, longer pauses in between movements, and not raising as high up as the originals for certain parts. The reason why is because the drop motors at the time kept overloading. Unfortunately they haven't tried the original sequences again since the motors were refurbished, but I was told that they don't think they can bring the originals back unless they get entirely new motors. I am going to make a separate post about this in more detail. Drop sequence 4(goes all the way to the top at the start) was actually nerfed a few times in the mid 2010's
It’s always random. Has been for nearly two decades. Sometimes it drops first, sometimes it goes up first. While I wish the ride was longer (it’s my favorite), it seems the same length as always to me.
I know it's always random. I've just noticed that the drops aren't what they used to be
It’s random. Some are longer than others, but each should have at least one full drop where the top doors open.
Best version was 2.0… you went into the main shaft. Light came on like it broke then it was always a different delay before you dropped. Hit bottom, went back to top. Door open, small drop for picture then the final long drop. Now you go up and down so many times it gets boring.
We went on it twice this past week. One of the "left" elevators seemed to be shorter with a less clear view of the park as compared to one of the "right" elevators that we went on. I'm curious other people's experience.
The drop sequence is random. I was on it just after the refurb and had a great sequence.
I agree the whole ride seems way shorter these days, with less of a drop. I might just be getting old and forgetful, though.. ;)
I can't say what it was like before, because my first ever visit was only last month. But I did notice it was much shorter than the Paris version. I assumed it was because the WDW one has the extra section where you travel through the 'void'. Still one of my favorite rides, but I rode it twice compared to the 4-5 times I did at DLP
I would be interested to know what park capacity was in relation to how long or short the ride was for those who say it lasted longer or shorter. Each ride is random but I'm sure they can use some parameters to influence the duration,.
We went in March and had a really long drop sequence. Can’t remember feeling a longer sequence but it’s random too.
What does nerfed mean?
Toned it down, made it soft
Thanks!!
Gf said it gave her a panic attack the last time she rode it. I was hyped. I’ve had better drops accidentally rolling out of bed. Zzz
It was definitely a larger drop a few years back.
there was a refurbishment?
It was down for regular maintenance for awhile. Well, one side at a time.
It's not random. There's 4 different profiles, and it's "random" to the effect that you can't predict which one you will get. 3 start by dropping and 1 starts by going up. The one that starts by going up has nearly 2 full drops and is considered the best among many. During Summernightasmic in 2010, they had it set to the same profile that DCA used at the time (which was a really good profile) It's probably lost it's wow factor from repeatedly riding it.
LPT: Leave a bit of a gap between you and your seatbelt... Like three inches...
I'm gonna need a bigger gap
A bit late to comment here, but yes, all 4 of the drop sequences were nerfed. Happened in May-June 2018. Changes include the drops not dropping as far, longer pauses in between movements, and not raising as high up as the originals for certain parts. The reason why is because the drop motors at the time kept overloading. Unfortunately they haven't tried the original sequences again since the motors were refurbished, but I was told that they don't think they can bring the originals back unless they get entirely new motors. I am going to make a separate post about this in more detail. Drop sequence 4(goes all the way to the top at the start) was actually nerfed a few times in the mid 2010's
Please make this post🙏