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06 - POV Pirate of the Caribbean

1.  My Reaction This ride is VERY different from the ones in Orlando and California. At first, I didn't think anything spectacular would happen because the beginning was very slow and there wasn't many animatronics but right when you see the visual effects that turn the skeleton into Jack Sparrow, everything started happening. It was a very immersive ride because of the 360 screen the riders come into as well as the scene where the explosion happened. Also, the Hong Kong ride was based on the most recent "Pirates" movie whereas the older rides are half based on history/ half based on the older movies. Overall, it looks like a great immersive experience and I'd love to experience it one day. 2. Connections Made The connections I made was that this ride is tied very closely to the most recent POTC movies. It was based mostly underwater with the half sea creature/ half human people and you see that throughout the whole piece. The combining of the 360 screen wit

05- Black Panther Theme Park

Wakanda Theme Park EPCOT but Black Panther style. Focused on the different clans that make up Wakanda.  Foods and traditions of each culture. Animals in each land that the clans are by. Different biomes for each clan. Everyone from their specific clan wears traditional dress and puts on parades around the park at specific times. "Weenie" will be the main mountain of rock/ hologram in the formation of a black panther. With each king that is in place, the rock formation will change to the animal of its tribe. Traits of the setting/place: Overall, African Savannah but each tribe section, different biomes for that tribe.  Underlying story: How the clans came together to create Wakanda and how they live in peace harmoniously.  Stories behind major attractions: Based on legends and myths of each tribe to create coasters and immersive rides. Values of the theme park: How the clans live in peace and work together to create a strong and friendly tribe.  Overall goals f