Transformers delivers relatively mild motion simulator thrills. Those who are susceptible to motion sickness might experience some discomfort (but closing your eyes should alleviate most queasiness). There are loud and thrilling scenes depicted that could frighten younger children, but the action is mostly an illusion.

Is Transformers ride for kids?

Kids 40 inches and up may enjoy Mario Kart: Bowser's Challenge and Despicable Me Minion Mayhem. While Minion Mayhem is geared toward kids, The Simpsons Ride and Transformers: The Ride 3D may be deemed too scary for younger kids, even if they are tall enough to ride.

Is Transformers 3D a thrill ride?

John Chan of CNET stated Transformers: The Ride 3D "isn't as heart-stopping as a roller coaster [but] the (relatively) long 4-minute ride is every bit as entertaining". Florida Today's Tim Walters and Jennifer Sangalang stated the "action-packed 'Transformers' ride doesn't disappoint".

Is the Transformers ride worth it?

“A Magnificent Experience!” Although the queue was tremendously long and we had to wait for 1 hour and 30 minutes, the experience was amazing. Everyone should make a try to come to this ride!

Are there big drops on Transformers ride?

Well-Known Member. The drops are simulated but can be convincing. Transformers does change elevation but it is in an elevator that most never notice.

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Does transformer ride go upside down?

Although the on-screen action is intense, the ride vehicles never turn upside down, and the spinning motions are less severe than Islands of Adventure's Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man ride. If you can handle Spidey, you can handle Transformers.

Is Gringotts ride bad for motion sickness?

Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts is a 3D motion simulator ride that includes short roller coaster sequences. The carts mildly spin between screens, as well. *Spoiler alert: There is a small drop at the beginning, but you can't see how far down it goes, which could trigger motion sickness.

Is transformer ride a roller coaster?

Well, to try and summarise, it's a 3D simulator dark ride. Passengers ride in a simulator motion platform with the abilty to tilt in all directions, slide on its base and rotate 360°, which is also mounted to a wheel base; moving along a track whilst interacting with a number of large, 3D screens.

What kind of ride is the Transformers ride?

The ride experience is motion simulation based with a ride vehicle that moves along a track (NOT a roller coaster) and combines 3-D visual and 4-D physical effects.

Is the Transformers ride like Star Tours?

And while both Transformers and Star Tours could be described as a 3-D movie with a motion simulator, the new Universal ride is far more immersive and engaging than the rebooted Disneyland attraction.

Is Transformers 3D fast?

But Transformers takes the experience to new levels - with action that's faster, wilder and more three-dimensional than Spider-Man.

Is Transformers OK for 5 year old?

In addition to the above-mentioned violent scenes, there are some scenes in this movie that could scare or disturb children under the age of five, including the following: Children may be frightened by the transformation of the Autobots and particularly when the Decepticons.

Is Transformers 5 kid friendly?

This movie might appeal to younger children, particularly those who have Transformer toys, but the M rating is appropriate. The movie's violence, scary scenes and characters, and coarse language make it unsuitable for viewers under 13 years.

How fast is Transformers: The Ride 3D?

Add in the ride vehicle motion, and you'll easily believe you're hurtling down a city street at more than 60 miles per hour.

What did Transformers The Ride replace?

This attraction first opened in Universal Studios Singapore in 2011 and was quickly copied in Hollywood and Orlando. Transformers replaces the old Soundstage 44 which was home to the Murder She Wrote Mystery Theater and Hercules and Xena attractions.

Is the Transformers ride the same?

And although Transformers's queue story and ride experience are essentially the same at each property, they're separated by the details of each attraction's entrance and queue design and how the ride's incorporated within its respective park.

Are roller coasters gas or electric?

Roller coasters are generally pulled up the hill by means of electric motors, big ones. From the top to the end of the ride, it's all gravity. There are a few coasters that pull you up at the end of the ride, and you get in at the top. But the principle is the same.

What is one difference between roller coasters and trains?

At first glance, a roller coaster is something like a passenger train. It consists of a series of connected cars that move on tracks. But unlike a passenger train, a roller coaster has no engine or power source of its own. For most of the ride, the train is moved by gravity and momentum.

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How many drops are in the Gringotts ride?

As far as physical thrills go, Gringotts falls somewhere between Seven Dwarfs Mine Train and Space Mountain, with only one short (albeit unique) drop and no upside-down flips.

How big is the drop on the Gringotts ride?

There is one decent drop near the beginning of the ride. Official stats about its height or length are unknown (Universal remains mum on a lot if its ride specs), but estimates put it around 30 feet tall. (The big drop on Disney World's Splash Mountain, by comparison, is approximately 50 feet.)