Armageddon - Les Effets Speciaux
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Armageddon - Les Effets Spéciaux is an attraction located in Walt Disney Studios Park
at Disneyland Paris. The attraction opened on March 16, 2002 with the park. It is based on the 1998 Touchstone
film, Armageddon. The principle is to demonstrate set effects, as in the film, within a full room using special effects.
' films to modern blockbusters), and a speech from Michael Clarke Duncan
("Bear" in the movie), guests learn they will enter the recreation of the Space Station Mir from the film. Two main characters will join them: the central computer of the Station, and Colonel Andropov. The films and spiel of both studio's are identical, although they have different art work on display.
rain. As it hits the station, several disfunctions occur, including lights flickering, gas bursting into the cabin, the ceiling threatening to collapse and incandescent rocks crossing the room. At one point, the build-up of pressure in the pipes causes a part of the wall to be pulled out, letting air escape until a tight door closes. Finally, as guests can see the main meteor arriving on them, a powerful explosion occurs, and lights go out. A voice calling "Cut!" closes the show.
The whole attraction lasts about 22 minutes with a capacity of about 170 people.
Walt Disney Studios Park
Walt Disney Studios Park is the second theme park to open at Disneyland Paris, owned and operated by Euro Disney S.C.A.. It is located to the west of the hub, next door to Disneyland Park at the heart of the resort in Marne-la-Vallée....
at Disneyland Paris. The attraction opened on March 16, 2002 with the park. It is based on the 1998 Touchstone
Touchstone Pictures
Touchstone Pictures is an American film production label and is one of several film labels of the Walt Disney Motion Pictures Group. Established in 1984, its releases typically feature more mature themes and darker tones than those that are released under the Walt Disney Pictures banner.Touchstone...
film, Armageddon. The principle is to demonstrate set effects, as in the film, within a full room using special effects.
Preshow
The public enter studio 7-A or studio 7-B, where a Cast Member explains them the part they are about to play in the shooting. After a pre-show presentation, which includes a short history of special effects (from the early Georges MélièsGeorges Méliès
Georges Méliès , full name Marie-Georges-Jean Méliès, was a French filmmaker famous for leading many technical and narrative developments in the earliest cinema. He was very innovative in the use of special effects...
' films to modern blockbusters), and a speech from Michael Clarke Duncan
Michael Clarke Duncan
Michael Clarke Duncan is an American actor, best known for his breakout role as John Coffey in The Green Mile, for which he was nominated for an Academy Award and a Golden Globe.- Early life :...
("Bear" in the movie), guests learn they will enter the recreation of the Space Station Mir from the film. Two main characters will join them: the central computer of the Station, and Colonel Andropov. The films and spiel of both studio's are identical, although they have different art work on display.
The main show
Guests then proceed onto the set of the Station's main deck. As the show starts with the director's call of "Action", several scenes ensue. Windows opening either on Space or on Earth let guests witness the arrival of a meteoriteMeteorite
A meteorite is a natural object originating in outer space that survives impact with the Earth's surface. Meteorites can be big or small. Most meteorites derive from small astronomical objects called meteoroids, but they are also sometimes produced by impacts of asteroids...
rain. As it hits the station, several disfunctions occur, including lights flickering, gas bursting into the cabin, the ceiling threatening to collapse and incandescent rocks crossing the room. At one point, the build-up of pressure in the pipes causes a part of the wall to be pulled out, letting air escape until a tight door closes. Finally, as guests can see the main meteor arriving on them, a powerful explosion occurs, and lights go out. A voice calling "Cut!" closes the show.
The whole attraction lasts about 22 minutes with a capacity of about 170 people.