Soarin' cleaned up

[TLSnell1981]

all i can say is the orig soarin ( dca) seemed much "cleaner" than it's twin in epcot.

ita!

 

[DisneyTraveler18]

That's the nature of film.

Physical things like lint, hair and dust can affect certain sections of the print, then get swept
away as the frames chug by.

Sometimes, if the dirt is gritty, it can permanently scratch the film or tightly imbed itself
on the print.

Certain of these artifacts (in combination) can make each film performance look slightly different
as the various bits dust, lint, hair, and permanent scratches appear and disappear
as the print chugs through the projection gate.

The easiest (and most expensive) solution is to thread up a new print (copy of the film)
as it will not have any (or many) of these physical distractions present.

Again, Disney may keep some pristine copies of the print ready to thread up for
"VIP" performances of the show(s.)

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There is no VIP performance film. The only thing they have is a digital copy of the film that was used for post production work. But the large format film is not cheap; as you say. Our best hope right now is to hope IMAX or Disney Technology advances enough that we can get large format projections in a digital format. That will keep these kinds of things from happening; in theory.

 

[VikingInMouseEars]

We went to Epcot on Sunday. We were in the concourse on the far left. I didn't notice anything, but maybe that's because I wasn't looking for it. Anyway, after the ride, everyone broke out in a huge applause, it was awesome. People were clapping all the way out the door.

Yep, I know about and have seen the blemishes, but to me Soar'in is still the best ride at WDW. It is also the only ride that I have ridden that after the ride, EVERY SINGLE TIME, everyone breaks out in applause. Would I like to see it cleaned up? You bet! But until then I will continue to enjoy it, warts and all.