Naturally, a distress call through the radio from Professor Baxter instructs him to " get those people out, NOW!" before the power cuts out. (Thought-provokingly supposing that "fury" might be a synonym for "temple"). And in fact, they say that the god's rage at his priest's betrayal still reverberates through the walls, earning the temple the nickname Poseidon's fury. In the ensuing battle, the all-powerful Trident was lost and both Poseidon and Darkenon were sealed away. If you believe the stories, centuries ago, Darkenon sealed this very chamber and slaughtered the worshipers inside as a sacrifice, hoping to gain dark powers to challenge Poseidon and take the Trident for his own. (Interestingly, the Poseidon mural is the repurposed Zeus mural from the original, simply having replaced his lightning bolt with a Trident the Darkenon mural is original, completely replacing the merman Poseidon.) Excavation lights and flashlights help Taylor show the murals above. According to legend, the dark history of this temple can be traced to a jealous high priest of Poseidon's named Lord Darkenon. Though he'd rather wait for Professor Baxter (a clever nod to one of Gary Goddard's former Imagineering coworkers.) to return from exploring the temple, Taylor will at least tell us the basics. Image: Jeremy Thompson, Flickr ( license )Īs before, the tour begins in the mural chamber but this time, our guide is Taylor – a young, hapless intern of the GDG. But something happened here centuries ago that cursed the temple and closed the oceanic connection for good, and it's never been found. It's even said that the temple contains an ancient and mystical connection to the ocean. This Temple of Poseidon, they claim, was where believers from around the ancient world came to worship the lord of the seas. not always a good sign) to get some of the exposition out of the way. Throughout the queue, the Global Discovery Group has left informational signs (pre-reading. Our role? Adventurers brought here to the ruins of the Temple of Poseidon, where the Global Discovery Group (think Disney's S.E.A.: Society of Explorers and Adventurers) have made a remarkable discovery.Īnd indeed, the queue has been rewired to replace ancient torches with excavation lights. A-ha! I sense a clear expectation of what to expect (a tour) and a motivation! The time? 1930s. For one, the attraction's wait time sign now reads "TOUR DEPARTS," while the cast around the elaborate facade have traded ancient cloaks for khaki explorer outfits (a la Indiana Jones Adventure). But despite the carried-over name, the new Poseidon's Fury that debuted in June 2001 was an almost-complete reinvention from the original.Įven from the start, small but important changes can be observed. Poseidon's Furyįirst, Gary Goddard notes that he initially proposed the attraction's name change from Poseidon's Fury to the Haunted Temple of Poseidon – a name that he thought would better convey the walkthrough experience while also drawing connections to Universal's famed Halloween Horror Nights experiences. Now, he was given just twelve weeks and a paltry budget and asked to reshape Poseidon’s Fury to improve guest satisfaction with the show. As we discussed, Gary had worked wonders with Universal before, crafting Jurassic Park: The Ride, Terminator 2: 3-D, and the Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man. These are the ingredients handed to Gary Goddard and Landmark Entertainment. No “role” in the story other than passive observers. An unreal “host.” Lagging “load-in” time in the final chamber, allowing guests to see it under work lighting. What you need to solve: An unclear setting in time and place. What you've got: One live actor a "story" room an Oracle Chamber a Vortex a special effects battle in an undersea temple a “teleportation” effect to send guests back a step.
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