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NICK WEISENBERGER
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ELEMENTS OF MINECARTS
FOUND IN REAL
ROLLER COASTERS

2.
WHY “101” ?
Academic Definition:
The introductory material in a course of study
Theme Park Speak:
Code for “the ride is down”

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 How Rides Work
 Interviews
 Reviews
 Videos
 Tips
 And more!

4.
What makes a good Minecraft coaster?
Storytelling
Unexpected surprises
Lighting effects
Set design
Optical illusions
Camera tricks
Direction changes
Freefall/Drop tracks
Changes in velocity

5.
The same tricks used
to make amazing
Minecarts are
utilized in
real world
theme park
attraction
design.

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Expedition Everest
Animal Kingdom
Orlando, Florida

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FREEFALL DROP TRACK ELEMENT
Darkmare
Cinecittà World
Rome, Italy
https://youtu.be/u99UYZEy4G4
Thirteen
Alton Towers
Staffordshire, England
https://youtu.be/ml9nZassOu8

8.
Harry Potter and the
Escape from Gringotts
Universal Studios
Orlando, Florida
https://youtu.be/-T-ZI1MZ44g

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Special Effects & Surprises
https://youtu.be/GJRgbxD8i94https://youtu.be/0DQzlhYgsaE
https://youtu.be/C1Q8PGcOAIo https://youtu.be/HX3fTpwfNIM

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Optical Illusion: “Pepper’s Ghost” Effect
Pirates of the Caribbean: Battle for the Sunken Treasure.
Shanghai, Disneyland. https://youtu.be/1vIchXwRw7U

11.
Just a few examples to
inspire your Minecraft
creations!
https://flic.kr/p/Jq3LSV

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