Nintendo World's Donkey Kong Ride Actually Goes Off the Rails

At WatchWhat Was Your First Experience with Super Mario Bros? | io9 Interview CCShare SubtitlesOffEnglishRide simulation of how the tech worksGif: CoasterTalkAdvertisementYou can see more footage in the video below, along with the digital render of a simulation whipped up to give us a closer look at what promises to be a thrilling coaster, based on publicly shared, patented schematics. Diese Achterbahn entgleist absichtlich - Die WELTNEUHEIT erklärt!The technology is B-A-N-A-N-A-S! It’s insane to see these ride vehicles go back and forth between various roller coaster tracks just like in the Donkey Kong games—you know, the ones where you get Kong on a mine cart that he has to jump from broken rail to broken rail in order to complete the level. Here you’re the monkey trusting Universal Studios with your life in a deeply immersive simulation of the game, jumping over tracks that from your point of view will be looking and feeling like you’re definitely in danger. AdvertisementScreenshot: CoasterTalk/YouTubeIf you’re wondering how this is all possible, theme-park attractions progress insider Orlando Park Stop reported that Universal Creative patented this tech as a “Boom Coaster,” where the ride vehicle will jump from those visible “broken” tracks—which are really a fake-out in theme with the story—while actually operating on a stealthily hidden track below. And while that’s all good and dandy for the most part, and we hope the Donkey Kong ride will be officially announced for Epic Universe too in Orlando (see Orlando Park Stop for more on that), it’s still nerve-wracking. How can things not go wrong with the theme park’s track record (flashbacks to how often Hagrid’s Magical Creature Motorbike Adventure broke down upon opening)—so there’ll likely be bumps at the start. Despite mildly living in fear of being stuck in a midair jump, this tech steps it up yet again, with Universal Creative really going out of its way to try something new. And we’ll definitely try it out once it’s been properly tested!AdvertisementThe Donkey Kong Country expansion of Super Nintendo World and its Donkey Kong: Mine Cart Madness coaster are set to open at Universal Studios Japan this spring.Want more io9 news? Check out when to expect the latest

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