ELEVATION CHANGE ILLUSION THROUGH SET DESIGN

Set-design trick that makes a track section feel like a bigger elevation change than it is.

An attraction may include a track section extending at a track angle along a guest travel direction, and one or more set elements positioned adjacent the track section, the set elements at a non-perpendicular angle to the guest travel direction to create an illusion of elevation change different than the track angle. The track section may define a first vanishing point from a guest perspective. The set elements may define a second vanishing point from the guest perspective, the second vanishing point different than the first vanishing point. The second vanishing point may be above or below the first vanishing point. The first vanishing point may be on a horizon line, and the second vanishing point may be below the horizon line to create an illusion of gaining elevation along the track section. The attraction may include a ride vehicle configured to carry the guest along the track section.

FIELD

The present application relates to theme park rides or attractions, such as an illusion of elevation change through set design for rides or attractions. BACKGROUND

Guests are expecting more and more thrills and “how did they do that” moments in rides and attractions, even expecting a ride vehicle to perform actions it cannot do. At the same time, there is a desire to simplify attractions to be more cost effective. Also, there is a need to fit new attractions to existing and/or available space and buildings. Therefore, a need exists for systems and methods that address the concerns above or at least offers an alternative to existing solutions. BRIEF SUMMARY

In one example, an attraction includes a track section extending at a track angle along a guest travel direction, and one or more set elements positioned adjacent the track section, the one or more set elements at a non-perpendicular angle to the guest travel direction to create an illusion of elevation change different than the track angle.

Optionally, the track section defines a first vanishing point from a perspective of a guest, and the one or more set elements define a second vanishing point from the perspective of the guest, the second vanishing point above or below the first vanishing point. The track section may be a flat track section extending to define the first vanishing point. The one or more set elements may be non-perpendicular to the flat track section to define the second v