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Poseidon’s Fury, a special effects
extravaganza combined with live action,
takes place inside an immense temple and
showcases an astounding battle between
the ancient gods Poseidon and the evil
Darkennon. Although this is a
walk-through attraction, it is no less
exciting, thrilling, or amazing than any
roller coaster. One of the most popular
effects is the water vortex tunnel, a
cylindrical room in which water rapidly
swirls around that guests ultimately get
to pass through. The final, climactic
scene is an incredibly vigorous battle
in which the potent Poseidon and the
domineering Darkennon clash. |
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- The water vortex is 42 feet.
- Inside the vortex, water is moving
at a speed of 90 to 100 mph.
- 42 high pressured nozzles are used
to bring the effect to life.
- 17,500 gallons of water are used
for the water vortex, and 25,000
gallons of water are used in the main
temple—a total of 42,500 gallons of
water per show.
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“Taylor: Behind this wall a
demon sleeps; An ancient evil held in
keep; Poseidon’s power contained the
beast; But he too perished when battle
ceased; Let non disturb this chamber
wall; Or lose the dark, and then lose
all; But if this evil you do release;
Then seek the Trident, restore the
peace; For he who holds the Trident
Gold; Has Poseidon’s power for all times
told…”
“Professor Baxter: Taylor!
What are you doing in there? I ordered
everyone out! Get them out NOW!”
“Darkennon: You spoke the
spell aloud! You freed me from
Poseidon’s spell—and from this ancient
chamber of death! Now, either find the
Trident, or die!”
“Goddess: Who calls upon the
Goddess—guardian of the temple?
Taylor: I… I…
Goddess: You hold Poseidon’s
Trident in your hand. What your request
of me?
Taylor: This old thing?
Poseidon’s… Trident!
Goddess: What is your wish? I
shall not ask again!
Taylor: We’d like to get out
of here. We want to go home!
Goddess: Alas, it is beyond my
power to grant you passage back to your
world. The dark one has sealed the doors
to this chamber with a locking spell
impervious to magic. The way home, is
now impossible.
Taylor: There’s got to be
something you can do!
Goddess: All is not lost.
While I cannot help you back to the
surface, I can provide you with safe
passage deeper into the temple.
Taylor: Deeper? What are you
crazy? We have to get back home!
Goddess: Shh! Listen!
Taylor: Do you hear that? It’s
the ocean!
Goddess: Quickly! We have
precious little time. Bearer of the
Trident Gold—prepare to journey into the
heart of this Temple, into the Chamber
of Poseidon! Are you brave enough to
make the passage under?
Taylor: Well guys? Are we
brave enough? Yes!
Goddess: Then witness now—the
power of Poseidon! Lord of the seas, I
ask for your care, safe passage grant,
for those who dare… open up your oceans,
swing wide the door, let the waters
rush, and the oceans roar! For now is
the time, with fortune unplanned, your
trident comes home, returned to your
hand!
Taylor: Hey look! It’s the
passageway! The ancient connection to
the ocean!
Goddess: Move quickly, for I
cannot maintain its power for long.
Taylor: You heard her, let’s
go!”
“Darkennon: Give… me… that…
trident! Give it to me now!”
“Poseidon: I have returned,
Darkennon! Now you will pay for your
murderous ways!”
“Poseidon: Surrender now,
Darkennon!
Darkennon: Never! This battle
began a thousand years ago, and we end
it here—once and for all!
Poseidon: So be it!”
“Poseidon: It is done! You
must go. Quickly! I grant you safe
return to your world. Farewell, you are
under the protection of Lord Poseidon!
Now go!” |
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