Mystic Timbers - Strobe Concerns

[Handbellguy]

Hi Folks,

I'm looking at the POV's of Mystic Timbers, and the ride looks right up my alley.  The concern is "the shed."  I'm not looking for spoilers, but I am concerned if strobe lights are in use.  I'm usually fine if a camera flash is in use.  (Though it's helpful for me to know where that is located as well.)  However, heavy use of strobes, such as what I've been told was in use in "Boo Blaster's" final room, will create a seizure risk for me.

Thanks for your help.

[electricsun]

Maybe @IndyGuy4KI will be able to speak better to this? In the meantime, the lighting in the shed is dim with a bit of flickering. It isn't at the rate of a strobe light or Boo Blasters. Feel free to PM me if you want more details without me spoiling the shed for you. I hope this helps! 

[CocaColaParking]

50 minutes ago, Handbellguy said:

Hi Folks,

I'm looking at the POV's of Mystic Timbers, and the ride looks right up my alley.  The concern is "the shed."  I'm not looking for spoilers, but I am concerned if strobe lights are in use.  I'm usually fine if a camera flash is in use.  (Though it's helpful for me to know where that is located as well.)  However, heavy use of strobes, such as what I've been told was in use in "Boo Blaster's" final room, will create a seizure risk for me.

Thanks for your help.

Check in with guest services when you go to the park and they may be able to assist you more

[Handbellguy]

Unfortunately, Guest Services hasn't been as helpful for me in the past as you might hope.  I did check the Disability Guide for this year, and all they say is strobes are in use.  However, that warning is on any ride where a picture is taken.

As for Guest Services, I remember going down one year and asking about strobes on "Flight of Fear."  The clerk at the office had no idea.  She in turn called down to the ride...and THEY had no idea.  That's why I often turn to the folks who have actually experienced the ride to have a better idea of what to expect.

[Handbellguy]

Thanks Electricsun....your description helps me out quite a bit.  It's giving me hope that I might be able to ride.

[Captain Nemo]

Always consult with the ride crews before riding any attraction and make sure to read the safety guide located in front of every entry and exit for the attraction.

[shark6495]

Unfortunately, Guest Services hasn't been as helpful for me in the past as you might hope.  I did check the Disability Guide for this year, and all they say is strobes are in use.  However, that warning is on any ride where a picture is taken.
As for Guest Services, I remember going down one year and asking about strobes on "Flight of Fear."  The clerk at the office had no idea.  She in turn called down to the ride...and THEY had no idea.  That's why I often turn to the folks who have actually experienced the ride to have a better idea of what to expect.

And to cross thread a bit.... this is why the ride ops need to be professional and just say the facts not make things up.

Now I understand why Terp used to always cross thread stuff. Good examples just show up


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[Shaggy]

I would not describe the Shed experience as having a "strobe effect."  Lights do dim and flicker, and LEDs are involved - but there's not an actual strobe light persay.  

[CoastersRZ]

Yes.  If you can handle the strobe effect of the camera flash, there is nothing in the shed that remotely resembles that strobe effect.

[IndyGuy4KI]

I am epileptic, but not sensitive to strobe lights. If you can handle camera strobes, I do believe you will be fine.

[Handbellguy]

Thank you everyone for the replies.  I'm hoping to give this a go this summer!  I think I'll be able to handle "the shed" just fine.  

I should add, as far as a camera flash goes, I usually check ahead of time for cameras and locations, and then make it a point to look away.  (Needless to say, they don't sell too many on-ride photos to me!)  

Thanks again...and happy riding!

 

[Kenban]

The camera is on the first drop and I am pretty sure it is on the left side of the track.

[Elizabeth19]

My mom has epilepsy, and she was good with all the strobe lights/flash of the camera. But it's not that bad in the shed anyway