Borg 4D
Tonight after dinner at Quark's, we went over to the Star Trek Experience to check out the Borg 4D. It was disappointing to learn the the Klingon Encounter was closed and we were going to miss seeing the bridge. I was okay with it but we had two people with us who had never been so it was a bummer for them to miss seeing the bridge. We then paid a hefty $30 for the walk through the props/costume display and the 10 minute Borg 4D event.
This experience is done with all seriousness and the actors must really have to struggle to find motivation to be attacked by Borg every 10-15 minutes but they made it fun for us. Trying to rush 40-50 people to run from Borg is a bit hard to do, especially when we're all trying to look at the Borg. At any rate, we were finally into our escape shuttle and donning our "protective eyewear" for the trip. The regular motion screen is now a 3D screen and while I'm not impressed by things flying at me, I was really impressed with the depth and background of the Borg Cube.
The ride itself is not the Star Tours type, where you have to wear seat belts but closer to Disney's "It's Tough to be a Bug." It was still fun but if you want a wild motion ride, this isn't it. We all enjoyed it and of course the day was saved and no one was assimilated. If you go, get coupons. $30 is a bit steep and for another $20, I can go to Disneyland and ride Star Tours all day and probably have more fun. But for diehard Trekkies, the Las Vegas Star Trek Experience is a must do regardless of the cost.
This experience is done with all seriousness and the actors must really have to struggle to find motivation to be attacked by Borg every 10-15 minutes but they made it fun for us. Trying to rush 40-50 people to run from Borg is a bit hard to do, especially when we're all trying to look at the Borg. At any rate, we were finally into our escape shuttle and donning our "protective eyewear" for the trip. The regular motion screen is now a 3D screen and while I'm not impressed by things flying at me, I was really impressed with the depth and background of the Borg Cube.
The ride itself is not the Star Tours type, where you have to wear seat belts but closer to Disney's "It's Tough to be a Bug." It was still fun but if you want a wild motion ride, this isn't it. We all enjoyed it and of course the day was saved and no one was assimilated. If you go, get coupons. $30 is a bit steep and for another $20, I can go to Disneyland and ride Star Tours all day and probably have more fun. But for diehard Trekkies, the Las Vegas Star Trek Experience is a must do regardless of the cost.
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