![]() Then – in one of the most memorable sights – Poseidon was projected all around guests in dozens of incarnations, as if projected through a crystal or kaleidoscope. Suddenly, "rain screens" fall all around guests, seemingly transporting Poseidon into the room, projected just in front of guests. "You dare not mention that name!" He cries, slapping water that erupts in the temple. When the Keeper announces he's come to clear things up about Zeus, Poseidon flies into a rage. Then, through the "windows," Poseidon appears – an animated character voiced by the unimitable Jeremy Irons (legendary actor and iconic voice behind The Lion King's Scar). Once all guests have entered, the show begins as the Keeper steps out into the rocky pools, climbing higher in the temple. Once inside, guests find themselves in the massive, cavernous Chamber of Poseidon, with a multi-stepped pool of water ahead and large "windows" into the ocean all around (temporarily displaying "bubble" screenscavers until all guests have safely taken their places). Then, a torrential wave of water washes across the path ahead, growing in strength until it overcomes the bridge through the tunnel, "sticking" to the walls and forming the portal to Atlantis. And there's just one way to get there.Īs the shimmering Oracle begins to recite a spell, the interlocking circles of the portal begin to twist and align, with lasers forming animated shapes throughout.Īs the final tumblers lock into place, the Oracle instructs, "Once the Vortex has formed, make haste quickly through, for it cannot remain for long." The massive stone door rumbles to life, rolling aside as steam escapes from within. She offers the Keeper (and us) an audience with Poseidon in his home deep in Atlantis where he's been imprisoned since the battle. It turns out that the Oracle isn't exactly on Zeus's side. Emissary of Atlantis – a rear-projected face viewed through the crystal. ![]() Our entrance into this chamber has awakened the Oracle. ![]() Above it is a large gem in the center of an octopode carving. The Keeper next invites us into a second chamber, built around a massive stone doorway – its concentric circular locks misaligned and sealed. the same figure whose head we saw outside. As the Keeper's tale unfolds, inexplicable lighting and sounds sweep across the room, illuminating ancient murals on the vaulted ceiling – one of the righteous Zeus, lightning bolt reared back, and - opposite - the serpentine, green-skinned Poseidon. The old, hunched-over man with a curling white beard introduces himself as the Keeper – for he holds the tales of this ancient temple.Īnd in particular, of an ancient battle long ago, where the beloved king of the gods, Zeus, was challenged for dominance by his brother, Poseidon, who threatened to flood the world to show his superiority. Luckily, our guide emerges from a hovel on the wall, scurrying down a ladder. It's a clever hint that there's more here than meets the eye.įinally, you're admitted to the Mural Chamber – a dark room lit only by flickering lanters. But these unique frescoes are, in places, chipped away, revealing aquatic scenes beneath, long-since covered. Thankfully, the winding, stone queue that descends into the temple's heart at least provides a hint, with clever murals of ancient people bringing offerings deeper into the temple alongside waiting guests. even if they're not entirely sure what it is they're queuing for. Together, those unusual elements are enough to draw guests in. Only adding to the attraction's mysterious and mythical nature are Universal team members who, when positioned at this attraction, may choose to wear dark robes, floating around the temple like ancient wraiths. ![]() If there's one thing the exterior for Poseidon's Fury excels at, it's setting expectations high. Poseidon’s Fury: Escape from the Lost City
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