Elevation change illusion through set design

Abstract

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.

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