Happy 25th DCA Anniversay and more!

 

© Parker Marley / © Disney

(Special thank you for Parker over at on X.com for giving us permission to share this image with us.)

You can follow him over there: https://x.com/parkermarley

"Happy 25th Anniversary of 'Disney's California Adventure' and more!"

Hello Friends!

I know it's been a very long time since I made any postings on this blog.  I want to personally say 'thank you' for visiting this blog page and as well showing your #DisneySide by playing our simulations over at Themagical.nl !

Themagical team are safe and healthly as we exited the post-COVID years right now.  We thank you for checking in with us on our personal social media accounts over the post-COVID years.

:: Happy 25th Anniversary DCA ::

February 8, 2001 was the official date when 'Disney's California Adventure' park opened in Anahem, California. Within walking distance of the original Disneyland Park Resort, it was quite an undertaking as it was themed of sights of the state of California.

25 years later, this park had major theme changes and newer ride attractions were added and as well later rethemed.

As we look back on the wonderful ride attractions that Disney created for this unquie theme park, we added some of those wonderful attractions on our website. You can play our unofficial simulations that came from DCA.  

#DCA25 #Disneyland #DCA

© Themagical.nl / Josh Stauffer / © Disney

© Themagical.nl / Josh Stauffer / © Disney

Play it here: https://www.themagical.nl/simulation/soarin/

Starting with our dubbed at the time of the internet was changing over to #HTML5 our very own 'First Ever HTML5 simulation of it's kind on the internet' .... SOARIN'. 

Even though this simulation ride attraction is based off the 'Walt Disney World' ride layout, it was imported from Disney's California Adventure park for it's "Year Of A Million Dreams" promotion to be added to EPCOT theme park.

Grizzly River Rapids Simulation

© Themagical.nl / © Disney

Play it here: https://www.themagical.nl/simulation/grizzly-river-run/

 

Grizzly River Rapids simulation was Themagical's first ever water ride attraction.  It was such a delight for our visitors when we introduce this particular simulation.

It was greatly received and it's been one of most played simulations on Themagical's website.

Another great ride attraction over at Disney's California Adventure where you take a expedition raft tour of the mountain range of the great Grizzy Bear rock work, lush tree landscapes, and the rough water rapids that you know you'll be getting WET!

It's a great welcome to be relief of the heat during the summers in California.

Toy Story Midway Mania Simulation

© Themagical.nl / © Disney • PIXAR

Play it here: https://www.themagical.nl/simulation/toystory-midway-mania/

Join Woody, Jessie, Buzz Lightyear, and all the toys by playing their carnival games! 
 
Presenting Disney's California Adventure 'Toy Story Midway Mania' is another ride attraction where guests are shrunk down to a size of a toy to play in Andy's bedroom in a carnival playset style shooter game.

This is another 'first of its kind simulation' by using #HTML5 coding without the need of Adobe Flash Player.  Most of your smartphones, tablets, gaming platforms systems, and web browsers can handle the HTML5 coding.

:: Reighard's Personal Life Update ::

I had some personal milestones myself as I became a father of 2 in 2020/2022 , it's been a blessing as I entered fatherhood which at times made it difficult for me to write on here and as well the challenging times of COVID-19 situation and post-COVID.

I did whatever I could to help Martijn (founder/webmaster/simulator creator of Themagical.nl) while I did the night shift mode durning the nights with graphic design and research.  He understood the challenges of being a parent and the little time you have for personal time.

I was helping behind the scenes whenever I could and definitely grateful for my assistance.

:: TMNEWSIM: A new project: Droomvlucht Simulation, Efteling ::

Currently working on a passion project: a fully playable HTML5 simulation of the legendary Efteling darkride, Droomvlucht. From the spiraling heights of the Castles in the Sky to the glow of the Troll Swamp, I’m recreating the magic one line of code at a time. It’s been a challenge getting the unique suspended ride physics just right, but the dream is slowly coming to life!

Stay tuned for more updates—the gates to the dream world are opening this year.

© Themagical.nl / © Efteling

#Efteling #Droomvlucht #IndieDev #HTML5 #DarkRide #ThemeParkSim #CreativeCoding #themagical #TMNewSim

:: Closing thoughts ::

I want to say I'm sorry for the longest time of not postings on here. Don't forget our contest is still going on and winners have already received their prizes!

We appreciate all our fans and visitors who visit this wonderful place over at Themagical.nl .... WELCOME!

Be sure to follow our social media accounts for updates and fun surprises too!

Take care and be safe!

Until Then,

Reighard

TMNew Sim - Project 2020 First Insider Build

Hello Friends! 

We are now into the 'first day of the new month' of February! 2020 is already moving quite fast.

Let's start off the 'first day' of the new month with some 'breaking news'!

:: #TMNewSim : #Project2020 ::

On Reighard's Twitter account, we got our first glimpse of the upcoming #HTML5 simulation for Themagical.nl 

As you can see below from the tweet, we can see the first 'inside build number' of the simulation in progress.

👀#TMNewSim #Project2020 First Internal Build. What do you think could it be? 😮🤔💭 pic.twitter.com/iLT8XAU8sC

— Randy Reighard (@randydorney) February 1, 2020

Here's a quote from the webmaster/founder of Themagical "Martijn Leseman" of his current development of " #Project2020 " :

"Since the reusable coding of #HTML5 from the previous simulations, I was able to add a lot of the code already to the project.  I started #TMNewSim #Project2020 as a try out, did not expect to be build that quick! ~ Martijn Leseman" 

:: Thoughts? ::

What do you think could it be of our next upcoming #TMNewSim #Project2020 #HTML5 simulation at Themagical.nl??

Until Then,

Reighard 

Dominator Simulation Beta Testing Details

© Cedar Fair L.P.  |  © Themagical.nl  |  © Dorneyonline.com

Hello Friends!

I hope you are doing well!  I thought to give you some fun 'geeky' details on what's happening with the upcoming HTML5 simulation "Dominator"!

:: Concept Design Changes: GUI and more...! ::

Here's already known bugs with the current build for beta testers:
 
--Known/Reported Bugs--

v.20191121-40

- Bugs Fixed ! Reported 3 bugs are now fixed in this latest build number!

v.20191121-21:

Bugs Found ! FIXED in 20191121-40 build release

Loading Waiting Area: Fastlane : Dominator.js RT_CloseQueueGateEnd 2966:57 :
- Can't load 'Waiting Area' Green Tower from Fastlane. (You can load the 'Waiting Area' for the 'Green Tower' from 'Standby'.)

Entrance Gates: Green and Red Towers:  Dominator.js tl_FLQueueGates 2132:8 & 1828:8 :
- Once both "Waiting Areas" are fully loaded, can't open "Entrance Gates" even though the 'orange blinking enabled' button has been activated.

===
v.20191004-1:

Bug Found ! - Looking into coding to find the issue: Dominator.js 2157 Line 12 & 13  FIXED in 20191121-40 build release
 
**Update: 10/19/19Temporary 'Work Around': Wait about 30 seconds to 1 minute (or a few more minutes depending on how many 'clicks' you did on the 'Safety Check' button) before pressing the 'Safety Check' button.

Green Tower Loading Sequence: Bug Found !  FIXED in 20191121-40 build release

- When loading the game the first time, loading the green tower from either 'Fast Lane' or 'Standby' queues will cause this bug to load.
Ex.) Loading from "Fast Lane" :
- Opening Entrance Gates
- Load Station
- Closed Entrance Gates
- Open 'Safety Bars'
- Load Tower ('Safety Check' is enabled with blinking 'orange' light.)
- Close 'Safety Bars'
- 'Safety Check' is enabled with blinking 'orange' light.

Unable to load 'safety check' guests for this tower. Looking into coding to find the issue: Dominator.js 2157 Line 12 & 13.  FIXED in 20191121-40 build release
====

----
=== CHANGELOG: ===
 
v.20191121-40

- BGM Audio Removed: Christmas loop (Since the park isn't open during the 'winter seasons', the Christmas loop isn't necessary.)
- Control Panel Text Color Changes: From 'White' to 'Aqua' color.
- Bug Fixes : 3 reported bugs has been fixed. Look above to see the bug reports.

v.20191121-21

- Enhanced Graphic User Interface (GUI) :
-- Control Panel : An updated 'glossy' 'Control Panel' has been updated from the metal background graphic to black glossy edges interface.
-- Updated Font Text: From the previous build, a new 'square-like' font has been update throughout the graphic interface.

- Sound Effects: Added New BGM Music: 3 new background music has been added for your listening pleasure. You can turn them on/off to cycle through which music you prefer to listen to.  After the music is over, it will be switched to another BGM music. These music are royalty-free and you can learn more about it by visiting their website at: https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/

-Outside Lights Updated:  From a 'bright yellow' to a more 'lighter tan color' soft glow intensity to best reflect a realistic environment.

v.20191103-15

- Tower Vehicles Animations (Tweaked) : Red and Green tower animations have been more refined coding to better reflect 'air pressure/gravity' physics elements.

- Light Effects: Air Traffic Lights Height Requirement Added On Tower: Based on the 200 foot requirement, USA air traffic lights are mandatory on all building/structures at this height level. Lights are now added at the top of the tower and illumination animated on/off.

- Light Effects: Colors added on all 3 towers are reflected on the towers.

- Debug Button Added: This button features for our beta testers to test out the latest update and switch back to a more stable version.


v.20191006-7

- Red Tower Animation (Tweaked): To reflect real-life air pressure bounce movements.

- Unload Tower Button Moved: Previously located in the middle right above the 'Safety Bars' button, now moved to the top under the 'Dispatch' button. To improved better routing.

- Light Effects: Added 'white light' on third tower.

v.20191004-1

- Beta Testing Version 

DorneyOnline Newest Simulation: Dominator

© NewsPlusNotes   |  © Cedar Fair L.P.

Hello Friends!

I know it's been a long time since my last posting back in October.  There were things that happened to me personally and as well issues with hard-drives crashed.  More about that in later in the post.

Hard - drive crashes: 3 week delay !

Martijn had one of his hard-drive crash on him....yes you guess correctly...the main hard-drive where this simulation was stored on!

Luckily, he was able to restore the drive but had to wait for 3 weeks in order to have it fixed!  That was great news for sure!  He resumed development where he left off before the hard-drive crashed on him which was another great news to hear.

Usually hard-drive crashes are pretty much useless and almost all data is gone!  But gracefully, this hard-drive crash didn't loose any data and was able to be fixed!  Talk about a close call on this particular situation! PHEW! (*wiping off sweat from my forehead.)

Introducing "Dorneyonline.com Newest HTML5 Simulation: Dorney Park's 'Dominator' !" 

News broke out from Martijn (webmaster/simulator creator of Themagical.nl) as the newest simulation for Dorneyonline.com after the successful simulation of "Steel Force®". 

We got the 'green-light' from Josh to announce this newest simulation since himself as well had some life changing experience in his family house hold too!  Josh is very pleased of the progress of this newest simulation and happy to share this with his community once we get an official launch date for this simulation.

This simulation has been developed with the HTML5 coding since the support of Adobe Flash Player will be no longer supported by 2020 (most browsers will stop using them by late December of 2020).  You'll be able to access this simulation on your smartphone/tablet devices as long the web browser can render HTML5 graphics.

The image below shows the progress development of the simulation.  Please note that this simulation graphic design may not reflect the final version once it's launch over at DorneyOnline.com .

© Cedar Fair L.P   | © Themagical.nl  |  © Dorneyonline.com 

Beta Testers Testing Simulation:  Progress !

Our beta testers has been doing lots of testing behind-the-scenes! They have been reporting their feedback and bug reports from this simulation.  

They been enjoying the experience so far and happy that soon the general public will experience this simulation 'real soon' !

Closing Thoughts !

I apologies for the poor posting since October.  Be sure to look out for another new update about this simulation as progress has been moving very quickly!  

Thank you for your support and interest of reading this blog!

Until Then,


Reighard  

Happy Fall Everyone and Beta News Update

Hello Friends,

Wishing all our friends "Happy Fall Ya'll" ! Fall has officially arrived and the summer season is now over (unless you go to somewhere tropical and warm, then you have an extended summer season feel. LOL).

As the weather changes to a colder crisper air, colorful leaves changing, and everything 'pumpkin spice'!

However you celebrate this time of year, have a wonderful 'Fall Season'!

:: #TMNewSim details : Beta Testing Available Today ! ::

Back in March of this year, I've made a tweet about our newest upcoming #HTML5 simulation that was in 'Blue Sky' phase.  Well, I'm happy to share with you some additional details with you.

Martijn and myself (Reighard) , made a decision on the newest simulation creation.  We decided that we will creating a new simulation for our partner site 'DorneyOnline.com' .

Josh Stauffer (webmaster at DorneyOnline.com / Simulation Creator) gave us the 'green-light' to proceed with our idea for his site.

👀 #TMNewSim "Sometimes, you just need to sit down and relax for a bit." pic.twitter.com/5dNVMYM4X9

— Randy Reighard (@randydorney) May 25, 2019

Any Thoughts what it could be??

Our beta testers are getting their hands on this newest upcoming simulation today!  They will be testing this simulation and catching those pesky bugs/glitches!

We appreciate their help on getting this simulation ready for the general public and of course their suggestions to make this simulation a better experience. 

Follow their feedback and comments by follow our official hashtag: #TMNewSim on the social platforms!

If you are looking to join our 'beta testing' group, make sure you read all our requirements by clicking here: http://randydorney.blogspot.com/p/beta-testing-qa.html 

If you met our requirements or have any additional questions, please send me an email at sdt_themagical@outlook.com  .

:: Closing Thoughts ::

Thank you our readers who read my postings.  I know it can be a long delay from not reading anything new. I hope this helps! 

Until Then,


Reighard

Toy Story Midway Mania is Beta Ready!

© Disney |  © Pixar

Hello Friends!

We have a special treat!  Our current upcoming simulation 'Toy Story Midway Mania' is now 'Beta Ready'!

"Beta Ready" means you can beta test this simulation and help us find bugs before it can be released to the general public afterwards.

Visit Themagical's website for more details by clicking here: 

https://www.themagical.nl/development 

© Disney |  © Pixar  |  © Themagical.nl

Returning Online: Ride Sims 2.0 in 2019!

© Ride Sims 

++++
Blog Post Update: 12/21/2018 

Announcing on January 1, 2019 , all our 'Ride Sims' simulation collection will be removed due to the launching of 'Ride Sims 2.0' in 2019!

Be sure to play them on our website before they are gone and onto a new revamped website over at RideSims.com !
 ++++


Hello Friends!

We have exciting news to share with you all!  Our good friends and colleague RideSims.com will be returning 'back in service' in 2019 ! 

Since the site's closure in September 2016 (3 years ago), Themagical was very grateful and honored to feature Ride Sims's Disney web-based simulation attractions that was exclusively hosted on Themagical's website.

John, the creator of Ride Sims made a special announcement to return online with an all-new revamped website and along with brand new simulations!

  © Ride Sims

:: What does this mean for Themagical.nl? ::

The current 'Ride Sims' simulations featured on Themagical's website will be available UNTIL Ride Sims 2.0 is launched in 2019.

At special request by John, all Ride Sims (RS) simulations will be removed from Themagical's website once Ride Sims 2.0 is officially online.

Themagical isn't going off-line or merging with Ride Sims.  Themagical.nl will be still online with the current original simulations that was made by the webmaster/simulator creator Martijn and Themagical simulation development team.

Themagical is happy for the new announcement and was very grateful to host the simulations of the former Ride Sims simulations for the time being.  We wish the best for John's newest updated Ride Sims 2.0 and can't wait to play along with his creations in 2019!

:: What about the Walt Disney World Monorail Simulation or 'Beta Testing' this simulation? ::

Since the new announcement, the Walt Disney World Monorail simulation will be debut on Ride Sims 2.0 website.

At this time of writing this post, there's no current information about this simulation being beta testing.  We will update this page once we have available information to share with you all!

:: Additional Questions for the team? ::

Are you excited for RideSims.com to return online in 2019? What simulations would you like to see return again?

Do you have any questions you may have that wasn't answered by this post? Send us an email at: sdt_themagical@outlook.com and we'll answer the best we can in relation to RideSims.com

Check out and follow Ride Sims on their social media accounts ! 

- @RideSims

- @RideSims

#RideSims 

 

 

#TMNewSim Toy Story Midway Mania and WDW Monorail

Hello Friends!

We hope you are all enjoying your summer holiday break with your friends and family!  The team at Themagical are also enjoying our summer activities and trips too!  We want to 'congratulate to the class of 2018' for completing their education and taking a break from all the school studies! Well Done 'Class Of 2018' !

:: #TMNewSim : Toy Story Midway Mania and WDW Monorail ::

With the website being updated, a new link appeared on the navigation bar "build a sim".  This new link gives users an insight of what it takes to create their one-of-a-kind simulation and how to make one for all to enjoy. You can read more about it by clicking here.

Announcing new simulations in the works: 

© Disney | © Pixar 

 Toy Story Midway Mania (Disney's California Adventure) #HTML5 Simulation

© Disney 

Walt Disney World  Monorail (Created by John from RideSims.com) Adobe Flash Simulation 

No announcement has been made for both simulations release dates at this time!

:: Closing Thoughts ::

We are exciting for our upcoming simulations and we hope you will too!

If you have questions about these simulations or other things I should write about, I would love to hear from you!  You can email me at: sdt_themagical@outlook.com  Please mention you read this blog post so I can see if you read this.   

Follow #TMNewSim for sneak peeks on our social media outlets!

Have a great summer!

 

Reighard

#TMNewSim unwrapping 'hopefully' soon!

Hello Friends!

We have some 'Beta Testing News Update' in regards to our upcoming #TMNewSim #HTML5 simulation for Themagical.nl

Our special beta testing group has been working hard by testing our latest simulation for the website and so far we've been getting nice feedback about the simulation.

We are 'hoping' to 'unwrap' our latest upcoming simulation real soon by Christmas this year!

Stay tuned to our blog and social media outlets for the latest news!  

Until Then, Have a 'Merry Christmas and a happy and healthy New Year'!

Happy Beta Testing Day!

Happy 'Beta Testing Day' !!!

:: Beta Testing Day ::

Martijn Leseman (Founder of Themagical.nl/Simulation Creator) made a special announcement to the team that our upcoming #HTML5 simulation is ready for 'beta testing'.  What does that mean for you, you may ask?  Well, let's read on shall we? 

Martijn is hard at work with the latest and newest #HTML5 simulation as we are progressing away from Adobe Flash Player (slowly).... He feels that currently the #TMNewSim is ready for testing before releasing to the general public.

:: Current and V.I.P. Beta Testers ::

If you already been a beta tester in the past, you are welcome to join this new beta testing project.  Make sure you sign in at Themagical.nl and look for a special button on the website for 'beta testing' access.

If you need help on locating this button or need help with your account, be sure to email us with your account name and email address. Make sure you add in the subject title: "Beta Access Help". You can send your email at:  sdt_themagical@outlook.com

Happy BETA TESTING DAY!

- Themagical.nl Team

 

Slow Monthly Updates....#TMNewSim Teaser

Hello Friends!

OK....it's been so oddly quite since my last post at the beginning of the new year.  

:: RECAP from January to Now...(April 2017) ::

January: Martijn and the team have been really busy with their personal lives where 'free time' in their schedule had made it difficult to make any new progress on simulation development.  

February: Martijn made some new development to the new 'upcoming' #HTML5 simulation but its not beta testing ready.   Progress has been made from the conceptual design phase to code programming. #TMNewSim

March: Martijn made a new version for back-end testing for the new #HTML5 simulation to version 1.0 . Previously it was only coding of the simulation foundation mechanics. #TMNewSim

April: Social media updated 'teaser' of the upcoming 'HTML5' #TMNewSim simulation for Themagical.  As you can see below image, many of our fans and community members have comments of what could be the next 'new' simulation for Themagical. 

© Disney |  © Themagical.nl 

We 'thank you' to all our fans and community for playing our simulations!  It is all cause of you who make us keep the 'magic' and 'passion' to keep developing new simulations so you can relive the magic and memories.

Happy Thanksgiving USA...Sims News, #TMNewSim, and more!

Hey Everyone!

We are celebrating today here in the "States" have the national holiday of Thanksgiving!
Ah...the second best time of the year to come together with family and friends over a delicious hot juicy turkey and all the fixings. I know this is my favorite time of holiday to enjoy delicious food and fellowship.

Even getting together for a meal is wonderful to enjoy and celebrate as one. Where ever you are at right now, think of things that you are thankful for this year. It's great to reflect on these things and as well to find ways to help others in need. Maybe even volunteering at a local soup kitchen to feed the homeless this holiday season and many other ways to help families who are in need of help to provide a hot meal this holiday and as well daily life.

As the following day after Thanksgiving, is a season where everybody goes shopping like a mad crazy person. This is known where stores around the nation sells items for real less prices and as well make great deals for certain hours of the day! This is called "Black Friday". 


Now for the past 5 years, box retail stores are now opening on 'Thanksgiving Day' by starting at 6pm that day.  This day is now being called 'Blue Thursday' due to the fact of how the stores are opening earlier. I'm not really pleased by how the stores are opening earlier, it kinda defeats the 'Black Friday' shopping specials.


Black Friday is a term where the day after thanksgiving, people will go to the stores very early early in the morning around 1am or so to buy items that are hot ticket items. Local stores like Best Buy, Walmart, Sears, etc... will sell certain products the night of black Friday, people who stand for hours before the store close, just to be the first one to get hands on a hot selling product. People usually shop for Christmas deals already and finding prices that they can afford since we are all still in the economy is weak. So hopefully, more revenue will help stores and as well the people who work there make a decent pay check this season.

::Fun Recaps::

A fun interview recap awhile back in 2009 with no other than Martijn Leseman (Founder/Webmaster of Themagical/Simulation Creator) ! You can read it here, click here!

Also early this year, I had the greatest pleasure of talking to Mike Fehnel. General Manager and V.P of Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom in Allentown, PA. Click here to read the article.

Ride Sims Special Announcement of 'Donating to Themagical'.  This new agreement was to receive Ride Sims simulations to be added to Themagical's simulation lineup. This agreement came right after their announcement of closure on August 21, 2016.  You can click here to read the announcement of Ride Sims. 

::#TMNewSim:: Beta News Updates 

Many users have been requesting information in relation to our 'NEW Upcoming Simulation' for Themagical.

We've been testing out a HTML5 version of a current simulation to see the results if it would run the same as our HTML5 Soarin simulation.

There's been some nice progress so far but its still not operational to be played as a simulation.  Graphic design overall is complete for the ride layout, development for the game hasn't been much progress.

Ride Sims simulations have been SLOWLY making progress moving over to Themagical's server side so it can work properly.  We are in touch with the team to make sure transition is smooth as possible so it won't ruin the magic for our guests users.

Keep your eyes peeled on our social media outlets to see new updates on our 'upcoming future simulation'. 

::Count Your Blessings::

For all of those who are visiting us here and as well who are members from the "States", the staff of 'Themagical' team wishes you and your families to have a safe and enjoyable Thanksgiving day!

Until then!

Reighard