What makes you feel submechanophobia?
Is it swimming next to a real animatronic or watching one move underwater?
We are luz and Sauco and today we’re going to explore 11 never-before-seen submerged
animatronics
Number 11 Treasure Hunt Universal Studios Singapore
We’re starting this list with some very mild submechanophobia, but just wait and see
what is waiting for you at the end of this video!
Meanwhile let’s go to Universal Studios Singapore to the family attraction Treasure
Hunters.
This attraction turns guests into archeologists and takes them to Egypt to an abandoned excavation
site aboard a jeep.
And while it has some cool scenes, environments and effects, the attraction is mid at best.
The props are cool and the bug effects while basic also look pretty good.
And there are also some animatronics during the ride.
Look at these vultures, the cool cobras, and this perfectly missed opportunity of a crocodile
that should have been an animatronic but is just a prop.
But there are two props that are creepier just because they are in water and the first
one is just at the beginning of the ride.
It's this hippo right here!
Seeing it stalking our vehicles while partially submerged makes my skin crawl.
It doesn't help either that hippos are some of the most dangerous animals in the world.
The second one is this croc.
If we move a little bit forward we find this other crocodile swimming in the river, also
partially submerged and waiting for its next victim in the murky waters.
Creepy right?
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Number 10 McPuddock Duthie Park’s Winter Gardens
I know many come here to be terrified by these animatronic nightmares, but for me, this is
a great exception.
But Luz think it truly terrifying, especially when seen in the depths of the water, I think
it's super cute.This frog can be found in Duthie Park in Scotland.
This park has a rich history dating back to 1881, but I won't bore you with that.
Today, we're here to see McPuddock.
This frog was introduced in 1990 for the Winter Gardens area and was originally named Freddy.
Over time, fans renamed it McPuddock.
This frog loves makeovers, as it has had different designs throughout the years.
In the mid-2000s, its mechanisms broke down, but in 2012, Mcpuddock made a triumphant comeback
with a new texture and fully repaired mechanics.
You can find Mcpuddock in a small pond in the depths of the water, and it emerges every
so often to greet visitors with surprising grace.
People usually throw coins at it, and it's a must-see for park visitors Lately, McPuddock
isn't looking its best.
It needs some fixing up and a fresh coat of paint.
Even though it seems a bit creepy now, it's still a beauty to me, and I'm a big fan of
McPuddock.
. So, who is right, Luz or me?
Is Mcpuddock creepy or cute?
Number 9 Fairy Tale Brook Legoland
Many people say that seeing this when they were kids was what began their submechanophobia,
so let’s take a look at it and judge it ourselves.
Legoland is one of the most popular theme parks in the world, with 11 theme parks across
the world and 4 more coming soon!
In two of these theme parks guests can find the Fairy Tale Brook attraction.
This attraction is a very cute boat ride that takes guests through the fairytale forest.
This all looks very cute and non-threatening right?
Well there are two particular scenes that have been very bone chilling for people since
the ride opened.
One of these is the first scene we find in the ride.
After passing the first curve, guests can find the Big Bad Wolf, wearing a snorkel and
goggles and watching Little Red Riding Hood from afar.
He pops in and out of the water and the sight of the wolf underwater is very creepy.
But the second one is even scarier.
As the ride continues, we find some Trolls.
The first troll might be scary for kids, but the second one is very creepy for people with
submechanophobia.
This troll is completely submerged and whenever a boat passes next to him, he comes out of
the water and scares guests by spitting water at them!
The creepiest thing about this troll is that we can see some of his mechanisms underwater.
This alone makes us understand why many people are scared of it and why it is responsible
for beginning a whole generation’s submechanophobia!
Number 8 Rainforest Float Rio de Janeiro Carnaval
In 2020, this tweet went viral, and many people started wondering about this animatronic:
what is it, what will it be used for, and who made it?
Many were left with unanswered questions.
However, here at Fastpass Facts, we couldn't just leave these doubts unanswered.
We discovered that this mechanical sculpture came from the marvelous land of Brazil.And
as many of you know, Brazil is world-renowned for its carnival in Rio de Janeiro.
If, for some reason, you've been living under a rock and don't know what we're talking about,
imagine Mardi Gras on steroids.
This carnival is a competition between 14 Samba Schools, each of which has huge warehouses
where they build everything from scratch every year.
During this parade, the world has seen the most incredible floats, like this Star Wars-themed
one.
Specifically for this carnival, they created this Megalophobic nightmare with elements
of submechanophobia.
Besides having extremely complex movements,This sculpture shoots water when it rises This
majestic creation was made by the artist Alex Salvador and This represents a powerful spirit
from the Amazon rainforest..
It was created to inspire the conservation of these natural areas.
All the materials used for these floats are designed to be recycled and reused for future
parades.
In general, over 8 million dollars are spent on the creation of these competitions.
This mechanical creation is truly astonishing, but I understand that it may seem terrifying
to many.
Number 7 Homemade Nessie
Imagine peacefully strolling along the lake, and suddenly, in the distance, you spot this
creature moving toward you.
I know it sounds strange, but I would absolutely love it, and personally, I adore the Loch
ness monster.
Or Nessie, as many know it.
But how did Nessie find her way to this lake?
This submechanophobia creature is the creation of Michael Koehler, a scientist by profession
and an enthusiast of models and RC hobbies.
This creature is made from insulation foam to keep it light and stable, balanced on the
water with a heavy keel made of round exercise weights suspended from an aluminum tube.
To prevent it from being pushed sideways by the wind, two vertical keel fins are positioned
under the body.
For its eyes, a table tennis ball was used.
It was cut in half, painted, and sprayed with high gloss enamel to give it a glassy look.
This is a ~7-foot-tall 'Loch Ness' monster animatronic that floats freely on the water
with radio control steering for movement.
The head can turn right and left, look up and down, and the jaw opens and closes.
In April 2023, Michael conducted the first tests, and the animatronic worked marvelously
- it was a complete success.
Michael's channel and project log are in the description are incredibly interesting, and
I highly recommend checking them out.
Michael plans to take Nessie back to the lake to observe people's reactions as they pass
by.
How would you react in that situation?
Number 6 Toverland Dragons Merlin's Quest
These next animatronics are truly terrifying with the way they emerge from the depths,
but they have enhanced a ride that was already marvelous.
If you don't believe us, join us in the Netherlands, where you'll find Toverland, a park that started
as a small indoor theme park in 2001 but has grown over time into a full-fledged theme
park.
The park has various attractions, and one of them is Merlin's Quest.
This is a truly spectacular ride that, as I'm writing this, I've already added to my
bucket list of Dark rides.
Let me know if I'm on the right track after this segment.
Merlin's Quest is a boat ride combined with a dark ride that takes us through magical
caves where we encounter animatronics, special effects, and incredible environments.
In short, it's a visual marvel.
However, the beginning of the ride used to be a bit dull as it had nothing more than
water.
Even though the setting was beautiful, it felt somewhat empty.
But all of that changed a couple of weeks ago when Toverland added two dragons to this
ride that will truly provoke your submechanophobia.
The first dragon is genuinely amazing.
At first, it appears that we're only seeing a nest with some birds.
Suddenly, bubbles start to emerge on the water's surface, and massive, distorted shape emerges
from the water Then, a gigantic creature appears.
This animatronic is divided into several parts to create the illusion of a larger size.
And if that wasn't enough, just a few meters away, another creature emerges from the depths.
Personally, this one is even scarier as it has more robotic movements, and you can see
some of the mechanisms.
I know it's a common trope in the community, but imagine having to swim there, even if
it's just for a second.
I would be terrified.
Number 5 The Rescue of Ulysses Terra Mitica
Ok for me, this one takes the cake.
There’s something about giant mythical statues and animatronics surrounded by water that
makes me shiver and I totally feel like they’re looking directly at me.
This ride is The Rescue of Ulysses and you could find it in Terra Mitica in Spain.
This is an amazing park, but due to financial problems, Terra Mítica split its park in
2013 in two parts: Terra Mitica and Iberia Park, which is only opened during high season
as an extension of the main park.
In this second park is where we find The Rescue of Ulysses.
The ride is themed after Homer’s Odyssey, which tells the story of Ulysses, a Greek
hero, and his journey home from the Trojan war.
The attraction has more than 50 animatronics and I honestly can’t choose which one of
these animatronic mythical creatures I find more terrifying.
The creepiest part of it all is that, again, because of financial difficulties, the ride
started becoming very deteriorated and its animatronics just stopped working and were
never repaired.
Not only that, but when the pandemic hit, the park of course closed, and when it reopened,
The Rescue of Ulysses did not reopen with it.
So it has stayed abandoned and without use for a while now.
We hope that it will reopen soon, but meanwhile those animatronics are completely abandoned
and surrounded by water and I, for one, don’t want to think about how they probably look
like by now.
Number 4 Woolly Bill Cleveland Zoo
This creature is a familiar sight in the submechanophobia community, but surprisingly, we have never
covered it before.
This submechanophobia nightmare resides in the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, which has endless
exhibits and animals, including the Yagga tree.
This family-friendly area features a snake-shaped slide, but what stands out the most is a cavern
where the famous Wooly Bill is located – a submerged crocodile lurking in the murky waters
of this cave.
At intervals, Wooly Bill surfaces, moving his head and startling visitors.
Recently, Wooly Bill gave us quite a scare when he disappeared from the exhibit for an
extended period during the Yagga tree renovations.
Many speculated that he would never return.
Fortunately, on June 2, 2023, Wooly Bill made his triumphant comeback to the zoo.
All fans of this robotic reptile can now rest easy, knowing that he will continue to frighten
visitors for many years to come.
Number 3 Stefans Fish Efteling
Let’s go back to the Netherlands to one of our favorite parks in the world, Efteling.
We can’t stress enough how much we loved this park back when we visited and we were
able to experience many of the attractions that it offers.
But not all of them sadly and one of the ones that we skipped was the Gondoletta.
The Gondoletta takes guests on a twenty-minute sailing route on a boat using the Tow boat
ride system.
It goes though beautiful settings but there was not much else to see in this attraction.
But that all changed in 2015 when the attraction was completely refurbished.
There were many things done to the attraction, but one of the best additions to it was also
terrifying.
During the summer, a mysterious animatronic fish appeared on the pond.
This fish is known as Stefan’s Fish and it is seen swimming in circles, showing its
mouth, back, and tail fin from time to time.
Just imagine what this looks like underwater moving on its track!
The way it pops in and out of the water makes me feel very uneasy.
How would you feel while sailing past this animatronic nightmare?
Number 2 The Crowborough Bunyip
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I'm sure you've heard of the Murray Bridge Bunyip, the Billabong Bunyip, and even the
Ettamogah Bunyip, but I bet you $100 you haven't heard of the Crow borough Bunyip.
And more importantly, who created it?
Meet Mark Waller, a retired science teacher who loves experimenting and making things.
When he retired, he started making models with radio control!
One of Mark's best creations is "The Crowborough Bunyip."
He got the idea from seeing the famous Murray Bridge Bunyip in Australia when he was teaching
there.
Mark thought it would be great to make something like that for kids in Crowborough!
The Bunyip is like a special underwater creature that can move because of hydrolics.
But the coolest part is its head!
Mark made the head from fiberglass.
Inside, he added special electronic parts like tiny switches and a microprocessor.
When everything was ready, the underwater pipes made the Bunyip's head pop up and forward,
just like the real Bunyip!
The head even made roaring and growling sounds, and Mark made bubbles come out of the Bunyip's
nose for fun!
Making the Bunyip was a big challenge, and it took a few months of work.
But when Mark finally put the finished Bunyip in the boating lake, everyone got so excited!
They were amazed at this cool underwater creature he made!
Mark also makes other fantastic things like a 'Perpetual Motion Machine' that got lots
of attention and a radio-controlled Jesus Lizard that can walk on water!
Number 1 Magic Land dinosaurs egypt
We’ve arrived at our number one pick from you, the abandoned Magic Land Dinosaurs!
Magic Land was a theme park in Cairo, Egypt that opened in 1996.
It was considered one of the best theme parks in the area and had many activities and attractions
for guests to enjoy.
One of these attractions was Dinosaur Island.
Now if you’re looking for accuracy, then look somewhere else because this attraction
had cavemen battling dinosaurs.
But hey, when we talk about entertainment, we sometimes don’t care about accuracy right?
This ride was a water ride that took guests back in time to see several animatronic dinosaurs,
cavemen and mammoths.
But one of the most terrifying aspects about this ride was the Brontosaurus.
This animatronic was not only in water, but it was also so close to the boats that you
could touch it.
Just look at that!
I can only imagine how deteriorated that animatronic became after a while because of how near it
was to guests.
Sadly, Magic Land closed in 2011.
And while most of the park was demolished, the Dinosaur Island attraction was left abandoned
with all of its animatronics rotting away.
There was a rumor back in 2015 that the park would open again the following year, but that
never happened and the animatronics are probably still there, abandoned and surrounded by the
elements.
That’s such a sad ending for any animatronic.