Reports say Space Mountain soft opened this past weekend? - The DIS Discussion Forums

rufus jones · 11-18-2009, 04:23 PM

Can anyone confirm?

Robo · 11-18-2009, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by rufus jones

Can anyone confirm?

Confirmed!

Other than some softer seat cushions, and a somewhat smoother-riding track-system, the biggest change was some interactivity in the QUEUE.

pwmitch237 · 11-18-2009, 04:26 PM

yep, there have been several threads on the boards, and there is even a YouTube Video of the updated attraction, that someone filmed during the soft opening.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U4NIePOhN3c

wild4dis · 11-18-2009, 05:04 PM

I guess I missed something....I thought they were redoing the whole ride new tracks, new 2 person wide cars, etc.
It looks like the biggest change was the refurb of the exit store

Robo · 11-18-2009, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by wild4dis

...I thought they were redoing the whole ride new tracks, new 2 person wide cars, etc.

The cars were not scheduled to be changed into DL style (2-person-across seating) rockets.
But, I can see where the confusion came from...
info like that was posted on rumor threads for months.

wild4dis · 11-18-2009, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Robo

The cars were not scheduled to be changed into DL style (2-person-across seating) rockets.
But, I can see where the confusion came from...
info like that was posted on rumor threads for months.

Oh well..at least its getting ready to be back online full time

We were there Easter week and got some rides in before they closed for refurb, cant wait to go back and try the "new" ride

TaraPA · 11-18-2009, 06:30 PM

Yes we were there over the weekend & they were doing test runs every now & then. Of course not when we were right there!!!!

Stitch_Is_King · 11-18-2009, 07:03 PM

We were there on Monday and they were doing "test rides" so there was a soft opening, we did not ride it though, not big Space Mountain fans.

bookbabe_disneynut · 11-18-2009, 09:59 PM

We rode it on Saturday, and saw it open a couple of other times over the next few days. We're not big SM fans, but we rode it 'cause it was just refurbed and happened to be open as we were walking by...mostly just to say we did, if you know what I mean...

The PP's are correct, the biggest change seemed to be the entry queue, IMO. They were running the interactive game (reminded me of Asteroids, but with multiple players at a time) sporadically when we were in line, restarting it partway through the loop to try to get all the screens working. The game started about halfway through the line, and there were multiple stations with about 10-12 players per station. Video screens were on the left side, with game control buttons on the handrail just below each screen. Even just in test mode, we noticed problems with people not filling in all the controls, so that a set or two was unused and then others missed out playing because people behind them filled in all the controls as well. There were also times when people got so caught up in the game that they didn't move forward when the line ahead of them moved. Hopefully the games will be timed to match line movements or something similar. Graphics and sound were pretty good, and the game seemed fun from our brief exposure...and hey, anything to keep you occupied in a long line is good, right?

Once you get into the main boarding area, the lines seemed the same. There was maybe some new signage, but nothing that stood out. The seats in the car were a little softer, with higher backs than I remember. The track and lighting were the same as far as we could tell, and sound during the ride seemed the same, etc.

There looked like there was going to be some new stuff in the exit line, where the moving sidewalk is, but it was still all curtained off. There were some new displays already open, where the old "families using technology" displays were. They were okay, mostly fake tourism-themed displays, but nothing overwhelming. It was a good change, I think, though, since the old displays were getting kind of dated.

Overall, I think if you liked the old SM, you'll like the refurb, since the major elements are pretty much the same as before. (Unlike the TTA's recent unimprovements...don't get me started on that!)

Thumper_ehhhhh · 11-18-2009, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by bookbabe_disneynut

(Unlike the TTA's recent unimprovements...don't get me started on that!)

Oh no what did they do to the TTA. This is one of my favs. I used to ride while the kids went on the rocket ride. Please get started and let us know. In a way it is part of space mountian lol

Robo · 11-18-2009, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Thumper_ehhhhh

Oh no what did they do to the TTA.

They changed the spiel.

eowensby · 11-19-2009, 01:24 AM

DH and I rode it on Sunday night during the Christmas Party.

We walked right on. There is a gate at the loading area now. The cars didn't have the reflective/glow strip on them anymore. It seemed darker in there...lots of stars. The picture was unexpected...ours was lovely!

We really had a blast and were really excited to ride before we went home on Tuesday.

rufus jones · 11-19-2009, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Robo

They changed the spiel.

Are they still paging Tom Morrow, paging Tom Morrow?

yulilin3 · 11-19-2009, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by rufus jones

Are they still paging Tom Morrow, paging Tom Morrow?

nope

princessmom29 · 11-19-2009, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by rufus jones

Are they still paging Tom Morrow, paging Tom Morrow?

Sadly, no.

11-18-2009, 04:23 PM	#1
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11-18-2009, 09:59 PM	#9
bookbabe_disneynut self-confessed Disney addict...and proud of it! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 170	We rode it on Saturday, and saw it open a couple of other times over the next few days. We're not big SM fans, but we rode it 'cause it was just refurbed and happened to be open as we were walking by...mostly just to say we did, if you know what I mean... The PP's are correct, the biggest change seemed to be the entry queue, IMO. They were running the interactive game (reminded me of Asteroids, but with multiple players at a time) sporadically when we were in line, restarting it partway through the loop to try to get all the screens working. The game started about halfway through the line, and there were multiple stations with about 10-12 players per station. Video screens were on the left side, with game control buttons on the handrail just below each screen. Even just in test mode, we noticed problems with people not filling in all the controls, so that a set or two was unused and then others missed out playing because people behind them filled in all the controls as well. There were also times when people got so caught up in the game that they didn't move forward when the line ahead of them moved. Hopefully the games will be timed to match line movements or something similar. Graphics and sound were pretty good, and the game seemed fun from our brief exposure...and hey, anything to keep you occupied in a long line is good, right? Once you get into the main boarding area, the lines seemed the same. There was maybe some new signage, but nothing that stood out. The seats in the car were a little softer, with higher backs than I remember. The track and lighting were the same as far as we could tell, and sound during the ride seemed the same, etc. There looked like there was going to be some new stuff in the exit line, where the moving sidewalk is, but it was still all curtained off. There were some new displays already open, where the old "families using technology" displays were. They were okay, mostly fake tourism-themed displays, but nothing overwhelming. It was a good change, I think, though, since the old displays were getting kind of dated. Overall, I think if you liked the old SM, you'll like the refurb, since the major elements are pretty much the same as before. (Unlike the TTA's recent unimprovements...don't get me started on that!) Last edited by bookbabe_disneynut; 11-18-2009 at 10:10 PM.

11-19-2009, 01:24 AM	#12
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