What did they do to Space Mountain - The DIS Discussion Forums

smallworldnh · 10-07-2012, 07:34 AM

This used to be a huge favorite of ours and we've ridden it many times, but not since 2008 - before the refurb. This time was awful! It was rough and jarring and even knocked the breath out of me once when my chest hit the bar. Has anyone else found this to be the case? I don't remember it ever being this rough!!

dburg30 · 10-07-2012, 07:36 AM

/shrug before and after seemed about the same to me. Granted I only rode it slightly before the refurb, then after so I dont know about any ways back then that..

DizzDoll · 10-07-2012, 07:43 AM

IMO those tracks need a rehab as well. As the OP said it used to be a favorite ride of ours, but the tracks seem a heck of a lot rougher these past couple of years. I too get the wind knocked out of me and it never used to be like that. It's not a fun ride for me anymore, instead of screaming at the drops and dips now it's more of an "oooooof" or an "ugh" - but I still go on it because it's Space Mountain!

baldy6060 · 10-07-2012, 07:51 AM

Yeah, I've read a lot of complaints about it lately on these boards. It didn't seem bad in Aug 2011 but when I rode it this past May it was so jerky I hurt my hip and felt slightly nauseous afterward. It's time for some improvements.

MushLRC · 10-07-2012, 07:55 AM

Could it either be that we are all just getting spoiled with the newer technology of smooth rides which makes this seem old and jerky??? OORRRR... are we maybe just getting OLD and rickety ourselves and it really isn't the ride that's changed at all, LOL

dburg30 · 10-07-2012, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by MushLRC

Could it either be that we are all just getting spoiled with the newer technology of smooth rides which makes this seem old and jerky??? OORRRR... are we maybe just getting OLD and rickety ourselves and it really isn't the ride that's changed at all, LOL

I wasnt going to bring that up.

DebbieB · 10-07-2012, 07:57 AM

Were you in the back? The back always seems rougher to me.

WendyWuWu · 10-07-2012, 07:58 AM

I thought it was just me the last few times I have ridden it, but apparently it wasn't just in my mind. I, too, used to love to ride SM, but the last few times, it's felt much rougher to me as well to the point I bowed out riding a couple of times with my family. Like I said, I thought it was just me and getting older and not enjoying thrill rides as much as I once did, but maybe it has gotten rougher afterall.

mbakun · 10-07-2012, 08:00 AM

It is definitely more jerky than in the past. I rode it this past April, solo. My 5 year old was too afraid, and my DH has a bad back, so he chose to sit it out. Good thing he did! When I got off, I felt nauseous and my back needed an adjustment from a chiropractic! I used to just LOVE SM. Now, I am going to avoid it. It needs a major overhaul. I am still trying to figure out what they did during the last one?

Michelle

baldy6060 · 10-07-2012, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by MushLRC

Could it either be that we are all just getting spoiled with the newer technology of smooth rides which makes this seem old and jerky??? OORRRR... are we maybe just getting OLD and rickety ourselves and it really isn't the ride that's changed at all, LOL

I hurt my hip so I considered that too. I hope not! I'm only thirtysomething. I'd hate to think I already have to be cautious of breaking a hip falling off a sidewalk or something.

Meriweather · 10-07-2012, 08:13 AM

Yep....terribly jerky and painful. Very disappointed last time.

Probably won't ride again.

princessmomma92 · 10-07-2012, 08:17 AM

I've never ridden SM until 2010, but have gone to DW 5 times since then. SM is my favorite ride. A little jerky, but not too bad. I always sit in the back and never have a problem. I don't have any aches or pains afterwards.

Actually last month, I seemed to get jerked more going up hill on BTMRR. Halfway up the big hill there was a big jarring that gave me back pain, but it didn't last long.

Carriemel · 10-07-2012, 08:21 AM

I think I left a kidney somewhere around the third drop of SM a few weeks ago. If anyone finds it, please let me know.

Yeah, it's a lot rougher in my opinion. I won't be riding again until my little one is big enough to go on it, and maybe not even then.

wdw4rfam · 10-07-2012, 08:35 AM

We had the same conversation this last trip. We go every year and ride a couple of times. I have noticed the last couple of times it seemd very rough, but just thought it was me. My parents went with us this year, and my dad noticed too. I think ( I am sure someone will correct me if not), that they either got new cars or refurbed them, so that might be it

. I doubt it is the actual track. Or maybe we are just getting old

It was my DD's first "roller coaster" at 5 YO, and I had no problem letting her try it, she loved it. Now she is 15, and our youngest is 5- and there is NO way I will take her on it this time.

dvcterry · 10-07-2012, 08:40 AM

yes rougher. we were in DL this summer & that's one thing I noticed. when we got off the ride we all agreed SP was rougher.

10-07-2012, 07:34 AM	#1
smallworldnh Mouseketeer Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Southern New Hampshire Posts: 331	What did they do to Space Mountain This used to be a huge favorite of ours and we've ridden it many times, but not since 2008 - before the refurb. This time was awful! It was rough and jarring and even knocked the breath out of me once when my chest hit the bar. Has anyone else found this to be the case? I don't remember it ever being this rough!!

10-07-2012, 07:36 AM	#2
dburg30 Ferb, I know what we're going to do today! Yes, I'm a middle aged guy that loves Disney Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 6,745	/shrug before and after seemed about the same to me. Granted I only rode it slightly before the refurb, then after so I dont know about any ways back then that.. __________________ Join me on 2014 DOPEY 4 race challenge on facebook at Darrell Goes Dopey! Follow me on my garmin connect account also

10-07-2012, 07:43 AM	#3
DizzDoll DIS Veteran Join Date: May 2007 Location: NJ Posts: 2,460	IMO those tracks need a rehab as well. As the OP said it used to be a favorite ride of ours, but the tracks seem a heck of a lot rougher these past couple of years. I too get the wind knocked out of me and it never used to be like that. It's not a fun ride for me anymore, instead of screaming at the drops and dips now it's more of an "oooooof" or an "ugh" - but I still go on it because it's Space Mountain! __________________ Me DD DS

10-07-2012, 07:55 AM	#5
MushLRC Mouseketeer Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 161	Could it either be that we are all just getting spoiled with the newer technology of smooth rides which makes this seem old and jerky??? OORRRR... are we maybe just getting OLD and rickety ourselves and it really isn't the ride that's changed at all, LOL __________________ Michelle Oct 2002 & Nov 2005 off property ~~ Nov 2009 ASMovie ~~ Nov 2010 & Nov 2011 POR June 2012 Pop~~Nov 2012 Sheraton Vistana Villages

10-07-2012, 07:57 AM	#7
DebbieB DVC Member BWV 99 You have to compare apples to apples Join Date: Aug 1999 Location: PA Posts: 42,073	Were you in the back? The back always seems rougher to me. __________________

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10-07-2012, 07:51 AM	#4
baldy6060 Mouseketeer Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 206	Yeah, I've read a lot of complaints about it lately on these boards. It didn't seem bad in Aug 2011 but when I rode it this past May it was so jerky I hurt my hip and felt slightly nauseous afterward. It's time for some improvements.

10-07-2012, 07:58 AM	#8
WendyWuWu Mouseketeer Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Kentucky Posts: 228	I thought it was just me the last few times I have ridden it, but apparently it wasn't just in my mind. I, too, used to love to ride SM, but the last few times, it's felt much rougher to me as well to the point I bowed out riding a couple of times with my family. Like I said, I thought it was just me and getting older and not enjoying thrill rides as much as I once did, but maybe it has gotten rougher afterall. __________________ Me..Wendy DH..Larry DS..Adam DN...Allie Offsite..1992; Offsite...1995; POR...2004; CBR...2007; POFQ...2009; WL/BLT...2010; YC...2011

10-07-2012, 08:00 AM	#9
mbakun Mouseketeer Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 165	Space Mountain - ugh! It is definitely more jerky than in the past. I rode it this past April, solo. My 5 year old was too afraid, and my DH has a bad back, so he chose to sit it out. Good thing he did! When I got off, I felt nauseous and my back needed an adjustment from a chiropractic! I used to just LOVE SM. Now, I am going to avoid it. It needs a major overhaul. I am still trying to figure out what they did during the last one? Michelle

10-07-2012, 08:13 AM	#11
Meriweather Maybe we will have an arrival or two today Time to share your chocolate! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: AZ, WA, OKW, VGC, VWL Posts: 181,802	Yep....terribly jerky and painful. Very disappointed last time. Probably won't ride again. __________________ Nancy

10-07-2012, 08:17 AM	#12
princessmomma92 Earning My Ears Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 33	I've never ridden SM until 2010, but have gone to DW 5 times since then. SM is my favorite ride. A little jerky, but not too bad. I always sit in the back and never have a problem. I don't have any aches or pains afterwards. Actually last month, I seemed to get jerked more going up hill on BTMRR. Halfway up the big hill there was a big jarring that gave me back pain, but it didn't last long.

10-07-2012, 08:21 AM	#13
Carriemel Emma Clare's Mommy Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 821	I think I left a kidney somewhere around the third drop of SM a few weeks ago. If anyone finds it, please let me know. Yeah, it's a lot rougher in my opinion. I won't be riding again until my little one is big enough to go on it, and maybe not even then. __________________ Founding member of Aulani...look for our plaque on the wall Hakuna Matata!

10-07-2012, 08:35 AM	#14
wdw4rfam DIS Veteran Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: N.E. Ohio Posts: 1,135	We had the same conversation this last trip. We go every year and ride a couple of times. I have noticed the last couple of times it seemd very rough, but just thought it was me. My parents went with us this year, and my dad noticed too. I think ( I am sure someone will correct me if not), that they either got new cars or refurbed them, so that might be it. I doubt it is the actual track. Or maybe we are just getting old It was my DD's first "roller coaster" at 5 YO, and I had no problem letting her try it, she loved it. Now she is 15, and our youngest is 5- and there is NO way I will take her on it this time. __________________ 2013-POR 12 days2012- POR- 9 days2011- All Star Music-10 days 2010- POFQ- 10 days 2009- All Star Movies- 8 days 2008- All Star Movies- 8 days 2006- Pop Cent.- 7 days AllStar Movies 7 days 2004-Fl Resident....too many to list 2003-Grosvenor 2002- All star movies- 5 days

10-07-2012, 08:40 AM	#15
dvcterry DIS Veteran Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: CT Posts: 1,633	yes rougher. we were in DL this summer & that's one thing I noticed. when we got off the ride we all agreed SP was rougher. __________________ Terry

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