Another successful disney cover up

[Nanoer]

the "new" mission space minus the g-force guess whose trying to not get blamed...

Please note: Most images and information here is not officially released material, and should be treated as rumor/speculation until confirmed by Disney. You can visit the OFFICIAL Mission Space website at http://www.disney.go.com/vacations/missionspace/index.html

PLEASE NOTE, THIS WHOLE PAGE IS FULL OF SPOILERS FOR THE ATTRACTION. IF YOU DO NOT WANT TO KNOW DETAILS OF THE RIDE, DO NOT PROCEED.

20 May 2006: Alternate version opening day reports

Read some of the opening day opinions on the new dual-version Mission: SPACE on our forums at http://forums.*************/showthread.php?t=75778

19 May 2006: Alternate Mission: SPACE version now open

As expected, the alternate version of Mission: SPACE opened today, which now provides guests with the choice of riding the original, high G version, or the new mild version.

18 May 2006: Update on the alternate ride version

As previously announced, there will be two Mission: SPACE experiences, Orange Team (spinning high G version as before) and Green Team (non-spinning mild version). The current Standby entrance will become Orange Standby, with the current Singles entrance becoming Green Standby. Before anyone can enter the building they will need to have an orange or green pass, which will have to be presented at the end of the line. This pass will ensure that the rider has chosen the correct ride version, and should help to reduce confusion.

The new version is set to be available to guests this Friday.

3 May 2006: Mission: SPACE "no G Force" alternate version officially confirmed

Following yesterday's report of the "no G" version under testing at Mission: SPACE, Disney did later officially confirm that the plan would go ahead. It is expected that the alternate version will be in operation by the summer. The original, intense version of the ride will remain for riders who wish to experience it, and that profile will not be changed in any way.

"By offering a second adventure, we hope to broaden the appeal of Mission: Space and enable even more guests to experience the attraction," Al Weiss, president of Walt Disney World Resort.

The official press release:

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (May 2, 2006) -- By the beginning of summer, Epcot guests will have two options when it comes to riding Mission: SPACE -- the original thrill attraction and a new version for those who prefer a milder ride experience.

The new version, which is created by turning off the spinning centrifuge, may be more suited for some guests, such as those who are prone to motion sickness or have other conditions. Both versions will offer an exciting astronaut training experience through a dramatic story that invites guests to explore a new world.

"By offering a second adventure, we hope to broaden the appeal of Mission: SPACE and enable even more guests to experience the attraction," said Al Weiss, president of Walt Disney World Resort.

Signs posted in the queue area of Mission: SPACE will outline the difference between the two adventures and provide health advisories appropriate for each experience.

"Providing a choice between two ride options will help to further encourage all guests to carefully consider posted health advisories when making their decision," added Weiss.

Mission: SPACE opened in August 2003. Since that time, 11.8 million rides have been given on the attraction, which simulates the launch, approach and landing of a futuristic spacecraft on Mars. The attraction is made up of four separate ride systems, each with its own centrifuge and programmable simulators.

2 May 2006: Mission: SPACE testing a "no G Force" version of the experience

Over the past few months, there have been some interesting testing sessions taking place in bay 4 over at Mission: SPACE. During quiet times and after hours, WDI and WDW Engineering have been experimenting with running the ride without any G forces from the centrifuge. This is achieved by the centrifuge not rotating during the ride. All other functions of the capsule remain as they currently are, including the movement of the actual capsule on the centrifuge arm. The aim of this testing is to check for feasibility of having the option for guests to ride either the G-Force edition of M:S, or the much tamer no G-Force edition. In this scenario, there would be 2 routes through the queue, allowing guests to choose their experience. The flexibility of the ride system would also allow a ride bay to be switched to either mode quickly, depending on the demand from either queue.

It is important to note from this that the original ride experience is not being removed, nor is it being toned down. Disney are just considering the option of providing a "no G-Force" alternative for those guests who do not meet the current ride requirements, or are afraid to ride the full force Mission: SPACE. Guests would still be able to ride the full, original version of the attraction.

The results of the testing are not yet available, and currently there is no official confirmation about the possibility of this moving ahead.

12 January 2004: Postcard to NASA

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Jan. 9, 2004) -- As NASA's Mars Exploration Rover Spirit beams back image after astonishing image from Gusev crater this week, earthlings experiencing Mission: SPACE at Walt Disney World Resort are enjoying their own "Mars Madness."

Launched last fall and based on actual NASA astronaut training techniques, Mission: SPACE rockets Epcot guests on an unforgettable journey to Mars, from thunderous liftoff to touchdown on the Red Planet so prominent in the news this week.

To celebrate Spirit's success, elated Epcot guests, Disney cast members and Mickey Mouse and Goofy will sign a giant congratulatory postcard on Friday outside the attraction, to be mailed to NASA. The postcard will be available for guest signatures all morning.

Crowds have been eager and nonstop since Mission: SPACE, presented by HP, opened its doors.

"I'm a space nut anyway," said Epcot guest John Duncan, of Foster City, Calif., fresh from his own martian landing on Mission: SPACE Tuesday. "The technology of this attraction gives you a feel for what's really going on."

"The Rover is real and this was fantasy," said a delighted Randy Kemberling, of Denver at the attraction's post-show area brimming with hands-on activities.

The real Mars expedition is stirring the sense of adventure in some. "Yeah, it made me curious [to try the Mission: SPACE attraction]," said Amy Taylor of Windsor, Ontario.

Andrew Kemberling concurred: "Because of the success this week on Mars, I wanted to experience Mission: SPACE and what they've done with technology," said the Denver resident and brother of Randy Kemberling. "You feel a part of it -- it brings some reality to what's going on in space."

What Epcot guests see through the portholes of their space capsule are computer-generated images from spacecraft that have gone before Spirit -- including Mars Odyssey and Global Surveyor. It brings a space-scape millions of miles away to their fingertips.

For those with boundless curiosity about Mars and the planets, Mission: SPACE becomes the "next best thing to being there" until the time everyday interplanetary travel becomes a reality.

 

[maliboomer]

I don't get it.. yes, two of the four centrifuges now don't spin... what exactly is that covering up?

 

[Nanoer]

remember the no one has every died at disney thing...

 

[AdioSkater]

Yes it is true that nobody has died in disney because they died at the hospital.

 

[Roxane]

I don't care what Disney says, they guy who blew out his brains at Epcot had to have died there!

 

[PolyFish]

Roxane,

I was just about to eat breakfast so thanks for that enlightning comment! ROFL

I'm going on the calmer one

 

[aengus]

LOL yeah wheres the cover up? next thing your going to tell me is there about to find Hoffa's body right?

 

[jazstar87]

LOL yeah wheres the cover up? next thing your going to tell me is there about to find Hoffa's body right?

yeah he right next to Walt's frozen body under cinderella's castle. oops..i sholdn't have said that

 

[Carrieberry]

I think this i great! I for one LOVE the regular ride wih the g-forces, but for people with motion sickness issues this is great news!

the "new" mission space minus the g-force guess whose trying to not get blamed...

Im a little confused by this comment, what are they trying not to get blamed for? Nothing in this article at all insinuates that they are trying to escape blame for anything as the the previous deaths were not even mentioned. I think they simply want the ride to be enjoyed by more people and if there are people that are prone to health problems, this will give them an option rather than riding even though they might have one of the problems listed on the warning sign.

I for one know many people spend a lot of money on their trips and once they get there they want to experience everything they can, sometimes ignoring warning signs, thinking nothing will happen to them. This change in the ride will allow those people to choose a safer version and still get the general experience. I personally don't think Disney is to blame for any of the people that died after riding, I think they just either had pre-existing medical issues (not known about in the childs case) and igonored warning signs, or just were not aware of their sensitivity to motion sickenss, and neither of these are Disney's fault which is why the ride is still open. Do you really think if anyone thought it was really Disney's fault that ride would still be in operation? They would have shut it down permanently if they had found it actually caused the death of a totally normal healthy person. Yes bad things happen at Disney and people die there more often than anyone thinks, it's just not publicized unless it comes after a ride, or is a suicide or something dramatic. You dont think elderly people die in their sleep there?
Anyway, I dont think they are trying to escape blame for anything becasue no blame has been put on them. They are just trying to allow people to enjoy it that previously would not have been able too.

 

[SeaSpray]

What does this have to do with VMK??

 

[Carrieberry]

ABSOLOUTELY NOTHING. I was about to post the same question. I answered it and then said to myself "wait why is this even on the VMK board?"

 

[cteddiesgirl]

I don't see what they are trying to "cover up". They have come to realize that the ride as it was may be too intense for some to ride it. So they decided to make a different version without it being quite so intense. So now more people can ride it without fear of getting so sick.

Please remember that the people that have died after riding Mission: Space had conditions that meant that they should never have ridden it in the first place.
The 4 yo that died last year had a heart condition that was diagnosed after he'd ridden it. I'm sorry for the child's death, but normal 4 yo are not 3'8". The parents should have been able to figure out that there is a problem somewhere in that child's body that might be stressed even more. With all the warnings that are posted before the line and in the line, they should have changed their minds. With the heart condition the child had, he could have died anytime later in life just from exercising too much.

The woman died due to bleeding in the brain due to her high blood pressure. Which I know is posted in the warnings that if you have high blood pressure that you should NOT ride it. She took her own life in jeapardy when she chose to ride it.

There is nothing that Disney is trying to hide. Period.

 

[Loves Disney]

I don't see what they are trying to "cover up". They have come to realize that the ride as it was may be too intense for some to ride it. So they decided to make a different version without it being quite so intense. So now more people can ride it without fear of getting so sick.

Please remember that the people that have died after riding Mission: Space had conditions that meant that they should never have ridden it in the first place.
The 4 yo that died last year had a heart condition that was diagnosed after he'd ridden it. I'm sorry for the child's death, but normal 4 yo are not 3'8". The parents should have been able to figure out that there is a problem somewhere in that child's body that might be stressed even more. With all the warnings that are posted before the line and in the line, they should have changed their minds. With the heart condition the child had, he could have died anytime later in life just from exercising too much.

The woman died due to bleeding in the brain due to her high blood pressure. Which I know is posted in the warnings that if you have high blood pressure that you should NOT ride it. She took her own life in jeapardy when she chose to ride it.

There is nothing that Disney is trying to hide. Period.

You took the words right out of my mouth!!

 

[Maleficent2]

I don't care what Disney says, they guy who blew out his brains at Epcot had to have died there!

I did not hear about that one...also the CM who jumped to his death at the Contemporary had to have died there also.

I think when they say no one has died at Disney they mean pronounced dead at the scene.


By the way this is a nice topic for the VMK board Nanoer.

 

[Loves Disney]

I did not hear about that one...also the CM who jumped to his death at the Contemporary had to have died there also.

I think when they say no one has died at Disney they mean pronounced dead at the scene.


By the way this is a nice topic for the VMK board Nanoer.

Oh and don't forget the person who jumped out of the log just before the drop at Splash Mountain and was then caught under the log boat...

lol Mal, this really is the BEST topic for a vmk board!!!

 

[Nanoer]

i only post here so.... there are other board?? lol

 

[Cheops]

I believe when Disney makes the statement. No one has died at Disney. They meant from Disney's negligence

1- The CM who jumped to his death at the Contemporary.
2. The person who jumped out of the log just before the drop at Splash Mountain.
3. The guy who blew out his brains at Epcot.

These people committed suicide. Certainly that has nothing to do with Disney being negligent. They chose Disney as the place to commit suicide.

 

[Loves Disney]

I believe when Disney makes the statement. No one has died at Disney. They meant from Disney's negligence

1- The CM who jumped to his death at the Contemporary.
2. The person who jumped out of the log just before the drop at Splash Mountain.
3. The guy who blew out his brains at Epcot.

These people committed suicide. Certainly that has nothing to do with Disney being negligent. They chose Disney as the place to commit suicide.

I agree!

 

[Maleficent2]

i only post here so.... there are other board?? lol

not saying you can not post off topic just alittle morbid for a gamers forum don't ya think

 

[Loves Disney]

not saying you can not post off topic just alittle morbid for a gamers forum don't ya think

Mal...come on now! Do you really think a sentence that reads, "The guy who blew out his brains at Epcot" is too morbid? Honestly now... lol.