Mission Space Closing for Refurbishment this Summer

[rteetz]

http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions...ing-for-lengthy-refurbishment-this-summer.htm

Another piece to the puzzle!

June 5th to late July 2017. No specific end date.

 

[danielocha30]

wow it seems like they do want visitors at Avatar Land.

 

[Tiki Birdland]

really disappointed in this... My youngest ds loves that ride but won't do EE or ToT. Was looking forward to doing this ride with him.

 

[ErinsMommy]

that's a pretty quick refurb. quicker than Splash!

 

[rteetz]

that's a pretty quick refurb. quicker than Splash!

But still lengthy, almost two full months. From what I understand the ride will see some changes.

 

[ErinsMommy]

But still lengthy, almost two full months. From what I understand the ride will see some changes.

yes but by Disney's standards and history of slowness, its pretty quick. LOL.

 

[rteetz]

yes but by Disney's standards and history of slowness, its pretty quick. LOL.

Disney doesn't have a history of slowness with refurbs only with opening brand new attractions. Length of refurbishments really depends on the needs of the specific attraction.

 

[Klayfish]

Total bummer. It's kind of a staple ride for us at Epcot. We'll be there right in the heart of the refurb, but will look forward to seeing it on our next trip!!

 

[BigredNole]

One more less ride to thin the herds during the Summer. Now all they have is SSE, TT, Nemo, JII, Soarin and FEA. This is why MK has some advantages. It has herd thinners. the more attractions you have the more you can spread the crowds. Counting in my head, MK has no less than 25 rides/shows. Add in other attractions, you easily have 30+.

 

[KSL]

Darn it!
@rteetz, in your estimation, what's the likelihood that this refurb is completed early? Does it ever happen?
Presume the activity center and gift shop will also be closed?

 

[rteetz]

Darn it!
@rteetz, in your estimation, what's the likelihood that this refurb is completed early? Does it ever happen?
Presume the activity center and gift shop will also be closed?

It has happened but don't expect it to. It's possible a refurb can be extended too.

I would guess the shop will also be closed.

 

[Brer Shay]

Ooo, hope the rumors of new ride options turn out to be true. All five of us love the ride.

 

[KSL]

It has happened but don't expect it to. It's possible a refurb can be extended too.

I would guess the shop will also be closed.

Right; OK; that's what I figured. Well, we'll be there until July 31st so we'll check it out one of our last few days JIC. Thanks for the reply.

 

[ErinsMommy]

Disney doesn't have a history of slowness with refurbs only with opening brand new attractions. Length of refurbishments really depends on the needs of the specific attraction.

Not trying to be snarky, but unless there's something wrong with Splash, why the 3 month refurb instead of the usual month long annual refurbs?

 

[rteetz]

Not trying to be snarky, but unless there's something wrong with Splash, why the 3 month refurb instead of the usual month long annual refurbs?

I believe in 2014 or 2015 Splash had a three month refurb. Every few years Splash does need a lengthy refurb like that because it is a water ride.

 

[Dug720]

One more less ride to thin the herds during the Summer. Now all they have is SSE, TT, Nemo, JII, Soarin and FEA. This is why MK has some advantages. It has herd thinners. the more attractions you have the more you can spread the crowds. Counting in my head, MK has no less than 25 rides/shows. Add in other attractions, you easily have 30+.

Epcot also has the other countries - most of which have films or a show of some kind, and Mexico has the boat.

 

[Blue32]

But still lengthy, almost two full months. From what I understand the ride will see some changes.

GOOD! That ride needs some changes!

 

[Zippa D Doodah]

Guardians of the Galaxy overlay?

 

[ErinsMommy]

I believe in 2014 or 2015 Splash had a three month refurb. Every few years Splash does need a lengthy refurb like that because it is a water ride.

From Touring Plans this shows the longest its been was about 2 months and always in January. Wonder why the September change and longer refurb. Maybe im a bit more obsessed over this refurb because me and my family LOVE Splash and are sad to be missing it this go around.

"The following is a list of historical, current, and future closures (for refurbishment or other reasons) that we have recorded for the Splash Mountain attraction at Magic Kingdom in Florida.

Please note that this is an unofficial list and that future closures are very much subject to change.

• December 7, 2016
• January 10, 2016 to January 14, 2016
• January 5, 2015 to January 31, 2015
• January 6, 2014 to March 21, 2014
• January 2, 2013 to March 19, 2013
• January 3, 2011 to January 31, 2011
• January 3, 2010 to February 27, 2010
• January 4, 2009 to January 17, 2009
• January 1, 2008 to February 15, 2008"

 

[rteetz]

From Touring Plans this shows the longest its been was about 2 months and always in January. Wonder why the September change and longer refurb. Maybe im a bit more obsessed over this refurb because me and my family LOVE Splash and are sad to be missing it this go around.

"The following is a list of historical, current, and future closures (for refurbishment or other reasons) that we have recorded for the Splash Mountain attraction at Magic Kingdom in Florida.

Please note that this is an unofficial list and that future closures are very much subject to change.

• December 7, 2016
• January 10, 2016 to January 14, 2016
• January 5, 2015 to January 31, 2015
• January 6, 2014 to March 21, 2014
• January 2, 2013 to March 19, 2013
• January 3, 2011 to January 31, 2011
• January 3, 2010 to February 27, 2010
• January 4, 2009 to January 17, 2009
• January 1, 2008 to February 15, 2008"

This should be similar to that 2014 refurb.

September change was so another major MK attraction could go down in early 2018.