More CM chatter on "Space Mountain 2"

[Vexorg]

When I was at MK this evening waiting for Spectromagic, I overheard a conversation that a CM (in the railroad / stroller rental area) was having with another guest about the Space Mountain overhaul coming up. I asked for details, and this is what I was told:

-Space Mountain will be closing in April for the big rehab.
-It will retain the 2-track layout and single-row car type, but will receive a sound system similar to that found in the DLR Space Mountain.
-The CM referred to it as "Space Mountain 2," although I don't have any details beyond that.

I don't know if this is known info or not, but he was talking about this in terms of it being something that is going to happen for sure.

 

[Robo]

I don't know if this is known info or not, but he was talking about this in terms of it being something that is going to happen for sure.

It may well happen.
Thanks for posting!

But, I'm reminded of a Disney rule-of-thumb that has become even more true as time goes by...

"There is not much that is LESS ACCURATE
than info given by a CM, chosen at random."

 

[Zippa D Doodah]

The chatter about the Space Mountain rehab seems to be all over the place. Some sources say it will be a light touch-up; others say it will be extensive. I hardly know what to believe any more. At any rate, I suppose we don't have much longer to wait.

 

[bytheblood]

My source tells me it is pretty extensive and Disney plans for it to take most all of if not a little more than 2009.

 

[pooh98378]

I HOPE that it's like the DLR one!!! The music at DL adds SO MUCH to the ride!!!

 

[wilde_oscar]

SM will be down most of next year, and into 2010. It has not been over hauled since it was opened. There is a lot to do in addition to cleaning, and painting, and new effects, and structural work... you get music, and retool of the loading and unloading areas, and new lighting effects, and a complete redo of the entrance and exit exhibits.

 

[Princess MaryPoppins]

its going to be extensive and will be shut for quite a long time!

 

[ujpest_doza]

Hope it's open in October 2009 as it was DD5 favourite ride when we were there last in 2007.

At that time BTMR was closed for a refurb so at least if SM is shut then we'll have both BTMR and Splash Mountain to go on.

SHe was most dissapointed when we were in DLP in October this year that she was too small for the much fiercer version of Space Mountain they have in France and was really upset when turned away from RnR in paris for being half an inch too small.

 

[wilde_oscar]

it will not be open in october of 2009

 

[crazyoldmaurice]

I read on another thread that Space Mountain is not even shown or mentioned in the new planning DVD, and it's not listed on the theme park maps included on the DVD as well.

I'd take that as a sign that it is going to be down for quite a while. It is time for it too.

 

[Dan Murphy]

True, it is pictured on the enclosed planning map though not mentioned in the list of Tomorrowland attractions.

 

[MikeAidanEoinMom]

My source tells me it is pretty extensive and Disney plans for it to take most all of if not a little more than 2009.

Exactly what I heard from my source.

 

[Chkultr]

I was really hoping they would have changed the cars...We took the backstage magic tour...While on the tour we saw the DLSM cars being built,painted, and shipped. Looked a lot more comfortable than the original cars. Especially for a 6'4" tall person!!!!

 

[Brian Noble]

My sense is that the way the winds are currently blowing, it'll be going down in January '09 at some point, and it will stretch into 2010. (This is as opposed to the April start date with shorter downtime.) It still doesn't seem to be carved in stone, though---whether that's because the Powers That Be are actually managing to keep something a secret, or the plans really are still up in the air, I wouldn't hazard to guess.

 

[Terry S]

Hmmm... A friend of our who works at Disney was very involved in the DL SM rehab. I just love what they did there... the music, the 2 person seats and I can't even explain how smooth it is compared to the jerkiness at WDW. I will have to ask him if he is going to be involved in this rehab as well.

 

[PoohsFan1]

My sense is that the way the winds are currently blowing, it'll be going down in January '09 at some point, and it will stretch into 2010. (This is as opposed to the April start date with shorter downtime.) It still doesn't seem to be carved in stone, though---whether that's because the Powers That Be are actually managing to keep something a secret, or the plans really are still up in the air, I wouldn't hazard to guess.

I hope your sense is wrong. We are going to be there in March and that is one ride that I HAVE to go on while visiting MK. I will be soooooo bummed if it was closed when we are there. Plus, my DDs are both tall enough to where we can all go as a family on the bigger rides, instead of doing the child swap with DH and that is one ride that both DDs want to try out because they know it is mom's favorite ride. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that it will be more the April date like the OP had mentioned.

 

[BlovesC]

Oh I SO hope it's not being closed until April like the OP heard, I'd love to be able to ride it again on my trip in March!

 

[Carmen1247]

This may be a silly question, but how will the rehab affect the TTA? I wonder if it will still run "through" Space Mountain.

 

[inkkognito]

I will miss it if it's down that long, but I think it will be well worth it. I am hoping they use the same soundtrack as DL. It's by the guy who did the music for "The Incredibles," and it''s great.

 

[tofubeast]

I have also heard they may be closing in the boarding area to help make it a lot darker. When you ride the DL version, you can barely see in front of you. The ride will hopefully be a lot darker and smoother. I also read on another board that a new track has already been ordered and that there was going to be a longer 18 month refurb, but it is now in the 6-9 month category. Take it all with a grain or two of salt though!

I am going in April and I will be perfectly happy if it is closed while I am there. I really really really want a refurb done, and something that holds a candle to the DLR version.