Rumored Space Mountain refurb date

[agame2323]

Space Mountain refurb

Scheduled Close date: Jan 9th 2009

Estimated time: 12-14 months

How is this going to effect my 2009 trip?

 

[jeffbear]

Had to be done eventually ... all buildings need more than routine maintenence once they reach a certain age. Especially those that host as much foot traffic as that ride.

 

[Brian_WDW74]

Just so everyone is clear, this is official according to whom?

 

[Dan Murphy]

Space Mountain refurb

Scheduled Close date: Jan 9th 2009

Estimated time: 12-14 months

How is this going to effect my 2009 trip?

If official, and actually takes place, I would say no SM on your '09 trip. What is the 'official' source?

 

[letthewookiewin]

I am planning a Grand Gathering for October 2009. It will be my nephew's first trip. My DS's had me pull up Google 3D and show my nephew all the rides my DS's can't wait to take him on. I have already warned him that Space Mountain may not be open and it looks like it won't be open. He was disappointed, but I told him that was just a good excuse for us to have to go back together. Also, it looks like I planned our last day for our December 2008 trip the right way. I heard the rumors that it might be closed for refurb early 2009. For our last day, we plan on hitting the MK and riding Space Mountain as many times as we can get in before we have to leave to catch DME.

 

[kaybird]

Will give you extra time in 2009 to enjoy other attrations, and hopefully restore my beloved Space mountain to its former glory for the trips after rehab!

 

[mi*vida*loca]

Oh fudge!!!!

 

[Puccaw]

Oh fudge!!!!

Ditto!

I know that it is needed but I will really miss it on our next visit!!

 

[Robo]

Well its Offical.

Space Mountain refurb

Scheduled Close date: Jan 9th 2009

Estimated time: 12-14 months

Offical (sic) from whom?

Nothing yet posted (as of 4:15pm July 22, 2008) at the following reliable sources-

http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/wd...alendarParkHoursMonthlyViewPage&date=20090101

http://www.allearsnet.com/tp/rehabs.htm

http://www.wdwinfo.com/wdwinfo/rehab.htm

 

[GoofyWaterCoaster]

Good, it really needs it. The most jarring ride of all WDW

Also, its down time has to be about 40%

I'm sorry that it will effect your trip though

 

[mef78]

Nothing at WDWMagic.com either. Or on Jim Hill.

 

[Tinks1984]

I'll be glad to see this refurb happen, I rode SM for the 1st time last trip and I have to say I've never felt so uncomfortable in my life. Jarring about in the cart, not smooth at all.

My DBF is tall also and he found he didn't fit too well in the seats, said he'd miss this one next trip, but maybe with a refurb he'd try it again, depending on the size of the cart!

I'm sorry for the people who'll miss it in 2009, but I'll be looking forward to riding the new version again in 2010!

 

[MsDisney23]

Well heck....

 

[agame2323]

I JUST received word on this. So perhaps the websites you listed have yet to update there information.

 

[WDSearcher]

But it might be helpful if you were to tell us the SOURCE from which you just received it.

It's also not listed on the Cast Hub.

 

[Dan Murphy]

I JUST received word on this.......

From whom? Word from whom?

 

[GoofyWaterCoaster]

I'll be glad to see this refurb happen, I rode SM for the 1st time last trip and I have to say I've never felt so uncomfortable in my life. Jarring about in the cart, not smooth at all.

My DBF is tall also and he found he didn't fit too well in the seats, said he'd miss this one next trip, but maybe with a refurb he'd try it again, depending on the size of the cart!

I'm sorry for the people who'll miss it in 2009, but I'll be looking forward to riding the new version again in 2010!

Let's hope you don't feel like you'll hit your hands off of the track above when you ride... or in your DBF's case, his head

Has anyone ever watched a POV of SMM2 on YouTube? I hope they bring it to WDW

 

[agame2323]

Allen Weiss mentioned it (possibly by accident) during an interview today. The WDW boards are all taking about it.

 

[agame2323]

From whom? Word from whom?

Allen Weiss mentioned it (possibly by accident) during an interview today. The WDW boards are all taking about it.

 

[Robo]

Allen Weiss mentioned it (possibly by accident) during an interview today. The WDW boards are all taking about it.

I hate to continue to stir this pot...

but WHICH "WDW boards?"