E-ticket or not e-ticket?

[tirian]

And as I would like to add, WDW is in need for an new E-Ticket attraction and as Animal Kingdom got Expedition Everest and Epcot Mission:Space I think it's time for a new E-Ticket in the Magic Kingdom. I would love an "Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull"-Attraction based on Anaheim in Adventureland (my favourite land) or a new E-Ticket in Fantasyland on the grounds of former 20.000 leagues.
Or even better, a new pavillion for WS or at least a new ride in WS. WS is desperately in need of new attractions AND pavillons. And one should be an E-Ticket, e.g. Mount Fuji-Rollercoaster or Venezuela Pavillion with big Rainforest-Ride.

The MK is going to be restored before a new E-ticket opens, but the park definitely needs one! Have you ever visited when one of the mountains is down for refurb? Even on slow days, every other attraction backs up throughout the park because of the lost capacity.

WS needs a new pavilion and attraction, too.

At least both parks will be eventually getting something.
(Rolls eyes because even though attractions are planned, construction has been unbelievably slow lately.)

 

[gusgoose]

Again, I'm not talking about whether or not I like the new Epcot rides. There are plenty of other threads about that. This thread is about E-tickets, and I'm saying that Horizons—with its triple Omnimax screens, advanced AAs, sensory effects, and synchronized ending options—was replaced with a glorified centrifuge (you spin and look at a screen).

This doesn't make M:S any less fun, but it's definitely not as impressive as the variety of tech in Horizons.

I'm not talking about whether or not I like them either. What I'm saying is the technology used for Mission: Space is, at least to me, pretty astounding for a theme park attraction. Apparently you don't feel the same way, as you labeled it a "glorified centrifuge" but I think the fact that we can ride a simulator that uses the same technology NASA uses for their space simulators is a pretty awesome experience.

I'm no ride technology expert, so I won't debate with you the merits of the technology in Horizons vs. the merits of the technology used in Mission: Space. I just think they are both unique and impressive attractions that deserve e-ticket status consideration.

 

[SiriusBlack]

I'm not talking about whether or not I like them either. What I'm saying is the technology used for Mission: Space is, at least to me, pretty astounding for a theme park attraction. Apparently you don't feel the same way, as you labeled it a "glorified centrifuge" but I think the fact that we can ride a simulator that uses the same technology NASA uses for their space simulators is a pretty awesome experience.

I'm no ride technology expert, so I won't debate with you the merits of the technology in Horizons vs. the merits of the technology used in Mission: Space. I just think they are both unique and impressive attractions that deserve e-ticket status consideration.

agreed. Though Mission:Space is not one of my top rides at disney in terms of favorite to ride, I do find it to be one of the most amazing technologically. I will never get the chance to be on a spacecraft, but what they do while on the ride is pretty awesome in creating a very realistic sensation. It is like a step above the modern motion simulator IMO, and I definately consider it an E-ticket.

 

[tirian]

I personally enjoy Mission: Space, but it just doesn't have as much to it as Horizons. I'm no ride expert either, but the various technologies used on Horizons impressed me more as a kid than M:S does now that I'm an adult.

I guess I'm calloused because I visited NASA space and rocket centers several times when I was a kid. :shrug: I don't care if you're staring at a video screen and rocking back and forth or not; spinning is still spinning.

M:S is definitely an E-ticket, though.

EDIT: It's all just my opinion anyway. If you agree, that's cool; if you don't agree, that's still cool.

 

[gusgoose]

Thanks to everyone who's voted so far

 

[brettf22]

Mission to Mars?

Just a clarification. I think there's some confusion in the poll because "Mission to Mars" is listed. I'm assuming that the poll meant "Mission: Space" since Mission to Mars is an extinct attraction (replaced by Alien Encounter, then Stitch's Great Escape).

 

[Chape19714]

Also to point out, back when Ticket booths were in use, shows were never an E-ticket and many didn't require a ticket at all, they were there to support the nearby attractions. For example, the circlevision film "america the Beautiful" did not require a ticket to see, and it was sponcered by a corporation. Philharmagic is presented by Kodak-so if tickets were to come back there's a good chance it would be free. American Adventure had the sponcership of American Express and Coke.

 

[gusgoose]

Just a clarification. I think there's some confusion in the poll because "Mission to Mars" is listed. I'm assuming that the poll meant "Mission: Space" since Mission to Mars is an extinct attraction (replaced by Alien Encounter, then Stitch's Great Escape).

Oh wow, you're right, that was a major mix-up by me that probably skewed the Mission: Space results at least a little bit.

 

[ArnyVee]

I have to agree with the Horizons versus Mission:Space argument.

Horizons was FAR superior in overall technology used at it's time. Although, I had a love for it because it was actually an attraction that Walt would've been proud of. Not just from the technology standpoint, but as far as the storyline goes as well.

The 'glorified centrifuge' terms used are a little harsh, but surprisingly on the money as far as I'm concerned.