unkadug
Follower of "Saget"The Cult
Wrong. Sometimes other factors are more important to the powers that be.
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Horizons? Really that good??
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Wrong. Sometimes other factors are more important to the powers that be.
jakeman
Well-Known Member
Perhaps. If it was still pulling in the guest then it would not have been shut down. It's really an acedemic arguement at this point.
The simple fact is that is doesn't matter. It was shut down and demolished 10 years ago and a healthy percentage of the Horizon fanboys either have never experienced it or were toddlers when they did. Those that did experience it have their memories jaded by nostalgia.
I personally didn't care for it (as you can probably tell :lol
.Vaslav Gerkoff
Banned
I really enjoyed it during the '80s and '90s as well. Those 2 decades were also a time where society seemed to be more optimistic about the future than it is today.
But unfortunately, time marches on and Horizons would probably feel extremely dated today had they kept the old version intact.
No unnecessary tears for the death of Horizons...its replacement, Mission Space, is a pretty good (and much more modern) attraction also!!
But unfortunately, time marches on and Horizons would probably feel extremely dated today had they kept the old version intact.
No unnecessary tears for the death of Horizons...its replacement, Mission Space, is a pretty good (and much more modern) attraction also!!
marsrunner
New Member
Perhaps. If it was still pulling in the guest then it would not have been shut down. It's really an acedemic arguement at this point.
The simple fact is that is doesn't matter. It was shut down and demolished 10 years ago and a healthy percentage of the Horizon fanboys either have never experienced it or were toddlers when they did. Those that did experience it have their memories jaded by nostalgia.
I personally didn't care for it (as you can probably tell :lol
I love how you seem to know why people liked it and that they must all be liars because they couldn't have ridden it or "nostalgic" because they don't agree with you. I wish I was that smart.
Horizons would seem dated today. But would it really have been that hard to refurb it and update it?
Instead of a sweeping attraction that had some vision and charm we have a decent ride that doesn't really investigate or even make you think much about anything. Its a thrill ride experience just like Test Track and all attempts at any form of education or at least thought or even imagination are gone now. Too bad they couldn't have built a real pavillion for Space that could have done all those things like the single Horizons attraction did.
DisneyMusician2
Well-Known Member
Ask that to the poor virtual reality playing grandma in the CoP.....
It really was that great, one of my all-time favorites. But I think that M:S is closer to a real future world pavilion than many give it credit for. It had the misfortune to follow Horizons, and gets a worse rap because of it.
Add a few more space history related discoveries and events into the pavilion and it really could be top-notch.
LorangeJuice
Active Member
Yes, it was that good. That is all.
Just kidding!
Some of the things that stuck out to me:
Omnimax scene: Riding by the two IMAX screens gave the feeling of flying/floating. This was before IMAX's were in every city and before simulation rides. Did I forget to mention there were two IMAX screens?
Choose your own ending: The first interactive attraction at WDW. You got to pick your route back to Spaceport. You could choose Desert, Sea, or Space. Thus, many wanted to ride again to see the other 2 endings. These were no arbitrary choices, however. During the first 10-12 minutes of the ride, you were able to see and learn about all of these environments. Which brings me to my last point...
Continuity/Story telling: Probably the best, most immersive, and consistent story in an attraction. While my first two points probably have no chance of coming out in a video, this one should. Therefore, I won't go into detail.
There was still so much more that went into Horizons, but these were the important highlights for me.
Just kidding!
Some of the things that stuck out to me:
Omnimax scene: Riding by the two IMAX screens gave the feeling of flying/floating. This was before IMAX's were in every city and before simulation rides. Did I forget to mention there were two IMAX screens?
Choose your own ending: The first interactive attraction at WDW. You got to pick your route back to Spaceport. You could choose Desert, Sea, or Space. Thus, many wanted to ride again to see the other 2 endings. These were no arbitrary choices, however. During the first 10-12 minutes of the ride, you were able to see and learn about all of these environments. Which brings me to my last point...
Continuity/Story telling: Probably the best, most immersive, and consistent story in an attraction. While my first two points probably have no chance of coming out in a video, this one should. Therefore, I won't go into detail.
There was still so much more that went into Horizons, but these were the important highlights for me.
jakeman
Well-Known Member
Not really. I'm not saying that their opinion isn't valid. The question "Horizons? Really that good?" is subjective in nature and can't really be quanitified.
To be perfectly honest, it probably wasn't as bad as I remember it being, just as the converse is true for folks that liked it.
It is a fact that several people who claim to adore Horizons have never experienced the actual attraction, or experienced it at an age that their memory accuracy is doubtful at best.
I never called anyone a liar, please don't put words in my mouth (or in my post). I just disagree that Horizons was that good.
maggiegrace1
Well-Known Member
*hits you on the head*
I LOVED it...Horizons and World Of Motion were..IMO, much better then Mission Space...:hurl:..Dumbest ride EVER!..
..and Test Track..which I do enjoy but prefer World of Motion...
SMRT-1
Active Member
Timmay
Well-Known Member
For the OP, you can see there are different opinions. Mine is the attraction was nothing special...at all. I know many liked it because it was inspirational and educational, but the bottom line is most people don't come to WDW to be either inspired or educated...they come to be entertained. Nothing wrong with that of course, nor should there be.
marsrunner
New Member
Didn't put words in your mouth, I just read you post and that's what you said. If you don't want your post to call people in general who liked the attraction liars or nostalgic you might want to change your post.
There wasn`t really an internet to fanboy with when it was at its peak.
joel_maxwell
Permanent Resident of EPCOT
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These are PERFECT examples of technology in 1983 that were light years ahead of their time. seriously.
The choose your own ending was fascinated me as a kid. I would run from the exit to the entrance to do it all over. it was the perfect kidsitter. :lol:
EPCOT Explorer
New Member
Blame GE, TT and UoE.
If a few factors lined up, you would see a HUGE Space Pav by TLS and Horizons still alive and kicking...
dixiegirl
Well-Known Member
Basically what Epcot Explorer said. Still wish I could remember riding it. I was only one when I went in 95.
God I feel old!!!!:lookaroun
joel_maxwell
Permanent Resident of EPCOT
joel_maxwell
Permanent Resident of EPCOT
i think a little of its nastolgia is that is is gone. Like an artist becoming famous when he is dead.... many appreciated it, but once it was gone, it showed how bad it was taken for granted by some.
wdwfan100
Active Member
*hits you on the head*
I LOVED it...Horizons and World Of Motion were..IMO, much better then Mission Space...:hurl:..Dumbest ride EVER!..
Thats pretty much how I feel. I loved WOM and Horizons. Two exceptional rides. I miss them