Hubby rode Space Mt with lights on....

[awalkinthepark]

....and he slouch while riding from now on....perhaps even wear a helmet :lookaroun

Yesterday hubby and son were going up the lift hill only to have the lights on when they got to the top.

 

[Jesùs_Carioca]

hahaha, it's hilarious with the lights on. A Majorly humorous buzzkill.

I do love the really cheesy looking brown/grey carpet that you can see when the lights are on...

....on the SIDE OF THE WALLS.

 

[Laura]

Helmets won't save you from Saw Guy!

 

[Phonedave]

....and he slouch while riding from now on....perhaps even wear a helmet :lookaroun

Yesterday hubby and son were going up the lift hill only to have the lights on when they got to the top.

I have never ridden with the lights on, but I am 6' 4" and can make out some of the structure while riding.

Thats part of the charm of Space Mountain, the fear of imminent decapitation. It's what keeps me comming back.


-dave

 

[kjd469]

Have seen the lights on many times...it happens all the time. Definitely a "mood killer"!

 

[krueg66]

I'm 6'6" and was always scared when I was younger about losing fingers, head, etc. but I did ride it once when I was in high school with the lights on...ever since I've been better!

Has anyone ridden SM at Disneyland? They re-did the track...it's so smooth and perfect. I don't even really like riding SM at WDW...it KILLS my back!!! :dazzle:

 

[dr_teeth90210]

I'm 6 foot 9 inches and my biggest concern is the fact that the lapbar fits inbetween my knees. Everytime I hit a bunnyhop I hang on for dear life. It does make the ride more exciting.

 

[krueg66]

I'm 6 foot 9 inches and my biggest concern is the fact that the lapbar fits inbetween my knees. Everytime I hit a bunnyhop I hang on for dear life. It does make the ride more exciting.

I second that bro!

 

[CBug88]

To me, riding SM w/ the lights on is, obviously, not as great when the lights are off- I'm only 5'5" and I feel like I'm going to hit my head when I see some of the structure above you :lol:. Can't wait to see what the refurb brings in 09-- I am looking forward to the surround sound like RnR.

.....Anyone else ever get that excited knott-feeling in your stomach when you are racing (and waving) to the other side as you get ready to go down the first hill???:lookaroun I do every time...

I do enjoy riding the TTA when SM has its lights on so you can see what all the back pain is for! A sometimes painful, but classic Disney ride!

 

[JerseySkiddie]

thanks for making me appreciate my 5'1"ness guys!

 

[krueg66]

Looks like we could start a pretty killer WDWMagic hoops squad!!!

 

[DisneyGal126]

I'm 6'6" and was always scared when I was younger about losing fingers, head, etc. but I did ride it once when I was in high school with the lights on...ever since I've been better!

Has anyone ridden SM at Disneyland? They re-did the track...it's so smooth and perfect. I don't even really like riding SM at WDW...it KILLS my back!!! :dazzle:

I was just there in May. It was REALLY smooth! I've never been on SM at WDW, I've always chickened out, but since DL has two riders in a car, I felt more comfortable b/c I could hold on to someone LOL.

 

[kcw]

I'm 6'6" and was always scared when I was younger about losing fingers, head, etc. but I did ride it once when I was in high school with the lights on...ever since I've been better!

Has anyone ridden SM at Disneyland? They re-did the track...it's so smooth and perfect. I don't even really like riding SM at WDW...it KILLS my back!!! :dazzle:

my roommate worked Space and said that if people are a certain height or taller, that it is very likely they can hit their hands on the structure...

I'm only 5'5" but I will never again ride WDW SM in the first car again. I did once and I thought I was going to die- I saw wood beams coming at my face definitely not fun....

and yup... give me DLR's space anyday-the music, the track, the theming of the queue... it all wins hands down!

 

[earningmyfins]

Sometimes when I ride the TTA the lights are on inside Space Mountain. It looks dull and boring and I'd be pretty upset if I had to wait 60 minutes and not have the full expirence.

Personally, I've never ridden with the lights on.

 

[DisneyGal126]

Isn't that a safety issue if the structures are so close to the track? Or does it just seem like they are? I haven't heard of any accidents on this ride before.

 

[Llamaface]

If it was true, don't ya think there'd be a fairly large pile of severed hands at the bottom by now?


:sohappy:


*THWAP*

:zipit:

 

[Craig & Lisa]

If it was true, don't ya think there'd be a fairly large pile of severed hands at the bottom by now?


:sohappy:


*THWAP*

:zipit:

They turn the lights on so the can see all of them to clean them up :ROFLOL:

 

[krueg66]

I was just there in May. It was REALLY smooth! I've never been on SM at WDW, I've always chickened out, but since DL has two riders in a car, I felt more comfortable b/c I could hold on to someone LOL.

I really hope they make similar changes to SM at WDW...that would be great. The two person seating arrangement is nice...i can hold on to my 5'4" wife!!! :ROFLOL:

 

[LetsGoAgain]

I'm 6 foot 9 inches and my biggest concern is the fact that the lapbar fits inbetween my knees. Everytime I hit a bunnyhop I hang on for dear life. It does make the ride more exciting.

My DH is 6'5" 285 lbs and he said the lapbar fit between his knees as well. I don't think he will be riding it again. He said he had to hold on for dear life! He seriously thought he was going to fly out a few times.

I wish the carts were more accommodating for those that are on the tall side.