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INSIDER info on EE (all info from JOE ROHDE)
- Thread starter WDWScottieBoy
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peter11435
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The sandbags are there to add weight to the trains. The ride IS safe for humans to ride.disnyfan89 said:
disnyfan89
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My Bad then! I always asumed the Sand Bags took the part of the person so that if anything went wrong durring testing it wouldn't happen to a real person!peter11435 said:
Captain Hank
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I assume the reason that they use sandbags is to achieve the effect of a full train without having 20+ people going on ride after ride after ride after ride for a full day of testing.
Thrawn
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Testing process goes basically like this:
First, trains are pulled through by cranes, empty and without sandbags. There are usually "feelers" attached to the train to make sure no outstretched arms (or legs on hanging coasters) will be able to hit anything.
Next, the trains are run empty and without sandbags to make sure the track will run.
Following that, the trains will run with sandbags to judge the speed and timing of the attraction.
Finally, the ride is tested with people.
Hope that helps to clear up any confusion. :wave:
First, trains are pulled through by cranes, empty and without sandbags. There are usually "feelers" attached to the train to make sure no outstretched arms (or legs on hanging coasters) will be able to hit anything.
Next, the trains are run empty and without sandbags to make sure the track will run.
Following that, the trains will run with sandbags to judge the speed and timing of the attraction.
Finally, the ride is tested with people.
Hope that helps to clear up any confusion. :wave:
disnyfan89
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:lol:Connor002 said:
disnyfan89
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I think what he was saying was the support Beams for Space Mountain are so low it wouldn't be very hard for someone with very long arms to lose one if they put there hands in the air!
Thrawn
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disnyfan89 said:
I thought he was referring to the first part of the quote, I guess you're right though.
However, thats a myth. There are only a couple places where you can touch the track. (The two tunnels, and one other spot on one of the tracks I believe) It is low all over the ride, yes, but mostly untouchable.
disnyfan89
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I do admit the Head Chopper effect is just that, an Effect! However as a 6'3" man my minds natural instict would be "OMG DUCK!"
CaliSurfer182
New Member
disnyfan89 said:
I know the feeling, and I am only an average sized guy at 5'11". Every time I launch off I have to slink down as far as I can in my seat, because I feel like I might make a donation to the Sleepy Hollow Pumpkin Patch fund.
SpenceMan01
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Space Mtn is the ONLY coaster I ride with my hands down. I'm 6'2" and though I know I'm probably safe, I don't want to chance it!
animal_king1990
New Member
Space Mountain's thrills are designed to make you feel like you are in a infinite amount of space.
One more thing, I had a manager from AK at my school today, and the track is 1.2 miles for EE. I hope this answers your questions you had on it! :wave:
imagineer99
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animal_king1990 said:
Wow...BEST. POST. EVER.
disnyfan89
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imagineer99 said:
:lol: :sohappy:
animal_king1990
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WDWScottieBoy said:
Are you sure he knows what he's talking about? As people said before, it's unlikely that E.E is over 6000 feet long. Do you have any proof?
animal_king1990 said:
All I know is it was from an area manager at AK and he said it was roughly 1.2 miles.
So yes he knows what he's talking about since he's in charge of that area, and I have no proof, other than the school I go to always has the best guest speakers. (Eisner is even supposed to be here sometime.)