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ISTCrew's August 9th WDW Update
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ToTBellHop
Well-Known Member
there are four fuges--Gold, Blue, Red, and Green.
MrNonacho
Premium Member
There are four centrifuges. I haven't seen any reports about varying intensity within a given fuge, but I suppose it could be done by varying the levels of tilting of a given capsule.
Personally, I think all this talk of "such and such centrifuge(s) suck; red is the best" is way overblown. I've seen and heard reports of people praising each of the four as "the best". The last thing they need at the hub is a bunch of people requesting certain centrifuges because of something they read on the internet. Go down there, ride them yourself, and then decide if you think one is stronger/more fun than the other. If there even IS a difference between them, it's not large enough to have an impact on the experience of the vast majority of riders. I think it's likely that there's some overactive imaginations at work here.
As for the lound sounds Blue made during the ride, it could have been just the one pod. I've heard one pod on Red make a HORRIBLE screeching sound whenever it tilted. Also, if Blue was "downright dangerous," I doubt that it would have been operating daily at a Disney park. I noticed no difference in the people exiting that one than those exiting any of the others.
ToTBellHop
Well-Known Member
Well, Blue is already getting a stigma among frequent riders. It is passing between guests that it is the worst ride, as I heard a new rider say that he wouldn't ride in blue because of all he had heard from previous riders. With so many people agreeing that blue is the worst and red is the best, I would find it hard to believe it's a coincidence.
MrNonacho
Premium Member
By no means am I discounting the possibility that certain centrifuges have been toned down. What I find unlikely is that Blue has gone from an entirely intense experience to one that provides no thrill overnight. I'm going by my experiences and you're going by yours. It's possible that they have been very different.
My biggest concern is that these reports spread across the internet and by word of mouth to the point where it becomes an issue at the Ready Room entrances. Groups of people wanting specific centrifuges may not be easily accomodated, which could likely lead to frustration and disappointment in both guests and CMs.
My biggest concern is that these reports spread across the internet and by word of mouth to the point where it becomes an issue at the Ready Room entrances. Groups of people wanting specific centrifuges may not be easily accomodated, which could likely lead to frustration and disappointment in both guests and CMs.
ToTBellHop
Well-Known Member
I agree...I wish all four were like Red, but that does not appear to be the case. Keep in mind, it's a very small group of guests who visit these sites or ride SPACE more than a few times during a trip who will even know there is any difference...I think people are going a little far saying Green and Blue are not "E-Tickets"...you are liable to become more critical of any ride after 50+ rides. First timers will be blown away by any of the fuges. Some of us just need to stop riding it every few days and experience some of Disney's other three Theme Parks:animwink: I think after the lines rise to about 90 minutes in the coming weeks, the complaints will stop as the "who can ride SPACE the most before it opens" contest ends...
DigitalDisney
New Member
As a side note, Neal Boortz was among those broadcasting from Mission Space on Friday. He's a syndicated libertarian radio talk show host based my my hometown (Atlanta)
Figment1986
Well-Known Member
great update, sorry the rain got you too, (i had a car wash yesterday for band, only 2 cars thenLightning, thunder and car wash is over....)
ToTBellHop
Well-Known Member
when I fly forward in my seat more in the zero-G scenes in Red, and my smile is pushed back further into my head on Red, I know there is a difference between the rides--it is nothing psychological when there are physical changes like that between the centrifuges. Honestly, if you blindfolded me and took me into any one of the centrifuges, I could tell you which centrifuge I am in. Green is the least intense, Gold is in the middle, Red is the most, and Blue is the most painful. In my avatar, Patrick and I are in Red, by the way.
monorailmike
Member
Was talking to an Imagineer a few months ago. He indicated that there were variations in the intensity of M:S. How I understood it was that the intensity was handled in software and the "extreme" mission was random. But it could be I was mistaken given these reports. To the doubters, it could very well be true that one centerfuge is a bit more exciting based on the discussion of the ride I had with the Imagineer.
Enderikari
Well-Known Member
I think Disney could make it so there were varying degrees of intensity, they would just need to post it. M:S has learning appeal to a wide-range of folks, and could appeal to kids at lower intensitys, allowing people to choose is never a bad thing. Could increase customer satisfaction.
ToTBellHop
Well-Known Member
Right. They should simply not tell guests which is which. If you ride it enough to care which fuge you are in, by all means, ask. But, the average guest will only ride it, at most, a few times in a single visit, and will not know any difference. The varying intensities by no means make guests significantly more apt to get sick...I would think if you can get sick in Red, you can most likely get sick in any of the fuges. It wasn't until I had ridden the ride several times that I started noticing any difference...
GrumpysGal
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Is this what you are talking about? I am guessing it is. Click below to view the fastpass ticket I got at Mission Space, which gave me a surprise fastpass for "Honey I shrunk the Audience". When I went to get a Fastpass at Test Track, I also received one for mission:space. Enjoy....
CLICK HERE TO VIEW
I had a great time!!!
I'm sad to be home.... *Erika*
Re: Re: ISTCrew's August 9th WDW Update
The one you got at TT is what im talking about. Unlike the surprise ones, it doesnt give you a time, its only advertising another attraction
Originally posted by GrumpysGal
Is this what you are talking about? I am guessing it is. Click below to view the fastpass ticket I got at Mission Space, which gave me a surprise fastpass for "Honey I shrunk the Audience". When I went to get a Fastpass at Test Track, I also received one for mission:space. Enjoy....
CLICK HERE TO VIEW
I had a great time!!!
*Erika*
The one you got at TT is what im talking about. Unlike the surprise ones, it doesnt give you a time, its only advertising another attraction
WDI and ETC have spent the last 6 years determining the exact performance from the ride system for maximum thrill/comfort. All testing and safety approval has been done with these parameters. I have been told repeatedy by people working on the project from the past and current that all centrifuges deliver the same performance, and there will not be ride bays with differing levels.
Some people have reported some felling of differences, others have reported this not to be the case. If there are differences, it may be due to environmental factors at that moment (temperature, humidity etc), the riders physical condition at that time, psychological factors, or the specific ride bay is having some work carried out.
Some people have reported some felling of differences, others have reported this not to be the case. If there are differences, it may be due to environmental factors at that moment (temperature, humidity etc), the riders physical condition at that time, psychological factors, or the specific ride bay is having some work carried out.
Hi Steve..Dont take offense to this or nothing...But you havent rode it. Your only going by information from others. I dont know how somone can tell someone something thats not true, and they havent even seen/felt it for themselves. This is not all to you Steve, but others as well. Go and ride it, and come back and see if you can honestly tell me the same thing