Mission: SPACE testing a "no G Force" version of the experience

[Captain Chaos]

I tend to think people would take it that way, but maybe not. We do care much more about it than the general public...in fact a lot would never know that things used to be done any differently.

Off topic: By the way, does your screen name have anthing to do with DX of WWF/E? If so, what do you think of last night's RAW and the continual hints of their reformation? If your name has nothing to do with that...I bet you're confused right now. Geez, I'm pushing a lot of confusion in my posts today.

Yep.. that is what it was.... I made this back when DX was sort of around... And I do not watch wrestling anymore. But interesting.. OFF TOPIC: Who are the rumored new members?

And maybe the general public wouldn't think anything of it.. but the lawyers for these families may like the change very much....

 

[wdwmagic]

I can still see people, however, using this as an argument that Disney knew they made a dangerous ride and are just now trying to fix it....

The original ride profile would remain however, the no g version would just be an alternative. So that argument wouldnt hold for people to make that accusation.

 

[Captain Chaos]

The original ride profile would remain however, the no g version would just be an alternative. So that argument wouldnt hold for people to make that accusation.

Very very true, but leave it to a lawyer to twist it around...

 

[wannab@dis]

Actually, all my arguements for doing something to the ride centered around the ride making people sick...not as much the two deaths. We all knew the ride was not going to be at fault there. However, since hundreds of people had gotten sick on this ride, it seemed like something was...off...about this ride, at least to a lot of people. I figured this was a knee-jerk reaction to the deaths, however if it is due to the number of complaints that is a more justified reason. Either way, they are keeping the original and addressing the needs of people that simply can't take the attraction. I think this is a good solution.

And why should people be concerned about capacity? From what I hear there is never a line for this ride like there is at Test Track and Soarin.

Apparently you hear wrong...

Comparing the line eating M:S to Soarin is about the same as comparing the wait at Indy to Splash Mtn... capacity is more about the ride system than the queue area. If you want to compare Soarin... take a quick look at Test Track.

In fact... maybe some of our stats knowledgable members can drop by and give us the hourly capacity for TT, M:S and Soarin. Then we would have some numbers to actually talk about.

 

[Computer Magic]

They should do this on the yellow centrifuge for all the yellow-bellies. :lol:

:lol: .... :lookaroun

 

[Pete C]

I think this has less to do with the ride making people sick...and more to do with getting additional people to experience M:S.

So why are those people not experiencing MS the way it is now? Perhaps because they are afraid of getting sick? You can't deny that this attraction's popularity is down due to negative press.

 

[Computer Magic]

:lol:

Hilarious! Of course, depending on the time of day and when I last ate, I may be one of the 'yellow-bellies'.

I'll be following the yellow brick queue :lookaroun

 

[Shaman]

The original ride profile would remain however, the no g version would just be an alternative. So that argument wouldnt hold for people to make that accusation.

True, but FACTS don't seem to stop some people from making dumb accusations. :lol:

 

[WDWcouple]

:brick: Wait... NO SPINNING!!!!! How else will I shake my Yoohoo!!!!!!!!!

 

[Hawk4255]

OFF TOPIC: Who are the rumored new members?

OFF TOPIC: It's rumored Trips and Shawn will reform it. They both have been doing the crotch chops independently, and last night they stared each other down in passing for a good minute. Also, both are having their troubles with Vince on screen...so the general consensus is that DX is returning in the future.

Sorry to turn this thread into wrestling discussion. Back on track now.

 

[Shaman]

So why are those people not experiencing MS the way it is now? Perhaps because they are afraid of getting sick? You can't deny that this attraction's popularity is down due to negative press.

Not entirely...I think that the main reasons most people don't ride M:S is because they don't like thrill rides and/or they can't for health reasons.....

 

[Computer Magic]

So why are those people not experiencing MS the way it is now? Perhaps because they are afraid of getting sick? You can't deny that this attraction's popularity is down due to negative press.

Well my wife and I rode it in May.....I was disoriented after leaving the ride. I never go sick and the feeling was gone my the time I was at Test Track.

We how ever have no attention on ready the "G-force" again. Why would I want to feel that way after riding? why would I risk getting sick because I ate too soon.

I'm healthy with no known illness but what if I have a non-diagnoised problem? Not worth it to me, there is plenty of other fun things to do.

 

[wannab@dis]

So why are those people not experiencing MS the way it is now? Perhaps because they are afraid of getting sick? You can't deny that this attraction's popularity is down due to negative press.

Why do some people not like the Tea Cups? What about ToT? Oh, don't forget Soarin. There's a significant portion of the population that will be ill on any of the attractions at WDW. In fact, I have a family member that can't handle the CV 360 attractions because it makes them a little nauseous.

 

[bigcarolina77]

Sounds like the return of "Mission to Mars".

 

[Pete C]

Why do some people not like the Tea Cups? What about ToT? Oh, don't forget Soarin. There's a significant portion of the population that will be ill on any of the attractions at WDW. In fact, I have a family member that can't handle the CV 360 attractions because it makes them a little nauseous.

While you are right in that any ride can make someone sick, MS was reported to have more complaints than any ride in WDW history by a wide margin. I've never read more reviews of people feeling ill, off kilter for hours, sick, etc, for any ride...even huge rollercoasters. MS is really a unique ride. I can ride the largest rollercoasters all day long, however one spin on MS and I've had enough. I like the ride, I really do, but I think it is too much for a lot of people. That is why this is being done.

 

[WDWFREAK53]

Ok. I change it. Do it to the green centrifuge for the people who get green with nausia.

Happy now?

Geez

Maybe he should ride the Red one...because he's Red with Anger :lol:

(Wow...that joke really....BLUE )

 

[kcnole]

I think this is a perfect solution. I will not ride the current Mission Space due to my motion sickness. Spinning makes me very very sick. I was very disapointed not to get to experience any part of the ride due to my motion sickness. Most everyone in my family is the same way. If this goes through now I'll be able to experience at least a portion of what the ride is. I'm very interested in the follow through of this.

I think it's a perfect thing. Yes, some people get sick on the other rides but I don't think you have nearly as many people getting sick on ToT, Space Mountain, etc... as you do on this ride. It's a wonderful idea and I hope it works. I have no shame in riding the "Yellow capsules."

 

[hokielutz]

Oh, and a big told-you-so to all the people that said WDI was going to sit there and do nothing after the last incident. Sorry, couldn't resist.

This is not a matter of who told who anything. No need to get this board riled up again after the last incident. The point has been made that the planning and/or testing began before the last incident. period.
:brick:

 

[joel_maxwell]

I think it is a good idea. A mild option should increase the number of people that can ride M:S without incident. Cu-dos for WDI for designing a ride with that much flexibility in the ride system.

well put, i concur. my dad went on it a few weeks ago (62) and my mom didnt. he said that it was the best ride he had ever done....... but at the same time, he felt light headed all day.

sooo, no space travel for him. :animwink:

hey masta'. long time.:wave:

 

[DisneyJill]

I think offering a tamed down alternative also offers a way for Disney to cover their arses in the event that a tragedy occurs. If there was another incident on the wilder version, this allows them a bit of an out...by offering an alternative that riders can choose themselves. By choosing the wilder version, this puts much more blame and responsibility on the rider. Or the riders parents, or whatever the case may be. Please don't take this the wrong way, I am NOT saying this is the ONLY reason Disney would offer this. Just another angle that no one had mentioned. I think it's a great alternative-maybe now my previously terrified mother will ride and see what a great attraction it is.