Mission:Space update (confirmed)

[Fox&Hound]

We are, but not yet.

Ohhhhh, this is interesting.....Haha- I looove these boards =) So much Disney energy and excitement!

 

[lazyboy97o]

I believe during the pre-opening testing of the ride, they found out that they couldn't force people to have to use the buttons, because it forced people to not keep their head straight and made people sick.

The buttons have never worked because there are multiple capsules all moving in sync.

 

[larryz]

A huge part of me if not all of me hopes it bombs.

Considering the reaction to the teaser and trailers, that isn't going to happen.

 

[HMF]

Considering the reaction to the teaser and trailers, that isn't going to happen.

I know, sadly

 

[MisterPenguin]

What kind of update can they do to Mission Space? Have the centrifuge turn the other way? Get a Space-X sponsor and we get to design our own space capsule in the queue?

 

[DisneyFan 2000]

The buttons have never worked because there are multiple capsules all moving in sync.

Yep. I was there for those soft openings and the buttons never did react (to best of my recollection.)

 

[DisneyFan 2000]

I think something was lost in translation with all the rumors spinning around. The original poster (forgot who it was, forgive me) claimed Splash was going down early so that a future MK project could happen during the winter months - the traditional time for refurbing Splash. Also to go with that would be a refurb of Mission Space, which would adhere to Disney's internal "rule of thumb" for up to 2 major rides down at the resort at any given moment. This is the only connection between the 2 events. No details were offered as to what either refurbishment project would entail.

 

[mikeymouse]

I really hate the term "overlay". To me it means destruction of quality Imagineering into something potentially cheap and flimsy.

 

[msteel]

Yep. I was there for those soft openings and the buttons never did react (to best of my recollection.)

Well, what I remember from my handful of rides is that the buttons "work" but what happens is easy to miss.
If you push it at the right time an audio message plays saying that the function was activated.
If you do not push it (soon enough) an audio message plays saying that the autopilot has engaged the function for you.

But, other than that no difference that I know. And, that's about all you could expect given the ride system.

 

[shernernum]

I know, sadly

So we live in a world now where we actively hope a movie that could be a lot of fun to go watch is terrible and bombs, because some idiots in suits may decide to re-theme a ride based on the IP. I think we need to get a grip.

 

[rushtest4echo]

 

[ToTBellHop]

I think something was lost in translation with all the rumors spinning around. The original poster (forgot who it was, forgive me) claimed Splash was going down early so that a future MK project could happen during the winter months - the traditional time for refurbing Splash. Also to go with that would be a refurb of Mission Space, which would adhere to Disney's internal "rule of thumb" for up to 2 major rides down at the resort at any given moment. This is the only connection between the 2 events. No details were offered as to what either refurbishment project would entail.

Correct.

 

[ToTBellHop]

What kind of update can they do to Mission Space? Have the centrifuge turn the other way? Get a Space-X sponsor and we get to design our own space capsule in the queue?

Upgrade the visuals from Nintendo 64 to PS4 caliber? Fix a story that has never been able to fully commit to this being a training mission or a real mission to Mars? Attractive "space-sickness bags"?

 

[shernernum]

So we live in a world now where we actively hope a movie that could be a lot of fun to go watch is terrible and bombs, because some idiots in suits may decide to re-theme a ride based on the IP. I think we need to get a grip.

Let me expand, because I don't think I was clear in my point. Guardians is not the problem. I like Guardians of the Galaxy and the second one looks like a lot of fun. I am looking forward to seeing it for exactly what it is going to be, a fun popcorn movie.
Hoping it sucks, so that they don't retheme a ride based on the IP is dumb, because the particular IP is not the problem. Disney will always have another go to, popular IP, so if it's not Guardians it will be the next big thing. The problem is the pervasive mentality that whatever the big IP of the moment is, it has to be shoehorned into a place where it either doesn't belong or only marginally fits, instead of finding a well thought out, cohesive, and original way to use it.
However, the depression level over some of this stuff is a little over the top.

 

[Kylo Ken]

The only refurb or overhaul of Mission:Space I would be interested in is one that somehow brought back Horizons.

Guess it's back to waiting for a flux capacitor to come back in stock at my local auto parts store to experience Horizons again ::sighs::

 

[Tiki Queen of Outer Space]

I really hate the term "overlay". To me it means destruction of quality Imagineering into something potentially cheap and flimsy.

Mission: SPACE is the definition of cheap and flimsy. Gut the building and start over.

 

[deeevo]

Mission Space needs The Black Hole overlay. It can simulate getting sucked in and Maximilian can chase you.

 

[Tiki Queen of Outer Space]

Honestly Mission: SPACE has one of the ugliest interiors of any Disney Theme Park attraction.

The whole thing screams Early 2000's low budget SYFY film.

 

[OliveMcFly]

I was hoping this was going to say MS was changing into a ride where I could choose my own ending.

 

[BEARSHOUSE4]

Correct.

Great interpretation of my vague and spotty theory. You said it better than I did. It's been mentioned elsewhere that M:S is first on the list of projects. I was hoping someone with inside info could offer details, as it seems other projects which are less likely are being discussed in much greater volume.