Rumor MK Space Mountain REVISED in 2026? (One track? side-by-side seating?)

[peter11435]

It is the scenario that exists all the time. Track layouts are not designed as perfect multiples of the minimum spacing.

They are for omnimovers.

In other systems it doesn’t matter as much because vehicle spacing is not a constant and loads, unloads, holds and jogs can be designed to mitigate any discrepancies.

 

[Mr. Sullivan]

I don't really understand the point of replacing the existing two tracks with one, custom designed track.

You'd have to spend the time and money designing something from scratch, while working within the confines of an existing building. Unless the plan is to tear the whole thing down like Tokyo? I don't see Disney bothering with that.

And what kind of coaster would it even be? One big downward spiral like Disneyland? Another version of Cosmic Rewind?

I also don't see why the bobsled style seating is such an issue either when next door there's a coaster that's more complicated to load, arguably more uncomfortable to sit in and requires everyone to empty their pockets first.

I'm all for replacing the track and making modifications to the ride vehicles to allow for things like onboard audio, but the track layout and type of coaster itself has never been the problem for me. I like it a lot better than Disneyland's.

See, after riding both now within the span of a year, I just don’t think MK’s space holds a candle to Disneyland’s. The vehicles are far more comfortable in Anaheim, the track while yes being a big spiral is way more fun and feels faster because of it’s shape and tightness. Even it’s dips even feel more exciting. The whole experience over is just far more pleasant and thrilling.

I don’t think MK’s Space is quite to the level of uncomfortable as something like Matterhorn but it is most definitely an uncomfortable ride through the cosmos, and this is coming from someone who generally likes rough rides. If a single track means the comfortability and fun factor of Disneyland’s then bring it on.

Whatever they do, we just gotta get rid of the bobsleds and go for the train style of DL at the very least. Those bobsleds are a nightmare for people who’re tall or who have hip and knee issues.

 

[Jrb1979]

See, after riding both now within the span of a year, I just don’t think MK’s space holds a candle to Disneyland’s. The vehicles are far more comfortable in Anaheim, the track while yes being a big spiral is way more fun and feels faster because of it’s shape and tightness. Even it’s dips even feel more exciting. The whole experience over is just far more pleasant and thrilling.

I don’t think MK’s Space is quite to the level of uncomfortable as something like Matterhorn but it is most definitely an uncomfortable ride through the cosmos, and this is coming from someone who generally likes rough rides. If a single track means the comfortability and fun factor of Disneyland’s then bring it on.

Whatever they do, we just gotta get rid of the bobsleds and go for the train style of DL at the very least. Those bobsleds are a nightmare for people who’re tall or who have hip and knee issues.

Get RMC to build a single rail coaster for space mountain. It keeps the bobsled type trains but much more comfortable.

It's time for Disney to move on from Vekoma. There is a lot of other coaster manufacturers to work with. Many who make really good coasters. Would love Intamin, if they don't go with RMC to build Space Mountain

 

[Mr. Sullivan]

Get RMC to build a single rail coaster for space mountain. It keeps the bobsled type trains but much more comfortable.

I know this is a bit of yours bit real talk, I love the RMC raptors but I do indeed struggle a bit with their ride vehicles and it’s for the same reason I struggle with the current bobsleds Disney uses: I was in a really bad car accident in 2020 and really hurt my hip and the way those trains are set up just makes it very uncomfortable for me to sit in. The RMC trains are way better yes but I’m afraid there’s no getting around how the general tightness of the single seat coaster car interacts with my bad hip and long legs lol I suffer through it for the fun but would love to not have to