ThemeParks4Life
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Really? I think Mummy is pretty intense.
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Revenge of the Mummy and Gringotts.
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Really? I think Mummy is pretty intense.
True. But, it isn't a very intense layout. Not that they could make it a mind-boggling roller coaster, because there were a lot of restrictions. And I'm glad they didn't. The launch doesn't feel forceful at all (maybe that's just me), but the pop of airtime at the crest of the hill is awesome. The layout just consists of banked turns, which isn't really that intense. Except there is one moment (right before the trick unload) where it jerks you out of your seat pretty good. I've never noticed it before my last two rides, but it was a very fun moment of the coaster layout. It's like it banks one way, then banks the other way. And on a short amount of track.
Personally, I find Space Mountain to be much more intense than Mummy. But that's probably because Space Mountain feels like it's about to fall to pieces and the cars are so small, making for a much more intimate experience.
ThemeParks4Life
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Space Mountain isn't that intense besides the jerkiness.
Right. It's intense because the roller coaster is from the 70's and is (sadly) rarely touched. Plus, the cars are much smaller than Mummy's, also contributing to how intense it is.
Disneyhead'71
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Space Mountain is rough by todays standards because it wasn't a computer added design. The conversation between designers went like:
"Does that banked curve look right to you?"
"Um yeah, I guess so."
"Does that banked curve look right to you?"
"Um yeah, I guess so."
Combined with poor upkeep.
cheezbat
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I agree. It's hardly intense at all. More fun than anything.
Rock N Roller coaster is far more intense(of course you go upside down and it's more rough)
Rock 'n' Roller Coaster's launch into two inversions is probably the most intense thing you'll find at Walt Disney World. Very fun ride. And one of the best, if I might add.
I feel like I'm chancing death every time I ride it. I'd say that makes it pretty intense.
StageFrenzy
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Someone brought up Poseidon's Fury, at this point it'd be nice to change it in to some sort of HP attraction. But they have to keep the water tunnel!
Nope. SM in Paris is nothing like the other versions. It'd be deceiving to call it the same name to US visitors.
Turtle
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The deceiving thing is true, I just want the WDW track to be smooth and not feel like primeval whirl lol. btw, space mountain is awesome i'm not ranting, just thinking how to improve it
Disneyhead'71
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Primeval Whirl is smooth in comparison. And I especially like how they duct taped speakers to the superstructure to "replicate" Disneyland's onboard Stareophonic sound. It's dark, no one will notice, right?
Disneyhead'71
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I just noticed I am one snarky SOB. 
Nah. Disneyland got a decent version of Soundtracker. WDW got the afterthought, locally sourced poor mans alternative. One that despite actually advertising, is barely maintained and WDI attempt constantly to shut the music off since its so poor.
Don't get me started on that "refurb"!
Disneyhead'71
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That's what I was saying, Disneyland's on-board sound is great. WDW's speakers duct taped to the coaster's superstructure, not so much.
Indeed. Barely audible music plus fx that sometimes work, sometimes don't, and the clink clink of the 4 lifts banging away hardly create the illusion of a futuristic attraction.
ThemeParks4Life
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Yesterday I only heard the music for 5 seconds, then just sound effects.