SICK Space Mountain Holiday overlay

[The Great Gonzo]

I don't like it either.

I almost had a seizure just watching it on Youtube. It would have been better if they just hung some Christmas lights.

 

[Horizons1]

Looks like Scrooge did this overlay.

 

[marni1971]

It makes Rockin’ Space Mountain seem good.

 

[Model3 McQueen]

Doesn't make any thematic sense.. Christmas music in Space?

Well, who am I to voice my thoughts.. people love the cutesy holiday displays on the Haunted Hotel.

 

[DisneyCane]

Doesn't make any thematic sense.. Christmas music in Space?

Well, who am I to voice my thoughts.. people love the cutesy holiday displays on the Haunted Hotel.

As long as the sound originates in your space shuttle (from a thematic not real standpoint) it is fine. I'm sure astronauts on the ISS listen to Christmas music.

You shouldn't be able to hear screams from other riders in space but that doesn't ruin the ride.

 

[rreading]

-rap?

Agree that it looks absurd, and illogical. I don't get it.

That being said, if they're able to do these effects, then could they have fixed the other long-standing problematic effects at the same time. If not, then then why not?

It also suggests that they are not very worried about the state of the track that they are spending $$ (maybe not that much) to add something completely unnecessary

 

[marni1971]

Doesn't make any thematic sense.. Christmas music in Space?

Well, who am I to voice my thoughts.. people love the cutesy holiday displays on the Haunted Hotel.

Bingo. But theming seems to matter less and less.

 

[zeebs758]

Rode it at the first Christmas party and it was so much fun! Absolutely loved it.

 

[SplashJacket]

As long as the sound originates in your space shuttle (from a thematic not real standpoint) it is fine. I'm sure astronauts on the ISS listen to Christmas music.

You shouldn't be able to hear screams from other riders in space but that doesn't ruin the ride.

I think the best question on whether or not an overlay is good or not is whether you would have liked to experience it on your first ride.

I personally would not want the Christmas overlay on my first ride.

I have not ridden on the overlay, but I think it is done in poor taste.

That being said, having ridden Space Mountain as many times as I have I would be more than up to experience it.

I am always up to do new things, but I believe the overlay is way too poorly done and far fetched to be good for a first ride.

Now if Toy Story Mania got a Christmas overlay, I would easily get behind that!

I am personally a huge fan of seasonal overlays, this one simply detracts from the ride.

 

[celluloid]

Bingo. But theming seems to matter less and less.

Noel...
At least a star Tunnel-esque version of North Star themed music would be a bit more clever.

Kidding of course. It is disheartening. At least qith all ththe freight they could have a holiday mission overlay. But...I really just want the ride to be in the shape it can be in.

 

[Jack Wolfe]

Ever seen Trans Siberian Orchestra? Now there's a overlay I would love!

I thought Mannheim Steamroller's Christmas music could be ridiculously bombastic at times. Trans-Siberian Orchestra takes it to an entirely new - hyperbombastic? - level.

 

[rioriz]

Look forward to riding it in a few weeks

 

[Movielover]

I thought Mannheim Steamroller's Christmas music could be ridiculously bombastic at times. Trans-Siberian Orchestra takes it to an entirely new - hyperbombastic? - level.

If you mean Tottally Awesome In Every Way Possible then yes!

 

[Model3 McQueen]

Bingo. But theming seems to matter less and less.

Yes sir. I believe it's most transparent in Pixar Pier / GotG M:BO / Hyperspace Mountain over in Anaheim. Whatever makes the quickest buck in regards to calling something "new". I suppose, although its not IP, the new holiday offerings are made in the same spirit.

 

[rkleinlein]

It's a natural fit. Very gestalt. After all, everybody thinks of Chrismas carols when riding Space Mountain. And of Space Mountain when listening to Christmas carols.

Who are the people running this place?

 

[Gitson Shiggles]

Looks like this will be the closest I get to experiencing the boat ride from Willy Wonka.

 

[ToTBellHop]

I think the best question on whether or not an overlay is good or not is whether you would have liked to experience it on your first ride.

I personally would not want the Christmas overlay on my first ride.

I have not ridden on the overlay, but I think it is done in poor taste.

That being said, having ridden Space Mountain as many times as I have I would be more than up to experience it.

I am always up to do new things, but I believe the overlay is way too poorly done and far fetched to be good for a first ride.

Now if Toy Story Mania got a Christmas overlay, I would easily get behind that!

I am personally a huge fan of seasonal overlays, this one simply detracts from the ride.

Approximately how many guests at MVMCP are riding ANYTHING for the first time?

Thank goodness Disney doesn’t share your perspective or fan-favorite Haunted Mansion Holiday would have never happened.

I presume holiday offerings are largely geared toward repeat visitors.

 

[James122]

I'm all for holiday offerings and overlays (love Haunted Mansion Holiday) but this looks pretty janky and makes no sense from a thematic perspective. At least Hyperspace Mountain and Space Mountain: Ghost Galaxy make sense within the overall theme of the ride.

 

[Squishy]

I'm all for holiday offerings and overlays (love Haunted Mansion Holiday) but this looks pretty janky and makes no sense from a thematic perspective. At least Hyperspace Mountain and Space Mountain: Ghost Galaxy make sense within the overall theme of the ride.

tbh it's better then nothing.

 

[SplashJacket]

Approximately how many guests at MVMCP are riding ANYTHING for the first time?

Thank goodness Disney doesn’t share your perspective or fan-favorite Haunted Mansion Holiday would have never happened.

I presume holiday offerings are largely geared toward repeat visitors.

I would be entirely fine with the Nightmare Before Christmas Haunted Mansion overlay because it is done extraordinarily well.

If Santa hats were put on all the animatronics in POTC it would be amusing but detracts from the experience for any first-time riders.

I believe WDW has too few holiday overlays, but an overlay like NBC completely changes the ride.

It is like if a first-time visitor came and Haunted Mansion was under refurbishment. Two entirely separate experiences.