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Space Mountain Exterior Refurbishment
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Brad Bishop
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They seem technically cool and practically dumb to me.
It's technically cool that they have them and can synch them with the ride.
It seems like a great way to make people vomit and I'm not so sure I want to be the next guy wearing the, I'd guess, fairly heavy heat apparatus with sweat moisten straps. Add to it that there's no way it doesn't increase load and unload times for coaster.
They make no sense.
Maeryk
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Well, speedway is already in front of it.. I'd more expect to see the Tron roof change, than the already there (and part of the structure) SM roof. Who knows? We may just get more color splashed around, (like the rocks are currently at the bridge), so the blue of Tron doesn't stick out like a sore thumb against the white.
Maeryk
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That's DL. They did the roof differently there. that big hollow spire was never in Fla. The Fla one they put up four big plyons in the middle, built the central roof on top of that, and then worked down and out. In California, they did the outer concrete walls first, and used a big girder system that has the cone shape, to enclose the space.
EricsBiscuit
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They usually get great budgets but they seem to have a tendency to go over budget
EPCOTCenterLover
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Yes, it is! And the original ride was totally breathtaking!I've always been partial to the exterior of the Jules Vern inspired Space Mountain in Paris. Between the 20k League sub and copper roof, it's pretty awesome looking.
DznyRktekt
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The original score was goosebump fuel.
It looks like we're headed that way with all of the new VR goggles. Slap on blinders, and anycoasteroffice chair can become Space Mountain!
Fixed it for you.
This is Disneyland.
Here's Orlandos track going in with a completed roof but incomplete walls:
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DznyRktekt
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There should be a charity auction for an afternoon with Martin and his files.
Disone
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Thanks. Especially with the word Matterhorn on one of the pictures, I was relatively sure that it was not Disney World's but rather Disneyland's. But being that they were built relatively in a close time frame to each other I assumed the construction process would be the same. Looks like it was. Roof first, coaster second, sides last. That said it does look like construction techniques have since changed and I know they definitely built the track for rock and roller coaster first, and then the building. I'm also guessing Space Mountain at Hong Kong Disneyland was billed track first and then the building?
Yes, Hong Kong had the base built, then the track was craned in, then the roof was added. Paris was similar.
Maybe it's the base for a Space cake instead of Castle cake for the 50th.
No, please no... My very first look at the Castle was that pepto-bismal pink mess...without the decorations. .
Mr Disney
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I know I'm late to the game, but this seems likely. There is also paint work being done at the entrance to Tomorrowland near the Terrace.
Mr Disney
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I liked that cake! *shrugs*Maybe it's the base for a Space cake instead of Castle cake for the 50th.
raymusiccity
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The first clue of Tron's arrival could be the blue rock treatments! Maybe they do plan that far in advance?
FullSailDan
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Your ability to recall the build order and timeline for every attraction amazes me. Thank you for all the great info you provide. (oh and for all the inside info too!)
Biff215
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I doubt it, they'll need to be repainted by the time Tron opens.