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hardcard

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This goes without saying , I guess, but before the rehab started I was told first hand that there station was getting new fangled air gates... hopefully they'll put a little imagination into them, and they won't just be stainless airgates.. if I wanted generic looking parts on that stuff I'd go to universal :)


would be cool if they had 'doors' to the cars like star tours, like 'your space shuttle has arrived' type thing.. might make harness check and dispatch a pain though
 
EPCOT Explorer

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hardcard said:
This goes without saying , I guess, but before the rehab started I was told first hand that there station was getting new fangled air gates... hopefully they'll put a little imagination into them, and they won't just be stainless airgates.. if I wanted generic looking parts on that stuff I'd go to universal :)


would be cool if they had 'doors' to the cars like star tours, like 'your space shuttle has arrived' type thing.. might make harness check and dispatch a pain though
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Right...I was about to ask, do they even need the doors?
 
hwdelien

hwdelien

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dxer07002 said:
In WDW, how many other attractions do you watch a movie??? In your local Six Flags and carnivals, I am sure many can be named that are like MS without a bad movie being played... MS really is not that good of an attraction..
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I must admit I have never ridden Horizons (I have researched it at length), but MS is MUCH more than what you can find at a carnival. Sure they have rides that can spin and make you feel multiple G's, but WDW mounted a flight simulator on a centrifuge. While both of those technoligies exist everywhere, the way DI married the two technologies is phenominal. Horizons and MS aren't even the same class of attraction.
 
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EPCOT Explorer said:
Right...I was about to ask, do they even need the doors?
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imagine this.. the entire queue station enclosed... the only thing you can set besides 'queue' is the occasional TTA Traveler gliding by.. Seeing the TTA go by adds to the sense that this is a 'Space Port', not just some sterile space shuttle launch facility... basically a 'space airport'.... Same lines as star tours, I guess.....

As the coaster trains arrive, the airgates (themed to 'airlocks')open, dispensing a quick burst of 'steam', with a rush of air.. a recorded voice tells you it's time to board your shuttle to depart.. you get in, strap up (harness down) and and the flight crew comes by to do a quick 'pre flight check' (harness check).... after which, the doors close, with a slight 'squeal' and 'vacuum' sound to signify the 'sealing' of the airlocks, and the show starts....


sounds like a lot for a coaster station, but if done right, it would be seamless and could all happen in seconds....



:)
 
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magicmaya

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hardcard said:
imagine this.. the entire queue station enclosed... the only thing you can set besides 'queue' is the occasional TTA Traveler gliding by.. Seeing the TTA go by adds to the sense that this is a 'Space Port', not just some sterile space shuttle launch facility... basically a 'space airport'.... Same lines as star tours, I guess.....

As the coaster trains arrive, the airgates (themed to 'airlocks')open, dispensing a quick burst of 'steam', with a rush of air.. a recorded voice tells you it's time to board your shuttle to depart.. you get in, strap up (harness down) and and the flight crew comes by to do a quick 'pre flight check' (harness check).... after which, the doors close, with a slight 'squeal' and 'vacuum' sound to signify the 'sealing' of the airlocks, and the show starts....


sounds like a lot for a coaster station, but if done right, it would be seamless and could all happen in seconds....



:)
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interesting......:)
 
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magicmaya

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LudwigVonDrake said:
I'm surprised this thread hasn't been locked due to the annoying waving. This thread is about the Space Mountain refurb NOT a platform for a 15 year old and her pal trying to up their post total.
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actually 14 and what's wrong with me having a pal.Do you think i'm too stupid to have a pal or something

{come on maya...think...think...don't start another internet fight}
 
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magicmaya

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jt04 said:
Don't I get any credit for proving a point. Once again I fall on the sword and just get stepped over. Oh well, poor little me.

Anyway, thanks Sir Goofy for the double face palm. Still laughing. Funniest thread since the infamous wand fell.

At least for me.

Wish we had some fresh SM pics :lookaroun

PS- I'm limiting myself to one smiley per post......unless I don't. :zipit:
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I could do the face palm thingy too

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:D
 
SirGoofy

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Lee said:
I believe (someone correct me if I'm wrong) that the description on the WDW page has been there for months now. At least since January or so.
Old news which reveals nothing new.
So far, I stand by the last information I got...which was no on-board audio when the ride reopens in November.
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A) That's really disappointing.
B)Amazing avatar, Lee.:D:sohappy:
 
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magicmaya

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Hi everyone! Sorry for the wavin' rush.For now on i'm gong to stop wavin' and I'm only going to wave on chit chat! Now i'v only been on 3 month's and a half and I almost have my 1000th post.I sure wonder what i'm going to do for my 1000th post party now...:rolleyes:

I'm trying to do the mature thing and not get into fights like last time.I know i'm going to get a post after this saying waving is not mature.

I'm very sorry for annoying you guys...**tear runs down eyes**
 
Phonedave

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hardcard said:
imagine this.. the entire queue station enclosed... the only thing you can set besides 'queue' is the occasional TTA Traveler gliding by.. Seeing the TTA go by adds to the sense that this is a 'Space Port', not just some sterile space shuttle launch facility... basically a 'space airport'.... Same lines as star tours, I guess.....

As the coaster trains arrive, the airgates (themed to 'airlocks')open, dispensing a quick burst of 'steam', with a rush of air.. a recorded voice tells you it's time to board your shuttle to depart.. you get in, strap up (harness down) and and the flight crew comes by to do a quick 'pre flight check' (harness check).... after which, the doors close, with a slight 'squeal' and 'vacuum' sound to signify the 'sealing' of the airlocks, and the show starts....


sounds like a lot for a coaster station, but if done right, it would be seamless and could all happen in seconds....



:)
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Aaaannnddd ...


To address the issues of flying around in a vaccum without breathing apparatus, embed some light strips around the top edge of the cars - blueish/purple sounds good.

Then have an announcement, "initiating atmospheric force field" and turn the lights on.

-dave
 
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magicmaya

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Eeyore said:
Please keep your "wavin" to the thread that you started for it. I personally don't get it and find it pretty annoying but in its own thread it isn't hurting anyone- so just keep it there please.



Every single one of you has a bit of moderating power- it's the report to moderator function. The first reported post we got from this thread was early this morning. We can't see everything.
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I stopped a long time ago! Thank's very much
 
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timetopretend

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hardcard said:
This goes without saying , I guess, but before the rehab started I was told first hand that there station was getting new fangled air gates... hopefully they'll put a little imagination into them, and they won't just be stainless airgates.. if I wanted generic looking parts on that stuff I'd go to universal :)


would be cool if they had 'doors' to the cars like star tours, like 'your space shuttle has arrived' type thing.. might make harness check and dispatch a pain though
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You are correct that air gates will be installed on Space Mountain. Last ride on property to get them I believe.

While not going to the extreme of ideas that you posted, they will not be boring stainless steel. I can't really say much else for protection of myself and others, but think something along the lines of this.
 
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magicmaya

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TiggersPooh said:
I rarely post on here but this whole waving thing is very annoying and childish.

Take this mindless cr*p and go into the chit chat section. It is crazy that you have only been here since March and you are almost to 1,000 posts. Here is a thought think before you post. Does your post actually relate to anything in the topic?

Have a magical day...


Look I did a whole post without using any smilies! It can be done!
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I bet I can go to my 1000th post without using smilies!
how can I have a magical day if you guys have been yelling at me this whole "magical" day!?!?


Oh yeah! Yelling at a 14 year old girl who has feeling is a great idea!!!
 

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