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SPACE MOUNTAIN- I assure you, we are SOFT re-OPEN!!!
- Thread starter Mr.EPCOT
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Okay, everybody! Let write out my first impressions, and then I'll start with the pictures.
As expected, it's just as fun as ever! Definitely darker in there now, which is a bit surreal if you're as familiar with it as I am. BUT it doesn't feel much smoother, maybe just a little bit. There certainly aren't any of those groin-crushing jerks anymore. The launch and re-entry tunnels are the same, with the exception of updated audio. I think there's a new minor effect at the end of the launch tunnel that I just barely missed. It also seemed eerily quiet in the dome, too. Other odds and ends:
-The photo flash looked to be just before you turn into the launch tunnel.
-The games look fun, but didn't get to play them because I was in a bit of a rush to get through the ride.
-Yes, the star windows are still here, and yes, the music is still the same.
-If I understood the new queue arrangement correctly, FastPass only loads into Omega side.
-I think the updated post-show does a great job of balancing between old and new.
-Most exciting of all for me, THERE IS A HORIZONS SHOUT-OUT!!!!! More on that later...
I can't wait to do it again, which with any luck will be later today!
Getting to the pictures, first we have the obligatory disclaimer...
As always, please bear with me, as it might take me a while to get everything up.
As expected, it's just as fun as ever! Definitely darker in there now, which is a bit surreal if you're as familiar with it as I am. BUT it doesn't feel much smoother, maybe just a little bit. There certainly aren't any of those groin-crushing jerks anymore. The launch and re-entry tunnels are the same, with the exception of updated audio. I think there's a new minor effect at the end of the launch tunnel that I just barely missed. It also seemed eerily quiet in the dome, too. Other odds and ends:
-The photo flash looked to be just before you turn into the launch tunnel.
-The games look fun, but didn't get to play them because I was in a bit of a rush to get through the ride.
-Yes, the star windows are still here, and yes, the music is still the same.
-If I understood the new queue arrangement correctly, FastPass only loads into Omega side.
-I think the updated post-show does a great job of balancing between old and new.
-Most exciting of all for me, THERE IS A HORIZONS SHOUT-OUT!!!!! More on that later...
I can't wait to do it again, which with any luck will be later today!
Getting to the pictures, first we have the obligatory disclaimer...
As always, please bear with me, as it might take me a while to get everything up.
Figment1986
Well-Known Member
FYI: jst because they still have the older queue audio doesnt mean it will survive... remember TTA and it's new narration a few weeks after it came back from referb.
if it's still there Nov 22 then it's probably staying.
if it's still there Nov 22 then it's probably staying.
Ah soft openings... I better join the rush to Guest Relations to complain that Space Mountain shut down during a soft opening!!!! (lol...)
Anyways, I'm sure it is something minor and I'm guessing here but to prevent it from happening in the future they are kicking everyone out of line, investigating the problem thoroughly, fixing it, and reopening later if possible.
Anyways, I'm sure it is something minor and I'm guessing here but to prevent it from happening in the future they are kicking everyone out of line, investigating the problem thoroughly, fixing it, and reopening later if possible.
DisneyParksFan1
Active Member
Good point there.
Atomicmickey
Well-Known Member
Ah, darn it, I was expecting something good.
DisneyParksFan1
Active Member
BAM!
I love that.:sohappy:
hack2112
Active Member
Yeah, yeah, that's all hunky-dory, but the real question on everybody's mind is: Do we still have a ball pit?What's your destination?
WDW Vacationer
Active Member
Just read in Twitter that SM will not reopen tonite!
Again,it's on Twitter so...
Again,it's on Twitter so...
EpcotServo
Well-Known Member
Nice to see good graphics.
Not, Space Station 77 good, but unique. I approve.
Not, Space Station 77 good, but unique. I approve.
EpcotServo
Well-Known Member
I know. I miss my Annual Pass.
I sense a disturbance in the Soft Openings...Like a million people got on Space Mountain before Servo, then suddenly made the ride go silent...
:lol:
ChrisFL
Premium Member
what about the lift chains? still as loud as before?
Next Big Thing
Well-Known Member
I hope to be up there on Sunday to check this it out, I really want to go. If not, I should be able to go next weekend.