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Space Mountain refurbishment photo update (Thur 5 Nov)
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Gepettotrevor
Member
Imagine if they upgraded the Tomorrowland costumes...or maybe just the Space Mountain ones...to....LIME GREEN JUMP SUITS.
I'm really glad that Space Mountain is getting some attention. I can't wait to see it re-open soon!!
I'm really glad that Space Mountain is getting some attention. I can't wait to see it re-open soon!!
Oh my goodness. This is possibly the most absurd complaining I've ever seen on these boards.
If you haven't noticed, nearly ALL attractions have a planter in front of them! Haunted Mansion has one. Big Thunder has one. What are you going to complain about next? That there's pavement leading into Space Mountain?? ("A Walmart parking lot has pavement!")
If some of you had given an ounce of thought to this, you'd realize this planter creates a very large seating area for FastPass holders and non-riders, drawing them away from the entrance, and hopefully reducing the crowd that always clogs the attraction.
"Why couldn't they have just put water in there instead of trees and plants?" some hotshot will ask.
Because you need shade to attract people (How quickly we forget the small clusters of people squeezed under the TTA track, trying to avoid the blazing sun and drizzle while watching the departed Stitch show)
Not a single person on these boards predicted the extensive rennovations that would be done to improve SM's guest traffic flow. And I bet it wasn't cheap. I'm sure some of you would have rather seen that money spent on in-ride special effects (which probably would have still been cheaper than the redesigned entry plaza). Whether SM's budget was adequate is a topic for a different discussion. But you can't deny that Disney saw a problem with SM, and spent big money to correct it.
After all, the "cheap" solution would have been to keep the Skyway intact, put up new walls to cover the openings, and slap on a fresh coat of paint.
But rather than try to satisfy the small handful of SM geeks who yearn to see that old rocket-stuck-to-a-pylon, Disney took into consideration the thousands of people who will be stuck in that area every day, either waiting to ride or waiting for someone to come out.
And again, all of this discusion is about.... a planter. A ring of concrete, some dirt, and a tree.
If I was an Imagineer or a TDO exec reading this thread, I'd lose all respect for our type of Disney fan. We ain't gonna be happy and will complain about the most obscure things, so why bother pleasing us at all? Disney can find plenty of other, more reasonable customers to focus their attention on.
Hint: they'll be sitting on a planter, under a shade tree.
If you haven't noticed, nearly ALL attractions have a planter in front of them! Haunted Mansion has one. Big Thunder has one. What are you going to complain about next? That there's pavement leading into Space Mountain?? ("A Walmart parking lot has pavement!")
If some of you had given an ounce of thought to this, you'd realize this planter creates a very large seating area for FastPass holders and non-riders, drawing them away from the entrance, and hopefully reducing the crowd that always clogs the attraction.
"Why couldn't they have just put water in there instead of trees and plants?" some hotshot will ask.
Because you need shade to attract people (How quickly we forget the small clusters of people squeezed under the TTA track, trying to avoid the blazing sun and drizzle while watching the departed Stitch show)
Not a single person on these boards predicted the extensive rennovations that would be done to improve SM's guest traffic flow. And I bet it wasn't cheap. I'm sure some of you would have rather seen that money spent on in-ride special effects (which probably would have still been cheaper than the redesigned entry plaza). Whether SM's budget was adequate is a topic for a different discussion. But you can't deny that Disney saw a problem with SM, and spent big money to correct it.
After all, the "cheap" solution would have been to keep the Skyway intact, put up new walls to cover the openings, and slap on a fresh coat of paint.
But rather than try to satisfy the small handful of SM geeks who yearn to see that old rocket-stuck-to-a-pylon, Disney took into consideration the thousands of people who will be stuck in that area every day, either waiting to ride or waiting for someone to come out.
And again, all of this discusion is about.... a planter. A ring of concrete, some dirt, and a tree.
If I was an Imagineer or a TDO exec reading this thread, I'd lose all respect for our type of Disney fan. We ain't gonna be happy and will complain about the most obscure things, so why bother pleasing us at all? Disney can find plenty of other, more reasonable customers to focus their attention on.
Hint: they'll be sitting on a planter, under a shade tree.
unless you went inside space today, im not sure how you can label this refurb as a disappointment yet. blah blah blah "but the plans were THIS and now theyre THAT." plans change. its like you guys can see through walls. as far as i know, theres a whole lot of space thats not visible from the tta. who knows whats going on inside? some of us have sources of our own...and mine says weve got some things to look forward to
DisneyParksFan1
Active Member
OMG! I'm soo excited. I'm glad that we are at least getting something for good ol' Space. Sure this wasn't the large-scale refurb we were hoping for but hey, it's something. Let's just hope they do something to better the rest of Tomorrowland.
Lee
Adventurer
Yep. We do have some things to look forward to.
Not arguing that point at all.
All I am saying is we should have had more to look forward to.
Studios Fan
Active Member
Is everything still on schedule for the 22nd?
EPCOTPluto
Well-Known Member
Exprcoofto
New Member
Besides what we couldn't get, I'm curious what I should be expecting to see on November 22nd when I (hope) to ride Space Mountain.
Please do correct me if I'm wrong. I think that's what I've heard over the course of the past few months on what will happen.
- Redone entry area w/ green SM sign & planters
- Interactive/Redone queue (fastpass & standby divided?)
- Covered loading area w/ gates (any other changes to this?)
- Audio on the lift hill (someone reported this, not sure if it really going to happen though)
- New re-entry tunnel to allow for on-ride photos
- Redone unloading area
- New post show (Starport Seven Five?)
- Updates gift shop to sell SM on ride photos
- Repainted ride vehicles
- Smoother ride (from adjusting the wheels on the rockets?)
Please do correct me if I'm wrong. I think that's what I've heard over the course of the past few months on what will happen.
WDW Vacationer
Active Member
Rumblings of soft opening next week.
WDW Vacationer
Active Member
My first theme park day on my trip is the 22nd at MK. I might do an opening report. Tidbits on Twitter,more in depth here.
Exprcoofto
New Member
Maybe I'll see you there :wave: I'll be the guy in either an EPCOT Center hat or the D23 hat w/ a Mickey silhouette. lol
(and I might be in a Fantasyland Expansion T-Shirt
)
EPCOT Explorer
New Member
This thread = Mach ado about nothing.
:brick::ROFLOL:
Seriously, it could be better, yes...but hate over a tree? Give it time. It'll grow in.
I'm more worried about the exterior of that Mountain. that needs to be fixed...NOW.
:brick::ROFLOL:
Seriously, it could be better, yes...but hate over a tree? Give it time. It'll grow in.
I'm more worried about the exterior of that Mountain. that needs to be fixed...NOW.
HMF
Well-Known Member
Here's the secret. The shorter the time it takes to get a refurb done, the worse it is going to end up.
WDW Vacationer
Active Member
Lee
Adventurer
Example?Here's a secret-not always.