space mountain rehab

[jacks34]

Has anybody heard anymore about the rehab? I have not seen any posts about it in awhile. I have been checking disneyworld.com and allearsnet and nothing is listed about it going down for a rehab. I was just wondering if it is still planned.

 

[marni1971]

It is still very much a go - though you`ll be able to experience the current attraction for a good few months yet.

 

[aleckendyl]

It is still very much a go - though you`ll be able to experience the current attraction for a good few months yet.

Yep..Come late fall though....It WILL be down for the rehab/refurb.

 

[Lee]

Nah...Fall should be safe. I'm hearing it should go down promptly in Jan. '09.
Pretty much forget about Space being open in '09.

Finally.....

 

[Pete C]

There is usually a thread about once per month on this topic. There was a discussion just last week on it linked below, but typically the News and Rumors forum is where most of the discussion on new projects shows up.

http://forums.wdwmagic.com/showthread.php?t=284024

 

[MIDisneyFamily]

My kids just want to know if it will still be opened in August when we go.They have both waited years to be tall enough to ride with me.

 

[WDW Monorail]

Depends on in which year you go.

 

[marni1971]

My kids just want to know if it will still be opened in August when we go.They have both waited years to be tall enough to ride with me.

August this year? Yes. Next year? Don`t count on it.

At least they`ll be able to ride the (almost) original!

 

[unkadug]

It's about time...we've been speculating on this for how many years now?

 

[wvdisneyfamily]

This thread gave me a fright! I thought the Space Mountain rehab had been made official. I'm trying to figure out when they'll announce any June refurbs. I can't remember when they announced the Haunted Mansion last year. I think it was in February or March. How far in advance do they usually announce refurbs?

 

[marni1971]

It's about time...we've been speculating on this for how many years now?

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WDI have been working on it for over 3 years now. It`s changed so much it is making EPCOT seem like it was planned in an afternoon.

 

[Philo]

Any idea what the refurb is? Is it going to be a complete new track layout or are they just replacing parts? I'm guessing its the former due to the length of time its going to be down

 

[Vernonpush]

Nah...Fall should be safe. I'm hearing it should go down promptly in Jan. '09.
Pretty much forget about Space being open in '09.

Finally.....

Does anyone know what will happen to the TTA if Space Mtn. is down for a whole year? Would TTA still run? Would it close too?

 

[PhilharMagician]

Any idea what the refurb is? Is it going to be a complete new track layout or are they just replacing parts? I'm guessing its the former due to the length of time its going to be down

From what I am understanding it looks to be mostly controls, track repair, lighting effects and on ride audio.

Does anyone know what will happen to the TTA if Space Mtn. is down for a whole year? Would TTA still run? Would it close too?

I thought TTA was to close also for a somewhat major refurb. The track could use a little help.



Hopefully Lee will add some info.

 

[chaggy102]

I thought TTA was to close also for a somewhat major refurb. The track could use a little help.

Wasn't there a rumor that the TTA couldn't go down for a refurb because if they did they'd have to change the cue to make it easier for wheelchairs to get up to it?

~Chag

 

[DisneyNeighbor]

Jim Hill has some (Rumor) about Space Mountain going down Jan 2009 for 18 months with a much bigger rehab than previously planned.

http://jimhillmedia.com/blogs/rober...for-central-florida-s-coming-coaster-war.aspx

I know some people don't trust Jim, but take it as a rumor. Only time will tell.

But I do hope they keep the dual track and add side by side seating. Double the capacity of the ride would be great.

 

[Lee]

Hopefully Lee will add some info.

I wish I had much more. The lid on Space is clamped pretty tight.

From what I am understanding it looks to be mostly controls, track repair, lighting effects and on ride audio.

I asked last week or so and was told that the track replacement would be "extensive." There will be new trains with audio, new entrance and exit queues, new themeing, and new effects inside the mountain. All that along with the usual new control systems.
Gonna be nice.

Does anyone know what will happen to the TTA if Space Mtn. is down for a whole year? Would TTA still run? Would it close too?

It's pretty much certain that TTA will have to close for a good chunk of the refurb. Taking the track and queue apart would make it kinda hazardous to run the TTA through the middle of a hard hat area.

But I do hope they keep the dual track and add side by side seating.

Quite possible.

Naturally, all this subject to change at management's whim...