Space Mountain Ride w/Lights On

[BoarderPhreak]

Y'all see this? It made the rounds in December, so forgive me if you've seen this before...



"Although this video was posted Theme Park University in December, it went viral on Facebook over the weekend." (03/12/18)

 

[Walt Disney1955]

Oh yeah, I think a lot of us have seen it. I saw it once, and didn't want the illusion ruined for me anymore. Space Mountain goes 28mph but with it pitch black and the sensation of the stars going past you it seems like it is going faster. But the lights on, and it isn't a whole lot scarier than an extended version of the Barnstormer.

 

[BoarderPhreak]

Oh yeah, I think a lot of us have seen it. I saw it once, and didn't want the illusion ruined for me anymore. Space Mountain goes 28mph but with it pitch black and the sensation of the stars going past you it seems like it is going faster. But the lights on, and it isn't a whole lot scarier than an extended version of the Barnstormer.

I kind of figured; just wanted to make sure or in case anyone missed it.

Ha, yeah... With the lights off it's a whole different experience for sure. Especially through the tunnel where the sound and lights amplify the effect.

 

[Captain Barbossa]

I've seen countless videos of SM with the lights on, but this one by far has the best quality.

 

[BoarderPhreak]

I've seen countless videos of SM with the lights on, but this one by far has the best quality.

That was my thought too! Blows the others away.

 

[Minnie Mum]

The first time I saw it/rode it with the lights on, it was interesting. But SM with the lights on now seems to happen so often, I just moan "%=×€&, not AGAIN!!"

 

[Surfin' Tuna]

When I rode it as part of a special event with the lights on the first time I sure thought I was something special - although I still can't raise my hands on the ride. Now it's common place for the lights to be burning and no one cares about the time we rode it with the lights on. To get attention now, I tell people I rode it when it was smooth and didn't beat you half to death. No one believes me, though

 

[JohnD]

With the lights on, it confirms its pretty much a clittity clack roller coaster. When Tron opens, they should just close SM for refurbishment, tear out the entire track and rebuild from the ground up. Anyone have a comparison DL SM with lights on?

 

[marni1971]

With the lights on, it confirms its pretty much a clittity clack roller coaster. When Tron opens, they should just close SM for refurbishment, tear out the entire track and rebuild from the ground up. Anyone have a comparison DL SM with lights on?

There’s loads of DL. Take a look at post 2005 for the new track.

 

[justintheharris]

With the lights on, it confirms its pretty much a clittity clack roller coaster. When Tron opens, they should just close SM for refurbishment, tear out the entire track and rebuild from the ground up. Anyone have a comparison DL SM with lights on?

I feel like that sounds like a good idea but Disney would find a way to mess it up (Journey Into Imagination I think should be the only example of "If it ain't broke, don't fix it"). So perhaps they could just add new effects and somehow speed up the ride (Although without altering the track I understand the possibility is limited with that if it even exists at all).

 

[Model3 McQueen]

Very cool! Thank you for sharing!

Cracks me up at like 2:18 and on there's some work stuff sitting there casually like you're in a home depot warehouse

 

[LaughingGravy]

What's amazing in watching that is how well I know all of those turns.

 

[Corgi]

Anyone else get low-key uncomfortable/freaked out by watching that?

 

[Goofyernmost]

When I rode it as part of a special event with the lights on the first time I sure thought I was something special - although I still can't raise my hands on the ride. Now it's common place for the lights to be burning and no one cares about the time we rode it with the lights on. To get attention now, I tell people I rode it when it was smooth and didn't beat you half to death. No one believes me, though

That must have been a long time ago, because I rode it in the 80's and it liked to jossel my insides out.