matt9112
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that and I sware i feel like the cars are going to fly off the track at the top of hills. most coasters dont carry so much force into directional changes like SM. it must be destroying that steel.
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Space Mountain - WDW - Does It Still Shake Really Badly?
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that and I sware i feel like the cars are going to fly off the track at the top of hills. most coasters dont carry so much force into directional changes like SM. it must be destroying that steel.
Management of the time cancelled it.
WDWTank
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Who and why?
They knew best. Many attribute it to Phil Holmes, VP of the park at that time.
The spray paint marks where the track supports were to have been cut for removal are still visible today.
WDWTank
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But why would they not proceed further to prevent future liability? Money and greed?! How is it so difficult just to repair a ride and fix/restore/clean show scene components?
I can’t answer that. But they managed it in Anaheim.
The Empress Lilly
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Right!? I add nearly three decades to that and I ride Space for a few minutes of airconditioned rest & relaxation.
I felt pretty rough after the second time but was just fine after the next few rides ( we rode it 9 times one night!!)
TestTrack99
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It NEEDS a retracking/onboard soundtrack more than anything!!
To answer the OP....Yes
After riding Space at DLR, I was disappointed my next ride on WDW's. As @marni1971 stated, we came so close.... But I've gotten too old to tolerate the jarring, joint dislocating mess that our Space Mountain has become. Really sad, because I loved Space Mountain.
SourcererMark79
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TDO isn't Anaheim, that's why. Am I right
TestTrack99
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Hate to bump this but they had to, because if they didn't, the structure would fail and there would probably be a few serious injuries, possibly 1 or 2 deaths, and lots of lawsuits. Obviously you and I both know.
Dr.GrantSeeker
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Is process of ride inspection/quality control (as in the lifespan of attraction) different between Anaheim and Orlando? Does Reedy Creek have anything to do with determining whether or not a ride needs to be brought offline so it is suitable and safe for guests.
MickeyLuv'r
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"Reallly badly" is a bit hard to define.
With roller coasters though, the back tends to jostle more than the front.
It might also help to wear rubber soled shoes; being able to plant one's feet can help a little.
It might also help to drink plenty of water before riding, and maybe avoid riding it in the hottest/most humid parts of the day. Dehydration and heat often contribute to headaches. Dehydration +jostling +heat = headache.
With roller coasters though, the back tends to jostle more than the front.
It might also help to wear rubber soled shoes; being able to plant one's feet can help a little.
It might also help to drink plenty of water before riding, and maybe avoid riding it in the hottest/most humid parts of the day. Dehydration and heat often contribute to headaches. Dehydration +jostling +heat = headache.