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Space Mountian
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joel_maxwell
Permanent Resident of EPCOT
i think they are twins.................. but on the left side (alpha or omega, something like that, cant remember) i think if i remember correctly there is a slight difference in the twist of the track in one last enbankment. but im sure ill be corrected because i just cant remember.
nfeagle5
Member
I think they are both twins, it might feel different because on one you turn left and on another, right.
I dont think its too "rickety", we are just used to the steel design for coasters now. I challenge you to go on a wooden coaster after a steel one and say that the ride wasnt 2x as rough. Its just in the design
I dont think its too "rickety", we are just used to the steel design for coasters now. I challenge you to go on a wooden coaster after a steel one and say that the ride wasnt 2x as rough. Its just in the design
joel_maxwell
Permanent Resident of EPCOT
i personally think that keeping the wdw version unique (single cars, dual tracks) to the others is great. gutting is fine with me, just please keep the 2 track design.
i think that is is more effective to have both side of your body open to the atmosphere around you. i think that it gives a false sense of security when one sholder is tucked in the car up against someone else (ei: RnRC)
2 cents, cha-ching, lol
i think that is is more effective to have both side of your body open to the atmosphere around you. i think that it gives a false sense of security when one sholder is tucked in the car up against someone else (ei: RnRC)
2 cents, cha-ching, lol
Lee
Adventurer
Aside from the left side (Alpha) being 10 feet longer than the other (Beta) side, they are complete mirror images.
And, to agree with AEfx, the Mountain needs to be gutted and the ride totally replaced. Lots of room in there for a better, more modern layout..with effects and sound.
And, to agree with AEfx, the Mountain needs to be gutted and the ride totally replaced. Lots of room in there for a better, more modern layout..with effects and sound.
joel_maxwell
Permanent Resident of EPCOT
Lee said:
i knew that................... beta not omega.............. i havent had my coffee yet. lol
GymLeaderPhil
Well-Known Member
Probably WDW's 50th...
joel_maxwell
Permanent Resident of EPCOT
how is the DL version coming. i know that the track has been layed, but obviously all the affects arent ready and the outside/ inside que etc. etc.
are they going to make it on schedule?
are they going to make it on schedule?
PeeplMoovr
Active Member
jmaxwell007 said:
I'm pretty sure it is Alpha (left) and Omega (right) in WDW.
nfeagle5 said:I think they are both twins, it might feel different because on one you turn left and on another, right.
I dont think its too "rickety", we are just used to the steel design for coasters now. I challenge you to go on a wooden coaster after a steel one and say that the ride wasnt 2x as rough. Its just in the design
While wooden coasters are generally designed to be bumpier rides than steel coasters, I have been on quite a few wooden ones that are much smoother than Space Mountain. I definitely agree that Space Mountain needs to be gutted. Not only does the track need to be replaced, but they need to redesign the loading area to be more efficient. The CMs working the loading area always seem so stressed out, and tend to be (IMHO) rude to guests at times. I think if the loading area was redesigned to make it easier, maybe they'd be friendlier to guests.
Hawkeye21
New Member
while i agree that Space Mountain is in need of some repair with it breaking down so often, the rough ride is part of the experience and lends itself to the rides history and age. I don't think you can majorly change Space Mountain just because it would not be Space Mountain
Hawkeye
Hawkeye
LoriMistress
Well-Known Member
Alpha, the left track, is 3,196 feet while the right track, Omega, is 3,186 feet. The Alpha track is longer since it crosses over the Omega track at one point.