Surprise Mission: Space Fast Passes

[wannab@dis]

Well, here are just some of my humble opinions on Mission: Space taking views from both sides of the arguement.

The good things about Mission Space:

The technology for the ride is astounding. The centrifuge is so well designed that the G forces and simulation effects are perfect. The sound, seat vibrations, and over all feel of the ride just create a real immersive experience.

The exterior to the ride is beautiful. The design is just so elegant and well designed that it really creates a look that makes you want to ride.

Agree on all the above.

The bad:

The qeue is very lackluster IMO. They could've done so much more. The gravity weel thing is cool, but other than that, its just boring. Its not very immersive, and there's not a whole lot to look at other than a couple of space ship models here and there.

There's a lot of queues that are better and a lot that are much worse. One thing that I've noticed is that it appears most of the 'classics' have queues that seem worse to me. IASW, JC, HM, PP, etc. So, I'm not sure how much emphasis this negative should garner.

The stroy doesn't do too much for me. I was so dissapointed the learn that the story was that it was just a training simulation rather than a real trip into space. It just took a whole lot of the fun out of the ride. Its like riding space mountain with the story meant to say that its only a simulation. It doesn't create a sense of adventure. It's like they're saying "Sorry guys, everythings fake. But we hope you enjoy it anyway."

The ending is awful. It just leaves you there hanging without a proper closing. You almost fall over a cliff, you're pulled to safety, and poof! They come on and say "welcome to mars!" Its just not right. Its like star wars ending immediately after luke blows up the death star.

Well, there you go. I'll go hide in my corner now.:lookaroun

Again, this whole thing about the story being lackluster seems a little naive to me. Many attractions don't have a story or they are more lacking than M:S. Is a "perfect story" such a HUGE part of the attraction or is it just another piece of the theming of an attraction? :veryconfu For me, it's the whole experience that I look at. I think the storyline of M:S is perfectly clear and completes the theming of M:S. Could it have been better if it was done another way? Possibly. Does the current story truely negate the experience of M:S? I don't think so.

Just my 2 cents... :wave:

 

[s2jrston]

This is not surprising at all. Mission Space is a poorly made attraction with little to no re-rideability.

For a minute there, I thought that was Thrawn talking

 

[HauntedPirate]

I think most of the animosity towards M:S stems from what it replaced. The queue, to me, is better than IASW, or LMA (yeah, I'm stretching a bit, I know). Unfortunately, the ride has begun to affect me more (I can detect the spinning a lot more now) as I've ridden it more, so I tend to shy away from it.

 

[dxwwf3]

For a minute there, I thought that was Thrawn talking

That was very Thrawnian :lol:

 

[imagineer boy]

There's a lot of queues that are better and a lot that are much worse. One thing that I've noticed is that it appears most of the 'classics' have queues that seem worse to me. IASW, JC, HM, PP, etc. So, I'm not sure how much emphasis this negative should garner.

Those rides were built long before Disney started making in

Again, this whole thing about the story being lackluster seems a little naive to me. Many attractions don't have a story or they are more lacking than M:S. Is a "perfect story" such a HUGE part of the attraction or is it just another piece of the theming of an attraction? :veryconfu For me, it's the whole experience that I look at. I think the storyline of M:S is perfectly clear and completes the theming of M:S. Could it have been better if it was done another way? Possibly. Does the current story truely negate the experience of M:S? I don't think so.

This story is clear, I'll give it that, but it's just not that good of a story. It does kinda negate the experience of M:S to me because it just makes it seem alot less thrilling since they're telling you that its not a real space adventure, but a fake simulation. It takes a considerable amount of the excitement away IMO.

Don't get me wrong, I like Mission: Space unlike ghost busters, but it could be a whole lot better.

 

[CaptainMichael]

Just hoping for no hurricaines!!

Aren't we all?

 

[wannab@dis]

Those rides were built long before Disney started making in

So, to my point, does the lack of an awesome queue keep the attraction from being top-notch, classic even?

This story is clear, I'll give it that, but it's just not that good of a story. It does kinda negate the experience of M:S to me because it just makes it seem alot less thrilling since they're telling you that its not a real space adventure, but a fake simulation. It takes a considerable amount of the excitement away IMO.

Don't get me wrong, I like Mission: Space unlike ghost busters, but it could be a whole lot better.

Devils advocate here...
Telling you it's a simulation makes it seem less real than telling you that you're actually going to Mars? I'm not saying that to sound like a jerk, but because it seems that it would be easier for people to 'get into the story' of a simulation/training mission, than a 'real mission to mars'. See what I mean?

 

[s2jrston]

So, to my point, does the lack of an awesome queue keep the attraction from being top-notch, classic even?



Devils advocate here...
Telling you it's a simulation makes it seem less real than telling you that you're actually going to Mars? I'm not saying that to sound like a jerk, but because it seems that it would be easier for people to 'get into the story' of a simulation/training mission, than a 'real mission to mars'. See what I mean?

When I was in the second grade, I had serious conversations with my school mates about wether we actually traveled in a space ship at DL. I think we decided it was just an illusion.

 

[CaptainMichael]

I like Mission: Space and will continue to ride it as much as time will allow. I don't think that I will ever travel in space, but Mission: Space is as close as I will get. It is a "Thrill" ride, and it delivers on that title. Apparently, some people aren't adventurous enough to enjoy it. If I didn't ride attractions I was afraid of, I would not have ridden many things that I now enjoy. Next time I'm at WDW, I'm going to make it a point to convince people to ride it.

 

[Ghostbuster626]

I like Mission: Space and will continue to ride it as much as time will allow. I don't think that I will ever travel in space, but Mission: Space is as close as I will get. It is a "Thrill" ride, and it delivers on that title. Apparently, some people aren't adventurous enough to enjoy it. If I didn't ride attractions I was afraid of, I would not have ridden many things that I now enjoy. Next time I'm at WDW, I'm going to make it a point to convince people to ride it.

Well my problem with the ride isnt that im affriad. The problem is that it does not realistically simulate space travel. No sensations of weightlessness and poor ride video make for a poor attraction. A far cry from such well themed immersive attractions like Tower of Terror, Star Tours, Splash Mountain, and even Expedition: Everest.

 

[CaptainMichael]

Well my problem with the ride isnt that im affriad. The problem is that it does not realistically simulate space travel. No sensations of weightlessness and poor ride video make for a poor attraction. A far cry from such well themed immersive attractions like Tower of Terror, Star Tours, Splash Mountain, and even Expedition: Everest.

You've actually travelled through space? Wow! I'll stick to statements from REAL astronauts that have praised Mission: Space's realistic portrayal of space travel.

 

[wannab@dis]

Well my problem with the ride isnt that im affriad. The problem is that it does not realistically simulate space travel. No sensations of weightlessness and poor ride video make for a poor attraction. A far cry from such well themed immersive attractions like Tower of Terror, Star Tours, Splash Mountain, and even Expedition: Everest.

I had decided to ignore further posts in this thread by you, but once again, I must point out the obvious.

Several astronauts have said that M:S is the closest thing to actual space travel they have experienced. You don't agree? When was the last time you actually travelled in space? Are we supposed to assume this is fact or your opinion. Also, on what experience are you basing this opinion?

 

[wannab@dis]

You've actually travelled through space? Wow! I'll stick to statements from REAL astronauts that have praised Mission: Space's realistic portrayal of space travel.

:lol:
Looks like you beat me to the punch. :wave:

 

[Minnie Moo]

Just a tidbit: out of all of my friends and family that have been to WDW with me, I am the ONLY person who can ride Mission Space without getting extremely nauseous. This includes my husband, my parents, my brother, and 2 20-something friends! None of these people are weenies, they all love Rock N Roller Coaster and Tower of Terror. In the case of my parents and brother, they actually had to leave the park early after riding Mission Space because my father and brother were feeling so rotten, so they missed out on Soarin' and the Food & Wine Fest. So, it's no wonder that the lines are so short--this ride makes people seriously ill! If I was given a surprise FP for M:S, I'd probably toss it too (it's not much fun to go on it by myself).

 

[peter11435]

Well my problem with the ride isnt that im affriad. The problem is that it does not realistically simulate space travel. No sensations of weightlessness and poor ride video make for a poor attraction. A far cry from such well themed immersive attractions like Tower of Terror, Star Tours, Splash Mountain, and even Expedition: Everest.

Besides what the others have already said I would like to know how the heck you feel they could have given guests a sensations of weightlessness.

 

[wannab@dis]

Besides what the others have already said I would like to know how the heck you feel they could have given guests a sensations of weightlessness.

Good point. Does seem like a fair question!

 

[Monty]

Well my problem with the ride isnt that im affriad. The problem is that it does not realistically simulate space travel. No sensations of weightlessness and poor ride video make for a poor attraction. A far cry from such well themed immersive attractions like Tower of Terror, Star Tours, Splash Mountain, and even Expedition: Everest.

These are the statements that get you flak from others here... When did you last experience space travel? I considered M:S an incredible simulation of what I believed space travel might feel like [though likely significantly less intense]. I thought the ride video was satisfactory for contributing to the illusion sought. I found myself slightly light-headed after riding and actually felt that also contributed to the illusion.

I get that you don't feel the ride meets your expectations, but blanket statements that come across as "fact" can be irritating [at least they are to me].

EDIT: Ok, I type slow with my toes, a LOT of people beat me to it.

 

[peter11435]

but blanket statements that come across as "fact" can be irritating [at least they are to me].

To me as well.

 

[Frumpy]

my 2ct's....I've ridden MS 2 or 3 times and I doubt I'll ever ride it again, it's not worth the nausea imo:hurl:

 

[Ghostbuster626]

You've actually travelled through space? Wow! I'll stick to statements from REAL astronauts that have praised Mission: Space's realistic portrayal of space travel.

Lets see some quotes