Tokyo Disneyland Coaster Derails

[ISTCrew20]

No one was hurt, but thats all I know. Anyone know more. The story is on Wall Street Journal, but I cant get in. Can anyone get more info?

 

[meowthew]

It was Space Mountain. Here's a link to a free article: http://mdn.mainichi.co.jp/news/20031205p2a00m0fp026000c.html

 

[Shaman]

Very interesting...first a major derailment at DL in Cali...now a derailment at Tokyo DL....hmmmm....

Timing can't be to good either....

Coincidence?:lookaroun

 

[jrriddle]

I guess if it can happen in Japan it can happen anywhere. (I understand that their maintenacne is top notch)

 

[DisneyFan 2000]

Originally posted by jrriddle
I guess if it can happen in Japan it can happen anywhere. (I understand that their maintenacne is top notch)

Don't scare me! :lookaroun :lookaroun

 

[jrriddle]

Sorry, didn't mean to scare you, just being a realist.
I mean it's risky leaving your house every morning as well.

 

[DisneyFan 2000]

Originally posted by jrriddle
Sorry, didn't mean to scare you, just being a realist.
I mean it's risky leaving your house every morning as well.

Yeah I know, I was only joking. :animwink:

IMO half the fun of Space Mountain is the feeling it's falling apart!

 

[jrriddle]

Now that's funny!
:lol:

 

[jrriddle]

But we probably shouldn't be laughing, seriously thank goodness no one was hurt.

 

[DisneyFan 2000]

Originally posted by jrriddle
But we probably shouldn't be laughing, seriously thank goodness no one was hurt.

Yes, you're right!

I wonder what the reason was? Maybe because of its old age?

 

[Shaman]

Originally posted by DisneyFan 2000
IMO half the fun of Space Mountain is the feeling it's falling apart!

Well in some instances the falling apart feeling isn't any form of special effect...its the REAL condition of the ride track....:lookaroun

So next time you're in DL in California...and you go on Space Mountain....hang on tight....atleast until they replace the track....

 

[Shaman]

Originally posted by DisneyFan 2000
Yes, you're right!

I wonder what the reason was? Maybe because of its old age?

Isn't the WDW version of Space Mountain the oldest? If it is I think its aging wonderfully.

 

[DisneyFan 2000]

Originally posted by objr
So next time you're in DL in California...and you go on Space Mountain....hang on tight....atleast until they replace the track....

Well I was talking about the WDW one...

Makes me wonder how bad the Disneyland one is! :zipit: :zipit:

Great! I'm scared again!

About the incident, I can't think of a good reason why it broke down??? It's the newest one and is taken care of! Maybe Roy wanted more bad publicity? Or a fan? :lookaroun :lookaroun

 

[MrNonacho]

Hmm, following the pattern, WDW's Splash Mountain is next...

:lookaroun

 

[DisneyFan 2000]

Originally posted by MrNonacho
WDW's Splash Mountain is next...

:lookaroun

Splash Mountain already had its incident!

Someone stood up during the drop and sadly died!

 

[jrriddle]

Then maybe E:E at DAK when it opens.

Ok this is getting creepy.
So....has anyone heard a cause yet?

 

[MrNonacho]

Originally posted by DisneyFan 2000
Splash Mountain already had its incident!

Someone stood up during the drop and sadly died!

When did this happen? The last death I remember occurring on this ride was the guy who got out of his log, tried to cross to the other side, fell into the water and was crushed by the next log.

Anyway, It wasn't because the ride malfunctioned, and I was just kidding when I said Splash was next. (I hope)

 

[DisneyFan 2000]

Originally posted by MrNonacho
When did this happen? The last death I remember occurring on this ride was the guy who got out of his log, tried to cross to the other side, fell into the water and was crushed by the next log.

That's the one!I just heard something different... Apparently false!

 

[WDWspider]

The track at DL is already being replaced. They are getting a new Space Mountain very soon.

I think the one at WDW had a wheel come off and hit someone in the head, right???

Also, we can't forget BTMR derailing at DL.

This is eerie to say the least. Poor RnR must be next. Through the Hollywood Sign, through the loop, then through the wall.

 

[Shaman]

Originally posted by WDWspider
The track at DL is already being replaced. They are getting a new Space Mountain very soon.

I think the one at WDW had a wheel come off and hit someone in the head, right???

Also, we can't forget BTMR derailing at DL.

This is eerie to say the least. Poor RnR must be next. Through the Hollywood Sign, through the loop, then through the wall.

Cost cutting, layoffs, micro-managing all lead to morale and company loyalty problems...things that can possibly be linked to some of these accidents.

Not a way to make fans, but then again, Eisner only cares for the cash not the fans.

:lookaroun