WDW 50th Anniversary...Space Mountain

[Surferboy567]

I was wondering as a part of “50 additions“ for the 50th anniversary is it possible that space mountain could get some love to bring it up to the Disneyland version? Such as on board speakers, better projections etc?

 

[Moka]

I wouldn't want a complete overhaul, but some updates would be nice. Like you mentioned, speakers, projections and other things like that.

 

[Model3 McQueen]

I hope they keep it the same. The Disneyland one is boring.

Sir that attitude is exactly why Chapek dreams in his sleep tonight, thinking of more new ways to ruin attractions.

 

[bUU]

I would be surprised to see any changes to Space Mountain before TRON opens.

 

[Queen of the WDW Scene]

Ugh I hope not!
I cannot stand DL's Space Mountain.

 

[World_Showcase_Lover007]

Sir that attitude is exactly why Chapek dreams in his sleep tonight, thinking of more new ways to ruin attractions.

Chapek in his dreams: “We could tear it all down and build self storage units and strip malls. People are going to love it!”

 

[Kram Sacul]

All the hate for DLs version which has better effects, an actual soundtrack and rockets that don’t feel like they’re going to rattle off the track. WDW’s needs a lot of work.

 

[N2dru]

All the hate for DLs version which has better effects, an actual soundtrack and rockets that don’t feel like they’re going to rattle off the track. WDW’s needs a lot of work.

It's not hate...coming from a coaster enthusiast, DL's track layout is boring! DL is all right turns, small dip then left turn into the reentry tunnel. Whereas MK's layout is much more varied with left AND right turns and a longer actual drop. True, the effects at DL are cool with onboard audio and yes MK needs an effects update/track replacement but you can't deny MK has a MUCH better coaster layout. Plus it has the history/aura of being the first Space Mountain. Something DL fans always seem to emphasize whenever comparing versions of the same attraction at both parks.

 

[Surferboy567]

It's not hate...coming from a coaster enthusiast, DL's track layout is boring! DL is all right turns, small dip then left turn into the reentry tunnel. Whereas MK's layout is much more varied with left AND right turns and a longer actual drop. True, the effects at DL are cool with onboard audio and yes MK needs an effects update/track replacement but you can't deny MK has a MUCH better and varied coaster layout. Plus it has the history/aura of being the first Space Mountain. Something DL fans always seem to emphasize whenever comparing versions of the same attraction at both parks.

...so adding new effects to enhance a themed coaster is a bad thing? Not sure I’m following your logic here, it wouldn’t effect the track I’m talking new effects.

 

[N2dru]

...so adding new effects to enhance a themed coaster is a bad thing? Not sure I’m following your logic here, it wouldn’t effect the track I’m talking new effects.

No, its a not a bad thing to add new effects. What I was referring to is the post prior to my reply.

 

[Mickeyboof]

Or just rip it out and throw in the Paris track!?

 

[Surferboy567]

No, its a not a bad thing to add new effects. What I was referring to is the post prior to my reply.

Gotcha, I misinterpreted your post. Sorry about that!

 

[Cmdr_Crimson]

If we had got what we were suppose to get in 2009...I would have been fine....What we got from it is just mediocre..

 

[marni1971]

Or just rip it out and throw in the Paris track!?

No.

 

[lazyboy97o]

...so adding new effects to enhance a themed coaster is a bad thing? Not sure I’m following your logic here, it wouldn’t effect the track I’m talking new effects.

It would affect the track. The structural failure of Disneyland’s Space Mountain was the result of the on-board audio being added.

 

[Mickeyboof]

No.

Oh okay. Wild Mouse coaster it is.

 

[Surferboy567]

No.

That’s upsetting...well I guess that is that. Thanks @marni1971!

 

[Raineman]

Brighter projections and a smoother track is all SM needs, IMO. Any other changes would start to subtract from the attraction. For once, I would love to ride without feeling like I just got beat up.