Originally Posted By Darkbeer <a href="http://www.local6.com/news/9148771/detail.html" target="_blank">http://www.local6.com/news/914 8771/detail.html</a> >>Disney officials announced Tuesday that they are making changes to the "Mission: Space" attraction at Epcot, Local 6 News has learned. Beginning this summer, Epcot guests will have two options when it comes to the ride; they can either go on the current attraction or a new version which provides a milder experience, according to the report. In the new version, the spinning centrifuge will be turned off for guests who are prone to motion sickness or have other conditions. "By offering a second adventure, we hope to broaden the appeal of "Mission: Space" and enable even more guests to experience the attraction," said Al Weiss, president of Walt Disney World Resort. <<
Originally Posted By FerretAfros So, the "less intenst" version won't even really spin? I would think that they would keep it a little, just not as fast. I geuss it is good that they are letting more people go (and possibly letting smaller kids on) but it just seems a little strange that they would completely eliminate the G-force effects.
Originally Posted By DlandDug Mmmmmmm. Sit in a tiny space and watch a CGI film on a video screen. Now THAT'S worth several million dollars!
Originally Posted By vbdad55 $100M to be exact -- but they had to do something --- also my engineering days are long behind me but I am sure someone can explain the centrifuge technology for the ride here, I would think there has to be a certain speed to get the feeling of weightlessness - just slowing it down would not accomplish any weightlessness anyway so there would seemto be no point. I am Ok with this change
Originally Posted By FerretAfros They don't just stop the centrifuge for the weightlessness parts, but they also shift the cabins. They are on hydraulic arms that make the cabin lean foreward a little, pulling you out of your seat. The weight effects are all horizontal on the body, none are really vertical. If you try to push yourself up from the seat at any point, weather it is the launch, floating, or crash landing, it will take the same ammount of effort. I could be wrong, but I believe the cabin also shifts side to side during the landing, which adds to the sensation.
Originally Posted By LuvDatDisney This just show the idiocy of building Mission Space as a stand alone attraction. If there had been other attractions besides one intense one, this wouldn't have been a problem. This was poorly thought out from the start. To make two centrifuges stationary wastes a tremendous amount of money and shows that Disney is very concerned about the perception the attraction causes illness.
Originally Posted By Roger55 I believe you are right FerretAfros. I wonder if just their will be ANY motion left in the milder version of the ride. Maybe they will re-program them to tilt forward/backwards and left/right just to give some sense of motion. I don't see how this is going to solve the issue of people getting sick or even dieing on this attraction. They are still leaving it up to the individual to make the decision which experience they want. I am sure that if the people that have died or been injured by riding this KNEW BEFORE that would happen, they would have chosen not to ride. This really is just going to make the people who were afraid to ride the attraction before give it a try on "mild". I think this move is to cover Disney's liability by making an alternative offering. But if someone has a hidden or previously unknown health condition, the same tragic events from the past will continue to occur.
Originally Posted By Mort2 I was at WDW during Spring Break and the wait for MS was zero while TT and Soaring had 60+ minute waits. And as best as I could tell they were only operating one centrifuge. Clearly Disney had to do something. Not sure, however, if this is the answer. (BTW, I thought it was good ride that is getting a lot of bad press.)
Originally Posted By Kennesaw Tom I read the article.... Will this new ride be inside of MS or will they build something in the empty Body Wars pavallion next door?
Originally Posted By BlazesOfFire I have never gotten on Mission Space. Honestly though. I would try a milder version.
Originally Posted By Kennesaw Tom I have never been on MS. I would get on a milder version that was NOT a centerfuge.
Originally Posted By Duncan32 Bad Move on Disney's Part. They have 13 signs all though the ride and they dont force you to ride it. if you want to bow out at anytime you can. The Guest also have to read the SIGNS!!!! I dont think you have to change a ride.
Originally Posted By brotherdave I know the article says "Beginning this summer..", but, does anyone have an idea when they will be actually starting this? Although I can ride most coasters without feeling the least bit queasy, most spinning rides (including some carousels) can make me motion sick. I for one wouldn't mind a milder version of Mission Space.
Originally Posted By Shadow wolf Well I thought Disney would learn from bad mistakes like SGE. I find this really pointless and stupid. The only way to have fun on Mission SPACE is it has to spin!
Originally Posted By Darkbeer <a href="http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/orl-bk-missionspace050206" target="_blank">http://www.orlandosentinel.com /news/orl-bk-missionspace050206</a>,0,3758507.story?coll=orl-news-headlines >>When asked if the change was being made because of recent events, Disney spokeswoman Kim Prunty responded, "The answer is no. "We are doing this for three reasons: to enable even more guests to experience the attraction; to provide an alternative that may be more suited for some guests, such as those who are prone to motion sickness or have other conditions; and to further encourage all guests to carefully consider and heed posted health warnings." The move is being welcomed by theme park analysts and ride safety proponents. "It sounds like a reasonable step for a self-regulated park to take," said Kathy Fackler, founder and president of SaferParks, a California-based organization crusading for independent ride safety reviews.<<
Originally Posted By oc_dean OH WHAT A BUNCH OF HORSE *YOU KNOW WHAT*! The timing of this decision says it all! >>Bad Move on Disney's Part. They have 13 signs all though the ride and they dont force you to ride it. if you want to bow out at anytime you can. The Guest also have to read the SIGNS!!!! I dont think you have to change a ride.<< But you're missing a critical point - this particular ride is pushing G Forces to a point that is triggering conditions people didn't know they had. - Just like the 49 old woman - Just like the 4 year old boy I WOULDN'T RIDE IT! I'm healthy. But I don't want Mission:Space *discovering* for me a pre-existing condition I hadn't been aware of.
Originally Posted By ssWEDguy >> BTW, I thought it was good ride that is getting a lot of bad press << This is true. The percentage of people who would actually feel ill from this ride is very small. But even with small percentages, over millions of riders this can still be a "large" number. Whereas the power of PR (both postive and negative) is very strong. I think more people are convinced they're going to feel ill by the PR alone, and thus actually do, or choose not to ride at all. Bummer.
