Originally Posted By cassiedoodle i read awhile ago that space mountain will be going through major restoration in 2008, but when i look at the renovation schedule on this site and the WDW site, nothing is mentioned. has there been a change in plans?
Originally Posted By figment1986 the official website has had problems in the past with not being correct untill perhaps last minute, some referbs dont make it until a month before its scheduled to happen. it is mainly a wait and see, and remembering all rides are subject to closure without notice.
Originally Posted By TDLFAN I won't believe any improvements or renovations will take place until I actually see proof.
Originally Posted By irishfan This seems to be gaining momentum again over on the wdwmagic boards. The latest rumours are for a June 2008 closure for between 12 and 18 months.
Originally Posted By TDLFAN 12 to 18 months?? OMG, if that is the case, then I will be expecting an entire renovation of the ride... with brand new queue, track design (hopefully a single track with a longer lenght, and seating similar to DL's, side by side.) Brand new show and updated effects to go along with it, plus a new on-board sound system to complete the experience..and one that will probably break after a month in operation.
Originally Posted By irishfan ^^^ All that would be good, but like i said, I'm only repeating what I read on a message board.
Originally Posted By MPierce Most everyone over there at WDWmagic seem convinced that it is going to happen this time. Even the people in the know agree upon that. There is a wide variation on the opinions of what the refurb will entail. Everything you mentioned TDLFAN has been brought up, but nobody seems to agree on the extent of the track replacement. In other words, nothing written in stone yet.
Originally Posted By nbodyhome I will miss the current Space Mountain. I like the DL newer version, but I also find it too smooth and less fun than WDW. Denise
Originally Posted By cassiedoodle i was happy to hear that it'll be happy when i go in feb, but i just noticed that splash mountain will be closed instead! ugh, i can't catch a break lol!
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 Space Mountain is indeed going down for a substantially long redo ... it wouldn't surprise me if it went over a year, despite the nine-month timeframe. The when is the question ... the answer is sometime in 2008 ... likely sooner rather than later since the track is falling apart (literally) like DL's was. The only things you can count on are loading gates (because people have gotten stupider in 30 years and more apt to sue), a completely new track (whether it's the same layout, I don't know), new rockets with onboard sound and new effects and postshow. Beyond that, it's a big ?
Originally Posted By irishfan >>Beyond that, it's a big ?< Well if we got what you mentioned I'd be pretty happy.
Originally Posted By brotherdave Personally, I hope they keep the dual track layout. I enjoyed riding two sides to the ride, although similar, each side was just a bit different enough to give you slightly different experiences.
Originally Posted By Indigo I think that technology has changed so much since 1975. They could keep the double track, but have it be much more interwoven like Dueling Dragons. That would be cool. If they redo the loading unloading there's plenty of room in the current show building for a big expansion of track.
Originally Posted By TDLFAN And for the love of God... I hope they TURN OFF THE LIGHTS, like they did at DLP, DL, TDL and HKDL...and the ride is nice and dark! Imagine that!
Originally Posted By TDLFAN The first mistake was having the big open space over the indoor switchback queue area.. they need a ceiling over that area.
Originally Posted By jmuboy I am in agreement with Spirit's comments in post 10. Space Mt needs REAL track work and REAL fast. Like SSE's recent refurb extention (adding at least 3 months to the already 5 month long rehab) I can't imagine the 9-month time frame for a Space Mt working out. I bet it'll be down at least one year. Too bad the MK hasn't added a new ride in AGES to soak up the crowds. Oh well, everyone can go enjoy the fantastic new Pooh playground over in Fantasyland right?
Originally Posted By cassiedoodle so while it's closed, will there be anything blocking the windows from the TTA?
Originally Posted By twirlnhurl I like the open switchback area of the queue, and the dual track layout. Space Mountain is the only Disney roller coaster to have any air time. I hope we don't loose that aspect of the ride.
Originally Posted By vbdad55 <Oh well, everyone can go enjoy the fantastic new Pooh playground over in Fantasyland right?< arrrgghhhhhhhhhhhhhh !!!!
