Originally Posted By Christi22222 Wow, kind of surprised. What is there to like about Space? Well, what is there to like about any ride? I mean, there's no real point, is there? Either it entertains or heightens the senses and imagination, or it doesn't. Space Mountain definitely does this. It's just plain fun. Sure, I realize that there will be opinions. Different strokes and all. Fine. But it does seem odd to question the inherent value of SM as a ride that appeals. Certainly, argue maintenance and declining/increasing quality. But as for the "reverence" for the ride? I would guess it's that it is a thrill, without being too much of a thrill. Some of us really appreciate that. It's fun, but not scary. You don't drop/flip/roll or anything of the sort. You just go "whooosh!" really fast! lol Family ride on steroids. Appeals to the astronaut wannabe generation. True Disney escapism - give me the canvas and my fantasy world self will fill in the blanks! Going out on a limb, I'm going to guess that it is possibly a symbolic attraction of WDW worshiping regardless of quality & maintenance. Is that why it irks you that folks like it so much, EE?
Originally Posted By EPCOT Explorer >>>Going out on a limb, I'm going to guess that it is possibly a symbolic attraction of WDW worshiping regardless of quality & maintenance. Is that why it irks you that folks like it so much, EE?<<< Probably. And the fact that it could be SO much more. I agree with your post, though, and it's points. Though, SM doesn't cover any of those schematics for me.
Originally Posted By CaptainMichael <<<Besides, you can (and I have) enjoy ToT in Anaheim, Paris Tokyo as well.>>> I would if I had that opportunity/was a rich Spirit.
Originally Posted By CaptainMichael <<<Reverence for History I can understand, greatly. I mean, I'm slightly despondent over the fact that SWSA might be going the way of the do-do, as it's a opening day attraction. >>> Oh dear god, this again?
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 <<I would if I had that opportunity/was a rich Spirit.>> I may be priceless, Captain ... but what would ever make you think I'm rich?
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 <<<Reverence for History I can understand, greatly. I mean, I'm slightly despondent over the fact that SWSA might be going the way of the do-do, as it's a opening day attraction. >>> <<Oh dear god, this again?>> What do you expect? The (fan)boi cries at Wishes, cradles Figgy plush as he slumbers and eBays EPCOT guidemaps from 1988.
Originally Posted By Jim in Merced CA SWSA = Snow White's Scary Adventure -- an attraction at The Magic Kingdom
Originally Posted By EPCOT Explorer An opening attraction is an opening attraction. Can't discount that. Sure, it may be in disrepair, but that's no reason to convert it to a waste of space.
Originally Posted By Lee hisownself >>I may be priceless, Captain ... but what would ever make you think I'm rich?<< The way you always insist on picking up the check whey we all go to dinner? Oh...wait... >>An opening attraction is an opening attraction. Can't discount that.<< So is Speedway, but that doesn't mean it shouldn't be bulldozed at the earliest opportunity.
Originally Posted By Mr X ***So is Speedway, but that doesn't mean it shouldn't be bulldozed at the earliest opportunity*** BITE your tongue. I NEVER enjoyed the speedway as a kid, but I did enjoy other speedways at local amusement parks. And I loved the heck out of it. And Little X "learned to drive" in Tomorrowland, at Tokyo Disneyland, and loved the heck out of it. The Speedway is not for us...it's for junior drivers. Trust me...it's a very, very important attraction.
Originally Posted By Mr X "Tomorrowland" can also mean what Tomorrow means for EVERYONE (including the kids), and it's a heck of a lot more exciting than some crappy cartoon ride (what does THAT have to do with "Tomorrow"???). By the way, is Lee hisownself a relative of LeeMac or something? What a weird handle!
Originally Posted By Mr X ***>>An opening attraction is an opening attraction. Can't discount that.<< So is Speedway, but that doesn't mean it shouldn't be bulldozed at the earliest opportunity*** Also please note that Autopia was an opening attraction in 1955 in Disneyland as well. Walt Disney himself was well aware of the importance of that particular attraction. ;D
Originally Posted By EPCOT Explorer >>>So is Speedway, but that doesn't mean it shouldn't be bulldozed at the earliest opportunity.<<< Plus it, then. Bring these old rides into the 21st century. But loose a dark ride to a MGs? Never.
Originally Posted By Mr X ***Plus it, then. Bring these old rides into the 21st century*** Now THAT'S what I'm talking about! Make em hovercars or something. I would love that. And so wouldn't all the junior drivers, as long as it was super cool.
Originally Posted By CaptainMichael <<<I may be priceless, Captain ... but what would ever make you think I'm rich?>>> I'm a law student with no money, everyone looks rich to me. <<<What do you expect? The (fan)boi cries at Wishes, cradles Figgy plush as he slumbers and eBays EPCOT guidemaps from 1988. >>> I guess I still hold out hope that our little explorer will see the light (and I'm not talking about at Landry's Wharf)
Originally Posted By EPCOT Explorer I've seen great ideas floating around for it... Someone suggested splicing it with the old Magic Skyway from WF64...
Originally Posted By EPCOT Explorer >>>I guess I still hold out hope that our little explorer will see the light (and I'm not talking about at Landry's Wharf)<<< To make matters worse, "I Can See The Light" is a song from Tangled.
Originally Posted By CaptainMichael <<<I guess I still hold out hope that our little explorer will see the light (and I'm not talking about at Landry's Wharf)>>> <<<To make matters worse, "I Can See The Light" is a song from Tangled. >>> sigh
Originally Posted By vbdad55 Agree that speedway needs more than the light 'Indy' update it got..kids love that ride..have 8 & 10 year old nieces that can't be enough-- lay some moneyin and upgrade. As for SM-- was the first coaster I ever went on( albeit the one at DL since WDW did not exist when I was a kid) - and I still enjoy the ride in spite of the fact that yes it could be more..but sometimes less is more for those of us with a space in their heart for something. Disrepair is one thing- but just because it's not the 'thrill' most thrill rides are these days isn't necessarily bad is it ?
