Originally Posted By Jim in Merced CA I was furious when 'Country Bear Jamboree' lost it's sponsorship in the 70s. I've never eaten another piece of Wonder Bread since. And don't get my started on Lawry's hot sauce.
Originally Posted By Jim in Merced CA And rest assured, ever since they pulled out of Tomorrowland in 1957, Kaiser Steel has NEVER been a part of my life. NEVER! No GE lightbulbs, no Stouffers frozen dinners, no Good-Year tires, no AT&T phone service, nothing from Unisys, or Exxon either. If a company sponsored a Disney attraction and now doesn't, that company simply does not exist in my world. Upjohn Pharmaceuticals -- NO THANK YOU! Wurlitzer organs -- I DON'T THINK SO! Aunt Jemima foods -- HELLO!!
Originally Posted By RoadTrip ahecht's post was very informative, but I would be really shocked if this happened: <<If the sponsorship goes, the CMs were told that the ride would enter an "extended refurbishment" (ala Body Wars) from which it may not return.>> I can't imagine Disney letting a $100 million ride sit idle. The attraction may not be wildly popular, but I've never seen it when it's a walk-on; not even during trips in January when attendance is really low. There are other attractions at Epcot that attract a lot fewer visitors than Mission Space. Maybe I'll sponsor it. How much would it cost me?? ;-)
Originally Posted By pixiedust1 No GE lightbulbs, no Stouffers frozen dinners, no Good-Year tires, no AT&T phone service, nothing from Unisys, or Exxon either. <<If a company sponsored a Disney attraction and now doesn't, that company simply does not exist in my world. Upjohn Pharmaceuticals -- NO THANK YOU! Wurlitzer organs -- I DON'T THINK SO!>> How about Kraft foods???
Originally Posted By Jim in Merced CA <How about Kraft foods???> Ain't no Mac n' Cheese in this household!!! OH NO!! Remember a little institution called 'Bank of America'? Remember when they USED TO sponsor 'The Walt Disney Story featuring Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln'? Notice how you don't see them around much anymore???
Originally Posted By sherrytodd <<Maybe I'll sponsor it. How much would it cost me??>> We could start a fund. The LP Sponsership. Then don't we get VIP privileges and a special break place?
Originally Posted By Jim in Merced CA I'm drinking some orange juice right now. You think it's Sunkist? THINK AGAIN!!!!
Originally Posted By mrichmondj Re: Post #83 Mission: Space was a walk-on when I visited last week. Test Track had an hour queue, as did Soarin'. People are pretty much avoiding it. While I thought the experience was neat, and comparable to the same feelings I got in some limited Navy flight training many years ago, it did make me slightly nauseated. I wouldn't turn around and queue up again to relive that sensation.
Originally Posted By FerretAfros Don't even get me started on what happened after UNICEF pulled out of it's a small world! Not a pretty site at all! When I was in WDW last spring, and when I was there for the soft openings of M:S, both times were practically walk-ons. Even though there might not be a huge line, this thing can eat people. I don't think it can fit quite as many as Pirates or the Mansion, but to my understanding, it is a lot.
Originally Posted By NikkiLOVESMickey <<I can't imagine Disney letting a $100 million ride sit idle. The attraction may not be wildly popular, but I've never seen it when it's a walk-on; not even during trips in January when attendance is really low. There are other attractions at Epcot that attract a lot fewer visitors than Mission Space.>> M:S was a five minute wait on Tuesday, but then most of the rides were little or no wait because of the rain. I think Soarin' had a 50 minute wait, but that was it. I still haven't been on M:S. I was going to try it this trip but had to go back to the room after riding Primeval Whirl, so I wimped out again.
Originally Posted By dennis-in-ct <<While I thought the experience was neat, and comparable to the same feelings I got in some limited Navy flight training many years ago, it did make me slightly nauseated. I wouldn't turn around and queue up again to relive that sensation.>> Personally - I like thrills. But I also want comfort. MS is not comfortable - it is a "hard" ride that is physically unpleasant. No thanks. ToT and RnR coaster are easy and comfortable.
Originally Posted By ahecht When I was there on a Sunday in April, there was an hour wait for Soarin' and a 45 minute wait for Test Track, but on Mission Space you could walk right into the briefing room.
Originally Posted By Kennesaw Tom I just think the whole concept for MS is all wrong. Why would anyone want to be strapped into a confined space with a monitor inches away from your face? I think the lack of ridership just demonstrates that this is NOT a world class attraction.
Originally Posted By BlazesOfFire When it comes down to it, is the tamer version worth riding? I will not ride the original version cuz I WILL get sick. I feel nauseated after Star Tours even.
