Originally Posted By leobloom Something people fail to consider is that Mission: Space has a much higher ridership per hour than Soarin' or Test Track. So it's not quite as simple as saying that Test Track has a longer line, so it must be more popular.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo But Mission Space I find pretty boring after the 1st time IMHO. I don't know, I find the graphics a little poor. I would much rather have Horizons back.
Originally Posted By Goofyernmost I think the MS could have been the best Disney attraction ever, unfortunately, it got a really bad start. I don't know if it was coincidence or because of the intensity but when the unknown defects started to show up, that made it a little less appealing. What amazes me is that with all the big talk about how the majority "love" thrill rides they are scared to ride it. What bigger thrill is there then to ride a killer? Just kidding, of course, but all the negative hype caused me to hesitate the first time. I stood outside for about 45 minutes talking myself into riding it. I have never had motion sickness but still I was, ok, I'll say it, scared to ride it. I finally talked myself into it and was I ever glad I did. My first words at the end of the ride were "that was awesome". It was the best, and still is, ride I had ever experienced. The theming was so perfect that it almost seemed real. I didn't notice if the graphics were perfect. They were perfect enough to seem real. That said, I can understand why some have been hesitant to try it and some have talked themselves into being sick before they ever set foot on it and many have missed out on a great experience because of it. I feel bad that Disney spent that much money, after being accused of holding back, only to have it sabotaged by unwarranted fears. All you self proclaimed "thrill seekers" get your butts on that ride and make it the success it should be. My only regret is that they leave you stranded on Mars. It's a long walk back to Future World from there.
Originally Posted By brotherdave I've ridden some of the largest and wildest coasters built without any ill effects, but Mission Space almost did me in...and we rode the MILD side. I just can't handle simulators anymore (although Star Tours seems to be the exception). It's just my personal experience of the ride. I can see where some will love it, but it's just not for me. I'm with Dave above, I'd rather see Horizons still at Epcot as it was one of my favorite Epcot experiences ever! At least it didn't make me nauseous! I also loved the look of the old Horizons building, it was one of the best looking pavilions in the park (second only to Spaceship Earth). Mission Space's facade is impressive, but the building is just a box.
Originally Posted By dshyates I actually did a sort of Round the World cocktail tour and then MS. I had a 2 pints in England, some saki and Spider Rolls in Japan, a BIG beer in Germany, and a burrito and Coke outside of Mexico, then MS twice. No problem. I think next time I'll drink more and try to read a park map while its spinning.
Originally Posted By sherrytodd ^^^We did it after a lot of imbibing during the food and wind festival. It was the only time I was dizzy and walking funny when I got off, but I was dizzy and walking funny when I got on. <<<My only regret is that they leave you stranded on Mars. It's a long walk back to Future World from there. >>> Ya, who knew that a walk back from Mars included a left through an intersteller gift shop. Actually this is one thing that I find sad about this pavilion because the original plans would have been so incredible. Instead of "training" for a trip to Mars it was supposed to be an actual space station. The ride was only one piece. Good ol' budget cuts.
Originally Posted By RoadTrip <<<I rode it five times in a row one morning. I thought the repeatability was pretty high!> But I'm thinking you're not the average guest.>> You're correct. I'm not. I'm a 55 year old guy who is slightly overweight. I have high blood pressure and high cholesterol (both controlled with medication). I've got a history of heart disease and early death (my dad died at 55) in my family. I'm the guy they put up the warnings for. Of course they put those goofy warnings on everything. I think they even have a warning on Small World now. It's not because there is any realistic fear that something might happen. It's because their corporate legal department makes them do it. You are considerably more likely to die in an accident while traveling between MCO and WDW than you are on any attraction at WDW. I think the reputation of Mission Space is one area where the fan sites have done a real disservice. They have successfully killed off the enthusiasm for one of the best attractions every created. But then they did the same danged thing for DCA, so I guess I shouldn’t be surprised. The Uber Fans control the experience.
Originally Posted By leobloom The whole training-instead-of-really-flying premise seems to be a shortcoming of the attraction. It basically allows WDI to show you the centrifuge and the individual pods without feeling guilty. But then again, between M:S and Soarin' that must be Epcot's signature: not doing anything to hide the mechanics of the ride structure. Doesn't bother me so much with M:S but it does lower Soarin' several notches in my book. Either way, I wouldn't particularly want to ride either of those more than once a day.
Originally Posted By leobloom <<I think the reputation of Mission Space is one area where the fan sites have done a real disservice. They have successfully killed off the enthusiasm for one of the best attractions every created.>> And I think they did the reverse for Soarin'. It's not a bad attraction by any means--but it's not very different from watching an IMAX film in a stationary seat. Yet the online community has said it's the greatest thing Disney ever created. But M:S is definitely a unique experience, only to be found at Epcot. For that, I'd say M:S is a more successful, audacious attraction.
Originally Posted By MPierce << I'm the guy they put up the warnings for. Of course they put those goofy warnings on everything. I think they even have a warning on Small World now. << They need it on It's a Small World!
Originally Posted By sherrytodd WARNING: This ride subject riders to extreme song repetition that may be hazardous to your mental health.
Originally Posted By dshyates I'll never ride IASW again, the last time I had to get the song surgically removed from my head. They should have some sort of brace for that.
Originally Posted By demderedoseguys I get dizzier on the Tea Cups than I did on MS and I dislike both. Give me the nice slow relaxing rides. TTA all day is just fine with me.)
Originally Posted By vbdad55 yep - age has taken the teacups away from me also -- so it has gone full circle - from me spinning the heck out of the things to see my parents grimace - to my kids doing it to me.
