Originally Posted By Shooba (More at the link) http://www.mouseplanet.com/articles.php?art=wd060508mg In the wake of the second rider death on Mission: Space, Disney on Tuesday announced a change to the popular Epcot thrill ride. Beginning some time this summer, there will be two distinct experiences at the attraction. In addition to the current "wild" version a second "mild" version will become available. Basically, Disney will turn off the motors in one or two (depending on demand) of the centrifuges. Signs posted in the queue area will outline the difference between the two modes and provide health advisories appropriate for each experience. It is uncertain whether the gimbal motors will also be turned off, for a completely stationary experience, or whether there will still be some rocking and shaking of the capsules. Disney has stated that the changes have nothing to do with the deaths of riders. "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. "Providing a choice between two ride options will help to further encourage all Guests to carefully consider posted health advisories when making their decision."
Originally Posted By Darkbeer We have been discussing the changes in this thread here at LP <a href="http://mb.laughingplace.com/default.asp?WCI=MsgBoard&WCE=T-75274-P-1&Refresh=0507185542" target="_blank">http://mb.laughingplace.com/de fault.asp?WCI=MsgBoard&WCE=T-75274-P-1&Refresh=0507185542</a>
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 If it's between mild and spicy, I'll take the spicy all the time. Mild is so, so boring. You know, like Epcot will become if all we have is 90-second thrill rides. BTW, ain't that wand magical?
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 <<Sheepishly: I like the wand.>> Be careful, wahoo. You know what they say about sheep being led ...
Originally Posted By vbdad55 I say make the wand an 'attraction' 3 swings of a sledge hammer for $2.....( can move it to the carnival at Dinoland so the attraction 'fits' )
Originally Posted By Shooba >>We have been discussing the changes in this thread here at LP<< Ah, sorry. I just assumed if there was already a threat it would be right near the top of the list!
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 It is a threat. Mission Space is a threat to long, immersive Disney attractions that won't make you puke.
Originally Posted By CMM1 They already permanently closed Body Wars because it made people both bored and nauseated. How many people would actually go on Mission:Space if they could clearly see what kind of ride they were in for? Perhaps they can get a bit more attendance out of Mission:Space with the new, milder configuration but if they can't, will they ultimately be forced to close the attraction like they did the 20K Leagues ride for "high maintenance/low attendance" reasons? Thrill ride fans may be up in arms about this kind of ride being toned down or even removed, but since Epcot bases a big part of it's draw on foods from around the world might it make sense that they would avoid attractions there that would cause such foods to be "lost" by the riders of attractions like Mission:Space? Or would such a ride be encouraged as it might allow Epcot visitors the chance to eat another meal after the first one was lost?
