Originally Posted By TMICHAEL Yeah oc_dean, saw the original concept years ago, and very disappointed just the ride portion was what EPCOT and the public received.
Originally Posted By trekkeruss <<but your not supposed to be in space. its a training exercise and it is stated that it is supposed to be a simualator. The screens are supposed to be monitor sized for that very reason. your not supposed to be in space.>> That's a cop-out, if that was the thought process used by the Imagineers.
Originally Posted By mousermerf It is a cop out, because it's a "solution" to making the ride cheaper then the original intention. It's not that they created a "Training mission" from the outset, but that they couldn't afford the space station or mars site pavilion so they changed what they were doing to fit to make it make sense.
Originally Posted By trekkeruss But just because it's a training mission ride doesn't mean they couldn't make the simulator cockpit more realistic or interesting.
Originally Posted By Manfried I only ride the green side, but also felt a little underwhelmed. I hope that this attraction finally got Disney over their use of simulators. Star Tours was the best first use of them and nothing's been close since. Body Wars was a joke. I look forward to Star Tours 2.0
Originally Posted By TP2000 I've been on Mission Space (Orange) exactly one time, even though I've been to Epcot about a half dozen times since it opened. I thought the pre-show and post-show was better than the actual main attraction itself. The pavilion looks pretty at night though, with the planets lit up. I did it all once, checked it off my life list, and don't think I ever need to go back and spend time there again. It's very early 2000's/Paul Pressler-esque in its execution, in that it tries to do this whole "training exercise" thing, but it just comes off feeling cheaper and easier than actually doing a trip to Mars or something. I liken Mission Space to the Hollywood Pictures Backlot area of DCA, where they did fake movie sets for the street and tried to play it off like that was so clever and unique, when we all know they did it only to save money on not having to flesh out the whole building and all the interiors a la' Main Street USA. I think the Disney Empire is going to be just fine with having only one Mission Space in existence.
Originally Posted By jbkuchon Simulator rides just don't have that big of an impact on me. It never seems like anything much to me. To me, it can never be made to seem real enough. Even StarTours was just okay to me. Was it entertaining? Sure, but did it feel like I was flying through space in a space craft? Heck no.
Originally Posted By jbkuchon So I would vote a big no on anymore simulator rides. They already have one, who needs another one? They need something new, never done before. Something my family can all do together. From my 2 year all the way up. I get tired of leaving him out of things cause he's too young or short.
Originally Posted By Jim in Merced CA There's only one Disney attraction I'll never ride. Mission: Space To me, if an attraction has all those kinds of warnings -- it's just not for me.
Originally Posted By FerretAfros Aside from the other issues with the attraction, they won't put it in the Innoventions area because it simply won't fit. The centrifuges that they use are quite large, and when you add the building around them, it gets to be really big. Of course if they are doing Orange and Green versions, they don't need to actually build the Green side on a centrifuge, but I still don't think that they would have enough room to build the queue, Green area (which could just be a bunch of pods lined up in a room), and 2 centrifuges. The Carousel Theater is deceptively small, and Mission:Space is deceptively large. Plus, the ride just isn't that good. The first time I rode it, I felt fine afterwards. I rode it again this year, and I was feeling a little wobbly after my first round. I did it later in the trip and felt even worse (but it wore off in about 10-15 min). I did the Green side once, but it just felt a little rediculous to be in that tiny cabin with random people, being rolled around on our backs pretending to be in space. If you're going to do it, go Orange, but be prepared to do something tame (like Bench: the Ride, or the Universe of Energy) right after to calm you down.
Originally Posted By Jim in Merced CA <The first time I rode it, I felt fine afterwards. I rode it again this year, and I was feeling a little wobbly after my first round. I did it later in the trip and felt even worse (but it wore off in about 10-15 min). I did the Green side once, but it just felt a little ridiculous to be in that tiny cabin with random people, being rolled around on our backs pretending to be in space. If you're going to do it, go Orange, but be prepared to do something tame (like Bench: the Ride, or the Universe of Energy) right after to calm you down.> The description given here -- is one of the reasons I would not ride Mission: Space -- having to get my sea legs is one of the things I would NOT want to do at a theme park.
Originally Posted By mousermerf I would like to recommend Bench: The Ride instead of the Universe of Energy. After M:S opened the number of protein spills at Energy went up exponentially.
Originally Posted By Goofyernmost >>>I only ride the green side, but also felt a little underwhelmed. I hope that this attraction finally got Disney over their use of simulators. Star Tours was the best first use of them and nothing's been close since. Body Wars was a joke.<<< So what are you saying? Disney should put in actual shuttle rides to Mars? If you don't have simulators you have, the Merry go Round or varies, all's the same, roller coasters. Does anyone remember Mission to Mars and how they tried to simulate take off by having the seat drop down while you took off? Even then...that was fun. Mission Space is an awesome ride, orange or green. I have done both and enjoyed both. I tell friends that if you even have a hint that motion sickness, real physical, not emotional, might be a problem then ride the green side. Except for the initial take off and sling, it is basically the same ride. I am still puzzled though...what do you do in place of simulators? BTW...Body Wars was the first of it's type that I ever experienced. It was so unique to me. The fact that it was a great thrill without the actual danger was just a plus.
Originally Posted By mousermerf I'm troubled that you think there's only simulators, merry go rounds, and coasters... There used to be epic attractions that brought you to some pretty amazing places. I consider Horizons version of space far more compelling then anything M:S presents.
Originally Posted By Goofyernmost >>>I'm troubled that you think there's only simulators, merry go rounds, and coasters... There used to be epic attractions that brought you to some pretty amazing places. I consider Horizons version of space far more compelling then anything M:S presents.<<< I don't think that at all. In fact, I am one of the biggest, literally and figuratively, fans of dark rides, but that is no longer an option, IMO, so that leaves what I said. Simulators are really only one step up from dark rides. It is a dark ride with guest involvement. I would like to see more simulators, they are as close to the real experience, in many things, that most of us will ever get. When EPCOT Center opened the major attractions were Spaceship Earth, Imagination, Horizons and World of Motion. This grouping of things were almost identical in ride and function. Almost interchangeable, in fact. Don't get me wrong I liked them all...Horizons and Imagination were never on the top of my list, but did have a must see attachment. Now Imagination requires more imagination then I can muster to even partially enjoy it, Mission Space (Horizons location) and Test Track (WoM location are distinct and varied, both in design and experience. I would have loved to have them along side the old attractions instead in place of, but it was not to be. Then, there is Spaceship Earth, may she live forever.
Originally Posted By Bobwelbaum Going back to #13, I have to tell you I was on M:S about three weeks ago with my two nieces (ages 8 & 9), and they both loved it. That was the green side, of course. Kids grow up fast these days.
Originally Posted By Jim in Merced CA <After M:S opened the number of protein spills at Energy went up exponentially.> Dinosaurs and barf -- a lovely combination
Originally Posted By FerretAfros Just out of curiosity, how many protein spills were there at Energy before M:S? It seems like it's just about the tamest attraction ever created. It even makes the railroad look like a thrill ride!
Originally Posted By mousermerf Usually in the afternoons, maybe once a week or once every two weeks. After lunch - sun/heat and even sometimes from dehydration. Typically kids, occasionally adults. Moreso in the summer and then long periods with nothing in the winter. Essentially people throw up everywhere at Disney, normally you just don't see it.
