Originally Posted By mousermerf And immediately after M:S opened it was once every other day or so - if not more. Post-show at Energy became a sort of mini triage as we'd intercept people who felt woozy coming off the ride or as they entered the building looking for a place to sit down.
Originally Posted By barboy ///I'm suprised that this ride has never been cloned./// Why would you be surprised???? ......guests have not exactly been forming long conga lines at Mission: Space at EPCOT. But to be fair to you I suppose it is quite possible that the ride could 'take off' in Anaheim in the same way Soarin' became a smash hit in Orlando; I don't think it would be likely but, again, possible. Also to be fair to you, duplicating attractions, as we all know, is very cheap to do compared to starting fresh. ///yes it is a death trap/// Now you're just disseminating unfounded/false claims. /// I think it would work well in TL./// Yes, it would fit in nicely even though I do not personally like the attraction all that much---- I hope it never comes out to California.
Originally Posted By FerretAfros "it is quite possible that the ride could 'take off' in Anaheim in the same way Soarin' became a smash hit in Orlando" Didn't we all know that was going to happen? It was a smash hit in DCA when it opened. It would have much longer lines if it were in DL, but since DCA is never that crowded (that's a good thing, for me at least!), the lines are fairly reasonable. I bet that if you compare the hourly throughput of both versions of the attraction, they will be exactly the same. They're both operating at full capacity; DCA's just has a shorter line because of its location. If it was in DL instead, I'm sure it would have a rediculous line. Mix in the number of repeat visitors that WDW gets, and their Soarin' will have a much longer shelflife than ours does, even though they're (almost) identical. And I doubt something like that would happen with the DL version becoming a smash hit while the WDW one flounders. It seems that new rides in DL are really popular for a year or two, and then the lines drop to almost nothing, unless the attraction really is something spectacular. Since M:S isn't all that spectacular (it's good, but not great), I don't think I could see them spending the money to build it in DL (it's one of the most expensive ride systems ever made) just to get something that's popular for a year or two. That's what parades and fireworks shows are supposed to do.
Originally Posted By mousermerf The ratio in wait times aligns in a pretty straightforward with park attendance. DCA sees like roughly 15k a day, Epcot sees 30k typically. Two to one.. then factor in how much more likely someone is to need/want a FP at Epcot then DCA. Means utilization of FP at Epcot is much higher - which means the standby line is going to move slower. Even if they gave out the same number of FP's, it's much more likely that Epcot's would be claimed versus DCA. Slower standby line. So, Soarin at Epcot on a norm al day being 2-2.5 hours versus DCA's 30 mins or so makes sense. So, really, it's equally popular. It just has everything to do with which park it's in.
Originally Posted By skinnerbox There was a fairly nasty legal mess between WDI and ETC, the centrifuge manufacturer. The case was finally settled last year, for an confidential amount. ETC brought the suit against Disney, which dragged out for years. I highly doubt this attraction will ever appear in any Disney park other than EPCOT, because of the litigation.
Originally Posted By oc_dean >>I highly doubt this attraction will ever appear in any Disney park other than EPCOT, because of the litigation.<< That and all the other logical reasons brought up in this topic. I think the fact a couple deaths happened within it's first few years of operation put the kibosh on rebuilding such as extreme thrill ride anywhere else on the "Disney Resort" map.
Originally Posted By Mr X ***I suppose it is quite possible that the ride could 'take off' in Anaheim in the same way Soarin' became a smash hit in Orlando*** Soarin was already a smash hit in Anaheim though, was it not?
Originally Posted By Sweeper MS has the typical stale "Something goes wrong" storyline with a disorienting simulator. I rode the Orange side myself and would not allow my kids on the Orange side. So we rode the green side and it was fine, but the storyline was lame. There is nothing great about this ride. I'm sure it looked better in concept.
Originally Posted By piratebrittany I rather enjoy this ride, but it's probably due to the fact that I have an uncommon love for all things cheesey and because the few times I've been on it I had REALLY fun people in the pods with me. I've never had a problem with the quesiness or dizziness or anything like that. But I ride crazy rides that spin you and flip you and shake you. I show no fear when it comes to carnival rides built and operated by four finger Freddy. Sure, M:S may not be all that it's cracked up to be. But who cares? Enjoy it for the cheesiness. And if you really don't like it, don't ride it again. Bench:the ride is a family favorite halfway through the day ;]
