Originally Posted By Mr X Hey SuperDry, did ya make it home okay after our big night out in Orlando? Okay, I think the review here is fair enough as far as it goes...but I'm of a mind that the ending really, REALLY sucks much worse than is explained here. Total disappointment on my part...I sure do hope it is "temporary" even though that, too, seems pretty weak to me. If they were in such a hurry to open the ride for the holidays, they should have simply left the old stuff in until ready for SOMETHING new and different and not totally weak and lame like that video crapola. As for the picture, I wonder if your pic might be superimposed onto that cartoon thing at the end at some point, but if so...lame. It was nice to ride SE after a long break, and I enjoyed most of the ride as usual...ending though? Crapola imho.
Originally Posted By mousermerf That is the plan - you get your face plastered on it, and then you can goto the globe and send that crappy video to your friends and family.
Originally Posted By Mr X I sent a video from "space" to my friends and family...that was cool, kinda. Mission:Space made me sick though.
Originally Posted By SuperDry <<< Hey SuperDry, did ya make it home okay after our big night out in Orlando? >>> Yep, made it back in one piece. Good to see you again. As you pointed out, we've now seen each other at 3 of the 5 Disney resorts worldwide.
Originally Posted By danyoung >Should something that was quintessential but weak from the get-go be preserved just for the sake of preservation?< I don't agree with the original premise - I've always really liked that mural. It sparks the imagination, and does a great job at setting your mindset for the coming attraction.
Originally Posted By Mr X **we've now seen each other at 3 of the 5 Disney resorts worldwide.** Think we can nail down Hong Kong and Paris in '08? Although technically speaking we did meet up at the Florida resort, we didn't go to any parks together as you know...I think the same might happen in Hong Kong (I'll meet ya for dinner or something lol).
Originally Posted By CMDad When I rode SE on Friday, there were effects working that were not working earlier in the week. A starfield at the end of the descent (not the one at the top) was lit which wasn't earlier. Also, the photo that they take at the beginning was used to place our faces in the custom animation this time. That was nit done on our earlier ride-through.
Originally Posted By danyoung Oh no, Dad - you must be mistaken. The ride is DONE! I read it online somewhere that there's nothing new, that it was done by mid-December! You simply must be mistaken . . . . .
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Always stirring it up Dan? What a surprise Glad they are still plussing CMDAD.
Originally Posted By nbodyhome >> Oh no, Dad - you must be mistaken. The ride is DONE! I read it online somewhere that there's nothing new, that it was done by mid-December! You simply must be mistaken . . . . . << You simply must see the video of a video of a Youtube SSE video that is online - you can see how much the ride sux! Sorry, I can't help it either. I was hoping to get to SSE yesterday, and skipped Epcot in favor of the MK all evening. Well, until I called it an early night. I'm looking forward to seeing the new effects. I do like a lot of the ride that is now in place. If it doesn't get plussed anymore, than I still will ride (unlike Gran Fiesta, which I really do not like now).
Originally Posted By CMDad I do hope there is much more that is not yet complete on the descent - and despite what has been posted/read/speculated, I do believe there is still a bit to come. Earth shattering? I doubt it ... but more in the dorm of effects I would guess. But yes, while I wouldn't wait a half hour any more - as I did twice this week - first so my wife and I could see it and then later so my daughter could see it - I would definitely ride it again. nbodyhome - did you stay to see the midnight fireworks? We did and enjoyed it.
Originally Posted By nbodyhome CM Dad - Nope, didn't end up staying that late! I was starting to get sleepy and bored, I guess the MK will do that to me. Around 10:30, I finally gave up. Next time I'd go to Epcot for the evening, and head back for the fireworks! I can do a couple of hours by myself at the MK, but that appears to be my limit (at least when it's as busy as it was yesterday). I am glad you got to see them! Denise
Originally Posted By CMDad Pix of both the early (Holiday Wishes) and midnight (Fantasy in the Sky) are in this group. The coolest part of the midnight fireworks was the countdown with the numbers in fireworks! (10-1) (No usuable pix of that however.)
Originally Posted By CMDad <a href="http://thefendricks.com/WDW123007/index.htm" target="_blank">http://thefendricks.com/WDW123 007/index.htm</a> I guess I should have given the link.
Originally Posted By CMDad Oh, and in the spirit of full disclosure ... it was only CM and myself at that point ... my wife headed back to the hotel about 7 PM. We actually managed to do a few attractions between the time she left and the fireworks. Of course, when we left, the park was still open another 4 hours for resort guests. That wasn't happening for us! <G>
Originally Posted By nbodyhome No 3 or 4pm time for you? I may have stayed if I had a one bedroom villa to go back to within a 10 minute driving distance. Unfortunately, it's about 35 miles home - and I didn't want to fall asleep on the way back. I really needed a cattle prod to get me through the evening! I'm glad you made it home safely! Obviously, I am not at Disney. Half the evening was spent watching a Dateline Predator marathon (I know, really sad!), I'm probably going to watch part of a movie now. I mean, how many times can you hear the line "have a seat over there"?
Originally Posted By CMDad 3 or 4 PM perhaps ... 3 or 4 AM ... uhhhh ... no! <G> Gotta love Disney Transit when you are that tired. (I want that room back!!!)
Originally Posted By nbodyhome I don't actually like Disney transit - unless it's not too busy. I spent too much time standing in line this past September when I stayed at the Pop, until I finally wised up and started driving myself. There are times when I would LOVE to be out until 3 or 4 am in the parks. Tonight at Epcot would have been very cool. Next year I'll make sure to see the MK fireworks - the reviews have been really positive. Denise
Originally Posted By CMDad Personally - I am a fan of Disney Transit. The number of long waits I have had over the years can be counted on the fingers of one hand ... with fingers left over. Last night a bus was waiting for us when we got to the stop. BTW - I forgot to have you wish Steve a Happy Birthday from me! Hope he had a good one.
