Originally Posted By DDMAN26 <<Not to get into the drama or paraphrase Hokie, but it was kind of a harmless poke. Dave is kind of the Brett Favre of Lp.com>> What essentially crap on the fans that stuck with you and your family throughout the years? But I'm not bitter anymore about that. A Superbowl and another great QB helped get over that really quick. Carry on.
Originally Posted By ChiMike >>a theme song that sounds off the radio<< That's actually a good point Butler. What's with Theme Park Productions no longer being able to pick out good park music?
Originally Posted By HokieSkipper <<Ouch. Maybe you should pick it as your song over at American Idol.>> It's a guilty pleasure. Haha
Originally Posted By DDMAN26 Ah, I only rode M:S once but only because I've been to once Epcot since M:S opened.
Originally Posted By Dr Hans Reinhardt I rode Horizons and didn't really think much of it. To me Future World had too many omnimover experiences that were virtually identical, specifically Spaceship Earth, World of Motion and Horizons. Maybe I should find video of the attraction on Youtube and check it out again because I don't remember it being all that.
Originally Posted By Kennesaw Tom <<Yea, I'm sure, but 20K is long dead. It's time to stop mourning its absence and deal with what we have today.>> Your right, instead of an attraction on that space we are getting a restaurant and shops. As if the MK desperately needs more restaurants and shops. If a "beast' restaurant is so important when why are there restaurant in Adventureland, Tom Sawyer Island and Tomorrowland shuttered up?
Originally Posted By Kennesaw Tom <<I loved Horizons and was sad to see it go. I try to listen to audio of it whenever I can. But I still think Mission Space is a well done ride, I only rode it once but I thought it was themed very well. If Horizons was a four star ride, then Mission Space is a three and half.>> As someone pointed out, Disney could have kept Horizons and still built MS. There is plenty of land in EPCOT for additional rides/ attractions. Looming over Canada was built on unused land next to the Land Pavallion.
Originally Posted By Kennesaw Tom <<This is just an opinion. Opinions are neither right nor wrong. I can tell you I feel Horizons was a better ride than M:S and you are entitled to disagree, but you would be incorrect to tell me I am wrong. <Not much probably, but the target in MK is not you it is the kids.> A) I don't know where or how this sentiment got started. MK was meant to be a place where a family could enjoy rides together--not just little girls and boys. B) As a parent who pays for my child to get in to MK, I would like more offerings for us as a family. It has become so segmented. Over the years, I have seen MK skew its offerings to a younger, girlie set. I guess they are trying to develop brand loyalty as early as possible.>> Your wrong! MS doesn't even meet YOUR standards. MS is NOT a family ride. Older people tend to get ill. I can't think of any similator thrill rides in Fantasyland, or any rides in Fantasyland that have a disclaimer involving preexisting heart conditions. MS has a 44" high requirement so by it's very nature it is not intended for toddlers. It is blantly obvious MS was never intended to be a family friendly attraction for all family members, including seniors and toddlers.
Originally Posted By Kennesaw Tom <<Really this conversation is getting silly. One person likes this while another person loves that. Some like Mission Space, some like Horizons more. They are opinions and therefore valid points. Lets be civil about it.>> I just wish some people would be consistent about it. MS is no PoTC, HM or Splash.
Originally Posted By RoadTrip <<I just wish some people would be consistent about it. MS is no PoTC, HM or Splash.>> Who ever said it was? I like Mission Space, but I would NEVER claim it's family friendly. As for older people getting ill on it, I'm 59 and do just fine on it. I really think the reaction has little to do with age.
Originally Posted By Kennesaw Tom Age is definately a factor. The majority of people getting ill on MS are over age 55.
Originally Posted By Kennesaw Tom From the DIS Boards. <<Riders of Mission Space in the age 55 plus bracket take note. Enough guests in this age group have been taken to the hospital after experiencing Mission Space that it’s become a concern. The guests requiring medical attention had all complained of chest pain and nausea. The majority of them had pre-existing conditions, which are specifically mentioned in the posted warning notices. With age being the common denominator of those taken to the hospital, adding warnings specifically for older riders may become necessary. While there are no less than 13 warning signs addressing pregnancy, height minimums, motion sickness, high blood pressure, heart, back or neck problems, and a recommendation that you be in good health, none of the cautions specifically address riders who are over 55 years of age.>>
Originally Posted By RoadTrip Well, I have high blood pressure, neck problems, kidney disease and emphysema but I'm going to keep riding anyway. If any LP'er wants to send me $100 I'll designate them as a $1,000 beneficiary on my life insurance should I die while on or shortly after a ride on Mission Space. Step right up folks... according to Kennesaw Tom it's a sure deal!
