Originally Posted By EPCOT Explorer >>>This is a discussion forum that discusses things related to WDW. Space Mountain is closed down because of an unfortunate medical issue with this poor woman. It would be irresponsible not to publish such incidents.<<< No, of course not. But I just hate seeing everyone freaking out and sensationalizing it. It's a regular occurrence. Sadly.
Originally Posted By EPCOT Explorer >>>That said, that ride can do damage. It is rough as hell and for 4-5 days after my last of two rides a few weeks ago I had some major soreness in my lower abdomen (like where the lap bar was) and was quite thankful the ride didn't tear any muscles or the like ... I doubt I'll be riding it again in the near future. Pain isn't fun.<<<< Finally, he gets my claims about the ride! LOL I last rode in December. That should hold me other for another decade.
Originally Posted By HokieSkipper Nope...just getting my crotch slammed into hard plastic isn't for me.
Originally Posted By Lee hisownself >>Wimps...you're all wimps. Maybe space travel just isn't for you.<< Unlike Space Mountain, space travel would be smooth.
Originally Posted By SpokkerJones "It would be irresponsible not to publish such incidents." I don't mind it being published, but it would not be irresponsible not to do so. There is no imminent danger to the public stemming from this incident.
Originally Posted By EPCOT Explorer >>> Unlike Space Mountain, space travel would be smooth.<<<< And be accompanied by synced music, not cheap speakers blaring music.
Originally Posted By Manfried Space travel is smooth once you are in space. Getting into space and returning from space is very rough, according to the astronauts.
Originally Posted By DyGDisney We ride Space Mountain in Disneyland all the time, and my whole family loves it. It is our favorite family ride. However, after getting off the WDW version of the ride my youngest was crying. She hated it, so did my other dd. Maybe it needs a makeover so it's more smooth.
Originally Posted By 3disneylocations WDW SM is the original. It is a mean little coaster, so much better than the others (espicially TDL w/the HUGE green exit signs destroying the dark ride element).
Originally Posted By Scutr I was surprised to hear that SM is so rough. I haven't been to WDW in quite some time, but I can attest to the fact that it USED to be as smooth as DL's when it was new.
Originally Posted By EPCOT Explorer >>>Space travel is smooth once you are in space. Getting into space and returning from space is very rough, according to the astronauts.<<< Yeah, but this is the fantasy version of that. Realism not need apply in the MK. The archetype for space travel is smooth and sleek.
Originally Posted By DyGDisney It's more like riding the Matterhorn now...but in the dark, and without a riding buddy.
