Space Mountain preview?

[pyrateslife4me84]

does anyone know if space mounain will have a soft opening in the early part of July.

likely, though soft openings are never guaranteed (unless you are talking about Mission: SPACE which had a very screwed up opening schedule with announced soft openings for 2 months)

[felixthequick]

does anyone know if space mounain will have a soft opening in the early part of July.

[dsnylndmom]

Tell him to get to Innoventions and post a live update from the press event!!! We want news!!!!!

LOL! I will pass on the info

[Disneyphile]

just talked to Disguy and he said no Space Mountain preview.

Tell him to get to Innoventions and post a live update from the press event!!! We want news!!!!!

[Mr Snappy]

Given what they have had to deal with on Big Thunder Mountain, YES, they need to inspect. And reinspect. For months. And then inspect it every morning before they let guests on. This actually is, for all intents and purposes, a brand new ride. While the track layout is identical, the track itself and supports are all brand new, so this is technically a brand new roller coaster. It would be like saying they didn't need to inspect RnRC in Paris b/c they had already built one in Florida and it worked.

But BTM had a serious ACCIDENT and was found to have been neglected. I would think that the inspections there were to insure the problems had been corrected.

Don't get me wrong, I dont want this opened up too early just for marketing purposes, I want a safe ride for my kids and I to enjoy. I was just wondering what the reason for inspecting a ride that is basically the same as before. But I see your point.

[dsnylndmom]

just talked to Disguy and he said no Space Mountain preview.

[robotpirates]

I would agree with Dusty & friends on this one. I would rather ride a perfect ride that has all the out of whack like music synch and effects fixed, then just to ride it for its own sake. Be patient people. May 5th is coming faster than I expected, and July 15th should be even faster.

[pyrateslife4me84]

You know, I've been thinking about this. Do they really need to inspect? They do not do inspections on maintenance projects do they? Sure, the que and effects are fresh, but it is my understanding that the track is the exact same lay-out. So wouldn't this simply be a glorified maintenance project to the inspectors? After all, this is not a new ride.

Given what they have had to deal with on Big Thunder Mountain, YES, they need to inspect. And reinspect. For months. And then inspect it every morning before they let guests on. This actually is, for all intents and purposes, a brand new ride. While the track layout is identical, the track itself and supports are all brand new, so this is technically a brand new roller coaster. It would be like saying they didn't need to inspect RnRC in Paris b/c they had already built one in Florida and it worked.

[Mr Snappy]

Don't they need DOSH inspection and approval before the general public can be allowed to ride?

You know, I've been thinking about this. Do they really need to inspect? They do not do inspections on maintenance projects do they? Sure, the que and effects are fresh, but it is my understanding that the track is the exact same lay-out. So wouldn't this simply be a glorified maintenance project to the inspectors? After all, this is not a new ride.

[Mr Snappy]

Well mabey those of us (like me) that are going a week after the 5th (9th-13th for me) can hope for a soft opening? would be cool if they did with space mountian what they did with BLAB


<<---Hoping beyond hope, blindly I might add!

Man, do I hope you are right...
I am taking my family for 4 days starting Sunday.....boy would this make my millenium

[eyes_of_mara]

Exactly...and they can't afford for this to be even "okay" or "good". It has to be amazing as it is pretty much the centerpiece for the 50th celebration. Wait 'til it's done to open it. We should be happy w/ July 15th instead of November...

Quite right. Remember our infuriation when it closed for no reason? Or when they set the vague opening date of November 2005 for its rerelease? Also, remember our atavistic joy and ecstacy when the release date was moved closer and closer, and eventually cemented on June 15, 2005? I think I will enjoy the ride on its real day. Plus, I need something to look forward to on the anniversary. :monkey:

[pyrateslife4me84]

I would imagine that synching the music to the ride is a time-consuming project. Perhaps this and some of the special effects are holding them up. But, I do think it is wise for them to wait until everything is working before they open to the public. We are a vicious community. If things are just perfect, we will turn on them like the pack of wolves that we are.

-Dusty

Exactly...and they can't afford for this to be even "okay" or "good". It has to be amazing as it is pretty much the centerpiece for the 50th celebration. Wait 'til it's done to open it. We should be happy w/ July 15th instead of November...

[Dustysage]

I would imagine that synching the music to the ride is a time-consuming project. Perhaps this and some of the special effects are holding them up. But, I do think it is wise for them to wait until everything is working before they open to the public. We are a vicious community. If things are just perfect, we will turn on them like the pack of wolves that we are.

-Dusty

[DLRDCA_Jerry]

Since the track itself has been completed for some time now according to the gossip, they may already have it.

[Skippy]

Don't they need DOSH inspection and approval before the general public can be allowed to ride?

[AP2CM]

I wouldn't be surprised if they used all those A-list celebrities as a great way to publicize the opening of the ride. This is just a guess, mind you, but just think of all the great publicity photos........

There have been hushed discussions about this very possibility among the ranks at TDA dq...but only time will tell if they make good on it

[SuperDisneyDad]

Open it! Open it! Open it! They can always add more things in a mini-rehab. If they want to get the bulk of the 50th crowds, they need to open it, as soon as it's safe.

[DLRDCA_Jerry]

Well mabey those of us (like me) that are going a week after the 5th (9th-13th for me) can hope for a soft opening? would be cool if they did with space mountian what they did with BLAB


<<---Hoping beyond hope, blindly I might add!

[Maseca]

Having the ride vehicle working and safe is quite a bit different than having the ride vehicles work and safe along with having all the effects up for the attraction. Finishing the details of any project properly is usually one of the most difficult and most intensive parts.

I agree, because my friend and I were the ones that met Matt O. when he told us about Space Mountain. He said that he had ridden the ride already, but he didnt say that all of the effects were working. If the ride is operational already, I would assume that the left over time would be used for effects, music, and theming.

[Gwyren]

Curious. I've read on other theads how folks have had encounters with CM Matt, and he told them that he had just ridden on it. If it's not close to completion, why are they putting the PRESIDENT OF THE RESORT on the ride?

Having the ride vehicle working and safe is quite a bit different than having the ride vehicles work and safe along with having all the effects up for the attraction. Finishing the details of any project properly is usually one of the most difficult and most intensive parts.