Space Mountain Refurb

Discussion in 'The Magic Kingdom Photos' started by Coo1eo, Apr 19, 2009.

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  1. Coo1eo

    Coo1eo Member

    A Tribute to Space Mountain as we know it. Please share your photos of Space Mountain.

    Since not a poet am I,
    Hence shall I share from my discerning eye,
    Space captured against a crystal blue sky.

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    Coo1eo, Apr 19, 2009
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  2. Tim

    Tim Administrator Staff Member

    i know a few poems but that are not suitable for this forum... ; ;)
     
    Tim, Apr 19, 2009
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  3. Tim

    Tim Administrator Staff Member

    oh yeah, and a pic...

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    Tim, Apr 19, 2009
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  4. Coo1eo

    Coo1eo Member

    Thanks Tim. Have to share those poems in private do you? LOL
     
    Coo1eo, Apr 19, 2009
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  5. mainstreet1997

    mainstreet1997 Member

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    mainstreet1997, Apr 19, 2009
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  6. PolynesianMedic

    PolynesianMedic Global Moderator Staff Member

    Great shots all!
     
    PolynesianMedic, Apr 19, 2009
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  7. WDWmemories

    WDWmemories Member

    Great photos! ; I just keep telling myself: ; It's not good bye, just so long to Space Mountain until she returns better than ever.
     
    WDWmemories, Apr 20, 2009
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  8. Bob D.

    Bob D. Member

    My daughter finally was tall enough to go on Space Mountain when we visited in December. ; She's a little disappointed that during on our next trip, coming in June, she will be unable to ride. ; I'll have to share some of the pictures here to remind her of how much she liked it last time.

    Thanks for the pics!

    Bob
     
    Bob D., Apr 20, 2009
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  9. zackiedawg

    zackiedawg Member Staff Member

    From the side:

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    From inside:

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    From history:

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    From way upon high:

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    zackiedawg, Apr 20, 2009
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  10. Bob D.

    Bob D. Member

    I found some odd photos of Space Mountain from last summer. ; Hopefully after the refurb we won't see scenes like this. ; It seemed like during my visit at Christmas and last July Space Mountain broke several times and had to momentarily close.

    Bob

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    Bob D., Apr 20, 2009
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  11. PolynesianMedic

    PolynesianMedic Global Moderator Staff Member

    Nice shots of the lights on inside. ; I am not a roller coaster fan, and have never ridden this, but I saw a video of it, and it seems that there are no real big straight drops, and I might consider trying this when it comes back.
     
    PolynesianMedic, Apr 20, 2009
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  12. Roger

    Roger Member Staff Member

    Poly, Space is relatively tame. ; It doesn't go beyond 25/30 mph at any point.
     
    Roger, Apr 20, 2009
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  13. PolynesianMedic

    PolynesianMedic Global Moderator Staff Member

    It's not the speed that bothers me, it is the feeling of everything from the waist down in my throat that I don't like. ; I think that it is really a control issue. ; I love BTMRR because there are no major drops. ; That is the one thing that I don't like. ; I don't do flume rides, and roller coasters because of this. ; Pirates even gets to me a little, but I endure that one because I love the rest of the ride, and it isn't that big a drop.
     
    PolynesianMedic, Apr 20, 2009
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  14. Craig

    Craig Member Staff Member

    I'm right there with you Poly!
     
    Craig, Apr 20, 2009
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  15. Roger

    Roger Member Staff Member

    Okay. ; So I guess this is out of the question as well:[nb]I'm not referring to the fact that you (you meaning anyone) can never go through the not-so-hidden Mickey like this again[/nb][nb]That's because they pulled Mickey off the off-the-shelf coaster, and moved him to the Sunwheel, and moved the Sun icon to the coaster. ; But have you seen their new t-shirts? ; Radiator Springs Racing here we come![/nb]

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    Roger, Apr 20, 2009
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  16. PolynesianMedic

    PolynesianMedic Global Moderator Staff Member

    good call! ;)
     
    PolynesianMedic, Apr 20, 2009
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  17. Coo1eo

    Coo1eo Member

    Thanks to everyone for sharing. I especially like the vintage photos.
     
    Coo1eo, Apr 20, 2009
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  18. zackiedawg

    zackiedawg Member Staff Member

    I wouldn't do that one Rog...no way. ; No loops for me. ; I don't go in circles well...even the carousel would get me ill.

    As for Space Mountain - you might be OK with it Poly...if BTMRR isn't too bad for you, I'd say Space Mountain is about equal to that, combined with the Pirates drop (that's about how big the drop is in Space Mountain). ; There is one little up-and-down bit that you may feel some stomach float on...but it really is pretty tame like BTMRR.

    I can do the more mild roller coasters - actually, I don't even mind the speed or the drops - for me, it's all in the circles. ; If it loops upside down, or does alot of corkscrew, I can get sick very quickly.
     
    zackiedawg, Apr 20, 2009
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  19. Tim

    Tim Administrator Staff Member

    Here is another one from inside Space Mountain

     
    Tim, Apr 20, 2009
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  20. PolynesianMedic

    PolynesianMedic Global Moderator Staff Member

    Nice shot Tim, and with the correct font also! ; Nice work!
     
    PolynesianMedic, Apr 20, 2009
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