I rode Space Mountain Today!

Disnerd · 06-10-2005, 07:54 PM

Went backstage this afternoon and discovered that they were looking for Cast Members to test Space Mountain. So I went and rode it several times. Tracks the same but the effects are GREAT! They are doing load and capacity test. Next run is at 2030 to 2130. Then again at 2100 to 2400. Enter from backstage. I'm going back tonight. The crew had no info on soft openings. Sorry.

Grandbreaker · 06-10-2005, 08:05 PM

Just remeber that if you are not working and are backstage. You could (might) be term or have a 3 day vacation.

BQ2 · 06-10-2005, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Disnerd

Went backstage this afternoon and discovered that they were looking for Cast Members to test Space Mountain. So I went and rode it several times. Tracks the same but the effects are GREAT! They are doing load and capacity test. Next run is at 2030 to 2130. Then again at 2100 to 2400. Enter from backstage. I'm going back tonight. The crew had no info on soft openings. Sorry.

Good for you! It won't be long for the rest of us

Wendi · 06-10-2005, 08:23 PM

Cool!!!

Shortiemetoo · 06-10-2005, 08:46 PM

Woo Hoo!! Soft openings can't be far behind can they?

Disnerd · 06-10-2005, 09:17 PM

You can't get termed for this. They are asking Cast Members to visit while on break or after your shift. There are plenty of reasons to go backstage while not on duty. Visit scheduling, changing costumes, go to the TEAM center, ect.

CrazyMouse · 06-10-2005, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Disnerd

You can't get termed for this. They are asking Cast Members to visit while on break or after your shift. There are plenty of reasons to go backstage while not on duty. Visit scheduling, changing costumes, go to the TEAM center, ect.

Did the tracks hold the new rockets (and did they play old soundtrack)?

coronado_g · 06-10-2005, 10:48 PM

What a short report for such a momentous occasion! Are you trying to tease us? Details, pleeeeeeeeease!! Pretty pleeeease!

jennia · 06-11-2005, 12:45 AM

We just got back from DLR. When we were riding the DLRR one of the conductor's asked another conductor "if he got to ride" and "if the line was short"..... I was wondering if he was talking about Space Mountain.

sdfilmcritic · 06-11-2005, 12:47 AM

I can't wait until the ride opens to the general public. SM is toward the top of my list of favorite DL rides.

RemainSeatedPlease · 06-11-2005, 01:01 AM

yay!...very cool, I really want to go!...planning a trip at the begining of august...with the entire family..yikes, but they all wanted to go at the end of this month...and i told them we had to wait till SM was open!

Nowhereman · 06-11-2005, 01:15 AM

No more cast previews till the next batch of space mountain crew gets TESTED on their performance (thats why there was a preview today).... sorry, cant tell you when the next one is.

Tinkerbelle · 06-11-2005, 02:52 AM

haha. That's awesome the guys on the DLRR were talking about it. I love those guys. They're the one's who told me about it today.

I went on before my shift at 1500, and then again at 2200. Then I went to the Train Station, and one of my Conductors asked me to go again with him. We got on fairly quickly, so that was nice. Then once we were done with the ride, they had us go on it again (we didn't even exit the ride). So, I ended up going on it 4 times today.

And it is the same track as before.

DCAWhites · 06-11-2005, 02:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Grandbreaker

Just remeber that if you are not working and are backstage. You could (might) be term or have a 3 day vacation.

Not true... A long as you enter through harbor pointe and NOT through an in park backstage gate you have nothing to worry about except the ride breaking down right as youre about to get on.

sdfilmcritic · 06-11-2005, 03:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Disnerd

Tracks the same but the effects are GREAT!

You mean to tell me there is no truth to the rumors about the loop? Not even the double loop?

I also heard there was a triple axle, or something like that.

CinemaGal15 · 06-11-2005, 03:02 AM

I rode it twice today!!!!! I love the whole thing.... It totally made my day. I hope they have the cast with family/friend previews soon because everyone is bugging me about it. I love the ending... It scared me a little... if any of you know what I mean...

Tinkerbelle · 06-11-2005, 03:13 AM

hehe. I know what you mean, CinemaGal. It was amazing. Everyone I rode with was all freaking out and getting dizzy at the start though. It was awesome.

Pat-n-Eil · 06-11-2005, 03:49 AM

Did you get to experience music, too? Was it all new?

mousetrap adam · 06-11-2005, 03:59 AM

Rode it today. Front row.

I thought it was good... but not great.

Don't get me wrong, there's a lot to love about it. The station looks amazing, the beginning is cool as heck, and the ending will knock your socks off.

But the part where you're whizzing through outer space, at least to me, is the meat and potatoes of this attraction, and it just seemed like nothing was done to enhance that major component. For all I know though, perhaps that part's loaded with show effects and they just weren't cycling. I hope that's the explanation. After all, it was only a PREVIEW.

I really hope Space moves into 'great' territory in my mind before July 15, really I do... fingers firmly crossed.

--Mo

Tinkerbelle · 06-11-2005, 04:16 AM

The music played in the back of our seats. I can't tell you if it was new or not, 'cuz before today I had only gone on Space Mountain once in my lifetime. I really enjoyed the music though, and I am 80% that it is new (from what I've heard from other CM's at least).

sdfilmcritic · 06-11-2005, 04:24 AM

Well the concept of a musical soundtrack for the ride is not new. There was an attempt to add music to the ride back when there was the huge TL remodel in the late nineties, but it was dropped for a reason I'm not quite sure about. The music now has been added back to the ride, but I don't know if it's the same song that was played years ago.

Opus1guy · 06-11-2005, 07:21 AM

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Originally Posted by sdfilmcritic

Well the concept of a musical soundtrack for the ride is not new. There was an attempt to add music to the ride back when there was the huge TL remodel in the late nineties, but it was dropped for a reason I'm not quite sure about. The music now has been added back to the ride, but I don't know if it's the same song that was played years ago.

I didn't know it was ever dropped. After it was first added, I seemed to always have the music. It may have been dropped sometime before refurb, but it was on there for several years, at least. It was a special composition and performance by legendary "surf style" guitarist, Dick Dale.

Re the new music, I reported in another thread about a May 5th news interview:

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Imagineer (15 years) Chrissy Allen, the Show Producer for Buzz Lightyear AstroBlasters and the new Space Mountain, is being interviewed right now.

She said that Michael Giacchino, the composer for The Incredibles, did the scoring for the new Space Mountain music.

cryan71 · 06-11-2005, 11:48 AM

Somewhere online, I downloaded a cgi animation of the Space Mountain track with the surf guitar soundtrack. Anyone know what I am talking about?

DLRCM · 06-11-2005, 12:52 PM

I rode it as well. Loved it!! It was so smooth, like going 90 moh in a new car. You couldnt really tell how fast you were going. Went with three other CM's from my attraction, as well as my lead, and we all noticed the smoothness of it. It was fun. Can't wait to do it again!!

Hakuna Makarla · 06-11-2005, 01:01 PM

Does this ride feel the the roller coaster in DCa ? Have loops, do you go upside down etc?tell us about it!! I have never seen or been on it so Its all new to me. I want dteails please!!!!!!

06-10-2005, 07:54 PM	#1
Disnerd Cast Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Anaheim	I rode Space Mountain Today! Went backstage this afternoon and discovered that they were looking for Cast Members to test Space Mountain. So I went and rode it several times. Tracks the same but the effects are GREAT! They are doing load and capacity test. Next run is at 2030 to 2130. Then again at 2100 to 2400. Enter from backstage. I'm going back tonight. The crew had no info on soft openings. Sorry.

06-10-2005, 08:23 PM	#4
Wendi Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Northern California	Cool!!! __________________ ==Wendi== 2007 WDW @ AKL ~ 2006 WDW @ AKL ~ 2005 WDW @ Pop ~ DLR Too Many Times To Count!

06-10-2005, 08:46 PM	#5
Shortiemetoo Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Out with a buddy!	Woo Hoo!! Soft openings can't be far behind can they? __________________ A friend is one who knows us, but loves us anyway. Ralph Waldo Emerson A newer version of me...with a buddy!!

06-11-2005, 12:45 AM	#9
jennia Scrapbooking Disney Fan Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: High Desert, CA	We just got back from DLR. When we were riding the DLRR one of the conductor's asked another conductor "if he got to ride" and "if the line was short"..... I was wondering if he was talking about Space Mountain. __________________ "The next time you check into a 'deserted' hotel on the dark side of Hollywood, make sure you know just what kind of vacancy you're filling...or you may find yourself a permanent resident...of The Twilight Zone." My blog about family life and a few Disneyland tips.

06-11-2005, 12:47 AM	#10
sdfilmcritic Browncoat Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Der Waffle Haus	I can't wait until the ride opens to the general public. SM is toward the top of my list of favorite DL rides. __________________ I have a stressful job. But I love it.


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06-10-2005, 08:05 PM	#2
Grandbreaker Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002	Just remeber that if you are not working and are backstage. You could (might) be term or have a 3 day vacation.

06-10-2005, 09:17 PM	#6
Disnerd Cast Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Anaheim	You can't get termed for this. They are asking Cast Members to visit while on break or after your shift. There are plenty of reasons to go backstage while not on duty. Visit scheduling, changing costumes, go to the TEAM center, ect.

06-10-2005, 10:48 PM	#8
coronado_g Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: San Diego County	What a short report for such a momentous occasion! Are you trying to tease us? Details, pleeeeeeeeease!! Pretty pleeeease!

06-11-2005, 01:01 AM	#11
RemainSeatedPlease I grew up on Disneyland :) Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Los Altos, CA	yay!...very cool, I really want to go!...planning a trip at the begining of august...with the entire family..yikes, but they all wanted to go at the end of this month...and i told them we had to wait till SM was open! __________________ California, I'll be home soon!

06-11-2005, 01:15 AM	#12
Nowhereman Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: California	No more cast previews till the next batch of space mountain crew gets TESTED on their performance (thats why there was a preview today).... sorry, cant tell you when the next one is.

06-11-2005, 02:52 AM	#13
Tinkerbelle Disneyland Cast Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Disneyland	haha. That's awesome the guys on the DLRR were talking about it. I love those guys. They're the one's who told me about it today. I went on before my shift at 1500, and then again at 2200. Then I went to the Train Station, and one of my Conductors asked me to go again with him. We got on fairly quickly, so that was nice. Then once we were done with the ride, they had us go on it again (we didn't even exit the ride). So, I ended up going on it 4 times today. And it is the same track as before.

06-11-2005, 03:02 AM	#16
CinemaGal15 Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Anaheim	Omg So Much Fun!!! I rode it twice today!!!!! I love the whole thing.... It totally made my day. I hope they have the cast with family/friend previews soon because everyone is bugging me about it. I love the ending... It scared me a little... if any of you know what I mean...

06-11-2005, 03:13 AM	#17
Tinkerbelle Disneyland Cast Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Disneyland	hehe. I know what you mean, CinemaGal. It was amazing. Everyone I rode with was all freaking out and getting dizzy at the start though. It was awesome.

06-11-2005, 03:49 AM	#18
Pat-n-Eil 8 hr drive down Interstate 5 Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Roseville, CA	Did you get to experience music, too? Was it all new? __________________ Formerly Pat&Eil • Bring Back the AAA Enhanced FASTPASS! Check out my band, The Trist and look for our CD "Triangulation" in Sacramento Stores and online at CD Baby.com, iTunes and others.

06-11-2005, 03:59 AM	#19
mousetrap adam Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: the Molasses Vats	Don't hurt me. Rode it today. Front row. I thought it was good... but not great. Don't get me wrong, there's a lot to love about it. The station looks amazing, the beginning is cool as heck, and the ending will knock your socks off. But the part where you're whizzing through outer space, at least to me, is the meat and potatoes of this attraction, and it just seemed like nothing was done to enhance that major component. For all I know though, perhaps that part's loaded with show effects and they just weren't cycling. I hope that's the explanation. After all, it was only a PREVIEW. I really hope Space moves into 'great' territory in my mind before July 15, really I do... fingers firmly crossed. --Mo __________________ mousetrap adam (formerly superadamohx)

06-11-2005, 04:16 AM	#20
Tinkerbelle Disneyland Cast Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Disneyland	The music played in the back of our seats. I can't tell you if it was new or not, 'cuz before today I had only gone on Space Mountain once in my lifetime. I really enjoyed the music though, and I am 80% that it is new (from what I've heard from other CM's at least).

06-11-2005, 04:24 AM	#21
sdfilmcritic Browncoat Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Der Waffle Haus	Well the concept of a musical soundtrack for the ride is not new. There was an attempt to add music to the ride back when there was the huge TL remodel in the late nineties, but it was dropped for a reason I'm not quite sure about. The music now has been added back to the ride, but I don't know if it's the same song that was played years ago. __________________ I have a stressful job. But I love it.

06-11-2005, 11:48 AM	#23
cryan71 Stop being funny Join Date: Apr 2001	Somewhere online, I downloaded a cgi animation of the Space Mountain track with the surf guitar soundtrack. Anyone know what I am talking about?

06-11-2005, 12:52 PM	#24
DLRCM Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004	I rode it as well. Loved it!! It was so smooth, like going 90 moh in a new car. You couldnt really tell how fast you were going. Went with three other CM's from my attraction, as well as my lead, and we all noticed the smoothness of it. It was fun. Can't wait to do it again!!

06-11-2005, 01:01 PM	#25
Hakuna Makarla Banned Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: montana, where its clean and fresh	Does this ride feel the the roller coaster in DCa ? Have loops, do you go upside down etc?tell us about it!! I have never seen or been on it so Its all new to me. I want dteails please!!!!!!

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