Calling All Lovers - Last Change to Ride the BOBSLEDS

innerSpaceman · 01-06-2012, 03:26 PM

As everyone knows by now, the Bobsled seating on the attraction formerly known as The Matterhorn Bobsleds is coming to an end, to be replaced - after many years warning - with lawyer-approved, single seating, shoulder harnessed, less fun vehicles that cannot be called bobsleds with a straight face.

Apparently, the closure for this major change is happening this coming Monday, January 9, 2012 - and the attraction will be down until summertime.

So - I'm thinking of hitting the Park early Sunday morning for one last ride or five on the good old Matterhorn. A farewell of sorts to the beloved attraction as we've known and enjoyed it for decades.

Particularly if you have a sweetheart, the bobsled-style seating was an intimacy that bespoke a bygone era - truly to be bygone in just a few days.

Anyone interested in an impromptu meet-up at the Park Sunday morning to bid adieu to the Matterhorn Bobsleds?

Morrigoon · 01-06-2012, 03:37 PM

Shoulder harnessed? Ew.

Wish I could join you, but alas, still no AP.

Ghoulish Delight · 01-06-2012, 03:49 PM

We were planning on going this weekend for one last visit before APs expire. Would definitely like to go when others are going so as to have someone to handle T while we ride! We'll be there around opening, most likely.

innerSpaceman · 01-06-2012, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Ghoulish Delight

We were planning on going this weekend for one last visit before APs expire. Would definitely like to go when others are going so as to have someone to handle T while we ride! We'll be there around opening, most likely.

Well, if you use your cool mod powers to change "change" in the thread title to "chance," AND if you'd be at the Park fairly early Sunday, I'd be happy to watch adorable Theo whilst you two lovebirds ride.

katiesue · 01-06-2012, 03:57 PM

We're there all day Saturday for Maddie's birthday.

CoasterMatt · 01-06-2012, 05:47 PM

They are not shoulder harnessed...

Prudence · 01-06-2012, 06:32 PM

I am so sad these are going away. I absolutely hate the new WDW Space Mountain seating.

Kevy Baby · 01-06-2012, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by innerSpaceman

Well, if you use your cool mod powers to change "change" in the thread title to "chance,"...

NO, don't do it. Let him wallow in his suffering while we all laugh at the error of his ways.

CoasterMatt · 01-06-2012, 09:32 PM

The new sleds do not have the WDW Space Mountain t-bar - they just have a locking seatbelt.

Cadaverous Pallor · 01-07-2012, 12:43 AM

Quick rethink, we're going to go Saturday, as early as we can manage. We'll call you, Katie.

01-06-2012, 03:26 PM	#1
innerSpaceman Kink of Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inner Space Posts: 13,075	Calling All Lovers - Last Change to Ride the BOBSLEDS As everyone knows by now, the Bobsled seating on the attraction formerly known as The Matterhorn Bobsleds is coming to an end, to be replaced - after many years warning - with lawyer-approved, single seating, shoulder harnessed, less fun vehicles that cannot be called bobsleds with a straight face. Apparently, the closure for this major change is happening this coming Monday, January 9, 2012 - and the attraction will be down until summertime. So - I'm thinking of hitting the Park early Sunday morning for one last ride or five on the good old Matterhorn. A farewell of sorts to the beloved attraction as we've known and enjoyed it for decades. Particularly if you have a sweetheart, the bobsled-style seating was an intimacy that bespoke a bygone era - truly to be bygone in just a few days. Anyone interested in an impromptu meet-up at the Park Sunday morning to bid adieu to the Matterhorn Bobsleds?
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Morrigoon I throw stones at houses Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Location: Location Posts: 9,534	Shoulder harnessed? Ew. Wish I could join you, but alas, still no AP. __________________ http://bash.org/?top "It is useless for sheep to pass a resolution in favor of vegetarianism while wolves remain of a different opinion." -- William Randolph Inge
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Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	We were planning on going this weekend for one last visit before APs expire. Would definitely like to go when others are going so as to have someone to handle T while we ride! We'll be there around opening, most likely. __________________ 'He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.' -TJ
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katiesue Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 4,678	We're there all day Saturday for Maddie's birthday. __________________ My life is so exciting I can hardly stand it.
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CoasterMatt BRAAAAAAAINS! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: One Step Beyond... Posts: 8,802	The new sleds do not have the WDW Space Mountain t-bar - they just have a locking seatbelt. __________________ Do you like my photography? Visit photosbymatt.tumblr.com to purchase prints!
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Cadaverous Pallor ohhhh baby Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Parental Bliss Posts: 12,364	Quick rethink, we're going to go Saturday, as early as we can manage. We'll call you, Katie. __________________ The second star to the right shines in the night for you
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