Rockin' Space Mountain

Disneyphile · 12-28-2006, 12:58 PM

I can hear the cringing on LoT now.......

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For a limited time (from January 3 through April 26, 2007), guests will experience Space Mountain like never before. The high-speed interstellar adventure, that has captivated Disneyland guests since the 1970s, will temporarily have an all-new twist. Rockin' Space Mountain fans will find the attraction sporting new technology that features illuminated dancing rock fans, more than 200 lights brightening the track and a brand-new, customized soundtrack by Red Hot Chili Peppers. The band's famous song,"Higher Ground," which was a 1989 hit version of the Stevie Wonder original tune, will create an out-of-this-world rock adventure. Along with new technology and lighting, all systems are a go.

Personally, I can't wait to see the "dancing rock fans"!

I think we need a "Goodbye Space Mountain" swanking.

€uroMeinke · 12-28-2006, 01:09 PM

In the future, you'll rocket through space listening to a 15-year old song - Bah

Could they not at least somehow make this a bit forward-thinking? Or failing that, go with the full on retro future and have a Esquvile or Perry & Kingsley soundtrack?

Disneyphile · 12-28-2006, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by €uroMeinke

.....go with the full on retro future and have a Esquvile or Perry & Kingsley soundtrack?

Now THAT would have been cool!

Alex · 12-28-2006, 01:30 PM

So you're cool with the concept, just unhappy with the musical selection?

Disneyphile · 12-28-2006, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Alex Stroup

So you're cool with the concept, just unhappy with the musical selection?

Actually, if it were done right - kinda retro with a bit of neon, I think it would be cool.

But, the projected "rock fans" really don't excite me, because I've seen video of it as tested at Grad Nights last year. Lame-o.

eighteenth street · 12-31-2006, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Alex Stroup

So you're cool with the concept, just unhappy with the musical selection?

I'm cool with the concept in abstract. When I first heard about "Rockit Mountain" (which is a much better title than "Rockin' Space Mountain") I thought it would be like Space Mountain only with the asteroid lit up, some flashy red lights maybe, and a new soundtrack.

This, though, is probably the worst decision they've made at the parks in years. I can understand the context on Grad Night. I loved grad night, especially as a Disney fan. Seeing the park lit up with gaudy spinning lights and hearing Nelly in New Orleans Square was fun and a great way to see the park differently.

Rockin' Space Mountain as an all-day, several month fixture, though. Oh my gosh that's a horrible idea. I can't get too upset because I think my schedule doesn't even allow me to see it, but I really hope this isn't going to be a trend.

Rockin' Splash Mountain, where the animals sing hits from Green Day's latest album in the crossover event of the season!

Rockin' Fantasmic! where Mickey defeats the dragon by playing guitar solos from U2's classic hits!

I mean seriously.

RStar · 12-31-2006, 05:11 PM

It's as if someone said, "Well, we spent the money to put this stuff in durring the overhaul, so by god we're gonna use it!" Doesn't matter that there are other guests who aren't teenage hard-rock fans riding. They will force everyone to witness this crap that they tossed in thinking it was a good idea.

Well, you know what? If it's such a good idea, then why is it temporary? Are they just making it go live for a short time to warrent the expenditure? Or are they going to see how the response is, considering weather or not it will become permanent?

tracilicious · 12-28-2006, 01:15 PM

Ugh! There's a good reason not to visit in april.

Alex · 12-28-2006, 01:20 PM

Dick Dale, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Lawrence Welk. It is all the same to me in that if you ask me after the ride I'll not remember that there was even music going.

But lots of flashing lights and projections I can do without. However, I insist on flashing lights and projections for California Screamin' just so I can see where they'd flash them from and project them onto.

lashbear · 12-28-2006, 04:25 PM

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Ugh! There's a good reason not to visit in april.

AHEM !!!

...don't I make up for it ?

12-28-2006, 01:09 PM	#2
€uroMeinke L'Hédoniste Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: A.S.C.O.T. Posts: 8,671	In the future, you'll rocket through space listening to a 15-year old song - Bah Could they not at least somehow make this a bit forward-thinking? Or failing that, go with the full on retro future and have a Esquvile or Perry & Kingsley soundtrack? __________________ I would believe only in a God that knows how to Dance. Friedrich Nietzsche
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Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	So you're cool with the concept, just unhappy with the musical selection?
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RStar Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Me & Manyard hangin out! Posts: 5,433	It's as if someone said, "Well, we spent the money to put this stuff in durring the overhaul, so by god we're gonna use it!" Doesn't matter that there are other guests who aren't teenage hard-rock fans riding. They will force everyone to witness this crap that they tossed in thinking it was a good idea. Well, you know what? If it's such a good idea, then why is it temporary? Are they just making it go live for a short time to warrent the expenditure? Or are they going to see how the response is, considering weather or not it will become permanent? __________________ Meddle not in the affairs of Dragons, for you are crunchy and good with ketchup! www.StarTownGifts.com
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tracilicious avatar transition Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: in-between Posts: 2,487	Ugh! There's a good reason not to visit in april. __________________ And now Harry, let us step into the night and pursue that flighty temptress, adventure! - Albus Dumbledore
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12-28-2006, 01:20 PM	#9
Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	Dick Dale, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Lawrence Welk. It is all the same to me in that if you ask me after the ride I'll not remember that there was even music going. But lots of flashing lights and projections I can do without. However, I insist on flashing lights and projections for California Screamin' just so I can see where they'd flash them from and project them onto.
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