Rockin' Space Mountain

[MouseWife]

Well.....

I just got home from beautiful Anaheim California. {technically Garden Grove...}

And, where was the fire? I could smell it from the hotel and it was nasty.

But, back to the topic.

The Hubster and Boy rode Rockin' Space Mountain and they loved it. They said it went well with the ride.

As I was waitingfor them to get off of the ride, I saw a dad walking with his son, probably 5 to 7 {height wise, I can't tell the age}. He was crouching down to talk to him at his level "That was the Red Hot Chili Peppers...they are a famous rock group.'

And, while I wouldn't moan about it or send e-mails, yes, I am glad they aren't using Hannah Montana.

AND we didn't get to ride Rockin Screamin' but we stood by where they take off from and that was cool to hear the music take off when the train did.

My son said he hopes they never take it off of Space Mountain.

And, we didn't get to ride it at night because, yep, no more fast pass.

Also no 9:25 fireworks or 10:30 Fantasmic!. Bummer 'cause my son hasn't ever seen it.

I await everyones responses.

[Not Afraid]

We gave it a shot. I even sat in front (which may have been the problem), but while it was neat seeing the track, it made the ride seem INCREDIBLY slow. There was not one iota of the fear factor left in theis ride that still has been wanting to grab on to something. The DJ at lift off was beyond lame and caused uncontrollable eye-rolling. Interesting concept and, of don well could've been wonderful, but it really did disappointment me - at least on the first run. I choose not to go back for a second run later in the evening.

[€uroMeinke]

It's interesting to ride once, and see the stuff you normally don't see - but for any notion of simulated space flight - nah, it's just a coaster with music and a rather lame light show. Put some hot CMs in go-go cages, hang a few gobos, anything. I think this is fine for a grad night change up, but as a makeover? eh build a real rockin Roller coaster.

[BarTopDancer]

I never made it to the park. After an AMAZING hockey game I had to head home. Stupid cold and no voice. Soon. I hope soon.

[RStar]

Originally Posted by BarTopDancer

I never made it to the park. After an AMAZING hockey game I had to head home. Stupid cold and no voice. Soon. I hope soon.

A cold hocky arena with a cold? That sucks.

I hope you feel better soon.....

[MouseWife]

I have to agree with you guys on that, it needs more. I didn't ride it but I expected more and what I saw on YouTube was sad.

But, like I said, the Hubster and Boy loved it. They said I probably wouldn't get motion sick since it does 'feel' like it is going more slow.

Sorry you feel so bad, BTD.

[CoasterMatt]

NEEDS MORE COWBELL!!!

[BarTopDancer]

Originally Posted by CoasterMatt

NEEDS MORE COWBELL!!!

Let's GO DUCKS!!!!!!!

Sorry, force of habit.

Thank you for the well wishes. I feel fine, just have no voice. YAY fun at work!

[Ghoulish Delight]

Originally Posted by CoasterMatt

NEEDS MORE COWBELL!!!

I've got a fever, and the only cure is more cowbell.

Sigh. Is it April 27th yet?

Yes, we rode it. It was like riding a poorly done iPod commercial.

[Cadaverous Pallor]

I enjoyed the ride. I dug seeing the track. I've always liked the song, it was plenty loud, and I felt it went well with the ride. Uncle Joe Benson doing the countdown made me laugh in recognition. I would totally ride it again.

The projections were lame and the lighting was crappy. It could have been so much better. But that's what we were told - they cut the budget on this in order to have it open on time for the 50th.

I agree that it's unnecessary, that they shouldn't have done this stupid Rockin Both Parks crap, and especially annoying that Lashbear is getting screwed, but I'm really glad they didn't go with Hoobastank. As it is, I can enjoy it just fine until they pull it out again.

I know I'm in the minority. Guess I'll have to ride it with Nirvanaman and Babette.