[Fearthereaper]

LOL! Anyone know if Rockin Space Mountain and California Screamin will ever return? I absolutely loved the change, but it only lasted the summer. I think it was just a promotional thing, but I would like to see it happen again. Any info is very much appreciated.

[Dopey]

Originally Posted by Fearthereaper

LOL! Anyone know if Rockin Space Mountain and California Screamin will ever return? I absolutely loved the change, but it only lasted the summer. I think it was just a promotional thing, but I would like to see it happen again. Any info is very much appreciated.

What is "Rockin Space Mountain"?

[dznygrl]

They still have the music tracks, etc, but there are no plans as of yet to bring them back.

Almost all of my remaining CM friends work at Space Mtn, so if they have any plans to bring it back I'll try let you know ASAP!

[dznygrl]

Originally Posted by Dopey

What is "Rockin Space Mountain"?

It was a promotional thing they did with Space Mountain at Disneyland that included a new "rockin" soundtrack. (It's essentially a remix of a 1980's Red Hot Chili Peppers song, mixed with Space Mountain music.) They also added extra laser effects to the ride during the time that they used this special soundtrack.

[Dopey]

Originally Posted by dznygrl

It was a promotional thing they did with Space Mountain at Disneyland that included a new "rockin" soundtrack. (It's essentially a remix of a 1980's Red Hot Chili Peppers song, mixed with Space Mountain music.) They also added extra laser effects to the ride during the time that they used this special soundtrack.

thanks Dizzy

[anaheimboy]

Yea, as of now there are no plans to bring the promotions of both attractions back, it was temporary, was a bad idea in my opinion. I have the audio files to the "rockin" version of the attractions and I dont like it. I didnt like riding it either, Especially Space Mountain, all of the lasers and lighting they added just ruined the attraction for me. I was SOO happy once they took away that joke of a promotion.

[Tiggerific]

Originally Posted by anaheimboy

I was SOO happy once they took away that joke of a promotion.

I'd say you have some pretty strong feelings about this one, Tim!

[dznygrl]

Originally Posted by Dopey

thanks Dizzy

You're welcome!!

[anaheimboy]

Originally Posted by Tiggerific

I'd say you have some pretty strong feelings about this one, Tim!

Just a few Attractions are created for a reason and are meant to take you into magical worlds and far-off places you couldnt go in the real world. When Rockin' Space Mountain for instance was in use...it took you no where. It basically felt like you were riding inside of a lighting and tech warehouse, You could see all of the support beams, they had laser and flashing lights going off and on, the spinning space portal area was boosting a soundwave looking thing like you would find in a windows media sound player. It was just dumb. It had no storyline, no sense of adventure or feeling and no backstory. It was just another promotion (a lame one) to try to promote a band (red hot chili peppers) and draw people into the parks. The same goes with Rockin' California Screamin. The only difference there is the music was no longer a Beach Theme but just rock music. It just goes to show how far out of touch management really is and they need to leave promotions and such up to the Entertainment Department, this of course has changed a bit since Eisner has left office. I hope I dont sound too too negative.

[dznygrl]

Originally Posted by anaheimboy

Just a few Attractions are created for a reason and are meant to take you into magical worlds and far-off places you couldnt go in the real world. When Rockin' Space Mountain for instance was in use...it took you no where. It basically felt like you were riding inside of a lighting and tech warehouse, You could see all of the support beams, they had laser and flashing lights going off and on, the spinning space portal area was boosting a soundwave looking thing like you would find in a windows media sound player. It was just dumb. It had no storyline, no sense of adventure or feeling and no backstory. It was just another promotion (a lame one) to try to promote a band (red hot chili peppers) and draw people into the parks. The same goes with Rockin' California Screamin. The only difference there is the music was no longer a Beach Theme but just rock music. It just goes to show how far out of touch management really is and they need to leave promotions and such up to the Entertainment Department, this of course has changed a bit since Eisner has left office. I hope I dont sound too too negative.

My biggest qualm with Rockin Space was the fact that it was a lame attempt to appeal to the local kids that normally go to Six Flags. It brought in a lot of teens, yes, but that took away from the experience for families and other people who were actually there on vacation, y'know? And let's be honest...no matter how many lasers and rock songs you add to Space Mountain, it's still no Six Flags coaster, is it? So basically - you're right - the effects really took away from the usual SM experience - and even the desired "big thrill ride" effect just wasn't there. It seemed like a lose-lose idea to me.

[Tiggerific]

Originally Posted by anaheimboy

Attractions are created for a reason and are meant to take you into magical worlds and far-off places you couldnt go in the real world.

I agree. You have the right attitude - good for you to stick up for what is right, and speaking up against things that aren't!

[Fearthereaper]

I agree with Tim to an extent. I do believe the atmosphere was diluted a bit by not having a storyline to match in Space Mountain. I believe had they continued the storyline and yet played the track, it would have been a much better ride experience.

Now then, as for California Screaming, I believe that was definitely appropriate and I wouldn't mind it staying like that. The music in the background brings forth a different variety of music that is very much appeals to the society of the modern day California. The beach music is cute and does match the theme a little, but it is quite dull for such a thrilling ride.

[MissDisney]

AB, I understand what you are saying! I like the whole Disney park ambiance to remain pure, too... just Disney, all the time.

[anaheimboy]

Originally Posted by Fearthereaper

The music in the background brings forth a different variety of music that is very much appeals to the society of the modern day California. The beach music is cute and does match the theme a little, but it is quite dull for such a thrilling ride.

That may be so...however, California Screamin's purpose was to bring a Victorian Boardwalk Roller Coaster (obviously more Victorian now than it was 2 years ago) with a bit of Flair - Music starting off with Victorian Organ Music of the 1900's and then going into full swing of a Beach-side Guitar band of today and then ending again in the Victorian Organ Music as you pull back into the Station and a Steel Roller Coaster with a loop as opposed to the Wooden Coasters of the past, so the current music actually fits the attraction perfectly. Red Hot Chili Peppers and a Victorian Boardwalk have nothing in common, but this is just my opinion anyway (and by all means, please dont take that into offense if I came off as being rude)

[Fearthereaper]

Don't worry about it Tim, we all have our own opinions. I don't know though, perhaps it is just me that appreciates those themes. But, I suppose "to each his/her own."