Spaceship Mountain in Epcot?

Lenny4eyes · 02-26-2005

I once heard a rumor that Spaceship Earth, to attract more tourists and thrill seekers alike, was going to be turned into a roller coaster

. Though I now know that there's a better chance of Havana getting a blizzard, I'd greatly appreciate anyone who could tell me what that was all about.

Maybe I dreamed it up

, but if it was a dream it was a nightmare.

Cavey · 02-26-2005

I don't believe it for a minute.

disneylandrocks · 02-26-2005

I have also heard this! But I don't see how they could tear open spaceship earth.. take everything out of it (what ever is in there, ((never been to WDW)) then build a rollercoaster. I Highly Doubt it. Where would a lift hill be? There's really not much room for a rollercoaster considering the shape of the building! But ya never know these days.. Disney has alot of tricks.

Disneywife · 02-26-2005

I agree. Too small and surrounded by too much other stuff that would be affected.

Turnwrench · 02-26-2005

Hate to be the voice of dissent here, but it's true. Although what the Imagineers planned for Spaceship Earth wasn't really a rollercoaster but more of a hybrid simulator/rollercoaster attraction called Time Racers. This project was part of the much larger "Project Gemini" that was to have completely rehabbed and refurbished Future World at Epcot. Read more about this at the following link:

http://www.jimhillmedia.com/mb/artic...cle.php?ID=332

You have to keep in mind that this article was written back in Feb of 2003, so things have changed a bit since then.

Unfortunately, Project Gemini was really a "pie-in-the-sky" design of what WDI could have done given an unlimited budget. We all know that things like that don't happen anymore at the Walt Disney Company, so it's unclear right now what, if anything, will result from the Project Gemini proposal.

I, personally, would have loved to see Future World revamped as proposed.

OffKilterFan · 02-26-2005

to do something like that, it seems that SSE would have to be gutted....and although I bet it's structually sound enough to take that, rebuilding inside a set, unchanging area would be a nightmare

disneyguy · 02-26-2005

They did do some reasearch on this, but determined that if they turned it into a roller coaster it would decrease the stability of the ride so they decided against any further research.

OffKilterFan · 02-27-2005

yeah, in order to keep the stability, what parts they could take out would basically be the track and the cosmetics of the ride. Besides, the space for a rollar coaster of any length would be severely limited, and the ride capacity itself would not be large. I don't know...call me old fashioned, but like SSE just the way it is....even though it is outdated!

OffKilterFan

but I have to admit, the first time I rode it, I was convinced there was going to be some sort of rollar coaster like drop! I could just hear the narrator going "but all through history, one thing has remained the same: gravity" and then the car plunges....haha!

Pooh Fan · 02-27-2005

Quote:

Originally Posted by OffKilterFan

but I have to admit, the first time I rode it, I was convinced there was going to be some sort of rollar coaster like drop! I could just hear the narrator going "but all through history, one thing has remained the same: gravity" and then the car plunges....haha!

Now that would be a fun surprise, but then again I am a roller coaster junkie.

disneyguy · 02-27-2005

Quote:

Originally Posted by OffKilterFan

but I have to admit, the first time I rode it, I was convinced there was going to be some sort of rollar coaster like drop! I could just hear the narrator going "but all through history, one thing has remained the same: gravity" and then the car plunges....haha!

HAHAHA... I love that idea. That is too funny.

dznygrl · 02-27-2005

Quote:

Originally Posted by OffKilterFan

but I have to admit, the first time I rode it, I was convinced there was going to be some sort of rollar coaster like drop! I could just hear the narrator going "but all through history, one thing has remained the same: gravity" and then the car plunges....haha!

That would be great!!

I would love that.

disneygirl1992 · 02-28-2005

i can't belive that they would change a great ride that could educate a lot of children about our world

**Cincy** · 02-28-2005

Please leave SSE alone. If they want to make a coaster ride I would love to see one with a Monsters Inc. theme. After watching this movie with my kids this weekend I found myself wanting to ride on a door with Mike and Skully (sp). Only problem is that would have to be done at MGM and I don't know if that is possible.

02-26-2005	#1 (permalink)
Lenny4eyes Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: A bookshelf in Andy's Room (Lighthouse Point, FL) Posts: 235	Spaceship Mountain in Epcot? I once heard a rumor that Spaceship Earth, to attract more tourists and thrill seekers alike, was going to be turned into a roller coaster . Though I now know that there's a better chance of Havana getting a blizzard, I'd greatly appreciate anyone who could tell me what that was all about. Maybe I dreamed it up , but if it was a dream it was a nightmare.

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Cavey MB's Rabble Rouser® Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Carlinville, IL Posts: 6,144	Re: Spaceship Mountain in Epcot? I don't believe it for a minute. __________________ . . Cavey, Tigger, BossMouse, Soundgod Erin, and Lil'pocohantas in association with the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and Juicy Juice are proud to present Cavey-Fest III December 13, 2008

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disneylandrocks Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: A cardboard box by the river Posts: 455	Re: Spaceship Mountain in Epcot? I have also heard this! But I don't see how they could tear open spaceship earth.. take everything out of it (what ever is in there, ((never been to WDW)) then build a rollercoaster. I Highly Doubt it. Where would a lift hill be? There's really not much room for a rollercoaster considering the shape of the building! But ya never know these days.. Disney has alot of tricks. __________________ -Scott

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Disneywife Mouse Meister Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 1,427	Re: Spaceship Mountain in Epcot? I agree. Too small and surrounded by too much other stuff that would be affected.

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Turnwrench Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 138	Re: Spaceship Mountain in Epcot? Hate to be the voice of dissent here, but it's true. Although what the Imagineers planned for Spaceship Earth wasn't really a rollercoaster but more of a hybrid simulator/rollercoaster attraction called Time Racers. This project was part of the much larger "Project Gemini" that was to have completely rehabbed and refurbished Future World at Epcot. Read more about this at the following link: http://www.jimhillmedia.com/mb/artic...cle.php?ID=332 You have to keep in mind that this article was written back in Feb of 2003, so things have changed a bit since then. Unfortunately, Project Gemini was really a "pie-in-the-sky" design of what WDI could have done given an unlimited budget. We all know that things like that don't happen anymore at the Walt Disney Company, so it's unclear right now what, if anything, will result from the Project Gemini proposal. I, personally, would have loved to see Future World revamped as proposed. __________________ Turnwrench --"You're mocking me, aren't you?" Last edited by Turnwrench; 02-27-2005 at 01:30 AM.

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OffKilterFan Big Cheese Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 508	Re: Spaceship Mountain in Epcot? to do something like that, it seems that SSE would have to be gutted....and although I bet it's structually sound enough to take that, rebuilding inside a set, unchanging area would be a nightmare __________________ -Sarah Avatar: My best friend and me The secret of tomorrow is to live your dreams today.

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disneyguy Moderator/DC's Airmouse Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maryland Posts: 3,195	Re: Spaceship Mountain in Epcot? They did do some reasearch on this, but determined that if they turned it into a roller coaster it would decrease the stability of the ride so they decided against any further research. __________________ New to DC? Looking for An Abreviations List? Click Here. *Just keep swimming, swimming, swimming...* --------------- Its been far too long.... Most recent: POFQ Feb 2005

02-27-2005	#8 (permalink)
OffKilterFan Big Cheese Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 508	Re: Spaceship Mountain in Epcot? yeah, in order to keep the stability, what parts they could take out would basically be the track and the cosmetics of the ride. Besides, the space for a rollar coaster of any length would be severely limited, and the ride capacity itself would not be large. I don't know...call me old fashioned, but like SSE just the way it is....even though it is outdated! OffKilterFan but I have to admit, the first time I rode it, I was convinced there was going to be some sort of rollar coaster like drop! I could just hear the narrator going "but all through history, one thing has remained the same: gravity" and then the car plunges....haha! __________________ -Sarah Avatar: My best friend and me The secret of tomorrow is to live your dreams today.

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Cincy Moderator Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Cincynatti.... where else! Posts: 1,467	Re: Spaceship Mountain in Epcot? Please leave SSE alone. If they want to make a coaster ride I would love to see one with a Monsters Inc. theme. After watching this movie with my kids this weekend I found myself wanting to ride on a door with Mike and Skully (sp). Only problem is that would have to be done at MGM and I don't know if that is possible.

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