Significant Rumors

skwak · 09-15-2008

First my disclaimer:

These are rumors and I do not know if/when these will come true.

I have a good neighbor who's Uncle has worked at the MK for nearly 15 years (Splash Mountain facilities). She just came back from visiting the MK and he swears:

Space Mountain will close for nearly a year for a significant renovation in 2009 (I actually think I have heared this other places).

The Riverboat will be removed for good in the not too distant future (not happy about this but I do understand that it seems to take a great deal of upkeep).

The Fort Langhorn and other feature on Tom Sawyer Island will be removed similarly to what has happened at Disneyland (not happy about this at all-

).

Big Thunder Mountain will be basically leveled and re-built on the same spot as part of a huge renovation at some point in the next few years (that is a ton of $$

).

If I hear anything else, I'll post.

tinkerbelle24 · 09-15-2008

Thanks for keeping us posted!!

mickeysgirlz · 09-15-2008

Not surprised about Space Mountain. . . my DDs won't ride, but everytime we are on the people mover, it seems like the lights are on more then they are not!

TSI- we never go . . . the riverboat my kids always ask me about . . . I better get them on this October when we go . . . did he/she say a specific date?

Wow, I wonder why they would level Big Thunder and start from scratch?

Thanks for the info . . . even it's it's rumors . . . it's fun to know about!!

skwak · 09-15-2008

[quote=mickeysgirlz;882028]

TSI- we never go . . . the riverboat my kids always ask me about . . . I better get them on this October when we go . . . did he/she say a specific date?

Wow, I wonder why they would level Big Thunder and start from scratch?

QUOTE]

I don't have a date for the riverboat but take your kids any way. It is a classic Disney ride especially if you listen to the story told.

He said that Big Thunder needs so much work that it bascially can't be accomplished. I agree, this would surprise me.

mickeysgirlz · 09-15-2008

Quote:

I don't have a date for the riverboat but take your kids any way. It is a classic Disney ride especially if you listen to the story told.

He said that Big Thunder needs so much work that it bascially can't be accomplished. I agree, this would surprise me.

Sometimes it is easier to demolish and start from the ground up . . . I wonder if they will do both of the rides at the same time . . . that will make a lot of people VERY unhappy!

MegaPowersPT · 09-15-2008

Oh boy, I hope they don't re-do Space Mountain like they did over at Disneyland. This has been my biggest Disney fear. Don't get me wrong, I think the DL version is really cool....but I LOVE the WDW version. It's just classic. I'll be crossing my fingers....

Scottish.Mickey · 09-15-2008

I was soo dissaponted with the Space Mountain is paris, but loved WDW's. I just hope they don't change it too much.

MickeyMcFizzle · 09-15-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scottish.Mickey

I was soo dissaponted with the Space Mountain is paris, but loved WDW's. I just hope they don't change it too much.

Really? I think Space Mountain Mission 2 @ DLRP is one of the best Disney rides ever!
That's just my opinion :-)

Scottish.Mickey · 09-15-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by MickeyMcFizzle

Really? I think Space Mountain Mission 2 @ DLRP is one of the best Disney rides ever!
That's just my opinion :-)

Oh coarse, it's a fantastic ride. I just preferd WDW's

jimbo · 09-15-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scottish.Mickey

I was soo dissaponted with the Space Mountain is paris, but loved WDW's. I just hope they don't change it too much.

WOW that amazing that you think that. I think Space Mountain is one of the bigger and better things they have in Paris. but as I say we are all different.

I have had a wish for a long time now that rides like splash mountain and journey to Atlantis have two options/versions one for big kids with a big splash and one with an alternate ending for small kids with no big splash so they can enjoy Brer Rabbit etc

**WishUponAStar** · 09-15-2008

I understand Space Mountain but 'leveling' BTMRR makes no sense to me at all.

tigger · 09-15-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by WishUponAStar

I understand Space Mountain but 'leveling' BTMRR makes no sense to me at all.

Erin's petition for more goats on BTMRR must have got people thinking at WDW...all I'm saying.

(Iger: I am proud to introduce you to Big Goat Mountain Rail Road! Now with more goats!)

**WishUponAStar** · 09-15-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by tigger

Erin's petition for more goats on BTMRR must have got people thinking at WDW...all I'm saying.

(Iger: I am proud to introduce you to Big Goat Mountain Rail Road! Now with more goats!)

haha, maybe they are adding an ACTUAL petting zoo with goats like Disneyland has. THAT would rock!

Cindyrella · 09-15-2008

Hope the Riverboat is still there through 2008. Would like to ride 'one last time'.

We like the Riverboat and Tom Sawyer Island and will miss them both.

I understand the Space Mountain, and even Thunder Mountain, just hope they don't try to do both at the same time - lots of disappointment!

Brett's Mommy · 09-15-2008

I'm bummed about the River Boat and TSI... I still haven't gotten on the River Boat, and want to ride it atleast once before they take it out. My DS loved TSI, although the DH didn't like it at all...

09-15-2008	#1 (permalink)
skwak Pay me in Disney Dollars! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2,489	Significant Rumors First my disclaimer: These are rumors and I do not know if/when these will come true. I have a good neighbor who's Uncle has worked at the MK for nearly 15 years (Splash Mountain facilities). She just came back from visiting the MK and he swears: Space Mountain will close for nearly a year for a significant renovation in 2009 (I actually think I have heared this other places). The Riverboat will be removed for good in the not too distant future (not happy about this but I do understand that it seems to take a great deal of upkeep). The Fort Langhorn and other feature on Tom Sawyer Island will be removed similarly to what has happened at Disneyland (not happy about this at all- ). Big Thunder Mountain will be basically leveled and re-built on the same spot as part of a huge renovation at some point in the next few years (that is a ton of $$ ). If I hear anything else, I'll post. __________________ 2008 Oct. ~ SSR & 7 Days on the Disney Magic! 2008 Aug ~ Our New Vacation Home 2008 Apr. ~ Our New Vacation Home 2007 Dec. ~ Swan & VWL 2007 Aug. ~ POR & Contemporary 2006 Nov. ~ SSR, ASM and 7 Days on the Disney Magic! 2005 Oct. ~ VWL 2005 Apr. ~ BWV 2004 Oct. ~ OKW 2004 Sept. ~ SSR 2003 Oct. ~ POR & Caribbean Beach 2002 Sept. ~ POR & AKL 2001 March ~ ASSports 2000 Feb. ~ All Star Sports & Coronado Springs My Disney Countdown Counting down to: 8 Nights at Goofy's Grotto with the Entlers and Bussenos!! Gone to our Happy Place!

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tinkerbelle24 Cant wait till MNSSHP Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: West Deptford NJ Posts: 5,445	Re: Significant Rumors Thanks for keeping us posted!! __________________ Always looking for a reason to go to Disney! 1992~CBR 2001~CBR 2003~ASMovies 05~ASMovies 07~ASSports March08~my Bday trip Best Western Lakeside May08~ POR Dec08~ Disney Hilton Head Island Dec08/Jan09~ SSR Sept09~Madisons Bday trip Pop Century My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Madisons bday in Disney,MNSSHP, Ohanas,Kona for the first time,MB meet,BBB for the first time and the list goes on Having a blast with Madison for her 9 day non stop bday party

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mickeysgirlz Substitute Birthday Fairy Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: 2.5 Hours South of the Magic! Posts: 6,206	Re: Significant Rumors Not surprised about Space Mountain. . . my DDs won't ride, but everytime we are on the people mover, it seems like the lights are on more then they are not! TSI- we never go . . . the riverboat my kids always ask me about . . . I better get them on this October when we go . . . did he/she say a specific date? Wow, I wonder why they would level Big Thunder and start from scratch? Thanks for the info . . . even it's it's rumors . . . it's fun to know about!! __________________ -JEN 30 trips to the Happiest Place on Earth! Nov 5-8 My DD and Mom's B-day trip! Dec 17-20 AKL (FIRST TIME @ AKL ) Christmas trip! Yippee I met some members: Wishy, Val, Princess Alyssa, ddoll and vlogilvie I tweet! Facebook Linkedin

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skwak Pay me in Disney Dollars! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2,489	Re: Significant Rumors [quote=mickeysgirlz;882028] TSI- we never go . . . the riverboat my kids always ask me about . . . I better get them on this October when we go . . . did he/she say a specific date? Wow, I wonder why they would level Big Thunder and start from scratch? QUOTE] I don't have a date for the riverboat but take your kids any way. It is a classic Disney ride especially if you listen to the story told. He said that Big Thunder needs so much work that it bascially can't be accomplished. I agree, this would surprise me. __________________ 2008 Oct. ~ SSR & 7 Days on the Disney Magic! 2008 Aug ~ Our New Vacation Home 2008 Apr. ~ Our New Vacation Home 2007 Dec. ~ Swan & VWL 2007 Aug. ~ POR & Contemporary 2006 Nov. ~ SSR, ASM and 7 Days on the Disney Magic! 2005 Oct. ~ VWL 2005 Apr. ~ BWV 2004 Oct. ~ OKW 2004 Sept. ~ SSR 2003 Oct. ~ POR & Caribbean Beach 2002 Sept. ~ POR & AKL 2001 March ~ ASSports 2000 Feb. ~ All Star Sports & Coronado Springs My Disney Countdown Counting down to: 8 Nights at Goofy's Grotto with the Entlers and Bussenos!! Gone to our Happy Place!

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MegaPowersPT Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 252	Re: Significant Rumors Oh boy, I hope they don't re-do Space Mountain like they did over at Disneyland. This has been my biggest Disney fear. Don't get me wrong, I think the DL version is really cool....but I LOVE the WDW version. It's just classic. I'll be crossing my fingers.... __________________ Phil Jan. 2002: 1st Trip to WDW! Offsite Jan/Jun/Oct 2005: Offsite April 2006: Offsite Sept. 2006: Disney's All Star Sports April 2007: Disney's Pop Century October 2007: 1st trip to Disneyland! - Best Western Stovall's Inn October 2008: Disney's All Star Sports March 2009: Disney's Pop Century Sept. 2009: Disney's Pop Century GO PACK GO! -- #4 will ALWAYS be #1! My Disney Countdown Counting down to: a Space Mountainless trip to the World. : (

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Scottish.Mickey Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Too far, thats for sure. Posts: 239	Re: Significant Rumors I was soo dissaponted with the Space Mountain is paris, but loved WDW's. I just hope they don't change it too much. __________________ Just believe and your dreams will come true! Ha-ku-na Ma-ta-ta , it means no worries! Disney Dreams Come True! Credit to R2G for my cool avatar.

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WishUponAStar Waiting for BLT! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: I'm right here! HI! Posts: 12,705	Re: Significant Rumors I understand Space Mountain but 'leveling' BTMRR makes no sense to me at all. __________________ Disneyland & College Program Moderator Upcoming Trips Dec. 16th - 20th '09: Bay Lake Tower June 2010: Alaska Cruise Oct 2010: Spooky Halloween in Disneyland "Life without a vacation countdown is like a cupcake with no frosting." Banner by Mickeysgirlz, she's a rockstar! My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Our first Bay Lake Tower stay 37 days 19 hours 14 minutes

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Cindyrella Mouseketeer Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: NJ - Pinelands National Reserve Posts: 95	Re: Significant Rumors Hope the Riverboat is still there through 2008. Would like to ride 'one last time'. We like the Riverboat and Tom Sawyer Island and will miss them both. I understand the Space Mountain, and even Thunder Mountain, just hope they don't try to do both at the same time - lots of disappointment! __________________ Counting down to WDW in December '08 "When you're curious, you find lots of interesting things to do."...Walt Disney

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Brett's Mommy Mouseketeer Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Dreaming of Disney in Maine Posts: 47	Re: Significant Rumors I'm bummed about the River Boat and TSI... I still haven't gotten on the River Boat, and want to ride it atleast once before they take it out. My DS loved TSI, although the DH didn't like it at all... __________________ March 10-16 1998: My first, off site March 9 - 15 2008: My birthday trip.. DH & DS first visit, FW Camping Jan. 4-Jan. 10 2008: FW Cabins, bringing DM (Mom) with us... can't wait!

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