Official Space Mountain Refurb Start Date

SilentRascal · 01-05-2009

It was recently internally announced throughout WDW, but the official start date to the big Space Mountain refurbishment is April 19,2009 with it reopening at some point (unannounced) in late 2009.

I've seen this information on one WDW fansite and it was confirmed on a second.

SDuncan · 01-05-2009

Glad I am going down now and not this summer

gcbdad · 01-05-2009

Does anyone know what the refurb will entail?

Same ride new decor?

dac921 · 01-05-2009

We should be going down in September 09-I hope it's back up and running by then

allirella · 01-05-2009

Hmmm...it will be interesting to see what all is involved. Can't wait for some post-refurb TRs.

**WishUponAStar** · 01-05-2009

Well thank goodness, it's about time!!! I am REALLY hoping they re-do it like the Space Mountain in Disneyland. It's soooo smooth & fun now!

chris24 · 01-05-2009

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Originally Posted by WishUponAStar

Well thank goodness, it's about time!!! I am REALLY hoping they re-do it like the Space Mountain in Disneyland. It's soooo smooth & fun now!

wasn't that refurb over a year long? it looks as if they are only taking wdw sm offline for 6 months or so. i am not sure what major changes they can do in 6 months. i agree - this is long overdue.....

donaldschick · 01-05-2009

This totally is bad, this is my dad's favorite ride. He is going to be so sad about this or mad either one! SPace Mountain is what he looks forward to when we go!

dixie · 01-05-2009

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Originally Posted by dac921

We should be going down in September 09-I hope it's back up and running by then

My DH and DD will be hoping its ready for September time too- its one of their favourites.

tigger · 01-05-2009

From my understanding they will be replacing the track (new track is identical) and adding in a star field effect like DL/DLP (very cool if you haven't experienced it). They are also redoing the pre-show load area and the exit.

They have been planning this for a while and I wouldn't be surprised if it is all been pre-assembled. 6 to 7 months sounds about right.

incidentally when I was at the MK in Oct we road the TTA through SM late when the lights here on. There is enough room in there to put 2 more coasters (easily). Wouldn't it be cool if they added another coaster! Also it looked really really dirty in there...

(my hope is they get ride of the chain lift...hate that CLINCK CLINCK CLINCK...ruins the experience.)

lovemysons · 01-05-2009

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Originally Posted by chris24

wasn't that refurb over a year long? it looks as if they are only taking wdw sm offline for 6 months or so. i am not sure what major changes they can do in 6 months. i agree - this is long overdue.....

When the news about a rehab first started circulating, it did say they were going to refurb it the same way, but, I agree, 6 months doesn't seem long enough to do that.

In any event, I am looking forward to the rehab!

Soundgod · 01-06-2009

I'm glad we'll be going up for DW's birthday in early April.
I knew this was coming, but wasn't sure when.
Six months isn't long enough to build a whole new ride like they did in Disneyland.
I wonder what exactly they will be doing and what they will and won't be replacing.

emamasa · 01-06-2009

oh man - it will be down while we are there! boo! but, last trip Rockin Roller Coaster was down, so i'm excited it is up for us this time at least!

DiZ NeE O8 · 01-06-2009

My g/f and I were talking about sm needing a refurb when we were just there in Dec and we have gone on youtube and watched videos on the DL sm and we would like it better seems smoother and cooler since its a 2 side seater. but yea, I don't think there would be much of a problem making some changes in 6 -7 months! I think they can pre-build most of the parts and then just install them into their correct places.

chris24 · 01-06-2009

i wonder how they get those parts inside once they are built. wasn't the building built around the coaster when it was originally constructed? i am curious to see how they pull this off.

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SilentRascal Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Not close enough to WDW Posts: 229	Official Space Mountain Refurb Start Date It was recently internally announced throughout WDW, but the official start date to the big Space Mountain refurbishment is April 19,2009 with it reopening at some point (unannounced) in late 2009. I've seen this information on one WDW fansite and it was confirmed on a second. __________________ "Oh please. A pinky no more needs a ring than a neck needs a gold medallion." - Dr. Frasier Crane Resort Stays: Polynesian (2x), Wilderness Lodge (2x), Boardwalk Villas (1x), Caribbean Beach Resort (1x), Fort Wilderness Campground (1x), Offsite (1x)

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SDuncan Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Kansas City MO Posts: 260	Re: Official Space Mountain Refurb Start Date Glad I am going down now and not this summer __________________ My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Walt Disney World Half Marathon 40 days 2 hours 35 minutes

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gcbdad Big Cheese Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Brandon, Florida Posts: 936	Re: Official Space Mountain Refurb Start Date Does anyone know what the refurb will entail? Same ride new decor?

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allirella Big Cheese Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: SC Posts: 800	Re: Official Space Mountain Refurb Start Date Hmmm...it will be interesting to see what all is involved. Can't wait for some post-refurb TRs. __________________ Allirella AVATAR: Rainbow A Vellum Scroll Am I a twit if I tweet? My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Possible 2010 Trip? 73 days 20 hours 35 minutes

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WishUponAStar Waiting for BLT! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: I'm right here! HI! Posts: 12,749	Re: Official Space Mountain Refurb Start Date Well thank goodness, it's about time!!! I am REALLY hoping they re-do it like the Space Mountain in Disneyland. It's soooo smooth & fun now! __________________ 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 19 days 19 hours 35 minutes

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donaldschick Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: South Carolina Posts: 379	Re: Official Space Mountain Refurb Start Date This totally is bad, this is my dad's favorite ride. He is going to be so sad about this or mad either one! SPace Mountain is what he looks forward to when we go! __________________ donaldschick My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Dollywood Trip! Ready for some fun in the mountains!

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tigger Official Sunshine Pumper Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: In my own skin Posts: 2,924	Re: Official Space Mountain Refurb Start Date From my understanding they will be replacing the track (new track is identical) and adding in a star field effect like DL/DLP (very cool if you haven't experienced it). They are also redoing the pre-show load area and the exit. They have been planning this for a while and I wouldn't be surprised if it is all been pre-assembled. 6 to 7 months sounds about right. incidentally when I was at the MK in Oct we road the TTA through SM late when the lights here on. There is enough room in there to put 2 more coasters (easily). Wouldn't it be cool if they added another coaster! Also it looked really really dirty in there... (my hope is they get ride of the chain lift...hate that CLINCK CLINCK CLINCK...ruins the experience.) __________________ * Taking this post seriously might induce serious medical issues. Please consult your doctor if you feel light headed, dizzy, have dry mouth, ringing of the ears, incontinence, vomiting, loss of vision, numbness or tingling, upset stomach, hair loss, change in breathing, toe fungus, dry skin, muscle aches, runny noise, teeth pain, heaviness of limbs, sudden hunger, dry or red eyes, or a feeling of confusion or lost.

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Soundgod Squirrel! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Laughing on the Laughing Floor Posts: 8,808	Re: Official Space Mountain Refurb Start Date I'm glad we'll be going up for DW's birthday in early April. I knew this was coming, but wasn't sure when. Six months isn't long enough to build a whole new ride like they did in Disneyland. I wonder what exactly they will be doing and what they will and won't be replacing. __________________ Do you live to eat or do you eat to live? My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Instant Single Digit Dance 4 days 7 hours 35 minutes

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emamasa Mickey's other girlfriend Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Columbus, Indiana Posts: 2,752	Re: Official Space Mountain Refurb Start Date oh man - it will be down while we are there! boo! but, last trip Rockin Roller Coaster was down, so i'm excited it is up for us this time at least! __________________ Sarah Avatar -5 pretty princesses!! visit me on myspace..... http://www.myspace.com/sarahc33 My Disney Countdown Counting down to: our next trip to my favorite place (a surprise for the kids and with our good friends) we have arrived at the happiest place on earth!

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DiZ NeE O8 Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Miami Posts: 230	Re: Official Space Mountain Refurb Start Date My g/f and I were talking about sm needing a refurb when we were just there in Dec and we have gone on youtube and watched videos on the DL sm and we would like it better seems smoother and cooler since its a 2 side seater. but yea, I don't think there would be much of a problem making some changes in 6 -7 months! I think they can pre-build most of the parts and then just install them into their correct places. __________________ Jan 2007 - All Star Sports May 2007 - Off-site Aug 2007 - Off-site Sept 2007 - All Star Sports Dec 2007 - Pop Century Aug 2008 - Pop Century Dec 2008 - All Star Movies (Purchased DVC) YAY!!! Future trips Feb 2009 - SSR May 2009 - SSR

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chris24 Proud Papa Join Date: May 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,698	Re: Official Space Mountain Refurb Start Date i wonder how they get those parts inside once they are built. wasn't the building built around the coaster when it was originally constructed? i am curious to see how they pull this off. __________________ "Like a grand and miraculous spaceship, our planet has sailed through the universe of time. And for a brief moment, we have been among its many passengers....." My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Christmastime in Disney !!!!!!!!!!! 9 days 3 hours 5 minutes

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